Column: City loses ‘key component’ in Griesel

Griesel

Courtney Griesel, Springfield’s economic development manager, can leave her post next month knowing she’s left the City in a better position than when she first walked onto the scene 15 years ago.

Economic development for a city of over 62,000 is a lot to unpack, and every day has been Moving Day for Griesel. She has been with the City of Springfield since 2006, leading critical economic and community development programs and projects. 

“It’s…