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Ribbon Cutting
Mon., April 27, 4:30 p.m.
RISE Leadership Conference
Tue., April 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nonprofit Knowledge Network – Closing the generational communication gap
Wed., April 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting for Scooter’s Coffee – Chatham
Thu., April 30, 12-12:30 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting
Mon., April 27, 4:30 p.m.
Merrill Lynch, 3161 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield
Join the the staff of Merrill Lynch as they showcase their new location.
RISE Leadership Conference
Tue., April 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Crowne Plaza, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield
This full-day conference is designed for young professionals eager to enhance their leadership and professional skills. This event has a program full of accomplished speakers from the Springfield area that will cover a wide variety of topics that young professionals won’t want to miss. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the professional development sessions, multiple networking opportunities, connect with local nonprofit organizations and resources, and more throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for attendees. The conference will conclude with a reception for young professionals to unwind and continue to build their professional connections and enjoy complimentary beverages and light hors d’oeuvres. Spots are limited, so make sure to register yourself and/or your young professionals today.
Nonprofit Knowledge Network – Closing the generational communication gap
Wed., April 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lincoln Land Community College Medical District, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield
Generational traits show up in every day moments — email response times, meeting etiquette, tone, values and conflict style. Learn the root causes of these behaviors and practical guidance for navigating them with professionalism and respect. The presenter for this luncheon is Diane Heeb Bivona, director of continuing education and business solutions at Lincoln Land Community College.
Ribbon Cutting for Scooter’s Coffee – Chatham
Thu., April 30, 12-12:30 p.m.
Scooter’s Coffee, 1214 N. Main St., Chatham
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate new member, Scooter’s Coffee in Chatham. In addition to the Ribbon Cutting, Scooter’s will host a Day of Giving, in which 20% of sales from the day will be donated to the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry!
Best Places to Work Reception
Thu., April 30
United Community Bank, 1900 W. Iles Ave., Springfield
Members of the business community are invited to join Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank in recognizing this year’s recipients of the Best Places to Work awards. Cocktail reception followed by a brief awards ceremony.
Ribbon Cutting – Bailey Family Insurance
Thu., April 30, 4 p.m.
Bailey Family Insurance, 1625 S. 6th St., Springfield
Join the staff of Bailey Family Insurance as they showcase their new office location.
State of Illinois Career Fair
Wed., May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lincoln Land Community College Student Union, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield
LLCC is proud to collaborate with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and recruiters from various State of Illinois agencies. The State of Illinois Career Fair represents a unique opportunity for students, alumni and members of the community to explore career paths within the public sector.
Small Business Skill Share National Small Business Week 2026
Thu., May 7, 9-11:45 a.m.
Innovate Springfield, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield
Innovate Springfield, SBDC, and Illinois Local for a fast-paced morning. Gain actionable tools for success. Your time is valuable, so we packed four essential business growth pillars into one session. Move beyond theory—this is a ‘skill share.’ Local experts share practical, ready-to-use strategies for your business. Schedule: • 9:00 AM: Registration & Networking • 9:30 AM: Welcome & Overview • 9:45 AM: Skill Share Sessions Begin • 10:25 AM: Morning Break • 10:35 AM: Skill Share Sessions Continue • 11:15 AM: Panel Q&A • 11:30 AM: Networking & Light Lunch • 11:45 AM: Program Concludes
On-site Shred Event,
Sat., May 9, 9-11 a.m.
Navigator Wealth Strategies, 6300 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road East, Springfield
Clear out your old files and papers and let Affordable Shred handle the rest with their on-site shred truck. In addition, Navigator Wealth Strategies will be collecting clean, new, white socks which will be donated to Helping Hands of Springfield.
Coffee & Connections – Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois
Tue., May 12, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois, 400 S 9th St, Springfield
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois will the May Coffee & Connections. The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois is dedicated to the development and growth of Illinois’ Children’s Advocacy Centers. CACI accomplishes this by offering its members a cadre of services which are rooted in the nonprofit organization’s driving principles: leadership, education and collaboration. Complimentary coffee, juice and breakfast items will be provided as you network with other chamber members.
Mastering the State Contracting Game
Wed., May 13, 10-11 a.m.
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, 120 W. Jefferson St., Springfield
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity, in collaboration with the IT Procurement Office (ITPO), has announced the launch of a new webinar series titled “Mastering the State Contracting Game” as part of the Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement educational series. This five-part series is designed to equip current and prospective IT vendors with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the state of Illinois’ procurement process with confidence. The series will be presented by representatives from the ITPO team and moderated by Reginald Lampkin, BEP/VBP Manager for DoIT Supplier Diversity. Each session will include live demonstrations in BidBuy, the State’s electronic procurement system. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants. Attendees are encouraged to participate live for Q&A opportunities and real-time system walkthroughs.
WE-CI May Luncheon: Real Estate Market Updates
Wed., May 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Illinois Educators Credit Union, 3101 Montvale Dr., Springfield
Deb Sarsany will discuss recent updates in the local Real Estate Market.
