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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John Curry
John Curry 37 Occupation: Chiropractor and owner, Curry Chiropractic in Springfield and Petersburg; owner, Cowork Springfield; adjunct biology instructor at LLCC and UIS Email: drjohn@currychiro.com Education: Bachelor of science in biological sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Master of Science in sports science and exercise rehabilitation, Logan University; doctorate of chiropractic, Logan University Family: Parents, Dan and Pat […]
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Ross Hager
Ross Hager 35 Occupation: Principal/senior wealth adviser Email: rossh@kebcpa.com Education: Bachelor of science in agricultural and consumer economics with a concentration in financial planning Family: Wife, Marlee; 2-year-old son Hank; 6-week-old daughter, Annie Affiliations/community activities: Central Illinois Saddle Up for St. Jude, Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council What is your guiding principle in life? Treat […]
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Cory Libka
Cory Libka 39 Occupation: Director of operations, Isringhausen Imports Email: Cory@isringhausen.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Indiana University Kelley School of Business; master’s of health care administration from St. Louis University. Family: Wife, Brittney; Kids: Navy, Rome, Lily Affiliations/community activities: SLSIA, board member; member, Hope Church What is your guiding principle in life? Professionally, I have always […]
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Brandon Damm
Brandon Damm 37 Occupation: Public information officer, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Email: damm.brandon@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of arts in communication from University of Illinois Springfield Family: Wife, Jill; son, Braydan Affiliations/community activities: Volunteer director for Rock & Run for Mental Health, member of Springfield Road Runners Club What is your greatest hope for Springfield? I hope we […]
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John Pankau
John Pankau 39 Occupation: Senior vice president and commercial credit manager, United Community Bank Email: jpankau@ucbbank.com Education: Bachelor of Science in finance with minors in accounting and economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, MBA from Benedictine University Family: Wife, Maurielle; son, J.R.; parents, John and Holly Pankau What led you to your current career? I started my […]
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Rachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas 34 Occupation: Owner and jeweler of RLT Jewelry by Rachel Lauer Thomas Email: rltjewelry@yahoo.com Education: Bachelor's in psychology with a minor in art Family: Husband, Michael; daughter, Addy; bonus kids, Ethan and Jolee Affiliations/community activities: Partnerships with Butler Funeral Homes; First Steps Support Group; Five Star Vet; Staab Funeral Homes and Tails to Remember What […]
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Cuyler Coleman
Cuyler Coleman 37 Occupation: Owner and operator, Capital City Motorsports Email: ccmotorsports@sbcglobal.net Family: Wife, Emily; daughters, Cuylie, Brooklyn, Dakota, Ember and Oakley Community activities: Active member of Church of the Little Flower and its school. Den leader for the youth scouting groups. What is your guiding principle in life? My faith guides me, and I believe […]
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Brandon Hughes
Brandon Hughes 33 Occupation: General manager at Cafe Moxo Email: brandonhughes23@gmail.com Education: Riverton High School Family: Wife, Gabby; children: Landon and Lux Affiliations/community activities: Head coach for Springfield Youth Football’s eigth-grade Bears; volunteer with Christ the King Men’s Club What is your guiding principle in life? Growing my faith, providing for my family and living a […]