Economic Development
Springfield region attracts multimillion-dollar expansion from global food ingredients supplier
Springfield region attracts multimillion-dollar expansion from global food ingredients supplier IsoAge Technologies, a natural and sustainable food ingredient manufacturer, is expanding its local presence. The company is bringing a manufacturing division to our region, combining it with an existing research and development division in a 90,000 sq. ft. facility in southwest Springfield. Headquartered in Athens,…
Read MoreSBDC Annual Report highlights enhanced approach to economic development
SBDC Annual Report highlights enhanced approach to economic development Conventional wisdom has said that if communities focus primarily on creating new jobs, those jobs will attract more people – and as a result the community will become a desirable place to live and work. With the new realty of a national worker shortage, this blueprint…
Read MoreThe importance of loving your community and creating quality places
The importance of loving your community and creating quality places Living in a city is like being in a relationship, and like any other relationship, feelings about a city can go stale over time. To stay emotionally engaged, residents must celebrate their love for their city – and by doing so actually they actually make…
Read MoreNew year, new focus on commercial land for development
New year, new focus on commercial land for development The Chamber’s economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation – along with our community partners – are all focused on making the Springfield region a desirable place for existing businesses to expand and for new businesses to locate. One of the ways the SBDC helps…
Read MoreManufacturers talk strategic growth
Manufacturers talk strategic growth Manufacturing is an incredibly competitive and complex industry. Businesses are constantly looking for the best talent and the most innovative paths to growth. Often, that means a merger or an acquisition. But how does a business ensure it’s making the right move, and how does it successfully navigate the potential pitfalls?…
Read MoreRussell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters
Russell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters When a company is evaluating a location for a new corporate headquarters, that project often represents significant capital investment and job creation. This summer, the Chamber’s economic development arm—the Springfield Business Development Corporation—helped announce just such a project: a new $8 million home office for Russell…
Read MoreThe changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri
The changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri Technology has changed the world of higher education in myriad ways, from how information is shared with students to the environment in which they receive it – and even what information is most important for them to be receiving. Missouri’s ability as a…
Read MoreChattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning
Chattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning When the Chamber took nearly 80 community, business, education and nonprofit leaders to Chattanooga in mid-September, it was the second time a group from Springfield had visited the Tennessee city since the Community Leadership Visit program began in 1994. A lot has changed in Chattanooga since…
Read MoreNational economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth
National economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth The national economy is currently strong, and it will remain strong through at least the end of 2019, according to the keynote speaker at the SBDC’s recent Economic Outlook. Kathleen Navin, director of US Economics at Macroeconomic Advisers by IHS Markit,…
Read MoreChamber receives top industry award for communications
Chamber receives top industry award for communications The Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce that it has received a Communications Excellence Best in Show award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The Chamber was recognized for its digital brochure, a marketing piece primarily…
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