New business listings for August
Painting by Owens 5218 S. 2nd St. 553-5938 Owner: William W. Owens II Outsiders BBQ LLC 1908 S. Spring St. 691-1369 Owner: Lorne T. Grady Pressure Washer Warehouse 14272 Frazee Road, Divernon 309-657-1491 Owner: Holzwarth Family Enterprises, LLC Rita Brummett Consulting 14929 Bab Road, Auburn 891-4580 Owner: Rita M. Brummett The Shoppe 2277 N. Grand…
Federal grant kickstarts new SIU training
To better address all aspects of patients’ health, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is thinking differently. “Think beyond the individual patient office visit,” said Janet Albers, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. “Health workers must take a population health approach to caring for patients. That means understanding how…
Cardiologist joins SIU Medical School
Abhishek K. Kulkarni, MD, has joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as an assistant professor in the division of cardiology. He is also a member of SIU HealthCare, the School’s group practice. Before joining SIU, Kulkarni completed a cardiovascular fellowship and internal medicine residency at Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital (2016, 2012)…
WindSolarUSA launches initiative to promote solar energy in Spring?eld
In an effort to continue to help make Springfield “green” for homeowners and businesses, WindSolarUSA is launching a group purchasing initiative called “Go Solar Springfield.” An informational session is currently scheduled at Café Moxo on August 25. The overall program – described as a “one-stop shop” for those interested in utilizing solar energy – uses American-made modules and…
Sikich announces CPA promotions in Springfield office
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alerts for the masses
Alerts Made Easy prepares for large update By Gabe House Technology evolves constantly, a fact Mark Roberts III knows well. He founded GoWeb1 in 2005 as a website design and development service. The company’s scope changed a bit when Roberts and GoWeb1 began to offer software solutions utilizing the cloud and SMS (text) messaging. SMS…
Small music venue, big success
By Colin Patrick Brady You might not know it, but since 2011 Springfield has been home to a nationally acknowledged, award-winning music venue. Boondocks, located at 2909 N. Dirksen Parkway, was founded by Carole Grigiski-Keating. She runs it in conjunction with her husband Pat Keating, who books all the music, usually in the form of…
New face, new fair
Shawn Mayernick takes the reins By David A. Kelm The Illinois State Fair holds a special place in the psyche of Springfield. Much like President Abraham Lincoln and the horseshoe, Springfield takes great pride in the Illinois State Fair. And, really, our fair city can only benefit from consistently mentioning arguably our nation’s greatest President…
