DeAnn Martin Cummins has joined Hanson Professional Services as a talent acquisition specialist. She will work out of the Springfield headquarters to support Hanson’s workforce planning and staffing needs. Prior to joining Hanson, Cummins worked for Express Employment Professionals in Springfield for 18 years, most recently as a senior staffing consultant. She has a bachelor’s […]
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President of Prairie Cardiovascular promoted to top physician spot at HSHS
Dr. Marc E. Shelton is slated to become the vice president and chief physician executive of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS). HSHS has 15 hospitals and three physician practices with 230 clinics in Illinois and Wisconsin. Shelton joined Prairie Cardiovascular 25 years ago as an interventional cardiologist. He has been part of the HSHS family […]
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A restaurant is coming to the Springfield Carriage Co. building
The Springfield Carriage Co. building at 724 E. Edwards will soon house a restaurant once again, although both the property and the business have new owners. The historic home, which sits just south of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, was constructed in 1840. In recent years, the property had fallen into disrepair until Chris […]
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Steri-Clean to open in Springfield
Steri-Clean of Illinois, a biohazard remediation and hoarding clean up company, plans to open a location in Springfield in April. This unique business was established in 1995 by Cory Chalmers, who now hosts the television show “Hoarders” on A&E. Local franchisee Tony Moser has owned Steri-Clean of Chicago for five years and is opening a […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between March 11 and March 17, 2019.
Building permit roundup – March 20 BY STACIE LEWIS Paul and Lynne Carlson obtained a commercial remodel permit for 605 W. Jefferson. The contractor is R. D. Lawrence Construction Co., Ltd. and the project is valued at $62,500. INB Trust in care of Pacific Management, Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for a stair remodel […]
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Alec Messina now a partner at HeplerBroom
Alec Messina, immediate past director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Midwest litigation firm HeplerBroom as a partner in its Springfield office. Messina will focus on HeplerBroom’s government affairs practice group which assists clients on their interactions with local, state and federal government. Messina has 20 years of experience in environmental law, policy […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between March 4 and March 10, 2019.
Building permit roundup – March 13 BY STACIE PEECHER LEWIS Purcell Properties, LP obtained a commercial permit for a renovation project at 3441 E. Lumber Ln. P. J. Hoerr is the contractor and the project is valued at $700,000. National Rental Properties, LP obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2350 W. Chuckwagon Dr. DBS Group, […]
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2019 WE-CI Women’s Showcase
Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WE-CI) is holding an event to celebrate women business owners and their contributions to the community. The 2019 WE-CI Women’s Showcase will be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 4-7 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion. There is no cost to attend, but registration is recommended and all advance ticket holders will […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 25 and March 3, 2019.
Building permit roundup – March 6 BY STACIE LEWIS Mekong Café 2, Inc. obtained a commercial electric remodel permit for work at 1308 S. Second St. The contractor is T.S. Electrical and the project is valued at $58,000. Fifth Street Renaissance obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1520 N. Seventh St. D & O Contractors, […]
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BankNotes – Business Enhancement Seminar
The commercial lending team at Marine Bank is hosting a BankNotes – Business Enhancement Seminar on Tuesday, March 19 at Illini Country Club. Networking begins at 4 p.m., followed by a program at 4:30 p.m. and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Todd Smith, managing broker at Todd P. Smith Commercial Real Estate, and Bill Ward, executive vice […]
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Passavant Area Hospital appoints new chief medical officer
Dr. Scott Boston, an emergency medicine physician, has been named Passavant Area Hospital’s next chief medical officer (CMO). Boston will use the next two months to transition into the new role before officially assuming duties April 1. He replaces Dr. Marshall Hale, who is retiring March 31. A member of the Passavant medical staff […]
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Becky Woiwode and Scott Linde will join the new Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst of Springfield, which broke ground in March 2018, has announced that Becky Woiwode will be the senior executive director and Scott Linde has been hired as the community relations director for the assisted living and memory care community, which is scheduled to open in May. The $14 million senior living development, located at 3520 […]