Local First Springfield will host their inaugural awards program on Thursday, September 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Isringhausen Imports. Mayor Langfelder will give remarks and awards will be presented to local businesses in seven different categories. This will also serve as the annual meeting for Local First and is a great opportunity to meet the […]
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Illinois Women in Leadership Annual Women’s Symposium
Illinois Women in Leadership will host their 7th Annual Women’s Symposium on Sept. 27th at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. This year’s theme is “Unite.” The keynote speaker, Cordia Harrington, will speak on “No is not an option.” She will teach attendees how to overcome obstacles, be resourceful and stay focused to get you to […]
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Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host The Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This event provides a convenient and cost-effective way for employers across central Illinois to connect with job-seekers of all ages, as well as individuals interested in new or advanced careers. For job-seekers, […]
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Access to Care program receives national recognition
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DAVID BLANCHETTE A three-year collaborative effort to improve the overall health of a specific Springfield neighborhood has received national recognition and is poised to expand into another area of the capital city. The American Hospital Association has recognized HSHS St. John’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center with the NOVA Award for the […]
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New tariffs may harm ag, steel industries
BY SCOTT FAINGOLD On July 27, the Citizens Club of Springfield presented its most recent Public Policy Breakfast, “A Local Conversation on Tariffs” at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The discussion featured panelists Dr. Patricia Byrnes, a professor in the economics department at the University of Illinois Springfield; Mark Gebhards, executive director of government […]
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SIU explores new approaches to pain management
BY RACHEL JOHNSON American health care systems, doctors and doctors-in-training are looking for new ways to combat chronic pain and long-term health care issues besides prescribing pain medication. Southern Illinois Medical School in Springfield is on the forefront of new approaches to this challenge. Dr. Stacy Sattovia, an associate professor at SIU, developed an interest […]
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Innovate Springfield to host technology workshop
Innovate Springfield will hold a workshop on “Deep Dive: Maximizing Technology for Your Business” on Thursday, August 16 at 5:15 p.m. Ryan Cannon, business account manager with Verizon Wireless will help attendees learn all about the current tools and technologies available, what their uses are and how their specific functionalities support higher productivity for you […]
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Allied Capital Title has purchased Zelle Title, LLC
Allied Capital Title (ACT) has purchased Zelle Title, LLC and will now be operating under the name Zelle Title Services in the Springfield market. ACT, which is headquartered in Champaign, has seven locations throughout central Illinois and Indiana, including a location in Springfield at 4011 Yucan Drive. Zelle Title, which has been in business since […]
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Local First
If you are interested in starting or expanding a small business, join Local First Springfield for an upcoming training and networking event. Did you know that a whole spectrum of resources exist to help you start, expand and grow your business? Even better, you can access them right here in Springfield. Jess Weitzel of LISC […]
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State fairgrounds seek money for a makeover
DAVID BLANCHETTE John Slayton wants visitors to take in the sights when they step onto the 366-acre fairgrounds during this year’s Illinois State Fair. “You can look in pretty much any direction out here and you’re going to see a need for renovation or improvement,” Slayton said. “It would be nice to have the Illinois […]
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There’s an app for that in Springfield
BY RACHEL JOHNSON With more than 2 millions apps available and the number increasing every day, it’s great to find some apps for both your Android and iPhone that are unique to Springfield. Native Shawn Mayernick, founder and CEO of Bee Chosen Marketing Group, launches an Ask Abe app on Aug. 1. Mayernick calls it […]
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Local developer turns hobby into business
BY NIKO ROBLEDO After winning Microsoft’s $100,000 grand prize at the global developer competition Dream.Build.Play 2017 for his game Stellar Conquest, Springfield developer Shaun Tonstad continues his work on software for medical, business and gaming applications. Tonstad, owner of Clarion Consulting, is currently working on a project for Morton Buildings developing an application that provides […]