Sarah Graham has accepted a position as director of career services for the Illinois Bankers Association. In this role, she will oversee the day-to-day marketing activities of IBA’s nationwide talent management and job board, Bank Talent HQ, as well as manage the flagship Future Leaders Alliance program which trains bankers to become financial industry executives. […]
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Bumgarner and Mason Promotions
Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP and KEB Asset Management LLC has promoted Cliff Bumgarner and Justin Mason to the position of Senior Manager. Bumgarner graduated with his bachelor of science in accountancy from Millikin University and has over nine years of public accounting experience. Mason graduated with his bachelor of science in personal financial planning […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 12, 2018, and Feb. 18, 2018.
Phoenix Center obtained a commercial remodeling permit for interior and exterior renovations at 109 E. Lawrence. The contractor is Pankey Builders and the project is valued at $70,000. KB Properties and Rentals obtained a commercial remodeling permit for 510 Apple Orchard Road for an interior remodel. Karl Backs is the contractor and the project is […]
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Sikich promotes Richard Lynch to partner-in-charge in Springfield.
Professional services firm Sikich recently promoted Richard Lynch, CPA, to partner-in-charge of its Springfield office. With 18 years of experience providing audit, tax, accounting and consulting services to clients, Lynch also leads the firm’s not-for-profit and higher education practices. “Sikich has been a key part of the Springfield community for more than 35 years, and […]
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Engrained Brewery & Restaurant promotes Gabi Turley to General Manager.
Engrained Brewery & Restaurant has promoted Gabi Turley to General Manager. Gabi has been with the local company since 2016 and was formerly the Restaurant and Events Manager. The Springfield native and mom of two said she was excited about the new role. “Working for Engrained has been the highlight of my career. Being a […]
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Author of ‘Just Medicine’ to speak on racial bias in health care
Implicit bias is the single most important determinant of health and health care disparities, argues author and lawyer Dayna Bowen Matthew. She will address questions of race, inequality and health care at the 2nd Annual Alonzo Homer Kenniebrew, MD, Presentation on Health Inequities and Disparities. The address is part of an annual discussion of health […]
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Building Permit Roundup – Feb. 14
BY NAN KORDING Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 5, 2018, and Feb. 11, 2018. County Market has obtained a commercial building permit for 1903 W. Monroe St. The permit is for a 20 x 40 tent for the garden center from Mar. 20, 2018, to Jun 25, […]
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Brahler now a Mortgage Lender with Hickory Point Bank
Ella Brahler is now a mortgage lender with Hickory Point Bank in Springfield. She started with the bank in October 2016 as a dealer services representative. “Ella has been a great addition to our Springfield team,” said Bob Mizeur, senior vice president and market manager. “Her strong work ethic and dedication to service will be […]
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Weatherholt Joins Hanson Professional Services
Aaron Weatherholt, P.E., recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters as a senior project manager. He will take a leading role in the advancement of Hanson’s Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local government transportation engineering endeavors and serve as a project manager for transportation engineering project. Before joining Hanson, Weatherholt worked for IDOT […]
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Freedom Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Springfield Merge
The Coldwell Banker Springfield team is growing after a merger with Freedom Real Estate and now has a total of 45 real estate agents. Don Cave, the managing broker of Coldwell Banker Springfield, noted that in addition to their presence in the local market, they have an even larger footprint. “Honig Realty, our parent group, […]
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Springfield Hospitals, County Health Department Collaborate on Project to Assess Sangamon County’s Health Needs
Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are once again collaborating on a project to assess the health needs of the residents of Sangamon county. As part of the assessment process, the two Springfield nonprofit hospitals and the county health department will ask all county residents to […]
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Omar’s Latin Fusion Cuisine Closed
Omar’s Latin Fusion Cuisine, located at 6901 Preston Drive in Springfield, has closed. The restaurant in Piper Glen previously operated as Xochimilco until spring 2015 when it became Omar’s. A message posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page on January 22 thanked their friends and customers and stated they were permanently closed. The owner, Omar Hernandez, […]