Talent & Workforce
Small Business Council chair talks about leading with passion
Small Business Council chair talks about leading with passion On May 24, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the second event in its 2022 CEO series. YPs heard from Linda Daugherty, chief operating officer of Academy of Hair Design & BeVelle Barber School. In an interview conducted by Network Chair Dee King, Linda talked…
Read MoreConnecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce
Connecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce The Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) connects high school students with information and hands-on experience related to the wide range of potential employment options available to them in the Springfield area after their school days are done. But the program also provides…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – April 2022: How Do You Find Hidden Workers?
SGF Business Insider – April 2022: How Do You Find Hidden Workers? In this episode, Chamber President Matt Morrow talks with Joseph Fuller. Fuller is a professor with the Harvard Business School and a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and they talked about addressing workforce issues. Specifically, they discussed research Fuller and his…
Read MoreHelping businesses consider the shift to remote work
Helping businesses consider the shift to remote work The pandemic changed many things about the way businesses operate. Some changes were temporary responses to the immediate circumstance, but others likely will have staying power. One of those changes that will likely be around for the long haul is the shift some employees and employers have…
Read MoreGO CAPS prepares for Year Eight
GO CAPS prepares for Year Eight The 2022-2023 school year will be the eighth 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 – is serving 99 Springfield students this…
Read MoreEncouraging YPs to impact their community
Encouraging YPs to impact their community On February 16, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals held the first event in its 2022 civic engagement series. YPs were joined by Dr. Jonathan Groves, facilitator of the Community Focus Report. Dr. Groves presented on the 2021 report, including the major blue ribbons and red flags throughout the…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – February 2022: How Do We Remove Professional Barriers for Women?
SGF Business Insider – February 2022: How Do We Remove Professional Barriers for Women? This month, Chamber President Matt Morrow talks with Wendy Doyle. Wendy is the president and CEO of United Women’s Empowerment (United WE), a non-profit organization based out of Kansas City that tackles barriers to women’s economic growth. They work with decision…
Read MoreLearning from new leaders for the new year
Learning from new leaders for the new year On January 20, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted its annual New Year, New Leaders event to kick off the year, featuring an interview with Chamber Board Chairman John Oke-Thomas and Dee King, Committee Chair for The Network in 2022. To begin the program, Mark Harrington,…
Read MoreTackling workforce issues through training & improved access
Tackling workforce issues through training & improved access Nearly every employer is facing significant challenges in finding enough skilled workers to meet both their current needs and their desire for growth. The shortage of employees has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the underlying issues have existed for several years – and while there…
Read MoreAnnouncing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors
Announcing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new additions to its Board of Directors for 2022, as well as its slate of officers for the new year. New board members serving three-year terms are: Erin Danastasio, Hatch Foundation Tom…
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