FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Need City head shots? Visit the City's SmugMug page.Building Development Services
Service requests for the Building Development Services department are up 10% over this time last year. BDS implements and monitors a variety of city, state, and federal codes, and four trades (electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical). It also offers essential information for businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and developers.
Contact: Chris Straw, BDS Director, 864-1059.
Health
• There are numerous opportunities to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life in Springfield and Greene County in 2016.
Contact: Kathryn Wall, Public Information Administrator, 874-1205 or [email protected]
Parks
• Eagle Days returns to Lake Springfield Park and the Springfield Conservation Nature Center Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, giving spectators the opportunity to learn more about eagles and other migratory birds on and around Lake Springfield during the winter months.
Garden enthusiasts are invited to get involved with the Springfield Botanical Gardens at a volunteer orientation on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 18.
Contact: Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Springfield-Greene County Park Board Public Information Administrator, 874-2943 or [email protected]
Workforce Development
The Missouri Job Center has released its 2015 Year in Review.
Contact: Megan Short, Communications Coordinator, 841-3386, 839-7612 or [email protected]