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June 13, 2019
Meet-A-Member: Abby Gust
Jessica Spencer
Name: Abby Gust Job: Art Director, Marlin Hey, Abby! We’re excited to talk to you. First question—how did you decide on your professional creative path? I’ve always found myself dabbling in various creative paths/outlets. Also I was so terrible at math, I didn’t have many other options. I am super crafty and enjoy […]
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June 13, 2018
Meet-a-Member | Tyler Drenon
Kyle Drenon
Tyler Drenon recently returned to Springfield after living in Atlanta for several years. He was born and raised in Springfield and decided to come back to be closer to his family. He’s the director of marketing and business development for Self Interactive, an interactive studio based out of the eFactory. He’s also running a spin […]
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June 11, 2018
10 Creative Podcasts in Springfield
Kyle Drenon
At our May Meeting, we invited Springfield-based podcasters Spence Harris, Caleb Stokes and Ross Payton to come by and tell us about how they make their show. They gave us some great information about producing, writing and marketing a podcast. They were also hilarious! They did one of their famous live mock drafts in which […]
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May 9, 2018
Our Interview with Compass Rose Founder Brett Johnston
Kyle Drenon
There are few people, maybe none, that are more entrenched in the Springfield music scene than Brett Johnston. If you’re into music and live in town, you probably know Brett personally already. He’s been a longtime advocate for Springfield area musicians and is first and foremost, a fan. Brett also performs in a band called […]
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May 9, 2018
Meet-a-Member | Ed Fillmer
Collin Hadley
Ed Fillmer, a local video journalist working from Springfield, boarded the bus of this school-bus-driver-veteran on the very last day of his 50-year-long school bus route. For over 5 decades he’d been driving the same, single school bus route in West Plains, Missouri. “What I didn’t know was that this man was something of a […]
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April 14, 2018
Meet-a-Member | Rachael Snow
Branden Schwab
Maranda Provance recently sat down with Rachael Snow at our favorite downtown, north-lit, yellow-walled sandwich place to talk about her passions, her profession, her travels, and how she stays involved in important local causes. Learn more about this key member of SGFC leadership, currently serving the board as Secretary. sub shop A post shared by 🌿 […]
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April 13, 2018
SATO48 Movie Poster Design Competition
Branden Schwab
Participation in the Movie Poster competition is voluntary, though encouraged. To be eligible for the Movie Poster Award, participants must deliver TWO LAMINATED HARD COPIES of your Movie Poster on, or before, Thursday, April 19, 2018, during regular business hours, to: The Moxie Cinema 305 S Campbell Ave, #101 Springfield, MO 65806 and upload […]
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April 13, 2018
Checking Out the Local Scene
Branden Schwab
SATO48’s filming weekend is upon us and already more than 100 teams have signed up – a clear indication that some serious creative energy is afoot. Tonite, teams receive a secret envelope (“Inspiration Packet”) containing the criteria for the project and marking the start of the mad dash to create a five-minute short film before […]
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March 14, 2018
ADDY Award Winners from Springfield
Kyle Drenon
In late February at the Downstream Casino Resort, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Joplin held its annual awards ceremony honoring creative excellence in advertising in the three state region. The Joplin chapter of the AAF is the largest in the Ozarks area and Springfield repped big time at this year’s event, taking home 28 […]
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March 14, 2018
25 Super Smart Job Tips from Creative Pros in Springfield
Kyle Drenon
So you wanna be a creative professional in Springfield, huh? That’s freaking awesome! We’d love to help you connect with the right people to make sure you find the job that’s right for you. Aside from joining SGFC, there are some important things to consider when you’re entering the professional world as a creative. We […]
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February 12, 2018
Past Board Members Awarded
Branden Schwab
2017 marked the end-of-term for three board members who have generously served SGFC over the past few years by providing their leadership, talent and vision. Past-President Jessica Spencer, Past-Treasurer/Outreach Committee Chair Scott Bratcher, and Past-Meetings Committee Co-chair Josh Sullivan were awarded these stellar glass artifacts made by Gabriel at Springfield Hot Glass as a tribute […]
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February 11, 2018
10 Awesome Springfield Logos
Kyle Drenon
Logos are a first expression for your business. Then, they’re a symbol that represents your business when you’re not there to do it yourself. Logos are extremely important and can often make or break a new business. The good news? There are tons of talented designers in Springfield who can give life to your brand […]
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Hazelwood Cemetery Visioning Project
May 11, 2017
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Meet-A-Member
Meet-A-Member: Abby Gust
June 13, 2019
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Meet-a-Member | Tyler Drenon
June 13, 2018
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Meet-a-Member | Rachael Snow
April 14, 2018
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Meeting Recaps
2016 Year in Review & Recognitions Recap
December 22, 2016
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October Recap | Out of this World
November 9, 2016
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September Meeting Recap | An evening with The Mystery Hour
September 14, 2016
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Group Updates
NEW SGFC Shirts!
December 19, 2016
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Small Business Saturday & Queen City Craft Show November 26
November 25, 2016
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Call for 2016 Recognitions Submission
November 16, 2016
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