“There’s so much information about artificial intelligence and how it can change the way people work – from writers to photographers to designers to information officers to those in health care – this is why we chose to offer the AI for Communicators workshop,” said Christy Broccardo-Grove, communications director for Safe Electricity, and webmaster, past […]
Holly Whisler
Holly Whisler is the associate editor for Springfield Business Journal and a freelance writer who lives in Springfield.
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Addressing the shortage of affordable homes
U.S. Rep Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, a Democratic congresswoman from Washington, have reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to support the financing and development of affordable housing locally and nationwide. LaHood told SBJ, “Just weeks ago we reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act using the same language (as the […]
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Creating integrated, flexible workspaces
Working from home during the pandemic has shaped the look and feel of the American workforce. Some employers are demanding employees return to work, while others are trying to make the workplace so appealing that staff will want to return to the office. Chris Davis, vice president of operations at Resource One, 321 E. Adams […]
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A more balanced housing market in 2025
The National Association of Realtors held its annual economic and real estate summit in December to provide a forecast of the national economy and its impact on the real estate market in 2025. It was hosted by Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior vice president of research for NAR, and moderated by Jessica Lautz, deputy […]
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Area bankers predict commercial real estate trends for 2025
The annual meeting of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, held Jan. 23, touted eight notable projects in the area. Highlights included plans for an Amazon distribution center at the intersection of Bissell Road and North Dirksen Parkway, a Frito-Lay warehouse at the south end of town and the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe that […]
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Best Places to Work alumni spotlight: Resource One
Resource One, 321 E. Adams St., is a full-service contract office furniture dealership established in 1987 by Cindy Davis. She serves as president of the company while her son, Chris Davis, is vice president of operations and her daughter, Lauren Nevius, is vice president of sales. The business was recognized as one of Springfield Business […]
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Meeting the financial needs of a multigenerational workforce
A recent survey found that 78% of U.S. employers say their workers are financially stressed, as compared to 71% in 2023. Meanwhile, survey findings also show that employers are continuing to feel the squeeze financially with the increased costs of benefits, worker retention and recruiting. PNC Bank released findings from its second annual Financial Wellness […]
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Veteran bankers weigh in on current trends
Lingering inflation, higher-than-desired interest rates and an upcoming election are just a few issues influencing the willingness of consumers to borrow money. On the other side of the coin, bankers are combatting epic proportions of fraud and navigating a commercial lending market that has been shaped by the pandemic. Mark Vance, regional president and senior […]
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A workforce development program for seniors
A new program has launched to help seniors reenter the workforce by training them as community health workers who can effectively share their own experiences with others. The HAP Foundation has partnered with AmeriCorps to bring the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Program to Sangamon County. The HAP Foundation, headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, specializes in hospice […]
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Your website has less than a second to make a first impression
Your company’s website is making first impressions with potential customers 24/7. Forbes Advisor published its top website statistics for 2024 and reported that users form an opinion about a website in 0.05 seconds, and 61% leave a site if they don’t find what they’re looking for in about five seconds. Karen Carlson, web content and […]
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Learning together in the family business
Steve Shelton, founder and president of Solution Printing, started learned about printing during his time in the U.S. Army, where he was tasked with printing reports and various projects. After his time in the military, Shelton was living in Indiana and working in sales but wanted to get closer to his hometown of Pittsfield, where […]
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Springfield: Not just a stopover, but a stay over
Springfield hotels are coming off of a record-setting year, according to Scott Dahl, director of Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. He said 2023 hotel revenue was higher than any other year in the past two decades, due to a combination of occupancy performance and higher average daily rates. While the first quarter of 2024 hasn’t […]