From discussions on the state of our local and regional economy in 2024, to hiring and retaining quality employees, CEO’s from the restaurant, entertainment, events, banking, floral and legal services industries gathered Thursday for Zimmer Midwest Communications’ 11th CEO Roundtable in Springfield.
The event was held at the KWTO studios on east Chestnut Expressway in Springfield.
A number of our panelists expressed optimism about our local economy, but also uncertainty among local businesses on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates.
CEO’s also shared the value of Springfield and Branson as a tourist destination and why this area tends to be more resistant to some of the economic pressures affecting other parts of the state and our country.
Our CEO’s also discussed how to attract and retain quality employees, and how, if any, their hiring and management strategy is adapted to cater to the preferences and values of Generation Z.
Thanks again to these CEO Roundtable panelists for being a part of our lunch discussion Thursday:
Paul Sundy—Big Whiskey’s
Mark Steiner—Gig Salad
Brian Cheever—Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles
Michelle Billiones—The Coffee Ethic
Aaron Owen—Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
David Payne—Ozarks Legacy Law
Theresa Suda—RosAmungThorns Flowers and Gifts
Christian Lewis—Simmons Bank
Our next CEO Roundtable will take place in May, 2024.
