{"id":2104,"date":"2020-02-25T10:18:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T18:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2020-02-25T10:18:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T18:18:59","slug":"springfield-chamber-workready-named-outstanding-chamber-program-at-western-region-conference-of-chamber-executives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/springfield-chamber-workready-named-outstanding-chamber-program-at-western-region-conference-of-chamber-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Chamber #WorkReady named Outstanding Chamber Program at western region conference of chamber executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"51\" data-src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pastedGraphic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2105 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 222px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 222\/51;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pastedGraphic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2105\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Wednesday, February 19, 2020) The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce #WorkReady program was presented with the Outstanding Chamber Program award by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) at the Annual Conference held in Portland earlier this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" data-src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1024x582.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2107 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1024x582.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-768x436.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1536x873.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners.jpeg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/582;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1024x582.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1024x582.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-768x436.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners-1536x873.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WACE_winners.jpeg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The award recognizes performance by chambers in core competency areas: to strengthen the local economy, to promote the community, to represent business interests with government, to build business relationships, or to involve political action. The Springfield Chamber was one of five Chambers from three states to receive the award*. Dave Kilby, President and CEO of W.A.C.E said the award not only recognizes exemplary programs and \u201cwhat it means to be a \u201c3C\u201d chamber \u2013 a catalyst, convener and champion,\u201d but added that \u201ca key component in our judges\u2019 decision was could and should other chambers follow the lead of these award recipients and replicate them in their chambers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2106 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Education-Committee-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Charlie Kimball, Springfield Chamber Board Chair and Chief Financial Officer at Murphy Company, says: \u201cOur local and state economies receive a significant financial benefit from our construction, manufacturing, and technical companies.\u00a0 These same companies can\u2019t be successful without the continued development of new and motivated employees.\u00a0 WorkReady is an effective and efficient program that generates real results that provide young workers the skills needed to successfully integrate into our local and regional workforces.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception, over 3700 students, and 380 organizations have engaged in #WorkReady programs. The WorkReady initiative brings together regional employers, education partners and local government around a common economic development strategy, one with a focus to build a strong workforce pipeline, bridge education to career pathways, improve graduation rates, and create a strong talent pool prepared for rewarding careers with local employers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avril Watt, General Manager of Johnson Crushers International, Chamber Board Member, and Chair of the Chamber\u2019s Education Committee says: \u201cThis award validates the decision by the board of directors and staff a few years ago to strategically focus on cultivating talent by partnering with Springfield School District and the City of Springfield. It energizes our efforts to take WorkReady to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*W.A.C.E. 2020 Outstanding Chamber Program Recipients<\/strong>&nbsp;Springfield Area (OR) Chamber- WorkReadyBillings (MT) Chamber&nbsp;&#8211; Elections Matter<br>Grand Junction (CO) Chamber&nbsp;&#8211; Workforce Innovation Program<br>Vail Valley (CO) Partnership&nbsp;&#8211; Smart Business Eagle County<br>Vail Valley (CO) Partnership- CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About W.A.C.E.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) is the premier organization for education and professional development for chamber executives and staff. W.A.C.E. now represents over 850 chamber professionals in 19 Western states and Canada. Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.waceonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.waceonline.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit association comprised of private, public, and non-profit organizations in the Springfield, Eugene, and surrounding communities. The Chamber offers programs and services to strengthen, represent, and promote business throughout the region. For more information about the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfield-chamber.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.springfield-chamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Work<em>Ready&nbsp;<\/em>Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#Work<em>Ready<\/em>&nbsp;is designed to bring the business, education and local government communities together to connect classroom instruction to the workplace and better prepare students for careers in high wage, high demand jobs. The core #Work<em>Ready<\/em>&nbsp;programs are Middle School Career Day, Career Exploration at Lane Community College, High School Career Connect, and the #Work<em>Ready<\/em>&nbsp;Career and Technical Education Fund. For more information on #Work<em>Ready<\/em>, contact Paige Sharpe,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Paige@Springfield-Chamber.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paige@Springfield-Chamber.org<\/a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfield-chamber.org\/workready\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.springfield-chamber.org\/workready<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Wednesday, February 19, 2020) The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce #WorkReady program was presented with the Outstanding Chamber Program award by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) at the Annual Conference held in Portland earlier this month.\u00a0 The award recognizes performance by chambers in core competency areas: to strengthen the local economy, to promote&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[28],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - 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