Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • October 2010 • Volume 28, No. 10

Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 13

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Expand your network and make new connections at 2010 Expo By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

There are only days left until the 2010 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Technology Expo! The Chamber staff and exhibiting businesses are hard at work to make this year’s Expo one to remember. The 2010 Expo offers incredible networking opportunities and displays of new technology and business solutions. Representatives from Chamber member businesses can stop by the Chamber booth for help in improving their “searchability” on the Chamber’s online business directory. Chamber staff will help businesses to select their five keywords which will enable visitors who search the website’s business directory to easily find the businesses offering the services they need. Visitors to the Expo will also be given the opportunity to participate in the first-ever Tour de Expo. Attendees will receive a passport to be stamped by participating exhibitors. Once their passport is completed, they can place their passport into a drawing to win cash prizes up to $300! With the addition of new events, such as the Tour de Expo, an exclusive exhibitors reception, and free Wi-Fi sponsored by SpringNet, this year’s Expo is sure to benefit exhibitors and attendees alike.

“I hope that people will take advantage of all the Expo can offer them,” said Kristin Lochner, special events manager for the Chamber. “It is a chance for all the Chamber member businesses to gather in one place and connect with each other.” The Expo will be held in the Springfield Exposition Center on October 7, and everyone, Chamber members or non-members, is invited to attend. For more info on the Expo, go to www.springfieldchamber.com/expo or contact Kristin Lochner.

Expo Seminar: How to GrowYour Business!

Take a break at Expo and listen to Ellen Rohr, president of www.BareBonesBiz.com. Learn simple ways to increase calls, leads and sales, with a high return on your marketing dollar. Seminar will be held Noon-1:30, Oct. 7, in Rooms C, D, & E, at the Springfield Exposition Center. Register at www.springfieldchamber.com.

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2010 OfficersChairman of the BoardTim Rosenbury, Butler Rosenbury & Partners

Chairman-electJerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC

TreasurerJoe Reynolds, Digital Monitoring Products

Assistant TreasurerRuss Marquart, Empire Bank

Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsBonnie Keller, Ronald McDonald House Charities of theOzarks, Inc.

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentStephanie Stenger Montgomery, Springfield Land, L.P

Vice Chairman, MembershipRick Hughlett, Rick’s Automotive

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsSteve Edwards, CoxHealth

2010 DirectorsPaula Adams, Penmac Personnel ServicesAndrew Baird, Conco CompaniesMeghan Chambers, StaxxSheila Collins, New Horizons HardwoodsJohn Hancock, Prime, Inc.Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community CollegeGreg Horton, Integrity Home CareJennifer Jackson, Springfield Business JournalAndy Lear, BKD, LLP*Mark McNay, SMC Packaging GroupMatt Miller, Matt Miller CompaniesScott Miller, City UtilitiesDr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public SchoolsDave Roling, Emery Sapp & SonsMark Struckhoff, Council of Churches of the Ozarks*Jon Swope, St. John’s Health SystemJohn Tan, Ocean ZenJaimie Trussell, The Network (Missouri State University)*John Wanamaker, Springfield Business DevelopmentCorporation (BKD, LLP)*John Wilson, U.S. BankJim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce**Ex-officio board member

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CalendarComplete details and online registration information can be found atwww.springfieldchamber.com.

10/1 Non Profit Roundtable Noon Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy. Sponsored by Panera Bread

10/5 Labor Policy and Your Business: A Roadmap for What Lies Ahead 7:30 a.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/5 Member Briefing 3:45-5 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/6 60 Minutes to Success: Legal-Ease…Lunch with the Lawyers Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/7 Expo: Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. Mediacom Ice Park 635 E. Trafficway St. Sponsored by Mille’s Cafe and Coyote’s Adobe Cafe

10/7 2010 Business & Technology Expo 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Springfield Exposition Center 635 St. Louis Street

10/7 Expo Luncheon: How to Grow Your Business! Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Exposition Center, in Rooms C,D & E, upstairs from exhibit hall 635 St. Louis Street

10/14 7th Congressional District Candidate Forum: Billy Long 3:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/14 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. Quincy Magoo’s Restaurant & Pub 900 E. Battlefield #140 Sponsored by Quincy Magoo’s Restaurant & Pub

10/21 Business 2 Business A.M. 7:30-9 a.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy. Sponsored by Guaranty Bank

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Economic Development Activity Tracker

The activity tracker measures the year-to-date level of economic development project activity (prospects) in the Springfield region. The Chamber and its economic development subsidiary, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, serve as the lead business expansion and attraction entities for Springfield and the surrounding 10-county region. Also measured are the number of local business visits staff has conducted, as well as visits with site selection consultants and organizations making location decisions in our region.

Total New Prospects 15 Existing Companies 8 New Companies 7Current Active Projects 12Business Visits (inside market) 55Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 72Prospect Site Visits (to region) 2

Announced Projects (3): Buckhorn, Inc., Kraft Foods, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Gold Mountain Communications, Missouri National Guard

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Board Report

At the September 20 meeting of the Chamber’s board of directors, the board heard reports from the Regional Council and the Voice of Business Committee on the activities of those committees. The Regional Council report was presented by Brian Bingle, co-chairman, public sector (City of Nixa). The Voice of Business Committee report was presented by Ann Marie Baker, chairman (UMB Bank).

Voice of Business and RegionalCouncil update Chamber boardon activities

Definition: To follow through with your commitments, to be reliable, and to use good judgment in making decisions.

Character Ed’s word for October: Responsible

Calendar10/22 Fall Meeting of the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Veridian Event Center 309 South Avenue Sponsored by Connell Insurance, Inc.

10/28 Seventh Annual Economic Outlook Conference 8-11:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel 2431 N. Glenstone Ave. Sponsored by BKD

10/28 2010 Salute to Health Care Reception at 6:15 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Doubletree Hotel Springfield 2431 N. Glenstone Ave.

SBDC’s August Investor Briefing focused on the topic of diversity in busi-ness and how the Springfield area’s lack of cultural diversity is having a negative impact on some industries. The Springfield area is the second whitest metropolitan area with a popula-tion of 400,000 or more in the United States. The community’s lack of diversity has been identified as a stumbling block that will likely impede economic develop-ment and the area’s ability to compete in a global market place. The issue is of such concern that the Chamber identified it as a challenge to address within its 2010 strategic priorities. The general membership of the Chamber was invited to attend the briefing and weigh in on the issue. The briefing format was a panel discussion with Chamber chairman, Tim Rosenbury, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners moderating. Panelists included Steve Edwards, Executive Vice President/COO, CoxHealth; Don Flatau, General Manager, John Deere Reman; Jon Swope, President/CEO, St. John’s Health System and Jennifer Walsh, HR Site Lead, Chase Card Services. The panelists shared how the community’s diversity deficit is creatingchallenges for their organizations, particu-larly in the areas of recruiting and retaining talented professionals. “Fifty one percent of physicians who leave their practice do so because of the

lack of a ‘cultural fit,’” said Swope of St. John’s. “Looking at supply and demand of physicians, there isn’t a sufficient supply in the United States to cover our growing needs. We’re facing a real dilemma.” CoxHealth’s Edwards noted that the entire community loses when health care providers cannot recruit or retain the most talented physicians and specialists. “We cannot be progressive, without being more diverse,” said Edwards. For Chase Card Services, diversity in its workforce equates to dollars on the bottom line. “If we don’t represent the market, we won’t grow the market,” said

Walsh. John Deere Reman’s culture of “diversity and inclusion” is also customer-driven. “The gain is that it’s the right thing to do,” said Flatau. “And it’s what our customers want.” The panelists agreed that one of the best ways to address diversity is head-on, to talk openly about issues surrounding diversity and to engage the entire workforce in creating a more welcoming environment. St. John’s and Chase Card Services have created groups geared toward connecting employees with shared backgrounds or experiences. Flatau added John Deere’s philosophy is to encourage their employees to take the company’s value of inclusion and extend it beyond the work day into their home life and the community. The panel discussion concluded with comments on what the business community can do to help. The over-whelming response was educating the community about diversity’s connection with economic success, emphasizing that as a community we are addressing the issue in the most direct and positive way we can.

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Diversity in business: the impact on the bottom line

Panelists included Steve Edwards, Executive Vice President/COO, CoxHealth; Don Flatau, General Manager, John Deere Reman; Jon Swope, President/CEO, St. John’s Health System and Jennifer Walsh, HR Site Lead, Chase Card Services.

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Keeping our children safe

It is not very often that one finds a business or organization that measures success not in growth, but rather in decline. But a lack of clients is the hope of the Child Advocacy Center, a welcoming and child-friendly center where allegedly abused children can be interviewed and examined all in one place by a staff of professionals who have been trained to work with children. “Sadly, when our client list grows and we are busy it is not necessarily a good thing. Unlike most Chamber members, we’d love to see our business drop off because there is no longer a need for our services. However, we don’t see that happening,” said Linda Regan, develop-ment director. Springfield’s CAC serves more children than any of the other advocacy centers in Missouri—not a good distinction for southwest Missouri. The number of children served has risen with each passing year, said Regan. In 2006, the CAC offered aid to approximately 700 children. In 2009, the CAC served more than 1,000 children, a number that was surpassed by June 2010. The CAC provides two main services: forensic interviews and sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE). The forensic interview is an objective, non-leading and age-appropriate evidence-gathering

interview conducted in a calming and comfortable room by a highly trained interviewer. This interview, discreetly observed by personnel investigating the case, is designed to most accurately determine the facts of a case without retraumatizing the child victim. The SAFE, conducted in rooms covered in colorful and distracting murals, is done in a way that is as non-evasive as possible. A medical assistant plays “I Spy” with a child, blows bubbles, or plays music while the child is being examined. A SAFE forensically records and preserves physical evidence that is combined with the evidence from the interview, all designed to keep the child safe and provide forensic evidence needed by law enforcement and other investigators to work a case. The CAC is currently exploring solutions to its growing caseload and need for funds to operate the Center. The creation of a young professionals council that would help the CAC reach a new generation of potential donors and board members is being considered. The CAC is also looking at the logistics of the addition of a satellite office in Howell County due to the numbers of children served from Howell County and the two-hour drive from the county to Springfield.

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Spotlight

• Executive Director: Barbara Brown

• Address: 1033 E. Walnut St. Springfield, MO 65806

• Phone: (417) 831-2327

• Website: www.childadvocacycenter.org

• E-mail: barbara@childadvocacycenter.org

• Products/Services: Organizations - Social Services

Child Advocacy CenterBy Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

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Your Chamber

The Chamber and Springfield Business Journal will honor three individualsfor professional excellence in health care at the 2010 Salute to Health Care event, October 28. For the past 26 years, the Chamber’s Salute to Health Care event has honored health care professionals who have gone beyond the tradi-tional scope of their jobs to improve the health of Springfield area residents. This year’s honorees are, Jose’ Dominguez, M.D., Meera Scarrow, M.D., J.D., and Trudy Scott, Nurse Practitioner (Posthumous Honor). The Salute to Health Care award dinner will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Springfield, with a reception at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Register online at www.springfieldchamber.com/salute. Salute to Health Care is sponsored by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Metropolitan National Bank.

Salute to Health Carehonors three October 28

Springfield Public Schools has created the first ever Hall of Fame. Springfield Public Schools is dedi-cated to providing students the knowledge and opportunity to achieve their dreams. The Spring-field Public Schools Hall of Fame honors some of the district’s most outstanding graduates whose education has been a cornerstone of their success. Each inductee has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the community, has received accolades in their industry, and is an advocate for strong public education. The inaugural class will be inducted at an awards luncheon on Thursday, October 28, at the University Plaza Hotel & Conven-tion Center. The networking period will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by the induction program starting at noon. You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating these outstanding alumni. The district and 417 Magazine, the presenting sponsor, are honored to induct three individuals of exemplary character. The inductees will be announced in the October issue of 417 Magazine. To learn more or to purchase $25 tickets to the event visit www.spshalloffame.org. This event is also sponsored by the Chamber.

Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame

On October 22 at the Veridian Event Center in downtown Springfield, the Ozarks Regional Economic Part-nership (OREP) will host its 2010 Fall Partnership Meeting. Representatives from the Chamber’s 72 regional partner members, as well as any interested business professionals, have been invited to take part in a half-day networking and educational event. The event kicks off with a continental breakfast at 8:30 am and will feature presentations on Bond Financing; Missouri Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth; Expedia: How the Jobs Landed Here; a 2011 OREP Marketing Update; and Regional Housing. The event will conclude with a working lunch and adjourn by 1:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, or to register, visit www.ozarkspartnership.com.

Regional Fall Partnership Meeting set for Oct. 22

Jose’ Dominguez, M.D., Meera Scarrow, M.D., J.D. Trudy Scott, Nurse Practitioner (Posthumous Honor)

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The Springfield Business Develop-ment Corporation (SBDC), the Chamber’s economic development subsidiary, will present the Seventh Annual Economic Outlook Conference on October 28 at the Doubletree Hotel. The conference is from 7:30-11 a.m. Mac Holladay, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based consulting firm Market Street Services, will deliver a keynote address on recent economic trends and how the effect of the current climate continues to impact how communities compete for business. Communities need to imple-ment a holistic strategy to ensure that they can develop the workforce, business climate, quality of life and other dynamics necessary to create good-paying jobs that build local wealth. Coupled with last year’s Competitive Assessment, the “Strategic

Action Plan” Market Street Services has created for Springfield will enable our community to follow a proven blueprint for success in a time when economic development has never been more competitive. A panel of local business leaders will provide their response and perspective, including Jim Anderson, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (moderator); Ann Marie Baker, UMB Bank; Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College; Mayor Jim O’Neal, City of Springfield; Tim Rosenbury, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners; and David Ross, Morelock-Ross Builders. The conference is sponsored by BKD, LLP. Registration is $20 per person for SBDC investors, $30 for general admission. For more information or to register, visit www.business4springfield.com.

The sponsorship deadline for the Chamber’s annual meeting is fast approaching. Nearly 1,000 community and business leaders attend this premier event in January.The evening dinner program celebrates the previous year’s successes, looks toward the future and presents the Chamber’s prestigious Springfieldian Award. A variety of sponsorship levels are available. Contact Kristin Lochner at 862-5567 or kristin@springfield-chamber.com for more information on the sponsorship levels and the recognition opportunities available at each level.

Sponsorships available for Chamber’s Annual Meeting

Economic Outlook Conference to lay out strategic action plan for Springfield

Annual Meeting$6,000 Diamond Level(includes exclusive recognition

at AfterGlow);

$3,000 Platinum Level$1,500 Gold Level$750 Silver Level

One of the Chamber’s 2010 strategic priorities includes educating the busi-ness community, legislators and other stakeholders about the need for increased funding for Pre-K education and the return on investment those dollars provide. As part of that education effort, on September 2, the Chamber, along with the Mayor’s Commission for Children, hosted Hugh McDonald, President and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, Inc. for the program “Invest in Workforce Success: The Economics of Pre-K Education.” McDonald spoke about the impact of early childhood education and provided details of the model that Arkansas used to help fund their early childhood programs and improve their public education system. Investment in early childhood education has a substantial impact on the community and its future workforce, including less need for welfare spending, less burden on the criminal justice system, and fewer claims on unemployment. McDonald said that every dollar invested in early childhood sees a nine dollar return on investment. “Education is the fundamental key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Pre-K is at the heart of that,” McDonald said. Arkansas was motivated to invest in early childhood in part because of startling statewide poverty and education statistics. In 2002, 25 percent of Arkansas’ children were living in poverty, and as a state they were ranked 49 in per capita income and 50 in education spending. In 2004, the state legislature approved a $40 million increase in spending for early childhood education programs which has increased to $111 million in just a few years. By 2010, according to the “Quality Counts” report, Arkansas now ranks 8th in

the nation for access to early childhood education, 10th in state funding and 9th in quality, serving 70 percent of the state’s three and four year olds and received a grade of ‘A’ for early childhood. McDonald stated that the willingness of the business community to support initiatives like these is crucial, and that it is additionally imperative that stakeholders at all levels collaborate and work together to support these programs. Additional details from the Arkansas model can be found in the report “The Economics of Education: Public Benefits of High –Quality Preschool Education for Low-Income Children.”

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Public Affairs

This is a challenging time for employers, in part due to the aggressive efforts of pro-organized labor interests in Washington, D.C. These groups are working to pass pro labor bills that will nega-tively impact business and industry, threatening economic growth and job creation. Please join us on October 5 at 7:30 a.m. to hear issue experts from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discuss how issues and policies such as Card Check, increased regulation, pro-labor Executive Orders, new appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and stepped-up enforcement by OSHA and other agencies could impact your state and your business. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend. To RSVP con-tact Emily Denniston at 862.5567 or emily@springfieldchamber.com.

“Labor Policy and Your Business: A Roadmap for What Lies Ahead”

Forum on potential labor policy to be held on October 5

Business Leader highlights importance of investing in Pre-K education

Hugh McDonald, President and CEO of Entergy Arkanasas, Inc., spoke about the impact of early childhood education and the public education system.

Public Affairs

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Reminder - Meetthe Candidates for the 7th CongressionalDistrict In late September the Chamber hosted Democratic candidate Scott Eckersley for a chance to hear legislative policy positions and priorities from the7th District candidate. Please join us to hear from Republican candi-date Billy Long on October 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber office. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend, but regis-tration is required. Click here to register. Questions may be directed to Sandy Howard at 862.5567 or sandy@springfieldchamber.com.

Congressman Roy Blunt speaks with Chamber members for “Meet the Candidate Series”

Congressman Roy Blunt and Secretary of State Robin Carnahan are competing for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Senator Kit Bond. On September 9, at a meeting hosted by the Governmental Relations Committee, Blunt spoke with Chamber members about his legislative priorities and positions.

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Leadership Springfield www.leadershipspringfield.org

Calendar of Events

October 7Business Expo

October 13Class XXVI Program Day “Civic Awareness”

October 20Leadership Academy Retreat

October 26Board Meeting

Energetic. Determined. Dedi-cated. These are all words to describe Gwen Beebe. Beebe is the executive director of business develop-ment for Integrity Home Care, and a proud member of Leadership Springfield Class XXII. Beebe oversees five departments under the business development area which include Client Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Contract Management and Cultural Development. Leadership Springfield gave Beebe the opportunity to make lifetime friends, to get a better understanding of the community she works in and with personal development. Her favorite

memory from Leadership Springfield was when she found out she was a square. She says, “The first retreat was fantastic. I learned so much about myself, other professionals and gained lost of personal development.” Upon her completion of Leadership Spring-field, Beebe continued her leadership training opportunities the following year through Leadership Missouri. Both opportunities she says have opened many personal and professional doors. When Beebe has free-time you can find her running, reading, traveling and volunteering. Beebe says, “Our com-munity is much more complex than most might realize. It is important to be involved, to add value and you owe it to yourself and your community to not just live or work, but to get involved and make a difference.”

Leading Lady

Gwen Beebe

Above: Leadership Springfield Class 26 enjoys roll playing at the retreat. Left: 2010 Most Influential Women Honorees & Leader-ship Springfield Alumni: Jamie Dopp (KY3, Inc.), Janet Weber (Metropolitan National Bank), Brooke Liggett (KPM, CPA’s PC), and Amy DeMelo (Springfield Catholic Schools.

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Membership RenewalsThank you for renewing The Chamber encourages members to do business with other Chamber members. Please consider these renewing members and new members the next time you have a need for products/services.

ADP - Automatic Data Processing

All Seasons Chem-Dry

Wes Allai, DDS MS

Alternative Opportunities, Inc /Lakes Country Resource Center

American Family Insurance - Chuck Chalender Agency

Andereck, Evans, Milne, Widger & Johnson, LLC

Apex Physical Therapy

Aquasani, LLC

Askinosie Chocolate

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

The Bank of Missouri

Benefits Unlimited

BKDCreative

Bodhi Salon & Spa

U.S. Sen. Christopher S. Bond

Broadway Baptist Church

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Business Class

Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.

Carol Jones Realtors

The Carpet Shoppe, Inc.

Clarke Orthopedic Clinic & Surgical Center

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realtors - Judy Huntsman

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Dameron Color Labs, Inc.

Dillons Food Stores

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield

Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Inc

Evangel University

Fannin Auto Glass, Inc.

First National Bank

Flooring America

Flowerama #142

The Foot Doctors, PC

Fox Grape Family Dentistry

Great American Title Co. Greene County

Greene County Farm Bureau

HDR|Archer

H-VAC/Central Plumbing/ Forced Air Furnace Co.

I T T Technical Institute

Intuitive Web Solutions, LLC

Jarden Plastic Solutions

JMARK Business Solutions, Inc.

Kansas City Valve & Fitting Company

Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

Kum & Go

LCS Kleen-Aire, Inc.

Labor Finders

Marlin Network, Inc.

Mediacom

Meek Chiropractic

Meridian Title Company

Mignard & Associates/ Gerry Averett Photography

Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield

Missouri State University

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Art Shop

New Horizons Hardwoods

Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Nu Essence Massage & Day Spa

OakStar Bank

Outback Steakhouse

Overhead Door of Springfield

Ozark Empire Fair

Ozark Industrial Lighting, Inc.

Ozarks Counseling Center

Ozarks Literacy Council

PFLP Publishing, LLC

The Payroll Company

Plaza Realty & Management Services, Inc.

Preston & Nacy, CPA’S

Queen City Winnelson

RSC Equipment Rental

Race Brothers Farm & Home Supply, Inc.

Ramada Oasis Convention Center

Residence Inn by Marriott

Rivendale Institute of Learning II, Inc.

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Safety Equipment Co.

The Sertoma Building

Skinny Improv Creative, Inc.

Ted Smith

Larry Snyder & Co.

Southwest Audio Visual, Inc.

Springfield Weekly AdNews

Steiner Talent

Studio V Design, LLC

Sunshine Eye Clinic

TCSI, Inc./Transland, Inc.

Touch Restaurant

Trend Management, Inc.

Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille

Unifirst Corporation

University of Phoenix

Value Place

The Vision Clinic

Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri

Wal-Mart SuperCenter

Walton Construction Co., LLC

Wheeler’s Furniture

New MembersWelcome to our newest members

Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool1901-C S. VenturaSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 887-0133Attorneys

The Blue Bull105 Park Central EastSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 831-BULLRestaurants - Casual Dining

C V S Pharmacy2715 E. BattlefieldSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 888-0677Pharmacies, Prescription Forwarding Services

Caring Transitions of Springfield3701 N. Bobwhite DriveOzark, MO 65721(417) 429-4500Senior Services - Estate Sales

Harem & Company4339 S. NationalSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 881-0602Clothing/Apparel - Retail

Marinade’s Steakhouse & Lounge1645-E W. Republic Rd.Springfield, MO 65807(417) 886-1300Restaurants - Fine Dining

Patton Alley Pub313 S. PattonSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 865-1188Restaurants - Casual Dining

Practical Publishing, LLC1325 W. Sunshine, #225Springfield, MO 65807(417) 763-3050Business Consultants

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company1329-J E. Republic Rd.Springfield, MO 65804(417) 616-0777Financial Services, Planning, Consulting

Sigma House of Springfield800 S. ParkSpringfield, MO 65802(417) 862-3339Health & Allied Services

Smith’s Family Restaurant435 N. GlenstoneSpringfield, MO 65802(417) 832-0255Restaurants - Casual Dining

Springfield Sign & Neon, Inc.2531 N. PattersonSpringfield, MO 65803(417) 862-2454Signs

Visiting Angels225-C E. SunshineSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 863-8006Nursing Homes - Assisted Living Facility

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Ribbon CuttingsJCPenney (Sephora counter located by the Fine Jewelry Department) – October 1Battlefield Mall

Styles Boutique – October 121362 E. Republic Road

Boys & Girls Town of Missouri – October 191212 W. Lombard

Lobby DisplayBusiness providing floral arrangements in John Q. Hammons Enterprise Center

Flowers by Dillons1260 E. St. Louis(417) 895-3120