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October’s Business After Hours with The Child Advocacy Center and Kinetic Design and Development
October’s Business After Hours with The Child Advocacy Center and Kinetic Design and Development The Chamber’s October Business After Hours, held on Oct. 11, was hosted by the Child Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to helping children impacted by abuse begin their journey toward safety, healing and justice. Through its work, the Child Advocacy Center…
Read MorePresiding Commissioner Dixon delivers 2026 State of the County at Good Morning, Springfield!
Presiding Commissioner Dixon delivers 2026 State of the County at Good Morning, Springfield! Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon reported on the county’s year in front of more than 300 business and civic leaders gathered on Oct. 1 for a special State of the County edition of the Chamber’s Good Morning, Springfield (GMS)! A room…
Read More60 Minutes to Success helps small business owners plan for the future
60 Minutes to Success helps small business owners plan for the future Helping small business owners strengthen their operations and plan for the future was the focus of the Chamber’s Sept. 29 program, “Built to Last: Preparing Your Business for What’s Next.” Part of the 60 Minutes to Success series, the session connected members with…
Read MoreCommunity Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in Indy
Community Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in Indy The planning for each annual Community Leadership Visit (CLV) starts with a question: what other community do we have the most to learn from in the coming year? This year’s ask led us to this initial answer: a region that is growing without pricing…
Read MoreNonprofit CEO Roundtable: Five & Rising
Nonprofit CEO Roundtable: Five & Rising On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Nonprofit CEO Roundtable featured Stephanie Pacinella, senior director of strategy & special initiatives at Social Current, for a conversation on Five & Rising, a national movement working to shift how the social sector is funded, valued and supported. Pacinella shared the significant economic and…
Read MoreSpringfield can grow without giving up affordability
Springfield can grow without giving up affordability Guest column published in the Springfield Business Journal Sept. 21, 2026 For decades, Springfield’s affordability has been a key part of our economic appeal. For an employer, it makes capital investment more manageable and provides a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent. For a family, it can…
Read MoreSpringfield’s growth depends on attainable housing
Springfield’s growth depends on attainable housing Op-ed originally published in The News-Leader Sept. 20, 2026 Springfield has a lot going for it. Our economy is growing. Businesses are investing here; major projects are moving forward, and people across the region still believe Springfield is a good place to build a business, raise a family, and…
Read MoreTwo ribbon cuttings, and the work behind them
Two ribbon cuttings, and the work behind them Springfield had two ribbon cuttings to celebrate in July. Keep Supply opened its new downtown headquarters, and Genie Recon marked an expansion on East Pythian Street. Two different companies, two different industries, two different corners of the local economy. Both are good news for the region. And…
Read MoreEducators step into the workplace
Educators step into the workplace In July, 41 educators from across the region left their classrooms for four days to see where their students might end up. Through the Springfield Chamber’s 2026 Teacher Externship program, teachers got a firsthand look at the skills, career pathways, and daily realities of local industry. The program exists to…
Read MoreGenie Recon to expand in Springfield
Genie Recon to expand in Springfield Genie Recon to expand in Springfield, investing $11.5 million and creating 243 jobs Springfield, Mo.— Genie Recon, an advanced remanufacturer of telescopic boom lifts, announced an expansion in Springfield that will bring $11.5 million in investment and 243 new jobs to the region. The company marked the milestone today…
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