One of the sectors with the biggest impact is higher education. There are more than 46,000 students in Springfield metro area higher ed institutions, from Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel to Ozarks Technical Community College, Cox College of Nursing & Health Sciences and Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. Those schools contribute millions of dollars to the local and regional economy each day.
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On January 9, nearly 100 YPs gathered at the Chamber to hear from 2020 Network Chair Ryan Sivill and Board Chairman Robin Robeson about everything from their own professional histories to the best advice they’ve received and why they’re excited about the future for Springfield.
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We are a local consulting service for individuals and companies to maximize professional performance by focusing on holistic lifestyle solutions.
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Inclusion and diversity are important topics to the health of an organization or a community, but they can also be difficult subjects if they’re not approached the right way.
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Each year at the Holiday Soirée, members of The Network gather to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and look ahead to the new year in excitement and anticipation for what’s to come.
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Attention members of The Network: We have an announcement you do not want to miss! Effective January 1, 2020, Network dues will increase to $150 per year, from the previous $100 (if you work for a start-up/freelance or a Chamber member company). If you work for a company that is not a Chamber member, dues will be increasing to $250, from the previous $200.
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As young professionals, it’s important to give back to the community where we live. One way to give back is to serve on a non-profit board … but that can feel intimidating, especially early in your career.
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Springfield has many wonderful assets to offer young professionals, but one that seems to rise to the top is our amazing and ever-changing foodie culture – our amazing selection of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and more.
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One of the many perks of being a young professional in Springfield is the opportunity to have a seat at the table and to let your voice be heard. Members of The Network had the opportunity to do just that at one of the City of Springfield’s recent Forward SGF workshops.
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On August 28, The Network was able to tour Vital Farm’s Egg Central Station right here in Springfield, MO. If you couldn’t make it, check out this re-cap from Network member, Dee King, who was able to attend and left feeling for egg-cited about the work Vital Farms is doing!
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