Networking & Events

Chamber announces 2015 Springfieldian Dr. John Bentley was named the 2015 Springfieldian at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Friday. Bentley completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 and went on to finish his training in Internal Medicine at University of Wisconsin in 1968. He then practiced medicine at St.…

Chamber Chairman Jeff Schrag puts our new President Matt Morrow to the test Before a record breaking crowd at Good Morning, Springfield, Chairman of the Board Jeff Schrag sat down with the new Chamber President Matt Morrow to find out what Matt’s thoughts are on the top issues facing Springfield. Q: Your early career was…

Find common ground in a multigenerational workforce At the Chamber’s most recent “60 Minutes to Success” lunch and learn, local human resources experts provided cross-generational tips for engaging and retaining employees. The audience learned about different generational styles and experts provided insights on how best to motivate employees from different generations. For an overview of…

The Affordable Care Act employer mandate takes effect in 2015 – are you ready? Whether you agree with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or not, beginning in 2015 businesses with 100 or more employees will have to offer insurance to their employees or make an Employer Shared Responsibility payment. Starting in 2016, the employer responsibility…

3 companies showcase technology that will grow your business Technology is changing the game for business—and not just in the realm of marketing. Businesses large and small are using technology to boost efficiency and profits. Earlier this week, the Chamber’s Small Business Council hosted three local business owners whose companies are changing the game through…

Meet the Small Business Award Finalists Five area businesses are finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to be presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce May 7. An independent panel of judges chooses the award recipient based on applications, which consist of written essays covering the topics of company history, business…

Chamber announces strategic areas of focus Last year the Chamber’s Action Plan focused on the three core areas of what we do every day to help make the Springfield Region a great place to live and make a living: Creating Jobs & Investment Advocating for Business Growing Your Business As Chairman of the Board Jeff…