Chamber News
Chamber News and Events
- Significant economic development projects for Springfield area announced
Mar 03, 2010 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Kraft Foods, Inc., is expanding production and adding 80 jobs locally, followed closely by the announcment of Expedia Inc. signing a lease to occupy the former... - Study shows that Chamber members are a ‘good credit risk’
Feb 26, 2010 A recent study shows that chamber member businesses, on average, have higher credit scores and pay their bills faster than other businesses. - Expedia Inc. to lease former Springfield-Branson National Airport terminal building
Feb 24, 2010 Online travel company Expedia, Inc. has signed a lease to occupy the former terminal building at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The company will begin to occupy the building beginning in fall 2010 after renovating the... - Springfield manufacturer Kraft Foods to add 50 jobs, expand production
Feb 23, 2010 Kraft Foods Inc. plans to add 50 jobs and expand production over the next six to nine months, including an investment of $9 million of capital into two new manufacturing lines. Wages for the 50 new jobs created will be above the... - Chamber introduces 2010 volunteer leadership
Feb 18, 2010 More than 900 business professionals serving on 20 committees and task forces will volunteer their time in 2010 to the work of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s committee and task force volunteer leadership... - Springfield second in state to have a building site certified as ‘development-ready’
Feb 11, 2010 The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has certified a development-ready site in Springfield's Partnership Industrial Center West. - Leadership Springfield accepting applications
Feb 02, 2010 Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing community leaders, is accepting applications for its 26th class that begins in fall 2010. - Brian Fogle named 2010 Springfieldian
Jan 29, 2010 Brian Fogle, executive vice president, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, was honored Friday with the Springfieldian Award presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce at its 2010 Annual Meeting. - Springfield/Branson Regional Salute Coalition announces 2010 legislative event
Jan 26, 2010 The Springfield/Branson Regional Salute to Missouri Legislators Coalition announces its 2010 legislative event designed to promote our region and communicate with Missouri's government leaders. - Chamber introduces 2010 executive committee
Jan 20, 2010 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will introduce its 2010 executive committee during the Chamber’s annual meeting on Jan. 29. - New release: January issue of the Springfield Spirit!
Jan 04, 2010 - The Chamber prepares for 2010 legislative session
Jan 04, 2010 The Chamber’s board of directors approved the 2010 state and federal legislative agendas at the December board meeting. The agendas were developed based on Chamber member feedback, and will serve as the framework for the... - Springfield manufacturer Buckhorn to add 80 jobs
Dec 18, 2009 Buckhorn Inc., a Springfield area manufacturer, is adding 80 jobs, with over half to be hired immediately. - Chamber’s Salute to Health Care to honor three medical professionals
Oct 21, 2009 The Chamber will honor three medical professionals during Salute to Health Care on Nov. 10 at Hickory Hills Country Club, 3909 E Cherry St. - Competitive assessment reveals Springfield area’s strengths and weaknesses in new economy
Oct 14, 2009 Results of a competitive assessment of the Springfield area were released Oct. 14 at the 6th Annual Economic Outlook Conference presented by the Springfield Business Development Corporation. - Is Springfield ready for a new and different economy?
Oct 12, 2009 Results of competitive assessment of Springfield area to be released at 6th Annual Economic Outlook Conference October 14 - Community Focus 2009 report released; red flags and blue ribbons identified
Sep 30, 2009 The effects of unemployment, a higher foreclosure rate from the ongoing recession, and access to healthcare are three of the red flag areas cited in the “Community Focus 2009: A Report for Springfield and Greene County,” released... - Red flags and blue ribbon to be identified for fifth year
Sep 28, 2009 The bi-annual Community Focus report, which uses blue ribbons and red flags to identify key indicators of the community’s health and vitality, will be released at 11 a.m., Wed., Sept. 30, at the Chamber. - Springfield ranks as a top city for young professionals
Jun 16, 2009 One of the nation's leading young professional consulting firms, Next Generation Consulting, has released its latest rankings of America's "Next Cities". The rankings place Springfield at 17th on the small cities list (cities... - Good things are happening in and around Springfield
May 22, 2009 The Springfield area has felt the impact of our nation’s economic crisis, but our local economy is faring better than many of our peer cities. In spite of the challenges, we are continuing to see signs of growth in our local...
