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Beverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield

Beverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, a third generation, family-owned bottler, is investing $40M to expand its local operations. Undertaking a two-phase expansion, the company will create approximately 25 new jobs, add a new production line and build a new 430,000 sq. ft. warehouse adjacent to its existing Springfield…

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The Network talks about the importance of inclusion

The Network talks about the importance of inclusion Inclusion and diversity are important topics to the health of an organization or a community, but they can also be difficult subjects if they’re not approached the right way. Derrick Nelson and Shannon O’Heron are aware of the potential pitfalls. They lead the inclusion and diversity efforts…

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Economic development leader visits Chamber during statewide tour

Economic development leader visits Chamber during statewide tour State Rep. Derek Grier served as chairman of the Missouri House Economic Development Committee during the 2019 legislative session. Now he wants to learn more about what individual communities across the state are looking for to help develop jobs and economic growth. That’s why Grier visited Springfield…

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Manufacturing leaders discuss trends in supporting industries

Manufacturing leaders discuss trends in supporting industries The focus of the SBDC’s 2019 Manufacturing Outlook event, held on December 6 was trends and issues affecting industries that support manufacturing, such as real estate and logistics, automation, workforce training, and transportation. Real estate development is a critical part of attracting and retaining business like manufacturers. Alex…

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Continuing efforts to attract talent

Continuing efforts to attract talent Part of the work of the Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, is to attract new potential employees to our region by showing the many things that make Springfield a great place to live, work and play. To broaden the reach of our talent attraction…

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State Senators discuss importance of civility in government

State Senators discuss importance of civility in government When State Senators Caleb Rowden and Lincoln Hough visited the Chamber on November 8, they talked about some of the state legislature’s accomplishments in 2019 and the potential for the 2020 session. But they also talked about why they are both fearful and optimistic about the future…

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Growing and developing the culture of your company

Growing and developing the culture of your company As companies look at ways to grow, part of the process is finding and retaining the right people – and one of the keys to success is fostering the right company culture. Three local business leaders discussed how their organizations are doing just that during the November…

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Strategies to attract talent to your organization and the community

Strategies to attract talent to your organization and the community Individuals are drawn to jobs in Springfield for a variety of reasons … but developing tactics and strategies to attract new employees is at the top of the to-do list for most employers in our area. That’s part of the reason why the Chamber focused…

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Senior officers visit Springfield to deepen relationship with Ft. Leonard Wood

Senior officers visit Springfield to deepen relationship with Ft. Leonard Wood The partnership between Fort Leonard Wood and Springfield continues to strengthen. The latest evidence is the recent visit of 20 senior officers from the Fort’s Military Police School, who traveled to Springfield in October to learn about private-sector leadership strategies. The day began with…

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Reconnecting with GO CAPS students to chart the future

Reconnecting with GO CAPS students to chart the future The Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) is progressing through its fifth year of exposing area high school students to potential career options in a wide range of areas. But GO CAPS is also taking the opportunity to reach out to those who…

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