Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Member News: OCH Evergreen Clinic response to Flu & Covid http://ow.ly/OfJN50CH2cH

Member News: I Plan To Fail Next Year http://ow.ly/46zQ50CGT8r

Member News: How to Turn Your Paper Workflows into Digital Ones http://ow.ly/DxZR50CGP8e

Via Springfield Business Journal - #SGF Unemployment rate drops to pre-COVID levels https://sbj.net//springfield-unemployment-rate-drops-to-pr

A passion for climbing evolved into a highly successful small business venture for the owners of Zenith Climbing Center. This locally-owned company has grown quickly since opening in 2016, fueling a love of climbing among all ages and abilities in the region. Another great #SGFSmallBiz Story brought to you by our series presenting sponsor Old Missouri Bank.

Nominations are open for the ATHENA Award and the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award. Click this link for details about the awards and for the online nomination form: https://bit.ly/2HPPw5M.

Check out the #GoodMorningSGF calendar for 2021! We are starting off the year with a hybrid approach - you can attend in person with safety protocols in place or virtually. Registration will be required. For details: https://bit.ly/36XxHvR Many thanks to our series presenting sponsor in 2021 BKD CPAs & Advisors Wealth Advisors. Thanks to all of our monthly presenting sponsors Missouri Job Center - Ozark Region Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP Leadership Springfield Springfield Sign Foundation for Springfield Public Schools Old Missouri Bank Ozark Empire Fair Nabholz Corporation Pinnacle Sign Group JE Dunn Construction DeWitt & Associates, Inc. 417 Magazine Bass Pro Shops.

Member News: Support local Business http://ow.ly/WU5h50C7iLq

Tune in for the #GoodMorningSGF live stream on 11/5: https://bit.ly/35KaR9l. Thanks to sponsors BKD CPAs & Advisors Wealth Advisors and Great Southern Bank. A shout out to Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. for the use of their studio and production assistance. Our program features Small Biz Award finalists Academy of Hair Design OMG Commerce OzAir Charter Pearson-Kelly Technology Volt Credit Union.

Member News: KPM CPAS & ADVISORS ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE http://ow.ly/q8A250C6uMz

Have you ever considered that your company’s architecture could be a competitive recruitment advantage (or disadvantage)? Check out these #TopTips from Paragon Architecture re: architecture as a competitive advantage in talent recruitment: https://bit.ly/3oAoYqe

The CDC recently shared survey results re: COVID's negative impact - 13.3 percent of respondents reported starting or increasing substance use. Check out these #TopTips from Community Partnership of the Ozarks to recognize signs of substance misuse: https://bit.ly/2HGK8lx

#MembersMakingNews Bluebird Network http://svdaily.com/bluebird-network-completes-its-undergro/

Thank you #FirstResponders!

Depending on your industry, you might have workers knocking down your door, or you might be scrambling to find enough candidates to fill positions. Need some guidance on hiring during a pandemic? Check out this article from the experts Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.: https://www.penmac.com/2020/09/hiring-during-a-pandemic/

Member News: CoxHealth Foundation, CMN Hospitals: Miracle on Medical Mile http://ow.ly/qPHV50C5oU6

All treats and no tricks for our renewing members! Thank you to our renewing members for your continued support of the Chamber's efforts to grow opportunities for your business by fueling the creation of new jobs, a skilled workforce and investment in the region. To see the full list of recently renewed members: https://bit.ly/3e665Xx

Member News: This Sunday is our monthly dog walk http://ow.ly/TQmO50C4ZVT