Representatives from the Asian Indian Women’s Organization presented Compass for Kids with a $230,000 check, funds raised from the most recent India Night celebration. The Nov. 8 event at the Crowne Plaza featured cultural performances, an auction and bazaar. Dr. Richa Pandey, who served as AIWO president last year, told Springfield Business Journal prior to […]
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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 intelligence workshop series designed to help local businesses implement practical AI solutions. Nine local businesses are already signed up for the program, which begins Feb. 26. Participants include Itty Bitty Fashion Truck, Bloom Wine & […]
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DSI appoints interim executive director
Downtown Springfield, Inc. is searching for a new executive director “following a mutual separation with Carlos Ortega,” according to a statement the organization issued Feb. 17. Always On Consulting, the human resources company led by Debbie Thompson, has been retained to lead the search process. Jay Shanle, who currently serves as DSI’s director of communications […]
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Carolyn Oldenburg joins Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a global health medical supply and equipment recovery organization in Springfield and affiliate of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), has named Carolyn Oldenburg as the foundation director. She will begin her new role Jan. 20. As foundation director, Oldenburg will lead the strategy and implementation of all fundraising efforts for Hospital […]
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Springfield Clinic appoints new CEO
After a national search over the past six months, the Springfield Clinic board of directors has announced Rebecca Birenbaum as its new CEO, starting March 16. Birenbaum becomes the eighth CEO in the Clinic’s 86-year history. Birenbaum takes over for Jen Boyer, who was appointed acting CEO in December 2024 following Ray Williams’ retirement. Boyer will […]
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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), has announced the launch of a new webinar series titled “Mastering the State Contracting Game” as part of the Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement educational series. This five-part series is designed to equip current and […]
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HR essentials for business leaders
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, with presenting sponsor Brown, Hay &Stephens LLP, is offering a HR Essentials for Business Leaders Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 5. The event will take place from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at BRANDT, 2935 S. Koke Mill Road. “Many businesses don’t have a dedicated HR department, but they still face complex employment […]
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Samuel Moore joins Community Foundation
Samuel Moore has joined the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln as an accounting and finance associate. In this role, Moore will support the Community Foundation’s financial operations and data management efforts, including accounting and recordkeeping functions that help ensure the organization’s fiscal integrity and effectiveness. “I am excited to begin my journey at […]
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Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Dec. 12 that will allow terminally ill adults in Illinois to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians. The controversial bill overcame strong opposition from religious groups and some disability rights advocates who feared it could endanger Illinoisians with disabilities. Critics call the practice “assisted suicide,” while those who support the law […]
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Doug Brown to retire from CWLP
Doug Brown, chief utility engineer for City Water Light & Power, will retire from the city effective March 31. He has worked for CWLP for 31 years, the past 11 at the helm of the municipal utility. Brown has led the city-owned utility through numerous projects and strategic initiatives over the years, including the addition […]
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Diane Rutledge receives First Citizen Award
Dr. Diane Rutledge is the 63rd recipient of Springfield’s prestigious First Citizen Award. A lifelong educator, mentor and community leader, Rutledge has dedicated more than five decades to improving the lives of children, families and organizations across the Springfield area through her leadership, volunteerism and advocacy. It is, however, Rutledge’s impact outside her role as […]
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Mission Outreach ships supplies to Jamaica
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a medical supply and equipment recovery organization in Springfield, is supporting efforts to provide medical care to Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. A 40’ shipping container of requested medical supplies and beds left the Mission Outreach warehouse on Nov. 6 to be distributed by relief workers from Foodfor the […]