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More than 600 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 600 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games In August, we had the opportunity to show our appreciation over a two-night event, for area first responders at First Responders Appreciation Nights with the Springfield Cardinals. With over 600 first responders and their families enjoyed a commemorative t-shirts, concession gift cards, and…
Read MoreEconomists unveil valuable local and national economic insights
Economists unveil valuable local and national economic insights The Chamber’s economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), hosted its 19 annual Economic Outlook event on August 16, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. With a strong attendance of more than 350 participants, the 2023 event proved to be a pivotal platform for…
Read MoreCommunity leader shares career advices with young professionals
Community leader shares career advices with young professionals On August 24, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the third event in its 2023 CEO series. YPs heard from David Argueta, community president of Mercy Springfield Communities. Throughout the event, David discussed why his family chose to come to Springfield, his work in healthcare and…
Read MoreAugust 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf
August 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf In the August edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with the new Executive Director of Regionalism and Economic Development Dean Thompson, and our new Vice President of Communications, Tiffany Batdorf. Thompson and Batdorf discuss economic development, regionalism, and communicating the Chamber’s message to…
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. July was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreCommunity leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield
Community leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield On July 25, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the second event in its 2023 CEO series. YPs heard from Stephanie Stenger, president of Springfield Land, L.P. In an interview conducted by Network Chair Bryant Young, Stephanie talked about her professional journey to leading a…
Read MoreGovernor Parson highlights infrastructure and workforce investments at 2023 State of the State
Governor Parson highlights infrastructure and workforce investments at 2023 State of the State Speaking to a sold-out crowd at Missouri State University’s Great Southern Bank Arena, Governor Mike Parson outlined significant investments and historic statewide successes in infrastructure, workforce development, education, and more at the Chamber’s annual State of the State on July 27. The Governor…
Read MoreAttorney General Andrew Bailey discusses new role as the State’s chief legal official
Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses new role as the State’s chief legal official Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined Chamber members on July 6 for a conversation about his new role as the state’s chief legal official and lessons learned throughout his professional career. This event was the second installment of the 2023 Public Policy Speaker…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Corrections Director Updates on Reentry 2030 National Initiative
Missouri Department of Corrections Director Updates on Reentry 2030 National Initiative Missouri Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe and Division of Rehabilitative Services Director Valarie Moseley visited the Chamber on June 29 to provide an update on the department’s workforce development efforts, including the launch of Reentry 2030. This program is a, “national initiative that…
Read MoreThanking our members and volunteer leaders
Thanking our members and volunteer leaders At the Chamber’s recent Member Appreciation Celebration, we were able to thank our members for their continued support of the Chamber along with providing a mid-year strategic progress accountability report. We heard from a panel of volunteer leaders about why they are willing to invest their time, talent and…
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