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John Deere Reman announces $13.5M expansion in Strafford

John Deere Reman announces $13.5M expansion in Strafford John Deere Reman, a division of Deere & Company, has announced a $13.5 million expansion of its remanufacturing facility in Strafford, MO, set to break ground in mid-2025. Once completed in 2026, the project will add 120,000 square feet to the facility, increasing its total size to…

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Springfield region’s success and competitive edge

Springfield region’s success and competitive edge The Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit focused on learning from regions experiencing rapid job growth and workforce expansion. These visits always provide valuable insights and reinforce our confidence in the Springfield region’s potential. We have a clear path to continued growth and success, driven by our strong and long-standing partnerships.…

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Foreign Office Directors visit Springfield to boost global trade connections

Foreign Office Directors visit Springfield to boost global trade connections Foreign office directors from more than 14 countries visited Springfield in September as part of a statewide tour of Missouri. Organized by the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office within the Department of Economic Development, the visit aimed to build connections with local businesses and…

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Chamber staff earns economic development certification

Chamber staff earns economic development certification Ben Vickers, the Chamber’s business development manager, has earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This achievement demonstrates mastery of skills, dedication to personal and professional growth,  and commitment to excellence in the field of economic development. “Earning the…

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Economists anticipates continued job growth and strong regional economy

Economists anticipates continued job growth and strong regional economy The Chamber’s economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), hosted its 20th annual Economic Outlook event on August 24, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. With over 425 attendees, the annual event once again proved to be a pivotal platform for gaining insights…

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Springfield Chamber hires economic development leader Jonas Arjes

Springfield Chamber hires economic development leader Jonas Arjes The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the appointment of Jonas Arjes as its new senior vice president of economic development, effective October. Arjes brings a wealth of experience in business, regional collaboration and workforce development to this pivotal role. Arjes will guide the Chamber’s efforts…

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Cold Zone groundbreaking

Cold Zone groundbreaking Cold Zone, a leading provider of cold storage logistics solutions and a subsidiary of the Erlen Group, has officially broken ground on a $57 million expansion in Springfield’s Partnership Industrial Center West. Located within Springfield’s Enhanced Enterprise Zone, the state-of-the-art facility will feature temperature zones for both frozen and cooler products, further…

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Cold Zone, an Erlen Group Company, breaks ground on new cold storage warehouse in Springfield

Cold Zone, an Erlen Group Company, breaks ground on new cold storage warehouse in Springfield The Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the Chamber’s economic development arm, has announced a $57 million expansion from Cold Zone, a leading provider of cold storage logistics solutions and a subsidiary of the Erlen Group.  The company will break ground…

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2024 Health Care Outlook

2024 Health Care Outlook 2024 Health Care Outlook a discussion on mental and behavioral health On May 15, Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the economic development arm of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, convened over 275 business and healthcare leaders for the 2024 Health Care Outlook. The event focused on the serious and growing…

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Roundtable highlights opportunities to enhance regional innovation and entrepreneurial capacity

Roundtable highlights opportunities to enhance regional innovation and entrepreneurial capacity To see growth in the economy, a community must invest in supporting innovators and technology-based entrepreneurs. Working collaboratively is key to improving the network of available services. The Missouri Technology Corporation awarded the Regional Node Planning grant in November 2023 to the Springfield Area Chamber…

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