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Honoring inspirational women through the ATHENA Award
Honoring inspirational women through the ATHENA Award By Anastasiya Gulak At our second annual ATHENA Award luncheon, the Chamber proudly recognized Morey Mechlin for her distinct leadership attributes – and those that make her an inspiration to other exceptional leaders in our community. This year’s event welcomed more than 400 guests to White River Conference…
Read MoreBiz Blitz returns for a third year of speed networking
Biz Blitz returns for a third year of speed networking One of our most popular new events – Biz Blitz – is returning for its third year in 2019. The Chamber started Biz Blitz in 2017 as an event designed to offer a different approach to networking for those who wanted to make a lot…
Read MoreVote yes for streets and schools on April 2
Vote yes for streets and schools on April 2 When voters head to the polls in Springfield on April 2, two important fiscal issues will be on the ballot, and both deserve your support. Both the city’s ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax renewal and the Springfield Public Schools’ proposed bond issue support much-needed quality of…
Read MoreConnecting with state leaders, both here and in the Capitol
Connecting with state leaders, both here and in the Capitol Many state leaders and elected officials tell us that they have truly come to rely on the Chamber for our advice and insight into the issues affecting businesses in this region. One of the main reasons those leaders turn to us is because we are…
Read MoreChamber encourages support for Council, School Board candidates
Chamber encourages support for Council, School Board candidates In addition to the important issues to be decided on the April 2 ballot, numerous individual candidates also are seeking election or re-election to Springfield City Council or to the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education. Springfield City Council The Springfield Good Government Committee, a partnership between…
Read MoreGO CAPS looks to continue growth in 2019-2020
GO CAPS looks to continue growth in 2019-2020 As the GO CAPS program prepares for the 2019-2020 school year – its fifth year of providing students and teachers with unparalleled access to experiences in the modern workplace – the program is trying to find new ways to measure its success so far, and to see…
Read MoreThe importance of loving your community and creating quality places
The importance of loving your community and creating quality places Living in a city is like being in a relationship, and like any other relationship, feelings about a city can go stale over time. To stay emotionally engaged, residents must celebrate their love for their city – and by doing so actually they actually make…
Read MoreA look at history, and a look to the future
A look at history, and a look to the future Chamber members helped us celebrate a milestone anniversary, as well as a year of accomplishments, at our Annual Meeting on January 25, while our volunteer leaders helped us reflect on the past and look to the future. Nearly 1,100 people packed the University Plaza Hotel…
Read MoreGordon Kinne named 2019 Springfieldian
Gordon Kinne named 2019 Springfieldian A dedication to his community, family and business are top of mind for anyone describing Gordon Kinne. Those attributes were celebrated January 25, when the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce named Kinne the 2019 Springfieldian award recipient. The surprise announcement was the culmination of the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. More than…
Read MoreNew leaders offer new insights for a new year
New leaders offer new insights for a new year The Network kicked off 2019 by introducing roughly 100 of its members to their chairman for the new year, as well as the chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The “New Year, New Leaders” event on January 10 at the Chamber gave Network members a…
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