Posts by jmcclure@springfieldchamber.com
KARE Health & Wellness is 2023 Small Business Award recipient
KARE Health & Wellness is 2023 Small Business Award recipient During its annual event on May 10, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced KARE Health & Wellness as the recipient of the 2023 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. After experiencing health issues with no resolve, the award recipient’s owner and founder Keri Sutton…
Read MoreTime is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign
Time is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign The Chamber’s seventh REACH Campaign is about to wrap up in less than a week and you don’t want to miss out on your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach…
Read MoreChamber Board Endorses Ballot Measure to Approve Rezoning on South Lone Pine Avenue
Chamber Board Endorses Ballot Measure to Approve Rezoning on South Lone Pine Avenue The Board of Directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a City of Springfield issue on the November 8 ballot pertaining to approval of rezoning an area on South Lone Pine Avenue from Single-Family Residential, General Retail, and Limited…
Read MoreConnecting teachers to employers helps develop tomorrow’s talent
Connecting teachers to employers helps develop tomorrow’s talent A strategic piece of developing the young talent in our region is ensuring their educators have a strong grasp of the skills needed for in-demand jobs and careers in the Springfield area. As part of the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) initiative, teachers…
Read MoreFed economists share insights about regional and national data at Economic Outlook
Fed economists share insights about regional and national data at Economic Outlook Two economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shared data and insights with a sold-out crowd at the Springfield Business Development Corporation’s (SBDC) Economic Outlook in August. The SBDC is the Chamber’s economic development arm. Associate Economist Nathan Jefferson took a…
Read MoreVolunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign
Volunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign The Chamber has started the seventh year of the REACH Campaign – your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach that lets you increase your visibility in the coming year with your fellow Chamber members by supporting…
Read MoreMore than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games Over two nights in late August, more than 400 area First Responders and their families enjoyed an appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals baseball games. Thanks to presenting sponsor Rick’s Automotive and numerous other sponsoring Chamber members, First Responders, such as police, firefighters, and…
Read MoreJMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership
JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership Exposure to toxic leadership early in his career journey sparked JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas’ mission to become a leader that would put people first. “When I was in the Navy, I had the fortune and misfortune to work for a gentleman who taught…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings!
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings! 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. August was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast: How and Why Non-Profit Leaders Engage in the Chamber
SGF Business Insider Podcast: How and Why Non-Profit Leaders Engage in the Chamber In the September edition of SGF Business Insider podcast, Chamber president Matt Morrow is joined by our public policy analyst Lauren Mustoe in a conversation with two impactful non-profit leaders in the community, Brian Fogle and Brandy Harris. Fogle is the President…
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