The Network is always looking for opportunities to connect Springfield young professionals to other YPs, as well as to key leaders in the community. One way to maintain that access is through our quarterly CEO Series – The Network chair interviews a local CEO, who shares about their background, lessons they have learned and more.
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August Spotlight: Inner Circle Vodka Bar
Inner Circle Springfield is excited to be joining the Downtown community of Springfield, MO. This unique and energetic bar specializes in Infused Vodka created from high-quality fresh products. Along with our signature infused vodkas we offer everyday cocktails with a full bar and good food that compliments any drink of your choice. Patio games, live music, DJs, and unique events add a welcoming environment to any night out.
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Placemaking in a Pandemic
In March, the City of Springfield hired Tim Rosenbury for the new position of Director of Quality of Place Initiatives. Not many communities have a role like this, so when we found out about it, we knew we needed to hear from him.
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Gaining a Peek Into the Process of the Chamber
One of the goals of The Network is to connect young professionals socially and civically in the community, and one of the main ways we do that is through our Access to the Issues series. At these events, we cover topics from candidate forums, ballot previews and more. And for this first time since March, we met in-person with members also joining us virtually.
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The Network Continues Connecting Virtually
The Network recently held two more virtual events to keep our members connected during this time of not being able to gather in person.
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A Virtual Meeting with One of Springfield’s Busiest People
The Network had the opportunity to hear from Clay Goddard, director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, and to say members learned a lot would be an understatement.
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Virtual New to The Network
In case you missed it, we held a brand-new event this week intended to orient members of The Network on how to best utilize their membership, called New to The Network. While it was intended for newer members of The Network, the invite was open to all members. Some in attendance have been members for five years while some have been members for five weeks.
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Making Genuine Connections with a Genuine Voice
The Network held its second live virtual event on May 21 and it was another huge success! The event was supposed to be an on-field happy hour at Hammons Field, but in lieu of that, we took the opportunity to learn from Springfield Cardinals General Manager Dan Reiter. Dan is known for his contagious positivity and optimism, and when COVID-19 hit, while many had a hard time finding the potential silver lining, Dan didn’t.
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Burrell Behavioral Health Shows YPs How to “Be Well”
The Network held its first live virtual event on May 13, and it was a huge success. Guest speakers Dr. Shelly Farnan and Jana Greig from Burrell Behavioral Health talked to members about the current COVID-19 situation and how it’s affecting us. They then led us through some practical exercises to improve our mental health.
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May Spotlight: Drury University
As a young professional, ambition and schedules don’t always align. It’s easy to put your goals on the back burner. Drury University can help bridge that gap with programs as flexible as they are innovative. Drury offers relevant, high impact degrees targeted toward the professional adult at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
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