Post-war collaboration continues to serve local labor community The history began on August 17, 1942. Sparked by the growing number of war relief fundraising drives, an agreement was made between the AFL-CIO and Community Chests and Councils, Inc., now known as United Way Worldwide. Organized … Read More
Save June 23 for the next Day of Caring! Day of Caring returns for its 30th year of being the largest, single-day volunteer event in Southwest Missouri. With the help from local sponsors and businesses, as well as hundreds of volunteers, our community will again rally … Read More
Donations to champion children; provide pathways out of poverty The “Blasting for the Better” fundraiser with City Utilities raised $9,715. Funds will be invested in our community, with specific focus in two areas: championing children and providing pathways out of poverty. Sister gifts opportunity to … Read More
Doing good is good for your business The changing dynamic of the workforce demands an overhaul to outdated recruitment and retention approaches. The tools employers need are easily accessible and proven to work. They lie in strong corporate social responsibility. It is among the growing … Read More
United Way of the Ozarks Celebrates 2-1-1 Day 211 is a free and confidential resource, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Similar to 911, calls to 211 are received by specialists with access to resources available from private and public health and … Read More
Power Station Stacks Implosion to Benefit United Way After providing electricity to Springfield more than 60 years, the five generators inside James River Power Station are retired and the stacks are coming down. Because of this historic and rare event, City Utilities is partnering with … Read More
Save June 23 to take part in Day of Caring Day of Caring is the largest single-day community volunteer event in the Ozarks. This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of caring for the community. Be sure to mark June 23 on your calendar to champion … Read More
The Talent Puzzle is a three-part series focusing on employee talent recruitment and retention. It was originally published in the Springfield Business Journal. In concert with the new podcast Citizen Inc., co-hosted by Greg Burris and Eric Olson of the Springfield Business Journal, we are sharing … Read More
The Talent Puzzle is a three-part series focusing on employee talent recruitment and retention, by emphasizing Corporate Citizenship. It was originally published in the Springfield Business Journal. In concert with the new podcast Citizen Inc., co-hosted by Greg Burris and Eric Olson of the Springfield … Read More
The Talent Puzzle is a three-part series focusing on employee talent attraction and retention. It was originally published in the Springfield Business Journal. In advance of the new podcast Citizen Inc., co-hosted by Greg Burris and Eric Olson of the Springfield Business Journal, we are … Read More
