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Vote YES on city’s level property tax renewal
Vote YES on city’s level property tax renewal The Chamber encourages members to vote YES on Tuesday, November 7, to continue the City of Springfield’s Level Property Tax (LPT). Voting YES renews the LPT – it is NOT AN INCREASE in any tax rate. Springfield voters will see the issue as “Question 1” on the ballot. To see the…
Read MoreA vital new addition to the local economy
A vital new addition to the local economy A new and vibrant addition to the Springfield economy is open for business, and company and community leaders were on hand October 18 to cut the ribbon on the new facility. Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has opened its egg washing and packing facility, dubbed Egg Central Station,…
Read MoreChamber encourages YES vote on city level property tax
Chamber encourages YES vote on city level property tax On Tuesday, November 7, Springfield voters will have the opportunity to renew the City of Springfield Level Property Tax. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to endorse the proposal and encourages Chamber members who live in the City of Springfield to vote “YES” on Question 1.…
Read MoreSpringfield’s Talent Attraction Initiative wins international award
Springfield’s Talent Attraction Initiative wins international award Companies continue to tell the Chamber and our economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, about the need for additional skilled workers to meet the demands of growth. It’s why the Chamber officially added workforce development as a fourth strategic area of focus, and why the SBDC…
Read MoreEducation leaders discuss innovation, workforce preparedness
Education leaders discuss innovation, workforce preparedness The third event in the Springfield Business Development Corporation’s Outlook series focused on education and featured four panelists offering their insights on innovation in a rapidly changing world. Before the panelists took the stage, Chamber Vice President of Workforce Development Lindsay Haymes provided an overview of the Chamber and…
Read MoreHonoring those who protect us every day
Honoring those who protect us every day Most of us hope that we never need to call on the services of one of our community’s many first responders. But whether it’s the police, sheriffs, firefighters or medical professionals that answer calls for help, they play a critical role in keeping us safe every day. The…
Read MoreThe Reach Campaign begins Year Two
The Reach Campaign begins Year Two The Reach Campaign is off and running for 2017, and the second year of the Chamber’s new efforts officially launched on Sept. 14 with the kickoff event at the Savoy Ballroom. Reach is the Chamber’s reimagined idea to offer members ways to invest in the Chamber and support the…
Read MoreKeeping you informed about Chamber progress
Keeping you informed about Chamber progress Nearly 450 Chamber members gathered at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center on August 9 for the Annual Membership Luncheon to hear from Chamber leaders about the progress we’ve made through the first half of 2017. The purpose of the luncheon each year is to keep members informed about…
Read MoreCollecting ideas to address transportation funding
Collecting ideas to address transportation funding The Chamber has long advocated for increased funding for the state’s transportation infrastructure. Because of the direct correlation between transportation and economic development, we applaud any statewide effort to improve Missouri’s system. Last legislative session, the General Assembly created the 21st Century Missouri Transportation System Task Force. The group has…
Read MoreFurthering a long-standing military relationship
Furthering a long-standing military relationship The Chamber has long been supportive of the work of our nation’s military and our veterans, and nowhere is that on display more than our connection with one of the country’s most important military installations – a facility just a few miles up the interstate, Fort Leonard Wood. The Fort…
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