Economic Development
Finalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award
Finalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2020 Small Business Award. The finalists were determined based on written applications that include essays on company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation in product and service offerings and contributions to the community. Entries are scored by…
Read MoreRegional call center announces expansion into Springfield
Regional call center announces expansion into Springfield Promoveo, LLC, a business process outsourcing company based in Bolivar, has announced plans to expand its local operations and headquarters in the Springfield region. The company will be opening a second office in downtown Springfield’s Hammons Tower and creating 50 new jobs. Founded in 2015, Promoveo serves a…
Read MoreNation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs
Nation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs Just in time for Labor Day, Mortgage Research Center, L.L.C., which does business as Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest VA purchase lender, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Springfield as part of a new initiative. The move marks the…
Read MoreFed economist discusses pandemic’s economic impact, recovery potential
Fed economist discusses pandemic’s economic impact, recovery potential Charles Gascon, economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, delivered the keynote address for the 2020 Economic Outlook on August 19. Hosted by the Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, the event was broadcast virtually from the studio of the event’s presenting sponsor, BKD CPAs…
Read MoreIntroducing our Education Resource Center for Employers
Introducing our Education Resource Center for Employers As school districts around the region have started the process of reopening their doors to students for the 2020-2021 school year – in a variety of forms – both parents and employers have a wide range of questions. What resources are available to help support virtual learning? Which…
Read MoreLegacy manufacturer Kraft Heinz reinvests in Springfield
Legacy manufacturer Kraft Heinz reinvests in Springfield Longtime employer Kraft Heinz is reinvesting in its Springfield manufacturing facility as part of a five-year $48M project to enhance its manufacturing operations and capacity. This is the third major capital investment in the facility over the last several years, demonstrating Kraft Heinz’s commitment to the Springfield region…
Read MoreSpringfield ranked Top 50 Heartland Metros for Millennials
Springfield ranked Top 50 Heartland Metros for Millennials In a recent article about the coronavirus pandemic possibly accelerating an “urban exodus,” geographer Joel Kotkin noted that millennials were already steadily moving away from expensive coastal metros to more affordable “second-tier” cities. Now, with the cost of living and possibility of remote work more important than ever, Kotkin predicts a…
Read MoreThe Springfield region is poised for greatness – with the right moves
The Springfield region is poised for greatness – with the right moves For the last several years, the Chamber and SBDC have been leading a conversation about how the Springfield region is on the verge of making tremendous leaps forward – that the foundation and building blocks are in place to transform our community into…
Read MoreSBDC is talking about its love for Springfield
SBDC is talking about its love for Springfield The Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, is focused on the future of our community – and wants you to join the conversation at the 2020 SBDC Annual Meeting to talk about loving Springfield. The event will look at how Chamber staff, with the support of SBDC…
Read MoreBeverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield
Beverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, a third generation, family-owned bottler, is investing $40M to expand its local operations. Undertaking a two-phase expansion, the company will create approximately 25 new jobs, add a new production line and build a new 430,000 sq. ft. warehouse adjacent to its existing Springfield…
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