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Apr 15

Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce

The Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is an organization committed to the economic empowerment of African-American communities...

Apr 15

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Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Members are encouraged to purchase their products and services from other Chamber members whenever possible. Whenever you find yourself...

Apr 15

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Illinois Women in Leadership

IWIL exists to promote professionalism and develop members' leadership and management abilities. This is done through education,...

Apr 15

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Innovate Springfield

Springfield's first and only university-led social innovation and business incubator. On August 1, 2018, Innovate Springfield became a...

Urban Action Network Sustain Springfield Green Map

Apr 15

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Urban Action Network Sustain Springfield Green Map

Did you know there’s a shop in Springfield where they’ll recycle hearing aid batteries? Or spots all over town where you can recharge an...

Apr 15

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Economic Development

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was created as the Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation (LLEDC) in 2018 as a...

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College

Apr 15

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The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College offers advising services and programs for...

May 19, 2020

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How to Write a Winning Award Entry

Gem PR & Media We’ve written a lot of award entries since launching Gem PR & Media in the summer of 2013. Clients have won local,...

Coronavirus Checklist for Small Businesses

Apr 5, 2020

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Coronavirus Checklist for Small Businesses

by Gemma Long Gem PR & Media Are you communicating with your staff? Fear spreads like wildfire. It’s important to manage expectations....

Economic Development Partners Launch New Website for Businesses to Share Their Current Status

Mar 17, 2020

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Economic Development Partners Launch New Website for Businesses to Share Their Current Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 CONTACT: Val Yazell, City of Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development Josh Collins,...

Marketing for your Small Business in a Digital World

Feb 28, 2020

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Marketing for your Small Business in a Digital World

By Lauren Stead Marketing & Promotions Director Conn’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Marketing your small business can be tricky when working...

Feb 3, 2020

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Local Decisions, Personal Service

By Emily Pfeffer Warren-Boynton State Bank There are several advantages to using a local bank. At Warren-Boynton our tagline is “Local...

Effective Public Relations Can Make or Break Your Company

Jan 20, 2020

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Effective Public Relations Can Make or Break Your Company

Gemma Long, Gem PR & Media Essentially, public relations is the sharing of information between businesses and the public. Most often,...

Want to be featured in Local First Springfield Marketing? Here's How!

Jan 3, 2020

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Want to be featured in Local First Springfield Marketing? Here's How!

At Local First Springfield we know how difficult it is for some businesses to find the time and the budget to market themselves, so we...

Supporting Local Businesses Really is This Easy!

Nov 18, 2019

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Supporting Local Businesses Really is This Easy!

By Carolyn Johnson of Johnson and Johnson Auto Service Center With the holidays approaching local businesses count on your patronage to...

The Importance of Marketing for Small Businesses

Oct 23, 2019

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The Importance of Marketing for Small Businesses

By Brian Frieze, Sangamon Reclaimed founder and president Social media is a powerful tool when it comes to marketing to the masses. We...

How to Better Engage With Your Customers

Jul 7, 2019

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How to Better Engage With Your Customers

by Dr. Bryne Willey owner of Align Life Chiropractic & Natural Health Center At AlignLife of Springfield, we have implemented several...

Did you know that Local First Springfield Has a Facebook Group?

Jun 3, 2019

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Did you know that Local First Springfield Has a Facebook Group?

We do and anyone that’s a current member of Local First Springfield can join. Our Facebook group intends to provide members with an...

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