Publications:
Download any of
these Chamber publications in pdf format.
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Workforce Advantage:
Finding Employees & Training Resources in
Springfield/Sangamon County, IL While there are no easy or
quick solutions to challenges of staffing an expanding business,
employers who need new workers or need to upgrade the skill base
of their employees do have options. Knowing about these options
is the first step in staying competitive in a fast paced
marketplace. Cataloging these options is the purpose of this new
resource for local employers.
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Financing Your Small Business
Get the help you need with business
planning and assistance with this complete guide for starting,
financing and expanding your business. Included in the publication
is information about what needs to be included in a business plan,
available sources of financing, and a list of resources that you may
need to contact during business start-up.
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ManuFacts
The most up-to-date and accurate
listing of our area's manufacturers. Over 250 companies are listed
alphabetically and by business description. Graphs are included to
summarize the profile of this group of important, local employers.
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Firms Employing 35 or More
The most accurate and up-to-date
list of Springfield/Sangamon County employers that employ 35 or more
workers. Over 400 firms are distributed alphabetically, by
employment and by business description. Graphs are included to
summarize the profile of this group of important, local employers.
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Workforce Verification Survey of Underemployment
The Pathfinders evaluated Sangamon County's business recruitment
potential and conducted a comprehensive wage and benefits survey.
The collection of the consultant's work in these areas is presented
in a compilation entitled, The Workforce Study of Springfield and
Sangamon County, Illinois. The report's
Executive Summary is available here.
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Springfield Area Labor Market Analysis
Produced by the
Northern Illinois University's Center for Governmental Studies
in June of 2002, the Analysis depicts the most recent data on
underemployment in the greater Springfield Metro region. Covering 14
counties, the analysis includes descriptions of skills, occupations,
commuting, wages among the region's underemployed and most valuable
human resource.
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Springfield, Illinois: A Guide to Retail
The most
comprehensive overview of retail areas in the Springfield region.
This downloadable guide presents nine major retail hubs and
three new development sites in Springfield complete with maps and demographic information for the selected area.
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Quick Facts
A demographic
review of the local economy.
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