Economic Development

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…