BY MICHELLE OWNBEY Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank have announced the recipients of the 2018 “Best Places to Work.” Midwest Family Broadcasting, Resource One and Staab Funeral Home are being honored with awards this year, and Lincoln Land Community College and Orthopedic Center of Illinois, both prior recipients, are receiving awards in the […]
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Innovate Springfield to host a “Deep Dive Strategic Planning” session Jan 18
Want your business to start off the new year on the right foot? Innovate Springfield is holding a “Deep Dive Strategic Planning” session on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The session will be led by Nikki Baker, founder of Recycled Cottage. Aimed at helping you plan for the future and learning to expect the […]
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Citizens Club book group discussion Nov 29
The Citizens Club of Springfield has been encouraging community members to read The Coming Jobs War by Jim Clifton, CEO and chairman of Gallup. Clifton argues that leaders of cities and countries should focus on creating good jobs, which will lead to prosperity, peace and human development. The Citizens Club has made copies of the […]
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ISA to host 11th annual Holiday Farmers Markets
Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield this year on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Expo Building and Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield […]
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Customer service and leadership seminar Oct. 3
Business leaders, marketing professionals, customer service representatives and front-line managers are invited to attend a customer service and leadership seminar and breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 3, held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Dove Conference Center at Prairie Heart Institute. The seminar, titled “Vertical Lessons,” is part of an educational series hosted by […]
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Sept. 21 elected officials reception
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Hanson Professional Services, Inc., will host the second annual elected officials reception on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5-7 p.m., at the Illinois Association of REALTORS, 522 S. Fifth St. This event is designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to network and interact face-to-face with those […]
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Small Business Award winners announced
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Hickory Point Bank announced the winners of the 2017 Small Business Awards at a luncheon on June 20. The winners are: Not-for-profit Business Director of the Year – Keith Wetherell of Illinois AMVETS New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year- Daren and Lisa Bohannan of Mosquito Squad […]
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Brandt to sponsor Lincoln Land Charity Championship
Lincoln Land Charity Championship announced a new sponsor last week, followed this week by an announcement of two golfers joining the event. The charity golf event in Springfield is part of the Web.com Tour of the PGA. On May 26, Lincoln Land Charity Championship announced Springfield-based agricultural chemical company Brandt Consolidated, Inc. as a sponsor. […]
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What are those teal ribbons downtown for?
By Patrick Yeagle Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is responsible for the appearance of teal ribbons in part of downtown Springfield this month. The ribbons, tied to light poles, trees and parking meters in a five-block area between the Old State Capitol and the current Illinois Statehouse, are meant to raise awareness of sexual assault […]
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2016 Springfield Preservation Awards
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln & Springfield Business Journal present 2016 SPRINGFIELD PRESERVATION AWARDS JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT AT THE ELIJAH ILES HOUSE Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 7 5 P.M. COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES 6 P.M. AWARDS CEREMONY Admission: Guests are asked to make a donation to Historic Preservation Fund, CFLL. RSVP to […]
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WindSolarUSA launches initiative to promote solar energy in Spring?eld
In an effort to continue to help make Springfield “green” for homeowners and businesses, WindSolarUSA is launching a group purchasing initiative called “Go Solar Springfield.” An informational session is currently scheduled at Café Moxo on August 25. The overall program – described as a “one-stop shop” for those interested in utilizing solar energy – uses American-made modules and […]