Whether you are a supervisor, manager, or simply a business professional who wants to improve communication in your workplace, an upcoming seminar entitled “Beneath Scandals, Beyond Policies: Men and Women at Work Together” may prove helpful. The presenters will be Bill and Lori McKenzie, two Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors in Springfield, who will offer participants the […]
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Final BankNotes seminar coming up
Marine Bank will be hosting the final BankNotes seminar of 2018 on Oct. 23 at Panther Creek Country Club. “Will Your Business Survive: Planning for the Future” will be presented by Pamela Hart, partner at Scott & Scott P.C. Hart will discuss how to plan a successful transition for your business. Lunch will begin at 11:30 […]
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Refresh Leadership Simulcast
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Express Employment Professionals to offer the 9th Annual Refresh Leadership Simulcast event, held at Calvary Church on Oct. 24. CEOs, business owners and community leaders are encouraged to attend. Express will sponsor the cost of your ticket, normally $45 per person. However, Express is asking each […]
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100+ Who Care hosts annual giving event
100+ Who Care of Springfield will host their 3rd annual giving event at the Illinois REALTORS, 522 S. 5th Street, on Oct. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. This grassroots fundraising concept is popping up all around the country. The Springfield chapter was formed three years ago from a project started through Leadership Springfield, a leadership program […]
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Sandler Training webinar
Bob Barber with Sandler Training is hosting a webinar, “Seven secrets in 37 minutes for crushing 4th quarter sales,” on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 11-11:37 a.m. Barber said, “If your company is concerned with meeting sales objectives for the final stretch of the year, you are guaranteed to leave with actionable tips for boosting your […]
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Craig Zablocki to speak on “The Intelligence of Fun”
The Central Illinois Chapter of the National Customer Service Association (CIL-NCSA) is bringing nationally-known speaker and consultant Craig Zablocki to Springfield for a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Dove Conference Center, 619 E. Mason Street. Zablocki will speak on “The Intelligence of Fun” and how a positive attitude is critical to […]
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CEO vs. Sharks event
On Monday April 23, the Sangamon CEO program will host its annual Shark Tank-style event “CEO vs. Sharks.” Forty-eight Sangamon CEO participants — local high school seniors interested in entrepreneurship — have teamed up to pitch their business ideas to local investors and entrepreneurs at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield. Fans of the TV […]
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Social Media Seminars
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 […]