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Giving international business a lift in Springfield
Giving international business a lift in Springfield Companies looking to do business internationally may be aware that the Springfield-Branson National Airport has been home to a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) for two decades. In fact, until recently, it would have been possible to walk through the airport facility and not even know it was there.…
Read MoreA new approach to marketing
A new approach to marketing The Chamber is always looking for new ways to add value for members and help them make connections. We’re not unique in that regard; all Chambers list those goals among their priorities. But a recent event took a new approach to connecting people, letting them meet and share their stories.…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of the Small Business Award
Celebrating 25 Years of the Small Business Award As the Chamber celebrates 25 years of presenting the annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, we’re taking a look back and talking to some of the award recipients about what it has meant to their organizations. Over the 25 years of the Small Business Award, deserving companies…
Read MoreA surprise visit from Chamber friends
A surprise visit from Chamber friends If you saw a limo full of donuts driving around Springfield, you’re not imagining things. It was probably from the Chamber. And keep your eyes peeled – you might just see it again soon! The Chamber has launched the Surprise Patrol, a recurring event where Chamber ambassadors and staff…
Read MoreApril election spells a win for economic growth
April election spells a win for economic growth All six candidates running for Springfield City Council who were endorsed by the Springfield Good Government Committee won their respective races on April 4 by significant margins. Mayor Pro Tem Ken McClure won election as Springfield’s new mayor, while incumbent council members Phyllis Ferguson, Craig Fishel, Jan…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Progress on Chamber priorities, work remains in last five weeks of session
Legislative Update: Progress on Chamber priorities, work remains in last five weeks of session The 2017 legislative session is headed toward the finish line, with only five weeks until adjournment on May 12. The first few months of session have been productive, with many Chamber priorities making steady progress or crossing the finish line. Here…
Read MoreTackling health care challenges through innovation
Tackling health care challenges through innovation The health care sector is one of the key drivers of our region’s economy – the industry employs nearly 40,000 people in the Springfield region with more than $1.5 billion in annual payroll. Despite this strength, the need for unique solutions to health care needs and qualified workers is…
Read MoreGO CAPS students set to show off their work
GO CAPS students set to show off their work The second crop of students participating in the GO CAPS program are preparing to show off the results of a year of hard work. More than 150 high school juniors and seniors from 11 area school districts will present projects on April 26 during the GO…
Read MoreJoin Us for the 2017 Small Business Award
Join Us for the 2017 Small Business Award For the 25th year, the Chamber is preparing to recognize five area companies as finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. Here’s a look at this year’s honorees (listed in alphabetical order): Askinosie Chocolate is a small-batch, award-winning chocolate factory founded in 2006. It sources 100…
Read MoreTelling a story and changing the narrative
Telling a story and changing the narrative When Mary Kellogg’s husband, John Joslyn, told her about his plans to open a museum about the famous sunken ocean liner Titanic, she understood. After all, John had produced a major network television special about the expedition that found the shipwreck and even participated in the dives. When…
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