Bicentennial Bridge. Bicentennial Year. Happy 200th!
by Carrie Tergin, Mayor, Jefferson City How would you celebrate a 200th birthday? You would bring a gift, and it would certainly be a big one! So, let’s get this party started! It’s a year of fun and celebration! Plan your 200th party by visiting Missouri2021.org and...
Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Answers the Need
by Misty T. Nunn, Lincoln University; Photos provided by Lincoln University The underlying purpose of colleges and universities is to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. Today, one of the greatest teaching tools and sought-after knowledge base lies in diversity. As the...
Have Parks, Will Travel: Transforming Recreation into Destination
by Amy Schroeder, Community Relations Manager, JC Parks Have you ever travelled for a sports tournament as a parent, coach, or athlete? No doubt you recall the HOURS you spent in the gym or ball field either playing or cheering on your team from the stands. Perhaps...
Taking 2020 in Stride
In this past year, Jefferson City has been through a lot! From tornadoes, flooding, and hail, to COVID-19, there’s not much more we can check off our list. Despite our troubles, we have accomplished some truly incredible things in a very short amount of time. In...
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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Congratulations to the Partners in Education Outstanding Partnership Award Recipients
The Partners In Education Selection Committee decided to award two Outstanding Partnerships this year highlighting exceptional efforts in a challenging pandemic: Jefferson City High School and Hy-Vee Food Store, and Pioneer Trail Elementary and SSM Health-St. Mary's...
Bicentennial Bridge. Bicentennial Year. Happy 200th!
by Carrie Tergin, Mayor, Jefferson City How would you celebrate a 200th birthday? You would bring a gift, and it would certainly be a big one! So, let’s get this party started! It’s a year of fun and celebration! Plan your 200th party by visiting Missouri2021.org and...
Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Answers the Need
by Misty T. Nunn, Lincoln University; Photos provided by Lincoln University The underlying purpose of colleges and universities is to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. Today, one of the greatest teaching tools and sought-after knowledge base lies in diversity. As the...
Graves Foods Expands Its Future
In 1947, John L. Graves founded Graves Quality Meats in Northwest Missouri. Graves Quality Meats quickly established itself as a premier supplier of quality meat products throughout the Midwest. John Graves’ son, Dick Graves, established Graves Foods in Jefferson City...
A Powerful Partnership
Fifty years ago, Ameren Missouri built an operational center at 1310 Industrial Drive. Since that time, a lot has changed — technology, equipment and culture. The corporate landscape has shifted significantly also. In 1971, Missouri Power & Light Company provided...
Taking 2020 in Stride
In this past year, Jefferson City has been through a lot! From tornadoes, flooding, and hail, to COVID-19, there’s not much more we can check off our list. Despite our troubles, we have accomplished some truly incredible things in a very short amount of time. In...
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...
Small Business of the Year
Hollon Family Chiropractic 751 W. Stadium Blvd, Ste. B Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573) 636-5433601 E. Smith St.California, MO 65018(573) 464-4361Dr. Derrijk, how did you react when you won the Small Business of the Year Award? Humbled and beyond grateful. With...
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...
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...
Healthcare Evolution
The healthcare world is changing right before our eyes. That change is evident, even right here in Jefferson City! We are excited to take a deeper look into Integrative Medicine, Direct Primary Care and CBD by talking to three business owners directly responsible for...
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...
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Get to Know Chamber President/CEO, Gary Plummer
How does it feel to be the new Chamber President/CEO? It’s really an amazing feeling to be back in Jefferson City again! It’s especially great to reconnect with old friends and meet new and emerging business leaders as well. Half of the Chamber staff are great people...
A Powerful Partnership
Fifty years ago, Ameren Missouri built an operational center at 1310 Industrial Drive. Since that time, a lot has changed — technology, equipment and culture. The corporate landscape has shifted significantly also. In 1971, Missouri Power & Light Company provided...
JCMG Breaks Ground on New Outpatient Surgery Center on West Edgewood
March 16, 2021 was a historic day for healthcare in Jefferson City. Community leaders joined Jefferson City Medical Group physicians and staff to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new JCMG Outpatient Surgery Center. The new surgery center will be a...
