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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Momentum on Main Street is hosting “Successfully financing your new business”
Momentum on Main Street will hold a training and networking event on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event at The Alamo, 115 N. Fifth St.., will feature Kristina Barbee, owner of Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market and Nick Horton of INB, discussing different options for financing your small business. The interview and […]
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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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UIS Good as Gold Ceremony honors more than 40 local volunteers, businesses and organizations
The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 14th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 25, 2022 in the UIS Student Union. The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, […]
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Author Scott Stratten presents “UnMarketing: Everything Has Changed and Nothing is Different
Author Scott Stratten will present “UnMarketing: Everything Has Changed and Nothing is Different” on Thursday, April 28, at an event sponsored by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. The program, held at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre, will begin with a presentation and Q&A at 4:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception and book signing. This […]
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Momentum on Main Street is hosting “Start-Up Story”
Momentum on Main Street will hold a training and networking event on Wednesday, April 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event at Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St., will feature Karen Conn, president and CEO of Conn’s Hospitality Group, sharing her story of how the business got started. The interview and a Q&A session will be […]
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The Chamber Job Fair
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host The Chamber Job Fair from on Tuesday, April 5, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. This event provides a convenient and cost-effective way for employers across central Illinois to connect with job-seekers of all ages, as well as individuals interested in new or […]
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Free virtual workshop for starting your own business
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 […]
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Join the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for the John Maxwell Company LIVE2LEAD leadership event
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 […]