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Another group of new companies gets an eFactory boost
Another group of new companies gets an eFactory boost Following up on the success of its first group of startup companies, the eFactory’s Accelerator initiative has announced the second group of entrepreneurs that will be participating in the program. Five companies have been selected for this next phase: Apt Crowd – A text analytics company that…
Read MorePenmac founder Patti Penny: 2017 Springfieldian
Penmac founder Patti Penny: 2017 Springfieldian A desire to help people find their success and a strong entrepreneurial vision have helped Patti Penny create a lasting legacy in Springfield. Her contributions and her commitment to the area were celebrated on January 27, when the Chamber named her the recipient of the 2017 Springfieldian award. The…
Read MoreLeadership Kickoff features John Wanamaker & Britton Jobe
Leadership Kickoff features John Wanamaker & Britton Jobe The Network and Leadership Springfield had a huge turnout for our 2017 Leadership Kickoff event, with more than 100 members attending lunch and a Q&A session with new Chamber Chair John Wanamaker from BKD, LLP and Network Chair Britton Jobe from Neale & Newman. Leadership Springfield Board…
Read MoreThe 2017 State Agenda: Reforms, Right to Work
The 2017 State Agenda: Reforms, Right to Work At the end of his first week as Speaker Pro Tem of the Missouri House of Representatives, Elijah Haahr (R-Springfield) visited the Chamber to speak with a packed house and offer a look at the top priorities for the 2017 legislative session. Haahr, who is beginning his…
Read MoreFood processors talk about regulatory issues, workforce needs
Food processors talk about regulatory issues, workforce needs The Springfield region has always had strong agricultural roots, but many don’t recognize the strength and importance of agribusiness to the area’s manufacturing sector. Those businesses were on full display during the 2016 Manufacturing Outlook, held at University Plaza on December 7. Joe Reynolds, president of Central…
Read MoreFreshman legislators visit Springfield to kick off statewide tour
Freshman legislators visit Springfield to kick off statewide tour Newly-elected state legislators can face an overwhelming task when entering office, especially if they are new to public service. So freshman members of the Missouri Legislature get a statewide tour before they take office, visiting areas around the state to hear from business, education, and community…
Read MoreState legislative leaders preview top issues for 2017
State legislative leaders preview top issues for 2017 The majority floor leader in the state Senate and the assistant majority floor leader in the state House of Representatives spoke to a packed house at the Springfield Chamber on November 30, offering a look at what the 2017 legislative session could hold, including the top priorities…
Read MoreSpringfield City Council meeting: a case study
Springfield City Council meeting: a case study The Chamber is focused on improving the business climate at all levels of government. Much of this work is done for our members and the business community behind the scenes, but sometimes all the pieces come together and demonstrate the way local government can work when operating at…
Read MoreDOL’s overtime rule change blocked for now
DOL’s overtime rule change blocked for now As you may have heard as you were heading out for the Thanksgiving holiday, a federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction that blocks implementation of the Department of Labor’s proposed new federal overtime rule. The rule, which would have more than doubled the salary threshold…
Read MoreReach Campaign leads to big things for 2017
Reach Campaign leads to big things for 2017 The Chamber has wrapped up its first annual Reach Campaign, and the program was a massive success. Our army of nearly 140 volunteer leaders helped raise more than $515,000 to fund existing and new programs, events and initiatives for the coming year. It’s all part of our…
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