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Women of Influence 2026
For 23 years, Springfield Business Journal has partnered with Security Bank for the annual Women of Influence program, which honors local women for their contributions…
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Practicing law is nothing like it looks on TV
Myth versus reality All too often, people’s perceptions and beliefs about lawyers and the practice of law are formed from watching any number of TV shows.…
U of I law students turn AI into a legal-tech startup
The rapid rise of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT has forced educators into a difficult position: How should students be using this technology? Some institutions…
A post-pandemic reset in local staffing
Express Employment Professionals’ Kayla Edwards, the managing partner overseeing the Springfield, Jacksonville and Bloomington locations, sees a post-pandemic reset in staffing. “After a period of elevated…
Jennifer Gill (alumna)
Jennifer Gill is a champion for Springfield School District 186 – its students, staff, teachers, administrators and families, but her influence extends far beyond the district.…
Dr. Richa Pandey-Kochar
Dr. Richa Pandey-Kochar sees approximately 30 patients a day as a nephrologist at Springfield Clinic, yet she still finds time to give back to the community…
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DSI executive director to hold ‘Ask Me Anything’ event
Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) will host an ‘Ask Me Anything’ event with its new executive director, Jay Shanle, on Thursday,…
Reserve your vendor table – 6th Annual Women’s Business Showcase
Spring is the perfect time to put your business in front of new customers — and the Women Entrepreneurs of…
AI workshops for local businesses
Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown hub for business incubation and talent development, is launching a six-week artificial…
Learn to do business with the state
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity, in collaboration with the IT Procurement Office (ITPO),…
