Diane Mansfield, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, an NCARB Certified Architect, comes to FWAI Architects Inc. with 15 years of experience in the design, production, coordination, and construction of financial, religious, governmental, collegiate and retail facilities. Diane graduated with a Master of Architecture from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. As a Project Manager for FWAI, […]
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Kaganich marks five years at Hanson’s headquarters
Anthony Kaganich, CPA, senior accountant, recently celebrated five years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield, Ill., headquarters. He manages the firm’s monthly client billing cycle and provides financial analysis support. He previously was a controller for The State Journal-Register in Springfield. Kaganich received a bachelor’s degree in business in 2002 from Southern Illinois […]
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Springfield High School senior receives Robert E. von Behren Scholarship
Harrison Williams, a senior at Springfield High School, was presented the Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s Robert E. von Behren Scholarship for $1,000 on June 11th. Harrison, son of Derrick and Jacqueline Williams, was chosen from applicants spanning Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin, Scott, Morgan, Cass, Menard, Mason and Logan counties. Williams has earned a number […]
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Keep on (food) truckin’
By Ginny Lee The prevalence of food trucks is a national trend, centering mainly in metropolitan areas and college towns. Springfield has witnessed several forays into roadside dining in the past few years. The Chomp food truck operated by Derrick Woolbright was on the scene for a while, a familiar sight at openings by The […]
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Alpha and Omega is a driving force
Medical transportation service expands to Springfield By Gabe House “Medical transportation is probably the fastest growing business outside of the medical industry, because it’s married to it,” said Anthony Cherry, co-owner and operator of Alpha and Omega Transit Network. “When they grow, we grow.” And they both appear to be growing. Alpha and Omega is […]
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Meet Clarissa Williams
President and publisher of the State Journal-Register By Scott Faingold When Clarissa Williams took over as president and publisher of the State Journal-Register at the beginning of this year, it was the culmination of a lifetime in the newspaper business. Raised in southern Kentucky (“People can tell I’m not from Illinois as soon as I […]
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E.T. Lawn Care Service stays a cut above
By Gabe House It has been 15 years since Elmer Taborn had a realization of something seemingly simple. “I was thinking, ‘You know what, I made good money cutting grass as a kid.’ I thought that would be a good way to make some extra cash,” Taborn said. “I started out with six yards and […]
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Adventures in alternative financing
By Roberta Codemo Entrepreneurs are finding it increasingly difficult to access capital through traditional funding sources. According to the 2013 Sage Business Index, 57 percent of small businesses said they needed to look at alternative funding sources. Without access to financing, entrepreneurial startups cannot bring their dreams to life. When it comes to securing money, […]
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Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc Receives 2013 Excellence Awards
GAP, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc of Springfield, IL is one of only one hundred seventy-two contractors in the country to receive all three of the prestigious 2013 GAP Master Elite Excellence Awards. These coveted industry awards recognize Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc’s dedication to […]
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Safety concerns dictate regulations governing distance between pools and overhead power lines
Investigators with CWLP’s Electric Transmission and Distribution Department report having recently discovered several instances where customers have installed swimming pools too close to overhead power lines. Utility officials want to remind property owners and renters, as well as pool installation companies, that CWLP’s Rules and Specifications for Electrical Service specify minimum distances pools and related […]
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Springfield Lawyer to Receive State Bar Award
Tracy D. Douglas, staff attorney, Illinois Governor’s Office of Executive Appointments in Springfield, will receive a Young Lawyer of the Year Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) at the organization’s 138th Annual Meeting on Friday, June 20, at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wis. Each year, the ISBA selects two outstanding […]
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Korean War National Museum 2014 Speaker Series June 28th
The Korean War National Museum, located in Springfield, IL, will be hosting the third installment of its 2014 Speaker Series on Saturday, June 28th at 2 pm. They will be welcoming Dr. Cecilia Cornell, Associate Professor of History and Director of Whitney M. Young Graduate Fellowship Program at University of Illinois Springfield. Dr. Cornell will […]