On May 28th, 2014, The Better World Store went live at www.thebetterworldstore.com While the demand for non-GMO & organic foods has been growing at an exponential rate in recent years, the realization that a plethora of toxic chemicals that permeates throughout the commercial apparel industry is just beginning to become known. One fact that most […]
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Flatt becomes certified project management professional
Michael Flatt, P.E., S.E., PMP, LEED AP®, federal operations and project manager at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield, Ill., headquarters, recently became a certified project management professional (PMP). The Project Management Institute, a not-for-profit professional membership association, offers the PMP credential that recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. Flatt has provided project […]
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Statement from CWLP Chief Utility Engineer Eric Hobbie on USEPA’s Proposed Carbon Reduction Rules
Springfield, Ill.— City Water, Light and Power staff has been reviewing the USEPA’s proposed rule, which would mandate the U.S. power sector to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rates from 2005 levels. The proposed rule is not unit specific but instead is a statewide average reduction that must be achieved. There […]
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BOAT OPERATORS CLINIC BEING OFFERED
City Water, Light and Power in cooperation with the Land of Lincoln Power Squadron and the Springfield Lake Shore Improvement Association is scheduling a Boat Operators Certification Clinic. One course to be held over three evening sessions will be offered at the CWLP’s Property Management Center at 200 E. Lake Shore Drive, located east of […]
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HICKORY POINT BANK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF STUART W. BROEREN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BANK
Hickory Point Bank has announced that Stuart W. Broeren has been appointed to the Bank’s Board of Directors. Chairman of the Board, Douglas J. Schmalz commented, “Stu recognizes the value a community bank like ours can deliver to its clients and its communities, and is enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve families, businesses […]
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HICKORY POINT BANK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF RAY BLIEFNICK AS DEALER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Hickory Point Bank is pleased to welcome Ray Bliefnick to our Dealer Services team, announced Brad Doran, Senior Vice President. In this new position, Ray will be the primary relationship manager for automobile, motorcycle, and recreational dealership clients throughout Central Illinois, offering indirect financing, floor plan lending, cash management, and other wholesale banking services. […]
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The Corporate Review 2014 – A new lease on life for downtown Springfield
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, May 13, the Springfield Business Journal and Downtown Springfield, Inc. invited a small group to a business luncheon for the purpose of discussing Springfield’s downtown area. It was held at the Inn at 835 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The panelists included local entrepreneur Karen Conn; Kevin Kuhn, principal engineer […]
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Springfield Art Association celebrates 100 years
By Mary Beth Stephens One definition of art provided by Merriam-Webster.com is “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.” While everyone might not agree with this definition, one point is universal – art is the creation of something. The Springfield Art Association was […]
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Manufacturing: Where does Springfield stand?
By Scott Faingold As director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Springfield, Mike Farmer has no illusions. “An overall decrease in manufacturing is the case everywhere,” he says. “It’s a historical trend and probably irreversible. Still, I think Springfield is a very desirable place for manufacturing, and have felt […]
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A decade of influential women
By Michelle Higginbotham, associate publisher Reading this year’s nominations for Women of Influence brought one of my favorite sayings to mind, “People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it,” attributed to the author George Bernard Shaw. Reviewing the list of accomplishments of this talented group of ladies makes […]
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Are college athletes school employees?
By Sarah Delano Pavlik, Delano Law Offices, LLC There is no denying that college football is big business. The clear leader is the University of Texas which, according to ESPN, made a $77.9 million profit in 2012 and which, according to Forbes, is worth $139 million. Other top value football programs according to Forbes include […]
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Early education boosts the Illinois economy
New research fuels a call to strengthen childhood programs By ReadyNation/America’s Edge Investments in early care and education for children provides an impressive and nearly immediate business boost for local communities throughout Illinois, with potential to generate thousands more jobs and more than $1 billion in new economic activity, a group of business leaders said […]