Posts Tagged ‘business development’
Missouri Economic Development Director Hataway emphasizes the state’s growth opportunities
Missouri Economic Development Director Hataway emphasizes the state’s growth opportunities Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Michelle Hataway brought a message of optimism to Springfield on August 13, outlining opportunities for statewide growth through workforce readiness, emerging industries and regional partnerships at the Chamber’s Public Policy Speaker Series. Hataway was first appointed department director by…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber’s Economic Outlook Highlights National Trends and Local Strength
Springfield Chamber’s Economic Outlook Highlights National Trends and Local Strength The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kathleen Navin, CBE, Senior Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as the featured speaker for SBDC Economic Outlook on August 6. Hosted by the Springfield Chamber’s economic development arm, Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe outlines priorities for Missouri’s future in first State of the State address as Governor
Governor Kehoe outlines priorities for Missouri’s future in first State of the State address as Governor Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Springfield Chamber on July 28 for the 2025 State of the State event, reflecting on his first year in office and outlining his administration’s vision for the future of Missouri. In front of…
Read MoreEducation, childcare, and community investment drove Rep. Fogle’s 2025 legislative priorities
Education, childcare, and community investment drove Rep. Fogle’s 2025 legislative priorities The Springfield Chamber welcomed State Representative Betsy Fogle (District 135) for an Inside the Issues conversation highlighting her priorities and key takeaways from the 2025 Regular and Special Legislative Sessions. Fogle, who represents northeast Springfield and serves as the ranking minority member on the…
Read MoreInside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A
Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A Navigating Proposition A: Compliance Strategies and Insights for Employers On February 27, 2025, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A – Compliance & Implementation Insights, with a panel of experts aimed at helping local businesses navigate the upcoming changes under Proposition A. The panel…
Read MoreThe Network’s Local Leadership Series with SPS Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan
The Network’s Local Leadership Series with SPS Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan inspired The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals with a powerful message of collaboration and community engagement at the latest Local Leadership Series event. Lathan, in her fourth year with SPS, serves over 24,000 students and 3,500…
Read MoreSpringfield area Representative provides updates on the legislative session and efforts to improve the Southwest Missouri region
Springfield area Representative provides updates on the legislative session and efforts to improve the Southwest Missouri region State Representative Melanie Stinnett (District 133) joined Chamber members on June 5 to reflect on the 2024 State Legislative Session. Stinnett represents parts of Greene County in the Missouri House of Representatives, which includes a majority of west…
Read MoreCold Zone groundbreaking
Cold Zone groundbreaking Cold Zone, a leading provider of cold storage logistics solutions and a subsidiary of the Erlen Group, has officially broken ground on a $57 million expansion in Springfield’s Partnership Industrial Center West. Located within Springfield’s Enhanced Enterprise Zone, the state-of-the-art facility will feature temperature zones for both frozen and cooler products, further…
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