Posts by noah.hester
Chamber’s growth continues with multiple key positions filled
Leadership Team Grows Two executives join the Chamber team and a third is named acting VP. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of two key leadership positions and names acting Vice President of Public Affairs. Dean Thompson will take on the role of executive director of regionalism and economic…
Read MoreNavigating cannabis legalization in the workplace
Navigating cannabis legalization in the workplace The Chamber recently hosted the latest edition of the 2023 60 Minutes to Success series, focusing on the topic of cannabis in the workplace. The event included a policy overview from attorney Steven Doerdoff of the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation and a panel discussion moderated by Shari Reaves…
Read MoreInspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region
Inspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region At the 2023 edition of SGForum, presented on June 23 by The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals, the focus was inspiring, empowering, and engaging young professionals through meaningful opportunities for professional development and community engagement. More than 330 YPs, the largest crowd to ever attend…
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. June was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreStudents Go to Work Program
Students Go to Work Program Are you on the hunt for talented employees? Are you contemplating what your workforce will look like five to ten years from now? Who will those future employees be, and how do we get students to explore the careers you offer in high-demand occupations now? It’s simple and we need…
Read MoreChamber hires for three positions
Chamber hires for three positions The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce three recent hires to help better serve our members and the business community at large – Kendra Bollinger is the graphic design and creative project manager, Katie Cartwright is the talent retention coordinator and Evander Gonzalez is the research coordinator.…
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. May was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreNon-Profit Chamber members hear update on the national non-profit sector, discuss local impact
Non-Profit Chamber members hear update on the national non-profit sector, discuss local impact The Chamber’s Non-Profit CEO Roundtable convened for their first event of 2023 on June 8 to hear updates from Dan Prater, senior managing consultant at FORVIS, on the state of the non-profit sector. Prater serves as the lead author on FORVIS’ annual…
Read MoreHow competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems
How competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems At the recent Health Care Outlook, a panel of area leaders from Springfield’s two largest employers, CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield Communities, shared how competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems. Presented by the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC),…
Read MoreMissouri Legislature prioritizes business-community policies and funding efforts during the 2023 legislative session
Missouri Legislature prioritizes business-community policies and funding efforts during the 2023 legislative session The 102nd Missouri General Assembly wrapped up the 2023 regular legislative session on Friday, May 12. Session began in early January, and after the five months’ work, lawmakers sent 62 bills, including the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, to Governor Parson for final…
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