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The New Face of Springfield's Home Builder’s Association

Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive officer for the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield.

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Krystal Creach of BKD on Taking a Team Approach

Krystal Creach, CPA and Director of BKD encourages women to stop trying to juggle everything alone and collaborate more at home and work.

jan 12 2022 | Leadership, Native Content
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Get to Know Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon

Care to Learn’s new CEO has big goals but keeps her focus streamlined. Krystal Simon spoke to us about her professional stepping stones,...

jan 2022 | Networking

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Jack Stack’s $100 Million Plan

SRC Holdings Corp. is pursuing a big, ambitious goal. CEO/Founder/President Jack Stack believes it’s the right plan for the economic...

jan 2022 | Companies, Leadership

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Springfield’s Latest Challenge: Attracting Young Professionals

The crucial word is “community”—both the kind you physically live in and the kind that makes a city feel like home.

jan 2022 | Commercial Street, Downtown Springfield

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Darline Mabins Takes the Reins at Minorities in Business

As a local small business owner with extensive experience at Guaranty Bank and as Chair of The Network, Darline Mabins brings a unique...

nov 2021 | Financial, Women in Business

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Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

Heather Hardinger and Paula Dougherty are proof that a pandemic can't get in the way of a perfect mentorship pair.

nov 2021 | Women in Business

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Teri Bee on Customer Service

The Director of Lending at Volt Credit Union shares her secrets to providing the best customer experience.

aug 10 2021 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership, Native Content, Women in Business
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Celestine Copeland Finds Fuel for the Road Ahead

Celestine Copeland’s life changed dramatically after a tragedy struck close to home. What followed—her search for a necessary service—led...

jul 2021 | Women in Business

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Courtney Keleher on Employee Recruitment and Retention

The personal banker turned Branch Manager at Volt Credit Union talks about “The Great Resignation” and how to find and keep the best...

dec 06 2021 | Native Content
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The Biz 100 Party 2021

Raise a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the Biz 100 Party presented by SumnerOne.

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Networking

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Molly Holtmann on the Importance of Partnering with Nonprofits

How the Director of Community Health and Access for Mercy Hospital forms and leverages alliances with community resources and why you...

nov 2021 | Do Good, Native Content, Networking
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Get to Know Dr. Mike Rakes

Dr. Mike Rakes is a self-professed learner at heart, a student who never saw himself working in higher education. Now, Evangel’s fifth...

nov 2021 | People

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Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

Heather Hardinger and Paula Dougherty are proof that a pandemic can't get in the way of a perfect mentorship pair.

nov 2021 | Women in Business

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2021 Person of the Year: Tim O’Reilly

By developing BigShots Golf on East Kearney Street, O’Reilly Hospitality Management CEO Tim O’Reilly took concrete steps in transforming...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Features, People

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Sneak Peek: The 2021 Biz 100 List

Find out who made it onto the 2021 Biz 100 list and grab your tickets for the Biz 100 Party.

oct 18 2021 | Biz 100, People

Springfield leaders gathered for Chamber of Commerce morning panel

Leadership

Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

This year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Leadership Visit in Springfield itself. Here are five...

sep 23 2021 | Branson, Downtown Springfield, Nixa, MO, Republic, MO

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The New Face of Springfield's Home Builder’s Association

Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years­­. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive officer for the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield.

Leadership

Krystal Creach of BKD on Taking a Team Approach

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Get to Know Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon

Leadership

Jack Stack’s $100 Million Plan

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Springfield’s Latest Challenge: Attracting Young Professionals

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Darline Mabins Takes the Reins at Minorities in Business

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Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

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Teri Bee on Customer Service

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Celestine Copeland Finds Fuel for the Road Ahead

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Courtney Keleher on Employee Recruitment and Retention

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The Biz 100 Party 2021

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Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive officer for the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield.