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Missouri 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…

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Non-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…

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Missouri 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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Young professionals advocate for business community priorities

Young professionals advocate for business community priorities Members of The Network’s Leadership Council visited the State Capitol on April 26 to advocate for continued investment in efforts that benefit Southwest Missouri through several specific Chamber board-approved legislative priorities.  The delegation in Jefferson City included Network Chair Bryant Young, Insurors of the Ozarks, along with other…

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Education Task Force hosts first SPS Board of Education candidate forum

Education Task Force hosts first SPS Board of Education candidate forum The Chamber’s Education Task Force hosted its inaugural candidate forum for Springfield Public Schools Board of Education candidates in March, prior to the April 4 election. Chamber members had the opportunity to hear from all four SPS board candidates on the ballot during the…

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Stakeholders advocate for transportation priorities

Stakeholders advocate for transportation priorities Springfield regional transportation stakeholders visited the state Capitol on March 28 to advocate for continued investment in transportation infrastructure and workforce development.   The delegation included Chamber Transportation Committee Chair Becky Baltz of TREKK Design Group, LLC, and public and private sector employers from around the region, including from the City…

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Chamber Board Endorses R-12’s Proposition S on April 4th Ballot

Chamber Board Endorses R-12’s Proposition S on April 4th Ballot The board of directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce voted to endorse Proposition S, the Springfield Public Schools bond issue on the April 4th ballot that would provide $220 million for school improvements throughout the district prioritized by a citizen-led task force, the…

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Springfield-Area Representative Provides Updates on the Legislative Session and Efforts to Improve the Business Climate

Springfield-Area Representative Provides Updates on the Legislative Session and Efforts to Improve the Business Climate State Representative Alex Riley visited the Chamber on February 3 to provide an update on this year’s legislative session and insight on priorities currently moving through the legislative process. Riley represents parts of Greene County in the Missouri House of…

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U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison Discusses New Role in the Federal Government

U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison Discusses New Role in the Federal Government U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison joined Chamber members on February 23 for a conversation about his new role in the federal government and lessons learned throughout his time in state government. The event served as the first installment of the 2023 Public Policy Speaker Series.…

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Springfield Metro Partnership meets with elected leaders and hosts Salute to Legislators

Springfield Metro Partnership meets with elected leaders and hosts Salute to Legislators Leaders from the Springfield Metro Partnership (SMP) met with state elected officials on January 25 to share priorities approved by the 10-organization partnership. These priorities were shared in meetings with Governor Mike Parson, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, leadership…

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