By Scott Reeder Soon, for the first time in its storied 128-year history, a member of a religious order will no longer be at the helm of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. Sister Katherine O’Connor, the longtime president of the school, is retiring and a search is on for her replacement. The Dominican sister has led […]
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Replay Lounge
By Thomas C. Pavlik What with many former downtown businesses relocating elsewhere, downtown dining options have diminished as well. As a result, I’m generally on the lookout for anything new that pops up. I must have been asleep at the switch, however, as I completely missed that Replay Lounge is more than just a bar […]
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State of Greater Springfield lunch to be held on Wednesday, May 17
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Real Estate Network (CREN) will be holding the State of Greater Springfield on Wednesday, May 17, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield’s Mayor-Elect, Misty Buscher, will provide the annual address for the city. In a new […]
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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance hosts HR workshop for local business leaders
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is hosting a workshop, “Talking Talent: Tools for Attracting and Retaining Qualified and Quality Employees,” on Tuesday, May 2, from 1:30-3 p.m. The program is designed to help local HR leaders identify tools and resources available to them and connect with other HR professionals who can help find and/or […]
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Investments today can benefit generations to come
By Nicole Anderson If the age-old adage “they grow up fast” is true, college expenses will be here before you know it. Planning ahead for post-secondary education expenses may be something you’re thinking about, but you don’t know where to begin. No worries. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to creating a savings plan that will take […]
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Q&A with Josh Sabo
By David Blanchette Josh Sabo was born and raised in Georgia and moved to Springfield to finish college while completing an internship at Central Baptist Church. He later became the youth pastor and then the lead pastor, spending 15 years with the church before accepting a job as the first executive director of the Heartland […]
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Virtual conference on the latest in employment law
The Central Illinois Chapter for the Society for Human Resource Management (CIC-SHRM) will hold its annual legislative conference on Tuesday, April 25, from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to share what’s new in employment law. This half-day educational event will be held virtually and is open to both members and non-members. Topics covered will include the following: […]
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Medics First to hold open house, Chamber on Tap, at former Shop ‘n’ Save building
An open house will be held at the former Shop ‘n’ Save building on North Grand on Thursday, March 23, beginning at 4 p.m. A ribbon cutting for Medics First of Springfield will take place at 4:20, followed by a Chamber on Tap networking event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Redevelopment of the former grocery store at […]
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Local First to hold networking event at Carrollton Bank on March 30
Join Local First Springfield for a happy hour and networking at Carrollton Bank on Thursday, March 30, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Cured Catering along with beer, wine and soft drinks, and tour the newly remodeled and expanded offices at 2135 Wabash Ave. There is no cost to attend, but please submit an […]
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Chamber Job Fair to be held on Wednesday, March 29
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s spring job fair will feature dozens of employers ready to hire qualified candidates. A list of the participating employers can be found on the Event Calendar for The Chamber at www.gscc.org. Whether you’re looking to advance within your current industry or start a new career, there are plenty of […]
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Café Fresca
By Thomas C. Pavlik I wouldn’t have known about Café Fresca but for my wife giving me a heads up that she had seen several positive reviews on Facebook for the place. Perhaps that’s because it doesn’t advertise much or because it’s located in the Bicentennial Building, occupied by the Illinois Department of Financial and […]
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Q&A Paula Ryan
By David Blanchette Photo by Elouise Photographie Paula Ryan is a Springfield native who graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in recreational therapy after originally starting out as an art major. Her interest in art and design has served her well, first working with her husband through his construction company, Ryan Homes and […]