Archive for 2014
Kraft celebrates 75 years in Springfield, invests $100 million in facility
Kraft celebrates 75 years in Springfield, invests $100 million in facility Earlier this month, the Kraft Foods manufacturing facility in Springfield celebrated 75 years of business in the community and 60 years at its current site. Kraft also announced that it is investing approximately $100 million at the Springfield site, which is being used for…
Read MoreChamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow
Chamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced today that it has appointed Matt Morrow as the organization’s new president and CEO. The chamber worked with Waverly Partners, LLC to conduct a national search following former CEO, Jim Anderson’s announcement that he would retire on…
Read MoreSpringfield’s entrepreneurial ecosystem garners national attention
Springfield’s entrepreneurial ecosystem garners national attention As a community, Springfield has taken deliberate steps to build its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Already known for start-ups that have become national brands—Bass Pro Shops, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation, Jack Henry & Associates—the Springfield region has long been supportive of entrepreneurs, but a renewed focus is helping the…
Read MoreIs Springfield the most dangerous city in America?
Is Springfield the most dangerous city in America? You may have seen the headlines on Facebook or other social media sites, but is Springfield really the most dangerous city in America? What are we doing to make sure our city’s reputation isn’t tarnished, and most importantly, how do rankings like these impact things like economic…
Read MoreChamber takes big steps toward attracting new business
Chamber takes big steps toward attracting new business When a company like T-Mobile or Expedia chooses to open a new facility there is an incredibly competitive and relatively unknown process that they go through before choosing the new location. That process starts with site-selection consultants. Similar to how a talent scout will investigate and work…
Read MoreThe Network: Looking back and moving forward
The Network: Looking back and moving forward The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals is a Chamber committee with a mission to attract, retain and engage young professionals. Over the last seven years, it has also served to provide a voice for young professionals on decisions being made in our community, and earlier this year, it…
Read More3 companies showcase technology that will grow your business
3 companies showcase technology that will grow your business Technology is changing the game for business—and not just in the realm of marketing. Businesses large and small are using technology to boost efficiency and profits. Earlier this week, the Chamber’s Small Business Council hosted three local business owners whose companies are changing the game through…
Read MoreChamber provides an end of session legislative update
Chamber provides an end of session legislative update The 2014 legislative session ended on Friday, May 16, and there were a number of wins as well as several missed opportunities on Chamber legislative priorities. Among the measures that crossed the finish line were a transportation funding ballot initiative, changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system,…
Read MoreChamber checks in with past 1MC presenters
Chamber checks in with past 1MC presenters Since 1 Million Cups launched in February, 17 startups have presented their ideas to the community of entrepreneurs, mentors and advisors. We decided to check back in with a few of the past presenters to see how 1 Million Cups has helped to grow their businesses. Granolove After…
Read MoreMeet the Small Business Award Finalists
Meet the Small Business Award Finalists Five area businesses are finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to be presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce May 7. An independent panel of judges chooses the award recipient based on applications, which consist of written essays covering the topics of company history, business…
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