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Four resources to keep your business from being hacked
Four resources to keep your business from being hacked Cyber security is a must for the modern small business. Cyber attacks on major corporations make for bigger headlines, but make no mistake, small and medium sized businesses are at risk as well. In fact, in 2012, 50 percent of all targeted cyber attacks were aimed…
Read MoreTeachers learn a thing or two from area businesses
Teachers learn a thing or two from area businesses Four days. Three industries. 11 school districts. 23 businesses. 31 teachers. The impact on our workforce—exponential. Beginning next week, the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies will send teachers from across the Springfield region into area businesses to find out first-hand what skills are needed…
Read MoreFed study shows Springfield businesses are generally optimistic
Fed study shows Springfield businesses are generally optimistic Businesses in the Springfield area are generally optimistic according to results from a recent Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis survey. On June 29, regional economist Charles Gascon discussed themes from the survey of more than 100 area businesses, as well as highlights from the Fed’s economic analysis of the region.…
Read MoreLegislators weigh in on hits and misses from the session
Legislators weigh in on hits and misses from the session Members packed the Chamber to hear state Senator Mike Parson and Representative Kevin Austin share their take on what—at least from a Chamber perspective—was one of the strongest legislative sessions in many years. “This has been a very successful year for southwest Missouri,” Parson said. “It is…
Read MoreSBDC helps land new American Airlines service
SBDC helps land new American Airlines service The airport is not just about getting to a sunny beach or a luxurious resort—we like those things too—but for the Chamber and the Springfield Business Development Corporation, our airport is about connecting commerce, economic development opportunities and ultimately, job creation. Each day decision-makers come into the Springfield region…
Read MoreNixon signs legislation to protect businesses, taxpayers
Nixon signs legislation to protect businesses, taxpayers Picture this—you’re busy at work, when you get a letter from the Missouri Department of Revenue saying that you have to pay more than $90,000 in back taxes you never knew you owed. This is the scenario that state legislators are putting a stop to with a bill recently…
Read MoreSeries: Making room for economic growth
Series: Making room for economic growth Economic development is an ongoing, competitive process. We are always competing with other regions across the country and around the globe both to attract businesses as well as keep the employers we already have. To stay in the running, we have to ask ourselves, “do we have the best…
Read MoreLegislation brings needed health care training programs to Springfield
Legislation brings needed health care training programs to Springfield Thanks to the $26 billion budget passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor last month, Springfield will receive $10 million for the University of Missouri School of Medicine class expansion and Springfield clinical campus as well as $1.3 million for occupational therapy and other related programs…
Read MoreManufacturer announces $7M expansion, 65 new jobs
Manufacturer announces $7M expansion, 65 new jobs Digital Monitoring Products announced during its 40th anniversary celebration today that the company plans to create 65 new jobs and invest approximately $7 million at its facility in Springfield’s Partnership Industrial Center. A family-owned company, DMP was established in 1975 and manufactures advanced electronics security and monitoring products that include…
Read MoreCheck out our 2015 Legislative Recap
Check out our 2015 Legislative Recap State Legislative Recap During the 2015 legislative session, over 2000 bills were filed and in the end, only 133 bills passed. Due to a filibuster and a procedural move in the Senate, only two pieces of legislation passed out of that chamber during the last week – which has historically been…
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