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ATHENA Award celebrates outstanding leaders

ATHENA Award celebrates outstanding leaders The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ATHENA Award on March 20 honoring Debbie Shantz Hart as the ATHENA Award recipient and Jarica Oeltjen as the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award recipient. Over 400 members of the business community gathered at the White River Conference Center to celebrate…

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Youngstown Glove Company to expand in Springfield

Youngstown Glove Company to expand in Springfield Youngstown Glove Company, a nationally recognized manufacturer of utility gloves for industrial, construction and utility line use, has announced plans to construct a new $15M facility in Partnership Industrial Center West (PIC West). A subsidiary of Blackstone Investment Group in Aurora, MO, Youngstown is expanding into Springfield to…

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SBDC Annual Meeting highlights Springfield’s bright future

SBDC Annual Meeting highlights Springfield’s bright future The Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) marked its 40th anniversary with a significant annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, attended by over 480 stakeholders. The event was a celebration of four decades of profound economic development and strategic contributions to the local economy led by…

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Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – February 2024

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – February 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. One of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. February was a great month for this…

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Springfield Chamber Board of Directors endorses City of Springfield ballot measures on April 2024 ballot

Springfield Chamber Board of Directors endorses City of Springfield ballot measures on April 2024 ballot After a thorough review process, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed two City of Springfield Charter amendments on the April 2 ballot. The measures pertain to extending the current mayoral term and addressing conflict-of-interest provisions.…

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Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2024

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. January was a great month for…

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Chamber Board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities

Chamber Board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted lawmakers at their annual Board Legislative Luncheon on February 2. This event allows board members to thank elected officials and highlight their top state legislative priorities with Springfield-area Representatives and Senators. This regional delegation of lawmakers…

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Inside the Issues: Bridging the Child Care Gap

Inside the Issues: Bridging the Child Care Gap Chamber members attended the first Inside the Issues event of 2024 to learn about opportunities to address a significant business community concern: the child care gap. On January 11, industry experts representing local and state perspectives shared valuable insights and opportunities for employers to consider as they…

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Regional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri

Regional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the economic development arm of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a regional Node Planning Grant from Missouri Technology Corporation. The planning grant will be used to organize regional “nodes” which are intended to support innovation…

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Self-Reflection, Continuous Learning, and Effective Communication for Young Professionals

Self-reflection, continuous learning, and effective comunication for young professionals The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted its final event of the 2023 CEO Series on November 9. YPs heard from Mark Hecquet, president, and CEO of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau as he discussed his professional journey, shared impactful experiences in leadership, and highlighted…

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