Talent & Workforce
Self-Reflection, Continuous Learning, and Effective Communication for Young Professionals
Self-Reflection, Continuous Learning, and Effective Communication for Young Professionals The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted its final event of the 2023 CEO Series on November 9. YPs heard from Mark Hecquet, president, and CEO of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau as he discussed his professional journey, shared impactful experiences in leadership, and highlighted…
Read MoreThe Network’s Living in SGF Series: Renew Jordan Creek with Tim Rosenbury
The Network’s Living in SGF Series: Renew Jordan Creek with Tim Rosenbury On September 25, members of The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted a lunch-and-learn event for another 2023 Living in SGF series event. The program featured Tim Rosenbury, director of Quality of Place for the City of Springfield. Rosenbury talked about the Renew…
Read MoreResearching how different generations give to charitable organizations
Researching how different generations give to charitable organizations On August 31, members of The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals joined the Chamber’s Non-Profit CEO Roundtable for an event focused on how different generations choose to give to charitable organizations. The program was facilitated by Paige Oxendine, a consultant with Habitat Communication & Culture, and served…
Read MoreCommunity leader shares career advices with young professionals
Community leader shares career advices with young professionals On August 24, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the third event in its 2023 CEO series. YPs heard from David Argueta, community president of Mercy Springfield Communities. Throughout the event, David discussed why his family chose to come to Springfield, his work in healthcare and…
Read MoreAugust 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf
August 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf In the August edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with the new Executive Director of Regionalism and Economic Development Dean Thompson, and our new Vice President of Communications, Tiffany Batdorf. Thompson and Batdorf discuss economic development, regionalism, and communicating the Chamber’s message to…
Read MoreCommunity leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield
Community leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield On July 25, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the second event in its 2023 CEO series. YPs heard from Stephanie Stenger, president of Springfield Land, L.P. In an interview conducted by Network Chair Bryant Young, Stephanie talked about her professional journey to leading a…
Read MoreInspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region
Inspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region At the 2023 edition of SGForum, presented on June 23 by The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals, the focus was inspiring, empowering, and engaging young professionals through meaningful opportunities for professional development and community engagement. More than 330 YPs, the largest crowd to ever attend…
Read MoreStudents Go to Work Program
Students Go to Work Program Are you on the hunt for talented employees? Are you contemplating what your workforce will look like five to ten years from now? Who will those future employees be, and how do we get students to explore the careers you offer in high-demand occupations now? It’s simple and we need…
Read MoreChamber hires for three positions
Chamber hires for three positions The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce three recent hires to help better serve our members and the business community at large – Kendra Bollinger is the graphic design and creative project manager, Katie Cartwright is the talent retention coordinator and Evander Gonzalez is the research coordinator.…
Read MoreHow competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems
How competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems At the recent Health Care Outlook, a panel of area leaders from Springfield’s two largest employers, CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield Communities, shared how competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems. Presented by the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC),…
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