Archive for 2018
GO CAPS helps teachers share workplace experiences with students
GO CAPS helps teachers share workplace experiences with students Many teachers in the area are taking the summer months to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Or maybe they’re teaching a session of summer school. But some are using the time for a new type of experience – in conjunction with the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced…
Read MoreExciting new value for small business Chamber members
Exciting new value for small business Chamber members In its daily operations, the Chamber offers value to its members in a wide range of ways by focusing on its four strategic areas of focus. But the goal is always to find new ways to offer additional value – and through a partnership of the Missouri…
Read MoreFor Governor Parson, a new start with a familiar focus
For Governor Parson, a new start with a familiar focus In his first visit to the Chamber as the state’s new governor, Mike Parson met with business, education and community leaders to talk about the importance of investing in infrastructure and workforce training – and maintaining a spirit of cooperation between city and state leaders.…
Read MoreRussell Cellular announces $8M new headquarters, 135 new jobs
Russell Cellular announces $8M new headquarters, 135 new jobs The Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, are pleased to announce that Springfield-based wireless communication services company Russell Cellular is expanding to accommodate more than two decades of growth. The exclusive Verizon Authorized Retailer plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot corporate…
Read MoreComplex legislative session sees numerous Chamber priorities cross finish line
Complex legislative session sees numerous Chamber priorities cross finish line The Missouri Legislature wrapped up its second regular session of the 99th General Assembly on May 18th. In a tough session with many distractions, House and Senate leadership were keenly focused on passing critical legislation, resulting in one of the more productive sessions for Missouri’s…
Read MoreSt. Louis Fed president urges caution during Chamber visit
St. Louis Fed president urges caution during Chamber visit James Bullard, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, made a presentation to Chamber members and SBDC investors on May 11 about monetary policy and how it interacts with the economy – and his overall message was one of optimism tinged with…
Read MoreEncouraging Missourians to buy local
Encouraging Missourians to buy local When Missouri’s then-Lieutentant Governor, Mike Parson, and his wife went shopping during a recent trip to Vermont, they were struck by how intentional the Green Mountain State is about branding its locally made products. “It’s very ‘in your face.’ They’re very intentional about telling you what is made locally,” Parson…
Read MoreNetworking with a modern twist
Networking with a modern twist When the Chamber created its new Biz Blitz event in 2017, the idea was to offer individual members a new way to make connections. It was a sort of “speed dating” approach to networking: We provide the space and the structure, you bring your personality and energy. The response was…
Read MoreGreat River Engineering receives 2018 Small Business Award
Great River Engineering receives 2018 Small Business Award During the Chamber’s annual event on May 2 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Great River Engineering received the 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. The Springfield-based civil engineering and surveying firm was selected by a panel of independent judges from a group of finalists…
Read MoreYoung professionals make their voices heard in Jefferson City
Young professionals make their voices heard in Jefferson City On April 11, members of The Network for Young Professionals took the opportunity to engage with key state legislative leaders in Jefferson City during their second-ever lobby day to the state Capitol. Network members met with multiple members of the southwest Missouri legislative delegation and the…
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