Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. August was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreRoundtable discussion to address childcare challenges
Roundtable discussion to address childcare challenges On August 18, Chamber members came together for a roundtable discussion focused on highlighting recent efforts at the state level to address childcare challenges, discuss ongoing childcare barriers for employers and providers, and identify possible solutions for the 2024 legislative session in accompaniment to the Governor’s tax credit package. Those…
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 MoreMore than 600 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 600 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games In August, we had the opportunity to show our appreciation over a two-night event, for area first responders at First Responders Appreciation Nights with the Springfield Cardinals. With over 600 first responders and their families enjoyed a commemorative t-shirts, concession gift cards, and…
Read MoreEconomists unveil valuable local and national economic insights
Economists unveil valuable local and national economic insights The Chamber’s economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), hosted its 19 annual Economic Outlook event on August 16, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. With a strong attendance of more than 350 participants, the 2023 event proved to be a pivotal platform for…
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 MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. July was a great month for this type of…
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 MoreGovernor Parson highlights infrastructure and workforce investments at 2023 State of the State
Governor Parson highlights infrastructure and workforce investments at 2023 State of the State Speaking to a sold-out crowd at Missouri State University’s Great Southern Bank Arena, Governor Mike Parson outlined significant investments and historic statewide successes in infrastructure, workforce development, education, and more at the Chamber’s annual State of the State on July 27. The Governor…
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