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Employers Help 875 Students Explore Careers
Building the region’s future workforce starts well before a student fills out a job application. It starts with helping young…
The Network’s Civic Engagement Series: Chad Carleton on Scaling Good Company
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, The Network’s Civic Engagement Series featured Chad Carleton, founder and CEO of Good Company, for a…
October’s Business After Hours with The Child Advocacy Center and Kinetic Design and Development
The Chamber’s October Business After Hours, held on Oct. 11, was hosted by the Child Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated…
Presiding Commissioner Dixon delivers 2026 State of the County at Good Morning, Springfield!
Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon reported on the county’s year in front of more than 300 business and civic…
60 Minutes to Success helps small business owners plan for the future
Helping small business owners strengthen their operations and plan for the future was the focus of the Chamber’s September 29…
Community Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in IndyÂ
The planning for each annual Community Leadership Visit (CLV) starts with a question: what other community do we have the…
Nonprofit CEO Roundtable: Five & Rising
On Wednesday, September 23, the Nonprofit CEO Roundtable featured Stephanie Pacinella, Senior Director of Strategy & Special Initiatives at Social…
Springfield can grow without giving up affordability
Guest column published in the Springfield Business Journal Sept. 21, 2026 For decades, Springfield’s affordability has been a key part…
Springfield’s growth depends on attainable housing
Op-ed originally published in The News-Leader Sept. 20, 2026 Springfield has a lot going for it. Our economy is growing.…
Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Outlook
The Ozarks economy is outpacing state and national growth, but housing and workforce will decide how far it carries. Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Outlook.