Economic Development
Paddio to double employment by end of 2021
Paddio to double employment by end of 2021 After launching in Springfield in August 2020, Paddio, a full-service mortgage lender specializing in conventional and FHA home loans, has announced the addition of 100 new jobs in the region. By the end of this year, the company will grow its operation at 1930 W. Bennett to…
Read MoreWarren Davis named 2021 Springfieldian
Warren Davis named 2021 Springfieldian An incredibly strong work ethic and a willingness to take a chance on projects others might find too risky are defining characteristics of Warren Davis. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of achievements and dedication to the area, were celebrated on May 7 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting focuses on resilience, optimism and hope
Annual Meeting focuses on resilience, optimism and hope The Annual Meeting is the signature evening on the Chamber’s event calendar. It’s the time when members gather to look back on the year that was, thank those who served in leadership and look ahead to what the future holds. Some elements of the 2021 edition of…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – May 2021: How Are We Developing Skills Training that Leads to Quality Jobs?
SGF Business Insider – May 2021: How Are We Developing Skills Training that Leads to Quality Jobs? Every region in the country is competing to be the place businesses want to choose when they decide to grow and add jobs. But jumping to the top of the list requires a commitment to skills training and…
Read MoreJohn Deere Reman to expand operations in Springfield
John Deere Reman to expand operations in Springfield Deere & Company, a world leader in agriculture and construction, is expanding operations in Springfield, Missouri. The remanufacturing division of Deere & Company, John Deere Reman, will add drivetrain and hydraulic remanufacturing operations to their existing facilities, creating 130 new jobs. John Deere Reman remanufactures engines, fuel,…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – March 2021: How Do Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape?
SGF Business Insider – March 2021: How Do Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape? The Internet, smart devices and social media have fundamentally changed the way individuals and businesses interact with each other – including how they make purchasing decisions. In order for small businesses to be successful in this new digital landscape, they must understand…
Read MoreNew microbrewery breaks ground in the Springfield Region
New microbrewery breaks ground in the Springfield Region The Springfield region continues to focus on creating unique places and experiences for residents, evidenced by the newest brewery to the burgeoning craft beer scene in the Ozarks. Wire Road Brewing Company is officially launching and will break ground very soon on plans to build a new…
Read MoreExamining the economic impact of health care
Examining the economic impact of health care The health care industry has been at the top of everyone’s mind over the last year. But as the Chamber’s economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, demonstrated during its recent Health Care Outlook event, it’s also hard to overstate the industry’s impact on the region’s economy…
Read MoreSignificant year for projects, despite unprecedented challenges
Significant year for projects, despite unprecedented challenges The ongoing pandemic has created challenges for nearly every aspect of economic development. Attracting new businesses and business expansions is no exception. However, despite the challenges created by travel restrictions, social distancing and working from home, the Chamber and its economic development arm – the Springfield Business Development…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – February 2021: How Do We Win Projects & Create Jobs?
SGF Business Insider – February 2021: How Do We Win Projects & Create Jobs? In this episode of our podcast, SGF Business Insider, Chamber President Matt Morrow talks to Mary Lilly Smith, Planning & Development Director for the City of Springfield, and Ryan Mooney, the Chamber’s Senior Vice President of Economic Development. They talk about…
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