Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce

RISE Springfield is the young professionals networking group of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce designed to engage emerging business leaders ages 21-39. Olivia Lohse, Young Professionals Program Manager, spoke to Community Voices about networking and professional development opportunities RISE provides and changes in the workplace. She also discussed topics that have been popular on social media surrounding appropriate dress in the workplace and email etiquette. To learn more about RISE click here.

Mike Murphy is the president & CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a former restauranteur and state representative. He discusses what makes Springfield a great place to live.

Michael Cassidy makes eight or ten trips a day driving a semi truck between the coal mine in Williamsville and the power plant on Lake Springfield. He…

Sean Crawford talks with the State Journal-Register Business Editor Tim Landis:This week:Illinois State Fair - Attendance down, which was no big surprise,…

James Glassman, Head Economist, Commercial Bank, JP Morgan Chase says the economic recovery is better than many people think. Speaking at the Greater…

Sangamon County employers have a positive outlook about the economy. The University of Illinois Springfield Survey Research Office polls businesspeople…

Chris Hembrough said he wasn't looking for a new job. He's been the Executive Director of the local Big Brothers Big Sisters for the past 7 years."I…

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has announced the next President and CEO of the organization. Chris Hembrough will assume the duties in July.…

The State Journal-Register's Business Editor Tim Landis discusses the bankruptcy of Gold's Gym, which plans to remain open. Also, the Greater Springfield…

Springfield Mayor Michael Houston celebrates his administration's accomplishments since he took office in 2011. He addressed the Greater Springfield…