Archive for 2018
Bringing a personal approach to state politics
Bringing a personal approach to state politics Holly Rehder is not afraid to tell people her story and how it has brought her to her current position – and she did just that when she visited the Chamber August 17 to speak with the Governmental Relations Committee. The state representative who just finished her third…
Read MoreMeeting the new city manager
Meeting the new city manager The first few weeks in a new job can seem like a flood of information. For Jason Gage, the first few weeks in his new role must seem like drinking from a fire hose. But Gage, who began in his role as the new Springfield City Manager on August 1,…
Read MoreGovernor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce
Governor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce Gov. Mike Parson received a warm southwest Missouri welcome when he took the stage August 1 as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s inaugural State of the State event at White River Conference Center. His message to more than 400 people in attendance was clear:…
Read MoreChamber receives top industry award for communications
Chamber receives top industry award for communications The Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce that it has received a Communications Excellence Best in Show award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The Chamber was recognized for its digital brochure, a marketing piece primarily…
Read MoreLooking back at 2018 … so far
Looking back at 2018 … so far Nearly 500 Chamber members joined us for a midweek trip to the Caribbean on July 25: our Annual Membership Luncheon. Our volunteer leaders offered a progress report for the first half of 2018 and took a deeper dive into the importance of each of the Chamber’s four Strategic…
Read MoreHelp the Chamber shape its legislative agenda
Help the Chamber shape its legislative agenda The Chamber is always looking for ways to help connect its members with decision makers in local, state and federal government. Members of our public affairs team were in the state Capitol throughout the 2018 legislative session, advocating with lawmakers on your behalf. Even though the session is…
Read MoreYPs talk about public service
YPs talk about public service The Springfield region likes to talk with great pride about its willingness to give young professionals a “seat at the table” – a chance to be heard, to be involved in the decision-making process and shape their own future. On July 18, three YPs who have already decided to get…
Read MoreReflecting on a successful session – and career – in the Capitol
Reflecting on a successful session – and career – in the Capitol Sen. Jay Wasson is no stranger to Springfield or the Chamber. In his 16 years serving in the Missouri General Assembly – eight years in the House followed by eight years in the Senate – he has been a strong advocate for a…
Read MoreThe power of encouraging employee education
The power of encouraging employee education When Brandon Jones was hired by SRC at age 19, he was just out of high school. Twelve years later, he’s still with the company as a product engineer for SRC Electrical – and he’s in the middle of getting his master’s degree. Neither is a coincidence. The company…
Read MoreCelebrating a successful legislative session
Celebrating a successful legislative session The Springfield Metro Partnership’s biennial Legislative Thank You Luncheon is a unique opportunity for members of the partnership to celebrate successes of a legislative session and thank lawmakers for the work they did in Jefferson City during the previous legislative session. As the group gathered in the atrium of Missouri…
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