Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Maximizing Performance Reviews in the 21st Century,” on Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional performance reviews often fall short in providing the timely and proactive feedback that employees crave. These reviews tend to be backward-looking, assessing […]
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Travelers Kitchen to hold grand opening Sept. 8
Travelers Kitchen, a restaurant specializing in African cuisine, has been open since April but is now planning a Sept. 8 grand opening to roll out its expanded menu and extended operating hours. “We’ve been up and running with a limited menu,” said owner Ansumana Darboe. “We’ve been trying it out to see what the community […]
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‘Shoes, Brews & Biz on Oct. 5
Come out to the LRS Hanger at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5-9 p.m. for ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz, hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Bank & Trust Company. Sample unique horseshoes and craft beers from area restaurants and breweries, plus tour the car and motorcycle […]
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IWIL symposium: Empowered Women Empower Women coming Sept. 28
The 11th annual Illinois Women in Leadership symposium, Empowered Women Empower Women, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Crowne Plaza. The symposium is comprised of 10 sessions and promises a day of inspiration, motivation and actionable tips for both professional and personal fulfillment. According to Desiree Logsdon, an IWIL member and symposium […]
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“Leading for Wellbeing” webinar to be offered Aug. 8
Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Leading for Wellbeing,” on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Wellbeing is good for people, but it’s also good for business – and it’s been declining continuously. Leaders are facing increasing pressure, challenges and emotional labor. But they can take care of […]
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Employers invited to participate in Art After Hours
The Springfield Area Arts Council has announced a new chapter in its On My Own Time program in 2023. To mark the 25th anniversary of this biennial visual arts program and to clarify its purpose, the Arts Council is renaming it Art After Hours. The program gives employees of participating businesses, government agencies and medical […]
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Complimentary webinar offers tips on actively listening in the workplace
Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Listen with Purpose,” on July 19 at 11 a.m. Listening well in the workplace is a critical skill that can have a profound impact on the overall dynamics and success of a team. When leaders and team members actively engage in […]
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Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Awards winners
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 20 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories: Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has […]
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Entrepreneurs to pitch ideas to investors at Innovate Springfield event
The University of Illinois Springfield and Innovate Springfield will host a “Shark Tank” style pitch night where aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to investors. The event will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Innovate Springfield, located on the second floor of 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield. Top startup […]
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce to hold Small Business Award Luncheon
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Small Business Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Nineteen local business owners have been nominated in the Small Business Owner category and will be recognized alongside nominees in three other categories: Not-for-profit, new and emerging and […]
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Springfield Clinic and Central Illinois Customer Service Association to bring national keynote speaker to Springfield on June 7
Springfield Clinic is partnering with the Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) to bring national keynote speaker Austin Hatch to Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, to share his story of “Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity.” Hatch will share lessons learned from unimaginable loss, his extensive health care journey and his road to […]
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Lincoln Library to host lunch and learn workshops for business owners
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is partnering with the Lincoln Library to host a series of lunch and learn workshops throughout the summer, with the first workshop happening on May 10. The four-part series called “Leveraging the Library: Grow Your Business by Maximizing Library Resources” will showcase the numerous tools and resources available for entrepreneurs […]