There are many reasons why Springfield is a great place for people starting or growing their career, and The Network for Young Professionals works hard to share those opportunities with the community.
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October Spotlight: Brokate Janitorial
Locally-owned and operated, Brokate Janitorial has been providing complete janitorial services to Springfield, Branson and cities throughout Southwest Missouri since 1995. What began as a company comprised of two full-time employees has today grown to a thriving business of well over 100 employees, serving a multitude of facilities and boasting a 94% customer retention rate.
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September Spotlight: Downstream Casino Resort
Considered a premier destination experience, Downstream offers world class Las Vegas-style accommodations, entertainment and gaming in the four state region.
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The Network Sits Down with the New City Manager
The first few weeks in a new job can seem like a flood of information. For Jason Gage, the first few weeks in his new role must seem like drinking from a fire hose
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Young Professionals Talk Public Service
The Springfield region likes to talk with great pride about its willingness to give young professionals a “seat at the table” – a chance to be heard, to be involved in the decision-making process and shape their own future.
On July 18, three YPs who have already decided to get involved in public office spoke to members of The Network at the latest Access to the Issues event about what it’s like to be an officeholder, and how they’re working to shape the community.
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The Network Brings the Flower Power to Third Annual Summer Fest
On Friday, June 8, The Network hosted their third annual Summer Fest, presented in cooperation with the City of Springfield.
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Young Professionals Learn About OTC Initiatives, Pledge to Vote April 3
Young professionals gathered at the Chamber March 9, brought together by The Network and Leadership Springfield, to learn about the two initiatives on the April 3 ballot requesting support for Ozarks Technical Community College.
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Leadership Council Members Sit Down with Chamber Board for First Roundtable Meeting
One of The Network’s goals for 2018 is to engage more with the broader Chamber membership, including the Chamber board, and to create a constant feedback loop between young professionals and experienced professionals. Leadership Council put these plans into action as we had our first roundtable meeting with the Chamber board last week.
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February Spotlight: Ozark Fence & Supply Co.
Ozark Fence provides quality materials, sourced as locally as possible, installed by fencing professionals with methods meeting or exceeding industry standards. Our company was founded to fill a need for a professionally installed product at a reasonable price. Since then, each generation strives to fill this need and not only meet, but exceed our customers’ expectations.
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Good Morning, Springfield Young Professionals!
One of the perks of being a young professional in Springfield is that our voice and opinions are valued, needed and heard. That was on display again at the Chamber’s February Good Morning, Springfield event at the Springfield/Branson National Airport, where more than 325 people got a chance to hear all about The Network and our area talent retention efforts.
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