Springfield Business Journal_2020-08-03

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · 27 AUG. 3-9, 2020 PLAN. ADAPT. REPEAT. Forum 2 | July 15 | 8-10 AM • Nimble Business Plan presentation by The Great Game of Business • Plan. Adapt. Repeat. with Prosperiti Partners “There have been few industries impacted as much by the coronavirus pandemic as the travel industry. We know there will be short-term and long-term changes going forward and this research will help identify those changes and how best to react to them .” Tracy Kimberlin President/CEO, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Supporting Sponsors presented by Register at SBJ.net/growthsurvey Aug. 26 • Oct. 7 • Nov. 11 • Dec. 16 R E G I S T E R NOW FREE WEBCASTS 1 WEEK ON THE STREET CHRISTINE TEMPLE MCKENZIE ROBINSON Send photos to sbj@sbj.net IMPACT AT A DISTANCE Greene County Commissioner Harold Bengsch accepts the Lifetime Achievement in Business honor during Springfield Business Journal’s 2020 Economic Impact Awards on July 23. The event had virtual and in-person viewing parties, at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. “It’s been such a blessing over these 60 years to find myself with the honor of standing on the shoulders of other leaders in this community and seeing a vision of what can happen and then seeing that vision turn into reality,” Bengsch said in his speech. Above, Bengsch celebrates with his wife, Darlene, and daughters Kena Melton and Meschiel Lankford. Below, a group from Leadership Springfield celebrates its selection as Business Advocate of the Year. In all, the awards honored 18 companies and two other individuals for their impact on the area economy.