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Chamber Announces 2025 Small Business Award Finalists, Celebrating Innovation & Community Impact
Chamber Announces 2025 Small Business Award Finalists, Celebrating Innovation & Community Impact The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced five outstanding businesses as finalists for its prestigious W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, recognizing their contributions to the local economy and community. The finalists were selected based on written applications covering company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation…
Read MoreHouse Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley emphasizes deregulation, strategic investment and collaborative leadership
House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley emphasizes deregulation, strategic investment and collaborative leadership For the first installment of the 2025 Public Policy Speaker Series, Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley spoke with Chamber members to discuss his legislative priorities, reflect on his path to public service, and share insights on the importance of leadership…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards
Springfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards Springfield Chamber honors the recipients of the prestigious ATHENA and Virginia Fry Award. These awards recognize exceptional women who have demonstrated excellence in their professions, community service and mentorship of other women in the community. 2025 ATHENA Award Recipient: Stephanie O’Connor Stephanie O’Connor is the senior…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2025
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2025 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. One of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. January was a great month for this…
Read MoreOutgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership
Outgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership In the final installment of the 2024 Public Policy Speaker Series, outgoing District 132 State Representative Crystal Quade spoke with Chamber members about her journey to public service, her role as Minority Leader and her key legislative focuses and accomplishments. Quade’s path to public policy…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – December 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – December 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. One of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. December was a great month for this…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – November 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – November 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. One of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. November was a great month for this…
Read MoreOver 600 area students participate in career exploration
Over 600 area students participate in career exploration On October 29 and 30, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual 7th and 8th Graders Go To Work program in partnership with the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University. Â More than 600 students from 19 area schools connected with 20…
Read MoreNon-Profit Outlook Inspires Action: Strengthening Partnerships for Community Impact
Non-Profit Outlook Inspires Action: Strengthening Partnerships for Community Impact At the Non-Profit Outlook on Oct. 30, a record turnout of over 300 attendees heard thoughtful dialogue around the power of tangible partnerships between nonprofit organizations and the private sector. The discussion, moderated by Joe Daues, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, included insights from the following…
Read MorePublic Policy Speaker Series with Dr. Bennett Boggs
Public Policy Speaker Series with Dr. Bennett Boggs Missouri Higher Education and Workforce Development Commissioner highlights workforce and education opportunities, challenges at Public Policy Speaker Series On October 11, Dr. Bennett Boggs, Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, engaged with Chamber members during the second edition of the 2024 Public…
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