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A professional clothing drive is underway

A professional clothing drive is underway, organized by the ambassador committee of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Blouses, blazers, slacks, suits, dress shirts and other professional attire can be dropped off from 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m. until Oct. 3 at All in One Laundry, 801 South Grand Ave. East. A clothing giveaway for the public […]

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10th Annual Women’s Symposium

Illinois Women in Leadership will hold its 10th annual women’s symposium on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. This year’s theme is “A Decade of Inspiration.” The keynote speaker will be Anne Bonney, an authority on change management, author, host and creator of “Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast,” […]

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The science of cool

How can you get your stakeholders to perceive your organization as both unconventional and socially desirable? Join Innovate Springfield for a discussion about the “science of cool,” featuring Dr. Troy Campbell. He will share his experience working with such innovative brands as Nike, Apple, Intel, P&G, Swift and Disney to help you position your products […]

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Springfield Chamber of Commerce announces Small Business Awards winners

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 14 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories: Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has […]

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Small Business Awards luncheon

The Small Business Awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event will recognize area small business nominees in four different categories and the recipients will be announced. The cost is $45 for members of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce or […]

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Leadership in a Digital Age seminar

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Dale Carnegie Training are partnering to offer “Leadership in a Digital Age,” a leadership development seminar presented by Steve Garland. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, 500 S. Ninth St. Lunch will be available at […]

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Best Places to Work awards program

The business community is invited to a ceremony honoring the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Places to Work winners, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. Please join us on Thursday, May 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Community Bank on Montvale Drive for a reception and awards program honoring these outstanding […]

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The annual State of the City luncheon

Mayor Jim Langfelder will provide a status report for the City of Springfield at the annual State of the City luncheon, hosted by the Greater Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. He will review accomplishments and challenges of the past year, outline priorities for the upcoming months and provide the administration’s perspective on the city’s outlook. […]

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