A popular networking event is back! This time, Meet the Electeds will feature government leaders serving Springfield and Greene County. Mayor Ken McClure will join Springfield City Council members and Greene County commissioners in a Zoom event Friday, Aug. 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Only members of the League and its partners Leadership Springfield Alumni and Junior League of …
Diversity, equity to be focus of Summer Sounding Board
The League’s diversity, equity and inclusion action team has planned our Summer Sounding Board for Saturday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m., at Big Momma’s, 217 E. Commercial St. The topic, “Minorities in Business and Economic Development in the Community,” will be addressed by Lyle Q. Foster, assistant professor of sociology, Missouri State University, and Justyn Pippins of Minorities in Business. League …