Posts Tagged ‘economic development’
Why so much hype about workforce? Find out
Why so much hype about workforce? Find out Workforce isn’t just a buzz word–it’s part of an emerging reality facing communities across the nation. The problem stems from the fact that growing economies like ours are literally going to run out of people to hire. As the baby boomer generation leaves the workforce, there aren’t going to…
Read MoreA look back at the Springfield Business Development Corporation in 2014
A look back at the Springfield Business Development Corporation in 2014 There are a number of companies in our region who contribute above and beyond their Chamber membership to invest specifically in the economic development efforts of the Springfield Business Development Corporation. The SBDC is staffed by and serves as the economic development arm of…
Read MoreGo behind the scenes of the Talent Attraction Video
Go behind the scenes of the Talent Attraction Video How do you capture the spirit of our city in a little more than 3-minutes? You combine dozens of interviews with Springfieldians, hours of raw footage from around the region and a relentless focus on the key findings of our Talent Attraction Initiative research. Springfield’s first…
Read MoreManufacturer announces plans to locate in Springfield region
Manufacturer announces plans to locate in Springfield region Americana Tire and Wheel has announced plans to locate in the Springfield region, investing $1.5M to open a new assembly facility in Marshfield, MO, and create 20 new jobs above Webster County average wage. Through the Springfield Regional Economic Partnership, Chamber staff worked with the Marshfield Development League…
Read MoreWhy Springfield? Watch the video to find out
Why Springfield? Watch the video to find out It’s the question every human resources department has to answer when hiring outside the community–and because there are so many reasons to choose Springfield, it’s not always an easy question to answer. Until now. This morning, Springfield’s first talent attraction video made its public debut during the Chamber’s…
Read MoreIs Springfield running out of room to grow?
Is Springfield running out of room to grow? For the last year, industrial employers looking for a building in Springfield have had only a handful of options to choose from. In fact, Springfield’s industrial vacancy rate currently stands at 4.3%. This sits well below the national average of 9.4%, putting our region at a disadvantage when it…
Read MoreOutdoors company breaks ground on $3.5M corporate headquarters in Springfield
Outdoors company breaks ground on $3.5M corporate headquarters in Springfield Lew’s Fishing Tackle has announced plans to invest $3.5M for a new corporate headquarters and consolidated distribution center in Springfield. Lew’s will build the new 58,000 sq. ft. facility on land north of Partnership Industrial Center and plans to add five new jobs to their…
Read MoreGigabit internet service provider takes prize in pitch competition
Gigabit internet service provider takes prize in pitch competition The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the Creative Foundry, The eFactory and Originate are proud to announce that gigabit internet service provider Share a Gig took home the prize in today’s Go BIG pitch competition. The startup will receive $5,000 and a six month lease with…
Read MoreFour startups advance in GoBIG pitch competition
Four startups advance in GoBIG pitch competition The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the Creative Foundry, The eFactory and Originate have announced that four entrepreneurs will go on to compete for $5,000 and other prizes in the Go BIG pitch competition at this year’s B2B Expo on October 2. The finalists include INSPXTR, Panda Laundry…
Read MoreSpice and seasoning manufacturer Red Monkey Foods expands into new facility
Spice and seasoning manufacturer Red Monkey Foods expands into new facility Red Monkey Foods, a leading producer of premium spice and seasoning products, has announced plans to invest $3.4 million into a new 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Republic, moving 110 new jobs to the area with an additional 40 jobs expected over the…
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