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Springfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards
Springfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards Springfield Chamber honors the recipients of the prestigious ATHENA and Virginia Fry Award. These awards recognize exceptional women who have demonstrated excellence in their professions, community service and mentorship of other women in the community. 2025 ATHENA Award Recipient: Stephanie O’Connor Stephanie O’Connor is the senior…
Read MoreInside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A
Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A Navigating Proposition A: Compliance Strategies and Insights for Employers On February 27, 2025, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A – Compliance & Implementation Insights, with a panel of experts aimed at helping local businesses navigate the upcoming changes under Proposition A. The panel…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2025
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2025 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. 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. January was a great month for this…
Read MoreChamber celebrates a year of progress and looks ahead to an exciting future at 2025 Annual Meeting
Chamber celebrates a year of progress and looks ahead to an exciting future at 2025 Annual Meeting The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting brought together business and community leaders to celebrate the achievements of the past year and set the stage for an exciting future. This annual gathering serves as a moment to…
Read MoreChamber board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities
Chamber board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently hosted regional state legislators for the annual Chamber Board Legislative Luncheon, providing an opportunity to discuss key business-community priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Each year, the Chamber begins its advocacy efforts by facilitating a discussion…
Read MoreA thoughtful approach to Springfield’s City Manager search: priorities for our future
A Thoughtful Approach to Springfield’s City Manager Search: Priorities for Our Future A Thoughtful Approach to Springfield’s City Manager Search: Priorities for Our Future As President and CEO of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, I represent a board and staff team serving over 1,500 member businesses employing more than 100,000 individuals across diverse sectors.…
Read MoreOutgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership
Outgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership In the final installment of the 2024 Public Policy Speaker Series, outgoing District 132 State Representative Crystal Quade spoke with Chamber members about her journey to public service, her role as Minority Leader and her key legislative focuses and accomplishments. Quade’s path to public policy…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – December 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – December 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. 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. December was a great month for this…
Read More Springfield Chamber Announces 2025 Board of Directors
 Springfield Chamber Announces 2025 Board of Directors At its January board of directors meeting, the Springfield Area Chamber ofCommerce will install new members, as well as its slate of officers for 2025. The following board members will serve on the Chamber’s Executive Committee in 2025: • Chairman: Bob Helm, Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP CPAs•…
Read MoreManufacturing Outlook provides insights on talent recruitment and retention
Manufacturing Outlook provides insights on talent recruitment and retention The Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) Manufacturing Outlook on Dec. 4, brought together Springfield region manufacturing and business leaders to focus on key strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in Springfield’s vital manufacturing sector. The panel discussion, moderated by Carrie Richardson, Leadership Springfield, Inc., included…
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