Young professionals in Springfield have access to key leaders, and social distancing shouldn’t change that. So in an effort to provide some much-needed normalcy for its members, The Network released its first-ever virtual installment of the CEO Series on April 28.
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Retaining College Grads is More Important Than Ever
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Retention Coordinator, Katie Jones, who manages The Network, also presents to college students about what it’s like to be a YP here. Part of that narrative is sharing her own story on why she decided to stay after graduating from Drury University.
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Remote Work Tips for Young Professionals
The Chamber’s Talent Retention Coordinator, Katie Jones, who manages The Network, was a guest columnist recently for Springfield Business Journal. As many young professionals around the community are making the transition to working remotely, she had the opportunity to share some tips she and some members of our Leadership Council have learned.
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April Spotlight: TLC Properties
Are you feeling stumped or overwhelmed with the thought of moving? Are you ready to move into an apartment community but don’t know where to start or what to look for?
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March Spotlight: Heim, Young & Associates
Heim Young & Associates is a comprehensive, independent Financial Planning firm. We currently have 20 full-time staff and six CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals. We are located in Springfield and in 2009 we opened a second office in Branson. We recently celebrated our 30th Anniversary and are proud to be a part of Springfield and the surrounding area communities.
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Gary Gibson: The New GM in Power
Gibson, who took over as general manager and CEO of City Utilities in late December following the retirement of Scott Miller, has been with CU his entire professional career – nearly 30 years, starting with an internship in 1990 while a student at what is now Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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YPs Help Craft a Vision for the Future of SGF
The City of Springfield recently held visioning sessions as part of its comprehensive planning process, Forward SGF, so when it came time to provide input during this critical phase, young professionals wanted to have a voice.
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February Spotlight: James Financial Partners
James Financial Partners is a full-service, independent Financial Planning firm. For nearly 20 years, James Financial Partners (JFP) has been helping businesses and individuals realize financial success.
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The Impact of Higher Education on Springfield
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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New Leaders Offer Their Insights for the New Year: 2020
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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