Local marketing firm Systemax will be offering a series of six social media seminars designed to address questions that business owners may have about how to best promote their products and services. “We’ve been getting a lot of questions from customers after we speak at conferences on the topic of social media. They want additional […]
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Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair coming March 22
Whether you are an employer needing to hire additional staff or someone in the market for a new job, the Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair on March 22 is a great opportunity. Prospective employees will be coming from all over Sangamon county and central Illinois seeking full-time, part-time, or seasonal work and/or changing careers. Job seekers […]
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2018 Golf Outings
Is your organization or non-profit planning a golf outing that is open to the public? Springfield Business Journal will have a calendar of local golf outings as part of the special section in our April issue. There is no charge to have your outing included. Please submit information to stacie@springfieldbusinessjournal.com no later than Wednesday, March […]
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Local First will be hosting a class for local business owners.
Local First will be hosting a class for local business owners, “Business Collaboration – fostering a business ecosystem,” on March 8. At this 90-minute class, participants will learn about the benefits of working together and sharing skills. Examples of successful ecosystems that already exist in Springfield will also be given by Innovate Springfield executive director […]
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Website content management systems webinar offered by LRS Web Solutions
On February 7, LRS® Web Solutions will host a technical learning session on an essential online tool called the content management system (CMS). This free online seminar will help businesses learn how to keep websites relevant and engaging with the latest technology to keep visitors returning on a regular basis. Business owners and marketing professionals […]
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2018 ‘Best Places to Work’ recipients announced
BY MICHELLE OWNBEY Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank have announced the recipients of the 2018 “Best Places to Work.” Midwest Family Broadcasting, Resource One and Staab Funeral Home are being honored with awards this year, and Lincoln Land Community College and Orthopedic Center of Illinois, both prior recipients, are receiving awards in the […]
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Innovate Springfield to host a “Deep Dive Strategic Planning” session Jan 18
Want your business to start off the new year on the right foot? Innovate Springfield is holding a “Deep Dive Strategic Planning” session on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The session will be led by Nikki Baker, founder of Recycled Cottage. Aimed at helping you plan for the future and learning to expect the […]
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Citizens Club book group discussion Nov 29
The Citizens Club of Springfield has been encouraging community members to read The Coming Jobs War by Jim Clifton, CEO and chairman of Gallup. Clifton argues that leaders of cities and countries should focus on creating good jobs, which will lead to prosperity, peace and human development. The Citizens Club has made copies of the […]
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ISA to host 11th annual Holiday Farmers Markets
Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield this year on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Expo Building and Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield […]
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Customer service and leadership seminar Oct. 3
Business leaders, marketing professionals, customer service representatives and front-line managers are invited to attend a customer service and leadership seminar and breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 3, held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Dove Conference Center at Prairie Heart Institute. The seminar, titled “Vertical Lessons,” is part of an educational series hosted by […]
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Sept. 21 elected officials reception
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Hanson Professional Services, Inc., will host the second annual elected officials reception on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5-7 p.m., at the Illinois Association of REALTORS, 522 S. Fifth St. This event is designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to network and interact face-to-face with those […]
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Small Business Award winners announced
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Hickory Point Bank announced the winners of the 2017 Small Business Awards at a luncheon on June 20. The winners are: Not-for-profit Business Director of the Year – Keith Wetherell of Illinois AMVETS New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year- Daren and Lisa Bohannan of Mosquito Squad […]