What do millennials want in the workplace?
Millennials now make up around 35% of the workforce (Source: Open Access Government). This group is generally characterized as those born from 1981 to 1996. As with every generation, they have their own expectations of their employers. Employers are asking: what...
Fighting the Virus
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone struggled in some form or fashion. Chamber member businesses stepped up to the challenge and adapted to meet the needs of our community. We are proud of all of our members and wanted to showcase some of their stories. Brady’s...
Exceptional Employee of the Year
Stephanie Lehmen Recruiter & Community Relations Coordinator C & S Business Services, Inc.1731 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109(573) 635-9295How did you react once you found out you won Exceptional Employee of the Year? It was an honor to be nominated...
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Battle Buddies For Life
In the words of John F. Kennedy speaking about our veterans, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” When veterans return from duty many of them need to be rehabilitated back into...
Splish Splash
With average temperatures hitting 89 degrees in the summer time, Jefferson City residents are often seeking relief from the heat. The city has many expansive public pools but sometimes we don’t want to go to the trouble of packing the kids up, slathering on sunscreen...
Young Professional: An Organization and a Title
A conversation with Doug Otto, 2019 YP Chairman“The Young Professionals group provides an avenue for members to serve on a board, plan large scale events, network and learn from professionals in our community in a mentor relationship. These are opportunities that may...
Meet Ashley
Ashley Temme Membership Events & Economic Development AssistantAshley is the go-to-gal, well versed in many different job duties. Adhering to short deadlines, Ashley stands ready to assist Missy when an Economic Development bid rolls in. She also keeps the Chamber...
Meet Dana
Dana Struemph Finance, Education & Administration AssistantAlthough Dana is behind the scenes, she comes in contact with each one of our 800 members on a regular basis. As the Finance, Education and Administration Assistant, Dana works each day to process payments,...
Meet Kelsey
Kelsey Brown Communications & Member Services Coordinator If you are a Chamber member, you will most likely recognize Kelsey’s name from an email you’ve received. As Communications & Member Services Coordinator she is responsible for facilitating all...
Meet Missy
Missy Bonnot Director of Economic Development Missy’s welcoming personality makes her the perfect Director of Economic Development. When site selectors and developers look at Jefferson City as a place to (re)locate their business, Missy stands ready to show-off our...
Meet Shaun
Shaun Sappenfield Existing Business Manager Shaun is the go-to-guy for small business help. As the Manager of Existing Business Shaun is there to nurture entrepreneurs and businesses into success. Shaun spends a lot of time visiting our Chamber members in person in...
Project Port: A Long Time Coming
Jefferson City has wanted a way to take advantage of our location on the river for a long time and there is a need for multimodal transportation options for our existing businesses and potential new projects. This idea of a Missouri River port has been discussed for...
Meet Angi
Angi Baugher Director of Finance, Education, and Administration Angi is the glue that holds the Chamber together. Her title of Director of Finance, Education & Administration just scratches the surface. In addition to all human resources, accounting and building...
What Happens When You Shop Local
We have all seen and heard the same slogan time and time again; “shop local.” Why is it such a big deal to hop in the car and go to a local mom-and-pop store when we can shop on Amazon from our couch? That money benefits those local business owners and employees which...
Meet Susan
Susan Neill Dawdy Director of Membership and Special Events If you know Susan, you know that she is on the move! Fitting for the Director of Membership and Special Events, Susan is always on hand to make sure all Chamber events run smoothly. After wrapping up the Golf...
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Community Trailblazers
Model citizens, community superheroes, trailblazers, each of these names suits them well. These four individuals were recognized as more than just residents of Jefferson City. These four individuals were recently awarded the Chamber's most prestigious awards for their...
Young Professional: An Organization and a Title
A conversation with Doug Otto, 2019 YP Chairman“The Young Professionals group provides an avenue for members to serve on a board, plan large scale events, network and learn from professionals in our community in a mentor relationship. These are opportunities that may...
Project Port: A Long Time Coming
Jefferson City has wanted a way to take advantage of our location on the river for a long time and there is a need for multimodal transportation options for our existing businesses and potential new projects. This idea of a Missouri River port has been discussed for...
