The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology’s Office of Supplier Diversity and the IT Procurement Office have announced the launch of a new Office Hours program, with the inaugural session scheduled for 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of the “Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement” educational series. “We’re launching this Office Hours program […]
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Mennonite College of Nursing Springfield graduates inaugural class
Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing has graduated 25 students in its first cohort of nursing students in Springfield, More than 30% of the graduating class have signed on with Memorial Health. “This momentous occasion is the culmination of a great deal of planning and collaboration between our two organizations,” said Dr. Marsha Prater, […]
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Building permits – July 7 to July 13
Sangamon County received a commercial permit for new construction at 100 S. Ninth St. for SSCTC West. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the architect is Hanson Professional Services. 1828 Property LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1244 E. Sangamon Ave. Contractor is Krunal Patel and architect is Evan Lloyd Architects. The project is valued […]
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2025 class of Forty Under 40
The July issue of Springfield Business Journal highlights 40 young professionals who are under the age of 40 in the Springfield and neighboring business communities. These individuals are selected based on their contributions to our local business community and the community in which they reside. Click to view 2025 winners Click to view past winners For […]
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David Kienzler
David Kienzler 39 Occupation: Senior analyst, INB Email: dkienzler@inb.com Education: Bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in finance and a minor in economics from the University of Missouri Columbia Family: Wife, Sarah; sons, Owen and Nolan. Dogs, Archie and Albert. Affiliations/community activities: Leadership Springfield; Risk Management Association; former United Way funding panelist; […]
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Claire Kramer
Claire Kramer 39 Occupation: Organizational effectiveness specialist at Teachers’ Retirement System of the state of Illinois Email: TheKramers515@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of arts in communications, currently working toward a master of science in organizational leadership Family: Husband, Devon; Children: Leo (13), Julia (11) and Caroline (7) Affiliations/community activities: Helping Hands Meal Train, Elks Lodge #158 member What is your […]
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Katie Beveridge
Katie Beveridge 38 Occupation: System director of talent acquisition at Memorial Health Email: Beveridge.katie@mhsil.com Education: Bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in human resources management and a minor in Spanish from Saint Louis University; master of human resources and industrial relations from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Family: Husband, Colin; children, Graham and Abigail Affiliations/community activities: […]
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Sarah Moore
Sarah Moore 39 Occupation: Chief compliance officer, BOS Asset Management, LLC Email: sarah@bosassetmanagement.com Education: Industry qualifications include: Series 7 General Securities Representative; Series 24 General Securities Principal; Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam Family: Husband, Troy; daughter, Corrine (18); son, Kingston (7) Affiliations/community activities: Community education co-chair, Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair executive board […]
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Elana Fiscus
Elana Fiscus 35 Occupation: Chief financial officer at Heartland Credit Union Email: efiscus@hcu.org Education: Bachelor’s in accountancy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Master’s in accountancy at University of Illinois Springfield Family: Parents, Sari and Randy Fiscus; Levi the cavapoo; siblings, Rebecca, Gabe and Ariel; proud aunt of six nieces and nephews What is your guiding […]
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Cori Jahns
Cori Jahns 39 Occupation: Owner, Rose Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic, Family Nurse Practitioner Email: RoseAWclinic@gmail.com Education: Master of science in nursing, Saint Louis University Family: Husband, Aaron; Children, Rylan (14), Adalynn (10) and Callan (6) Affiliations/community activities: Actively involved and volunteer at West Side Christian Church What is your guiding principle in life? My guiding principle is keeping […]
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Local high school students step into world of health care
Ever wanted to observe a gastric bypass surgery, meet babies in the NICU or learn CPR with hands-on demonstrations? Area students got a glimpse into a career at HSHS St. John’s Hospital by participating in a recent High School Healthcare Bootcamp. “It’s one thing to read about health care in a textbook or to see […]
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Steve Hott
Steve Hott 34 Occupation: Supervisor of Illinois electrical operations at Ameren; owner of Central Illinois Gutters Email: S.hott1190@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of arts in business administration, University of Maine Family: Wife, Katlyn; children, Mila (8), Sam (6) and Laila (4) Affiliations/community activities: National Society of Leadership; Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce; American Business Club; Better Business Bureau […]