Announcements

The Springfield Area Arts Council has announced a new chapter in its On My Own Time program in 2023.  To mark the 25th anniversary of this biennial visual arts program and to clarify its purpose, the Arts Council is renaming it Art After Hours.  The program gives employees of participating businesses, government agencies and medical […]

Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Listen with Purpose,” on July 19 at 11 a.m. Listening well in the workplace is a critical skill that can have a profound impact on the overall dynamics and success of a team. When leaders and team members actively engage in […]

The University of Illinois Springfield and Innovate Springfield will host a “Shark Tank” style pitch night where aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to investors. The event will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Innovate Springfield, located on the second floor of 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield. Top startup […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Small Business Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Nineteen local business owners have been nominated in the Small Business Owner category and will be recognized alongside nominees in three other categories: Not-for-profit, new and emerging and […]

Springfield Clinic is partnering with the Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) to bring national keynote speaker Austin Hatch to Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, to share his story of “Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity.” Hatch will share lessons learned from unimaginable loss, his extensive health care journey and his road to […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Real Estate Network (CREN) will be holding the State of Greater Springfield on Wednesday, May 17, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield’s Mayor-Elect, Misty Buscher, will provide the annual address for the city. In a new […]

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is hosting a workshop, “Talking Talent: Tools for Attracting and Retaining Qualified and Quality Employees,” on Tuesday, May 2, from 1:30-3 p.m. The program is designed to help local HR leaders identify tools and resources available to them and connect with other HR professionals who can help find and/or […]

The Central Illinois Chapter for the Society for Human Resource Management (CIC-SHRM) will hold its annual legislative conference on Tuesday, April 25, from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to share what’s new in employment law. This half-day educational event will be held virtually and is open to both members and non-members. Topics covered will include the following: […]

An open house will be held at the former Shop ‘n’ Save building on North Grand on Thursday, March 23, beginning at 4 p.m. A ribbon cutting for Medics First of Springfield will take place at 4:20, followed by a Chamber on Tap networking event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Redevelopment of the former grocery store at […]

Join Local First Springfield for a happy hour and networking at Carrollton Bank on Thursday, March 30, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Cured Catering along with beer, wine and soft drinks, and tour the newly remodeled and expanded offices at 2135 Wabash Ave. There is no cost to attend, but please submit an […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s spring job fair will feature dozens of employers ready to hire qualified candidates. 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 of […]