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Prepare to hit the voting booth on November 6
Prepare to hit the voting booth on November 6 On Election Day – Tuesday, November 6 – voters will decide on multiple important issues in Missouri. The Chamber has taken a stance on several of these ballot measures and we encourage you to learn about these topics before heading to the polls. One issue is Proposition…
Read MoreRussell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters
Russell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters When a company is evaluating a location for a new corporate headquarters, that project often represents significant capital investment and job creation. This summer, the Chamber’s economic development arm—the Springfield Business Development Corporation—helped announce just such a project: a new $8 million home office for Russell…
Read MoreThe Network touts access to local leaders, outdoor amenities
The Network touts access to local leaders, outdoor amenities There are many reasons why Springfield is a great place for people starting or growing their career, and The Network for Young Professionals works hard to share those opportunities with the community. Two recent events highlighted a couple of the biggest advantages in our area: access…
Read MoreWhy the Chamber supports Proposition D
Why the Chamber supports Proposition D The Chamber has long been a supporter of investment in our transportation infrastructure. Our roads and bridges are critical to helping us utilize our natural geographic advantage in the center of the nation. But we risk losing that advantage if we don’t act now. Thousands of bridges across Missouri…
Read MoreThe changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri
The changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri Technology has changed the world of higher education in myriad ways, from how information is shared with students to the environment in which they receive it – and even what information is most important for them to be receiving. Missouri’s ability as a…
Read MoreMaking the case for transportation funding through Proposition D
Making the case for transportation funding through Proposition D When it comes to funding for Missouri’s transportation infrastructure, Mayor Ken McClure says our state is – no pun intended – “at a crossroads.” “The state is geographically located in the ideal spot in the middle of the nation, one day’s drive from either coast,” the…
Read MoreGO CAPS program expands in its fourth year
GO CAPS program expands in its fourth year When high school students reach their fourth year, they often look to expand their horizons … see what new possibilities the future might offer and explore their options. For the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS), it’s no different. The 2018-2019 school year marks…
Read MoreUsing technology to make business life easier
Using technology to make business life easier If your small business is looking for ways to streamline operations, update data management, reduce excess email or improve communication between staff members … well, as the saying goes, there’s probably an app for that. That was the message from presenters Krystal Russell and Colby Keeth, partners with…
Read MoreChattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning
Chattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning When the Chamber took nearly 80 community, business, education and nonprofit leaders to Chattanooga in mid-September, it was the second time a group from Springfield had visited the Tennessee city since the Community Leadership Visit program began in 1994. A lot has changed in Chattanooga since…
Read MoreChamber kicks off out-of-this-world Reach Campaign
Chamber kicks off out-of-this-world Reach Campaign The 2018 Reach Campaign has officially launched. “Reach for the Stars” is underway after the Chamber held its kickoff event Sept. 12 at Highland Springs. Nearly 80 volunteers and Chamber staff were on hand as Campaign Chairman Joe Reynolds and Chamber President Matt Morrow dubbed their totally official astronaut…
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