Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has announced the appointment of Catie Sheehan as HSHS Vice President, Advocacy and Communications. Sheehan succeeds Brian Reardon, HSHS Vice President, External Relations, who recently accepted a position as Vice President of Communications and Marketing with the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) in St. Louis, Missouri. Sheehan […]
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News from Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation
The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) has selected Helena Chemical to receive the 2017 Harold Cox Award for Industry of the Year. JREDC representatives presented the award during their annual meeting on February 15. Through the course of the last two years, Helena has created a new premier agronomy center. The project started with […]
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Local First will be hosting a class for local business owners.
Local First will be hosting a class for local business owners, “Business Collaboration – fostering a business ecosystem,” on March 8. At this 90-minute class, participants will learn about the benefits of working together and sharing skills. Examples of successful ecosystems that already exist in Springfield will also be given by Innovate Springfield executive director […]
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HSHS Medical Group welcomes two new physicians to Chatham.
HSHS Medical Group welcomes Erin Blackburn, MD, and Gopinathan Nambiar, MD, FAAP, to the Chatham community. Both pediatricians, these physicians offer patient-first care to patients from birth to 21 years of age. Blackburn earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree from Baker University in Kansas. She […]
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News from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has elected three new members to join its board of directors in 2018. Jane Denes, Wendi Wills El-Amin and Josh Renken will each serve a four-year term as director. Jane Denes is a partner of Posegate & Denes, P.C. in Springfield. Among her many volunteer activities, Denes […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb 28
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 19, 2018, and Feb. 25, 2018. BY STACIE LEWIS Little Angels Child Care obtained a commercial interior demo permit for the structure at 101 E. Allen. The contractor is Carolina Contractors and Painting, Inc. and the project is valued at $4,000. The […]
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2018 Home Expo
The 2018 Home Expo will be held from February 23-25 at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s (SAHBA) Home Expo will be showcasing the latest trends in the home building and remodeling industry. The entire main floor of the BOS Center will be filled with booths featuring local businesses […]
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Sarah Graham takes new position at Illinois Bankers Association.
Sarah Graham has accepted a position as director of career services for the Illinois Bankers Association. In this role, she will oversee the day-to-day marketing activities of IBA’s nationwide talent management and job board, Bank Talent HQ, as well as manage the flagship Future Leaders Alliance program which trains bankers to become financial industry executives. […]
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Bumgarner and Mason Promotions
Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP and KEB Asset Management LLC has promoted Cliff Bumgarner and Justin Mason to the position of Senior Manager. Bumgarner graduated with his bachelor of science in accountancy from Millikin University and has over nine years of public accounting experience. Mason graduated with his bachelor of science in personal financial planning […]
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Whataburger: Fact or Fiction?
Rumors have been flying about the fate of the former Denny’s restaurant on Wabash Avenue after the social media site 217 Memes posted last week that a Whataburger would be opening at that location, citing unnamed sources. However, Whataburger’s corporate office later commented on the post with this statement: “This post is a hoax and […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 12, 2018, and Feb. 18, 2018.
Phoenix Center obtained a commercial remodeling permit for interior and exterior renovations at 109 E. Lawrence. The contractor is Pankey Builders and the project is valued at $70,000. KB Properties and Rentals obtained a commercial remodeling permit for 510 Apple Orchard Road for an interior remodel. Karl Backs is the contractor and the project is […]
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Sikich promotes Richard Lynch to partner-in-charge in Springfield.
Professional services firm Sikich recently promoted Richard Lynch, CPA, to partner-in-charge of its Springfield office. With 18 years of experience providing audit, tax, accounting and consulting services to clients, Lynch also leads the firm’s not-for-profit and higher education practices. “Sikich has been a key part of the Springfield community for more than 35 years, and […]