Professional services firm Sikich LLP has recently announced promotions in the firm’s accounting practice. Craig Fiorito, CPA, and Danielle Caldwell, CPA, were promoted to Audit Managers. Fiorito was promoted from Supervisor to Audit Manager. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois College and his master’s in accounting from the University of Illinois Springfield. He has […]
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Hickory Point Bank appoints Dave Brandon
Hickory Point Bank has announced the appointment of Dave Brandon as an associate in its trust and wealth management group. In addition to trust account management, Brandon will develop new business in the areas of trust, shareholder services, investment management, and farm management. “Dave is a great addition to our team and we are confident […]
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Brooke Thomas joins Marine Bank
Brooke Thomas has been named marketing coordinator for Marine Bank. Thomas has a strong background in nonprofit marketing and fundraising, with an emphasis on event planning. She has previously worked for Family Service Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region. She is heavily involved in the Springfield community and currently serves […]
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Tom Fitch joins Springfield Clinic as director of facilities
Tom Fitch, long-time director of pre-construction services for O’Shea Builders has accepted the position of director of facilities at Springfield Clinic. “We already knew Tom very well from his days at O’Shea,” said Mark Kuhn, chief administrative officer for Springfield Clinic. “He has helped us with many projects. The opportunity suited his skill-set and the […]
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German-Bliss to shutter Springfield branch Aug. 31
After six years in business at 4151 W. Jefferson, German-Bliss Equipment has announced plans to close the location on Wednesday, August 31. The agricultural equipment specialists cited “economic conditions” as the reason for the closing. “This has been a very difficult decision as it affects both our customers and employees in that area,” the company […]
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The Real Estate Firm to close following death of Dennis Polk
Complications in the wake of the death of Dennis Polk in May will result in the closing of his company, The Real Estate Firm, effective August 19. “The information we’ve had to work with has changed on numerous occasions,” said Linda Maier, who took over as the firm’s managing broker after Polk’s death. “The bottom […]
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Springfield Business Journal moves downtown
In July, Springfield Business Journal moved downtown from the offices it formerly shared with Illinois Times at 1240 S. Sixth St. (both publications are under the umbrella of Central Illinois Publications). The new offices are located on the premises of Your Corner Office, 427 E. Monroe, Suite 200, which offers both co-working space and affordable […]
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Medical news
Memorial Medical Center launches Advanced Hernia Center, partners with SIU HealthCare and Springfield Clinic Memorial Medical Center has launched the Memorial Advanced Hernia Center to assist patients facing complex hernia cases. Dr. John Mellinger, a surgeon with SIU HealthCare, and Dr. James Fullerton, a surgeon with Springfield Clinic, serve as co-medical directors of the Memorial […]
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Dr. Gurpreet Mander named chief medical officer at St. John’s
Gurpreet Mander, MD, MBA, has accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer at St. John’s Hospital. Dr. Mander joins St. John’s after being with SIU School of Medicine since 2005 where he rose to the position of Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care. He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University in 1990 and […]
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Memorial Home Services Hospice seeks volunteers
Memorial Home Services Hospice will offer training in October to people who are interested in serving as volunteers. Volunteers work with patients and families in 14 counties throughout central Illinois. More than 75 individuals currently serve as volunteers for Memorial Home Services Hospice, helping with a wide range of duties, such as providing companionship to […]
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois announces hire of new Development and Communications Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois (RMHCCI) is pleased to announce the hire of new Development and Communications Coordinator, Johanna Moll. Moll will work with the Executive Director, Kelly Thompson, and the Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s annual fundraising and communications goals. She will have an integral role in the development, coordination, […]
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Sponsorship and Designer Opportunities Available for Memorial’s Festival of Trees
Sponsorship and designer opportunities are still available for Memorial’s 25th anniversary Festival of Trees, “Glitter and Glisten.” The Festival will be held Nov. 22-30 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Available sponsorships start at $400. Sponsor benefits include one of the decorated items on display at the festival, signage and advertising, and […]