Talent & Workforce
Students 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),…
Read MoreConnecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce
Connecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce The Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) connects students with information about the wide range of potential employment options that could be available to them after their school days are done. But the program also works to help connect teachers with that same…
Read More7th and 8th Graders Go To Work
7th and 8th Graders Go To Work In February and April, more than 2,000 area students engaged in 7th & 8th Graders Go To Work experiences. Students had the opportunity to learn about careers they may not have known existed while participating in hands-on activities with businesses, municipal government, community technical centers and universities. Students…
Read MoreYoung professionals advocate for business community priorities
Young professionals advocate for business community priorities Members of The Network’s Leadership Council visited the State Capitol on April 26 to advocate for continued investment in efforts that benefit Southwest Missouri through several specific Chamber board-approved legislative priorities. The delegation in Jefferson City included Network Chair Bryant Young, Insurors of the Ozarks, along with other…
Read MoreFormer Network leader encourages community engagement
Former Network leader encourages community engagement On March 7, The Network for Springfield Young Professionals hosted its first CEO Series event of 2023, featuring Brad Erwin, president of Paragon Architecture. Interviewed by The Network Leadership Council Chair Bryant Young, Erwin described his journey to becoming a business owner and community advocate. Although he never intended…
Read MorePreparing the Next Generation of Community Leaders
Preparing the Next Generation of Community Leaders On February 28, members of The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted a lunch-and-learn event at the Discovery Center of Springfield. The event served as a wonderful opportunity to feature a unique piece of our downtown area and as a kick-off to the organization’s 2023 Living in SGF…
Read MoreWhy and How Should Springfield Consider Regional Economic and Community Development?
Why and How Should Springfield Consider Regional Economic and Community Development? As the Springfield region grows and our need to attract and retain talent to the area increases year over year, the concept of regionalism continues to become an important topic of conversation. Mike Malone, University of Arkansas (U of A) vice chancellor for economic…
Read MoreGO CAPS Program Prepares for Year Nine
GO CAPS Program Prepares for Year Nine The 2023-24 school year will be the ninth for the GO CAPS program, and there are still plenty of chances for high school students around the region to participate in this exciting opportunity. GO CAPS – the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies – offers three broad yet…
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