SGF Insider

This month's "Plugged In" episode is a conversation with Kai Sutton, President of the Springfield NAACP! Tune in as we discuss the nation's largest and oldest civil rights organization, which celebrates its 115th Founders Day this month, and Kai's involvement with the Springfield chapter and our community.

Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

Join us for our conversation with Dr. Spencer Harris, President of Mostly Serious, Co-Founder of Habitat Communication & Culture, and LeadSGF board member. Tune in as we talk about setting your business up for success in the new year! Special thanks to Mercy for sponsoring the LeadSGF "Plugged In" episodes in 2024.

Join us for a conversation with Stephanie Matthews and Stephanie Wan, co-chairs of the Rosie Committee, and Cindy Mergen, Leadership Springfield Program Director! Tune in as we celebrate one year of Rosie being a LeadSGF program and talk about the growth of the committee, upcoming events, and what it means to be a part of Rosie. Thank you to our Rosie Riveter Sponsor, Volt Credit Union, and Rosie Quarterly Programming Sponsor, Cox College for supporting Rosie!

Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Garard, Owner of Grooms Office Environments and executive board member for The Warrior's Journey. Tune in as we talk about Jonathan's leadership at Grooms, involvement with The Warrior's Journey's impactful mission, and more! Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

Join us for a conversation with Dennis Davis, Director of Safety for Prime! Tune in as we talk about Dennis' career with Prime, managing teams, community engagement, and more. Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

Join us for a conversation with Logan Aguirre, Publisher of 417 Magazine! Tune in as we talk about bringing your unique energy to #417land, recap this year's Ladies Who Launch event, Logan's recent sabbatical, and more. Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

In the September edition of SGF Business Insider, the Chamber's Digital Communications Manager, Noah Hester, shares audio from a fascinating conversation among community members highlighting how and why we should Celebrate Springfield from our recent Good Morning, Springfield.

The conversation was moderated by Matt Morrow, Chamber president, and featured the following community leaders: Erin Danastasio, Executive Director of the Hatch Foundation; Leslie Forrester, Executive Director of the Springfield Regional Arts Council, and Andrea Brady, Community Outreach and Development Manager of Great Southern Bank.

Join us for a conversation with Erin Danastasio, Executive Director of the Hatch Foundation and Co-Chair of Celebrate Springfield! Tune in as we talk all about Celebrate Springfield, how to enjoy the best Springfield has to offer this fall, and living a philanthropic life. Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.

In the August edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with the new Executive Director of Regionalism and Economic Development Dean Thompson, and our new Vice President of Communications, Tiffany Batdorf.

Thompson and Batdorf discuss economic development, regionalism, and communicating the Chamber's message to the community.

Join us for our conversation with Leadership Springfield's six outgoing board members, Mandy Anthes, Monica Horton, Krista Shurtz, Kathy Smith, Larry Stock, and Tony Vienhage. Tune in as we talk about their experience on the LeadSGF board and what board service means to them. Special thanks to Mercy Hospital Springfield for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.