Announcements

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Take part in a virtual workshop hosted by the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumna Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and hear from those in the business community who can provide guidance. Speakers include Kevin Lust, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois; Margaret […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a half-day rebroadcast of The John Maxwell Company LIVE2LEAD leadership event on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The event will be held at Hope Church, 3000 Lenhart Road. A continental breakfast will be provided starting at 8 a.m. with the rebroadcast starting at 8:30 a.m. This session is open […]

Local First is holding a back-to-school social on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Whether you are celebrating the kids being back in school, a return to a more normal routine or just want to get back to networking, join Local First at the Jane Hay Team’s staging showroom, 3001 W. White Oaks Dr., for […]

With more than 50 participating employers, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s job fair is back in a big way. A list of the participating employers can be found on the Event Calendar for The Chamber at www.gscc.org. Whether you’re looking to advance within your current industry or start a new career, there are plenty […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours on Thursday, June 24, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Knob Hill Landscape Company, 661 W. Camp Sangamo Road. The event is open to all business professionals. The cost to attend is $5 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Cured Catering will provide food […]

Teamsters Local 916 will host its first annual job fair on Friday, June 4, from 1-6 p.m. and again on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 3361 Teamster Way, Springfield. The job fair is open to the public and companies that employ Teamster members will be represented, including Hospital Sisters Health System, Lincoln […]

A job fair will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Salvation Army main campus, 1600 Clearlake Ave. People age 16 and older with all levels of experience are invited to attend. Multiple employers offering full-time, part-time and seasonal work will be present. Attendees will be able to speak directly […]

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Illinois Products Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Thursday, May 13 from 4-7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. “If there is one silver lining to this past year, it is how aware we have become about where our food comes from,” said Jerry Costello […]

The Springfield Park District and Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Black-Owned Business Vendor Fair on Sunday, May 2 from 1-4 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park. “One of the many challenges that Black businesses owners are faced with is lack of exposure,” said Dominic Watson, president of the Springfield Black Chamber […]

Do you know a Springfield-area business that supports volunteerism, encourages their employees to serve in our community, organizes service efforts and/or financially support the efforts of nonprofits and charitable organizations? Nominate a business for the Good as Gold Business Honor Roll by March 1. The top business in each size category will be recognized with […]