Jason Brokaw and Matthew Trapp have been named members of the law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C in Springfield, effective Oct. 1. Brokaw joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes in 2014 as an associate attorney. He concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal and local government law and civil appeals. As […]
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15 Under Fifteen reception and awards ceremony
The public is invited to a reception and awards ceremony to honor the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at United Community Bank, 1900 W. Iles Ave. There is no […]
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Building permit roundup – September 23 – September 29
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between September 23 and September 29, 2019. CEHOG,LLC obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1802 E. North Grand Ave. The contractor is Andrew Fonck and the project is valued at $20,000. White Oaks Mini Storage of Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial building permit […]
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15 Under Fifteen awards
United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards: Dr. Lance Taylor D.M.D., Eye Candy Boutique, Eye Candy Salon & Spa, Frisina Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Johnson & Johnson Auto Services, ML Refrigeration, Prairie Wholesale Supply Co., Propel Sliding Door Automation, Quiznos, […]
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Joe Bridges and Julie Lynch join Hanson Professional Services
Joe Bridges and Julie Lynch recently joined Hanson Professional Services’ Springfield headquarters as project administrators. They will assist project managers in all areas of the project process, including planning and startup, execution, monitoring and closeout, as well as the financial aspects such as invoicing, budget reports and accounts receivable tracking. Before joining Hanson, Bridges was […]
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Visit Springfield presents “Shake it Up”
The Central Illinois Customer Service Association and Local First Springfield are hosting a “Shake it Up” collaborative event, presented by Visit Springfield. On Thursday, Oct. 10, a Local First vendors’ fair will be held at the Dove Center of St. John’s Hospital Prairie Heart Institute. Bill Stainton, a 29-time Emmy award-winning leadership and strategic creativity […]
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Central Illinois Foodbank’s food rescue program kick-off
The Central Illinois Foodbank will officially launch its food rescue program after a kick-off event on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Foodbank recently received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to develop a food rescue program locally. Donated food will be picked up by volunteers and delivered to local agencies that will use it to feed residents […]
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A.C. Humko property goes up for auction
A former industrial complex in Jacksonville will be sold via online auction in October. Bids for the former A.C. Humko property, located at 1201 East Morton Ave., will be accepted beginning Oct. 3 and conclude on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. CST. The 290,000-square-foot industrial complex sits on 61 acres east of Jacksonville. Three buildings […]
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Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln hires Marcia Short
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has hired Marcia Short as its new full-time executive assistant. Her responsibilities include managing the office, meeting and event planning, data entry and supporting the work of the president and CEO. “I have lived my entire life in central Illinois in Logan, Morgan and Sangamon counties. I […]
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Andrew Ricci joins Cordell & Cordell
Cordell & Cordell, the nation’s largest domestic litigation firm focusing on representing men in family law cases, recently hired Andrew Ricci as a senior litigation attorney. Ricci will be working out of the Springfield office, located at 2815 Old Jacksonville Road, Suite 100. Ricci earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. […]
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Building permit roundup – September 9 – September 15
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between September 9 and September 15, 2019. First Midwest Bank Trustee obtained a commercial building permit for 1400 S. Eighth St. Pierson, Zach and Garrett is the contractor and the project is valued at $10,000. Springfield Clinic obtained a commercial remodel permit for a […]
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Illinois Educators Credit Union opening in former Robert Morris University building
Robert Morris University closed its Springfield location earlier this year, and Illinois Educators Credit Union has purchased the two-story brick building at 3101 Montvale Dr. “In the last couple of years our credit union has grown, and we don’t have any more empty offices,” said Jody Dabrowski, CEO of Illinois Educators Credit Union, “If we […]