Networking & Events
Cutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones!
Cutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones! Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. October was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreCoxHealth President and CEO shares unique lessons learned from his professional journey
CoxHealth President and CEO shares unique lessons learned from his professional journey On October 11, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the last edition of their CEO series for 2022, featuring Max Buetow, President and CEO of CoxHealth. In an interview conducted by 2022 Network Chair, Dee King, Buetow described his journey to the…
Read MoreTime is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign
Time is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign The Chamber’s seventh REACH Campaign is about to wrap up in less than a week and you don’t want to miss out on your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach…
Read MoreNetwork members focus on fostering workforce growth
Network members focus on fostering workforce growth On September 20, members of The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals were joined by Dr. Juan Meraz, Assistant Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Missouri State University for a lunch-and-learn session. The program focused on inclusion and unconscious bias, and the interconnection of…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings!
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings! Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. September was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreBusiness and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program
Business and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program The September edition of Good Morning, Springfield! featured a deep dive into the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, providing a chance to highlight this workforce grant program and one way for community and business leaders to address the number one challenge facing business…
Read MoreVolunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign
Volunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign The Chamber has started the seventh year of the REACH Campaign – your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach that lets you increase your visibility in the coming year with your fellow Chamber members by supporting…
Read MoreMore than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games Over two nights in late August, more than 400 area First Responders and their families enjoyed an appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals baseball games. Thanks to presenting sponsor Rick’s Automotive and numerous other sponsoring Chamber members, First Responders, such as police, firefighters, and…
Read MoreJMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership
JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership Exposure to toxic leadership early in his career journey sparked JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas’ mission to become a leader that would put people first. “When I was in the Navy, I had the fortune and misfortune to work for a gentleman who taught…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings!
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings! Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. August was a great month for this type of…
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