Talent & Workforce
Placemaking in a pandemic
Placemaking in a pandemic Before the pandemic hit our area, The Network for Young Professionals was just starting to get heavily involved in Forward SGF, the City of Springfield’s comprehensive plan for the next 20 years. YPs attended the workshops in January to ensure their voice was represented when looking to the future of our…
Read MoreThe Network gets a peek into the Chamber process
The Network gets a peek into the Chamber process One of the goals of The Network is to connect young professionals socially and civically in the community, and one of the main ways members do that is through the group’s Access to the Issues series. These events cover topics including candidate forums, ballot previews and…
Read MoreA virtual meeting with one of Springfield’s busiest people
A virtual meeting with one of Springfield’s busiest people The Network’s CEO Series continued on June 30, and the featured guest was one of the busiest people in the fight against the coronavirus. The Network had the opportunity to hear from Clay Goddard, director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, and to say members learned…
Read MoreA look at COVID-19’s impact on Missouri unemployment
A look at COVID-19’s impact on Missouri unemployment On May 20, Chamber members heard an update and guidance on the current unemployment implications of COVID-19 as the state moves towards recovery during the first installment of the 2020 Public Policy Speaker Series. Anna Hui, director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR),…
Read MoreStaying virtually connected with young professionals
Staying virtually connected with young professionals Despite the physical distance, members of The Network for Young Professionals have taken the opportunity to stay connected in recent weeks through engaging, live virtual events. The first was held on May 13 featuring Dr. Shelly Farnan and Jana Greig from Burrell Behavioral Health, talking to members about the…
Read MoreConnecting virtually with a CEO
Connecting virtually with a CEO Young professionals in Springfield have access to key leaders, and social distancing shouldn’t change that. So in an effort to provide some much-needed normalcy for its members, The Network released its first-ever virtual installment of the CEO Series on April 28. The video featured an interview with Rita Baron, principal…
Read MoreHearing from teachers about enhancing the GO CAPS Teacher Externship
Hearing from teachers about enhancing the GO CAPS Teacher Externship As teachers make their way through the GO CAPS externship program over four days each summer, they learn about the opportunities available in the workplace for their students. But they also come up with new ideas about how to put that information to use and…
Read MoreGary Gibson: The new man in power
Gary Gibson: The new man in power Gary Gibson recently took a new job. But he’s pretty familiar with the organization he now leads. Gibson, who took over as general manager and CEO of City Utilities in late December following the retirement of Scott Miller, has been with CU his entire professional career – nearly…
Read MoreThe impact of higher education on Springfield
The impact of higher education on Springfield When you think of the industries that have the biggest impact on the Springfield area, what comes to mind? Health care? Manufacturing? Retail? One of the sectors with the biggest impact is higher education. There are more than 46,000 students in Springfield metro area higher ed institutions, from…
Read MoreNew leaders offer their insights for the New Year
New leaders offer their insights for the New Year In recent years, it has become a tradition for The Network to start off its year by hearing from the new chair and the new chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. On January 9, nearly 100 YPs gathered at the Chamber to hear from 2020…
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