Springfield Business Journal_2019-02-25

Engage with other business leaders at these key SBJ events. Nominate or Buy Tickets Today! EVENTS EVENT: March 21 Purchase tickets by March 18 SBJ.net/4040 TICKETS EVENT: July 25 Nominate by April 12 SBJ.net/EIA NOMINATE EVENT: Aug. 16 Nominate by May 10 SBJ.net/MOTY NOMINATE presentedby 62 · SBJ.NET FEB. 25-MARCH 3, 2019 Flyover Beer Festival Mother’s Brewing Co. Myriad brewers from the Heartland participate in celebration of Midwest craft beer. Pizza & Pasta Bowl Springfield Expo Center The Ozarks Literacy Council’s 20th Annual Pizza & Pasta Bowl welcomes a friendly competition for the best eats. Big Idea Longitude LLC A seminar and social hour connect business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Midwest; panelists are Abbey Lynn Ashley, Kevin Kirchner, Isaac Neale and Kurt Theobald. SATURDAY MARCH 9 2 P.M. TUESDAY MARCH 5 5:30 P.M. THURSDAY FEB. 2 8 2 P.M. Business happens in community. Here’s your weekly and monthly snapshot of where to connect. Submit events at SBJ.net/ calendar Athena Award Luncheon White River Conference Center The Springfield chamber’s annual award honors an individual for professional excellence, community contributions and leadership opportunities for women. Little Black Dress Initiative Junior League of Springfield members ask women in the community to wear a black dress to illustrate the effects of poverty on women. WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 11:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY FEB. 2 7 THE BUSINESS CALENDAR How Businesses Profit from Disability Inclusion Efactory The Ozarks Inclusion Partnership presents on financial and strategic benefits to disability inclusion. Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Learn details and ask questions about issues on the April 2 ballot. FRIDAY MARCH 8 7:15 A.M. TUESDAY MARCH 1 2 7:30 A.M. MONTH AHEAD WEEK AHEAD 60 Minutes to Success: Shawn Askinosie Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce The Askinosie Chocolate founder tells his story of reverse scale – how staying small can be a formula to thrive in business. 11:45 A.M. VOTE