Update - June 2024

L E A D | IN F LUENCE | IMPACT Business Advocacy

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June 2024 | Volume IX | No. 3

IN THIS ISSUE 4Nominees for Small Business Awards 4Leadership Springfield App Deadline 4YP Program Manager Hired

ADVANTAGE

Cut your health costs,

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A HEALTH PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS

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Get Involved with RISE Springfield Lohse Hired as Young Professionals Program Manager

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Valuable Marketing Opportunity Hole Sponsorships Available at Corporate Cup

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Associate Your Brand with The Chamber Website Advertising Opportunity

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Association Health Plan Available Five Health Alliance Plans Offered

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Fill Your Open Positions Through Chamber Job Fair, Job Board

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‘Shoes, Brews & Biz Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Attend

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Partnership with EV Energy Group EV Charging Solutions Available to Members

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State Retirement Plan Mandate Plans Required for Employers with 5+ Employees

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Message From the CEO Advocacy - A Fundamental Pillar of The Chamber

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Leadership Springfield Applications Deadline to Apply June 30

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Annual Small Business Awards

From May 6-8, eighteen local business and community leaders met with Senators Durbin and Duckworth, Representatives Miller and Budzinski, and their respective staff members. See more information in the CEO message on page 4.

Hard Work of Small Business Owners Recognized

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Tiered Investors

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Welcome to Our New Members

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Chamber Vision To be the voice of business and catalyst that promotes a vibrant community and economy

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Chamber Mission Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf

Category Listings

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What We Value Accountability Community Dedication Integrity Leadership Teamwork

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ADVOCACY - A FUNDAMENTAL

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO PILLAR OF THE CHAMBER likelihood of our requests receiving due consideration.

Mike Murphy President and CEO Advocacy stands as one of our fundamental pillars, integral to our mission statement.

A pivotal aspect of this endeavor lies in cultivating relationships with elected officials and their teams. Events like our annual Washington D.C. Fly-In underscore this importance. This gathering not only provides opportunities to engage with elected representatives, briefing them on our future endeavors and updating them on ongoing initiatives, but also facilitates interactions with their Washington D.C. staff. Building rapport with these staff members significantly enhances the

While we are fortunate to engage with federal elected officials throughout the year when they return to Springfield, their D.C. staff rarely accompany them on these visits. Therefore, the Fly-In serves as a crucial avenue for such interactions.

From May 6-8, eighteen local business and community leaders met with Senators Durbin and Duckworth, Representatives Miller and Budzinski, and their respective staff members. The Chamber, in collaboration with Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, organized this event.

Prior to these meetings, a comprehensive briefing was provided by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs personnel. During the sessions with elected officials, our group presented the 2024 Priority Funding Requests for the City of Springfield and Sangamon County, meticulously prepared by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. These discussions allowed us to underscore the significance of these projects and their

Chamber’s Core Functions Advocacy

As a significant voice of business, we support legislative policies and practices conducive for a thriving business community and local economy, and oppose those that are not.

Business Resources & Support

We connect local businesses to resources that address specific needs, protect their businesses, and increase opportunities for growth.

Leadership & Professional Development

We offer opportunities for professional growth and leadership development to members and their employees.

Visibility & Connections That Matter

We provide marketing, programming and relationship-building opportunities to help members make strategic connections.

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enduring impact on our community.

The engagement between elected officials, their staff, and our local stakeholders was remarkably constructive. Meaningful inquiries were made, and the conversations remained positive throughout. While our elected officials field numerous requests from various communities, our group was commended for its adept representation of our area’s interests. I eagerly anticipate continued collaboration with elected officials at all levels to further enhance Springfield’s appeal as a vibrant business hub.

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2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chair Kayla Edwards...........................Express Employment Professionals Chair-Elect Tyler Cormeny..................................... O’Shea Builders 1st Vice Chair Mylas Copeland......Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi Vice Chair Jennifer Call...................................................... TROXELL

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Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Visionary Level

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Vice Chair Kevin Corbin.............................................Edward Jones Secretary/Treasurer Josh Shugart...............................................................KEB Immediate Past Chair Sharon Riechers.....................................................BUNN

At-Large Directors Kathyy Battee-Freeman.............University of Illinois Springfield Brent Borah....................................Bank of Springfield Chris Bullock............................... Capitol Radio Group Jeff Dillman..............MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc. Mark Donovan..............................................................INB

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Anna Evans.......................................... Memorial Health

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Josh Flanders....................... Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

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Angela Nguyen......................................... Horace Mann

BUNN Carrollton Bank CEFCU Security Bank, s.b.

Warren-Boynton State Bank Tiered Investors receive recognition and enhanced services for an additional investment. To learn more, contact Mike Murphy at (217) 525-1173 x205 or mmurphy@gscc.org.

Chamber Mission: Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf.

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Ronda Folkerts............................Hanson Professional Services Inc. Matthew Fry........................ HSHS St. John’s Hospital Jeff Large.....................Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

Erica Riplinger............. Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP Kim Staff....................................................... Staff Carpet Cal Thomas.........................................Springfield Clinic

Appointed Director Bryan Gleckler....Lincoln Land Community College

GSCC STAFF Mike Murphy........................................President & CEO Lisa Schafer...........................................VP - Operations David Earhart............................VP - Member Services Teri Hill..............................Advertising Representative Melissa Horn......................................... Events Manager Olivia Lohse.................................. Young Professionals Program Manager

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LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD APPLICATIONS DEADLINE TO APPLY JUNE 30

Applications for this year’s Leadership Springfield Class, which begins this fall, are available on The Chamber’s website and are due June 30.

When clicking on the link to the online application, individuals will be prompted to create login credentials. This allows the applicant to access the application, save their progress and log out in order to return to either make edits or complete it.

Leadership Springfield (LS) is a 14 week series of half day programs in which participants gain leadership skills and indepth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area.

Participants interact with community leaders and decision makers who share diverse perspectives on significant accomplishments and opportunities within the Springfield community.

Applications will be reviewed in July and applicants will be notified of their selection status later that month.

For more information about Leadership Springfield, visit www. gscc.org/leadership-springfield or contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215 or dearhart@gscc.org.

The program aims to develop, strengthen, and equip local professionals to benefit the Springfield area.

Interactive professional development is a cornerstone of the program.

Curriculum topics for the program typically include Leadership Development, Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Local & State Government, Team Building, Technology & Innovation, and Tourism.

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ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

HARD WORK OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS RECOGNIZED Presented by Hickory Point Bank, The Chamber recognizes area small business owners for their outstanding achievements in four different categories: • Not-For-Profit Director of the Year • New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year • Small Business Owner of the Year • Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year.

Nearly 500 small business owners have been recognized at this event over the past 38 years.

Small business owners often start with a dream and a lot of hard work. The Chamber’s Small Business Awards Luncheon provided an opportunity to recognize that hard work and acknowledge the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication of 46 business owners or not-for-profit directors, which are representing 37 different nominated organizations.

The work of small business owners is critical for our local economy and community. Over 80% of our Chamber membership consists of small businesses with less than 25 full-time employees. This year’s nominees are highlighted in this edition of the Update.

The award recipients in each category will be recognized in the August Update.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTOR NOMINEES CAROLYN AUSTIN

ANGELA BERTONI

KAREN COX

MARNE FAUSER

GUS GORDON

MARGARET ANN JESSUP

AGELINC - AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND (217) 787-9234 www.agelinc.org FAMILY SERVICE CENTER (217) 528-8406 www.service2families.com

THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS (217) 523-2787 www.hcfta.org

COLLEEN STONE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SANGAMON COUNTY (217) 523-2710 www.habitatsangamon.com

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SOJOURN SHELTER & SERVICES, INC. (217) 726-5100 www.sojournshelter.org

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS (217) 726-7000 www.uwcil.org

WOODEN IT BE LOVELY (217) 606-5307 www.woodenitbelovely.love

NEW AND EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES KRISTINA BARBEE

CARRIE BOONE

MARK CHERRY

MARISA DELAY

AD ASTRA WINE BAR & MARKET (217) 679-1323 www.adastrawineil.com

EASTERDAY PLUMBING REPAIR, INC. (217) 527-8000 www.easterdayplumbinginc.com

SONYA JONES

LOSIN’ IT WITH SONYA JONES (217) 529-8355 www.losinitwithsonya.com

CARRIAGE CROSSING (217) 660-8872 www.carriagecrossingsl.com

EMERALD’S EATS (217) 971-1538 www.emeraldseats.com

JAMES LUCAS & BENJAMIN BLEDSOE THE BRESSMER (562) 684-7483 www.thebressmer.com

KENNY MICHELETTA & DAN CLOTFELTER

DENÉ PETERS

DAMON PRIDDY

AMI SHELTON

ASHLEY STRIPLIN

BENEDICT TAYLOR

GOOD AT STUFF LAWN CARE, LLC (217) 862-4646 www.gaslawncare.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE (217) 787-5400 www.insureitwithdamon.com

BUNGEE X DENÉ FITNESS (217) 993-2759 www.denefitness.com

THE KEEP STORE (217) 801-7015 www.thekeepstore.co

DABBLE (217) 971-6781 www.dabblespringfield.com

TAYLORMADE LANDWORKS (217) 441-5707 www.taylormadelandworks.com

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES JIM & GAYE AABERG

SYNERGY HOMECARE OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS (217) 303-8555 www.synergyhomecare.com

ANDREW BARTLETT

SCOOP DU JOUR (217) 697-8327 www.scoopdujour.net

NICHOLAS CAMPO

OOT BOX MEDIA, LLC (217) 899-0638 www.ootboxmedia.com

CAMPO REALTY, INC. (217) 625-4663 www.camporealty.com

MARK CORTESI

STATE FARM INSURANCE (217) 787-1727 www.growwithmark.com

PAMELA & ROBERT FRAZIER

ALL IN ONE MANAGEMENT & SERVICES, INC. DBA ALL IN ONE LAUNDRY CENTER & SERVICES (217) 544-5058 www.allinonelaundry.co

JEFF KALLISTER

EBBEN MOORE

DR. JOHN NEELY

CHRIS OURY

S & K BUICK GMC, INC. (217) 544-0771 www.skbuick.com

ARLINGTON’S (217) 679-6235 www.arlingtonsspi.com

ADVANCED DENTAL CARE OF SPRINGFIELD (217) 546-3333 www.smilespringfield.com

DOUG RYHERD

INSURANCE PARTNERS, INC. (217) 544-8644 www.best-coverage.com

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THIRDWAVE DATE / COMM, INC. (217) 544-4720 www.thirdwavedata.com

THEO & KRISTEN SPILMAN

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES (THE SPILMAN GROUP LLC) (217) 210-7450 www.nothingbundtcakes.com

LIFETIME AWARD BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES PERRY BROUGHTON

P.H. BROUGHTON & SONS, INC. (217) 787-2393 www.phbroughton.com

RICHARD H. LEVI

EDWARD COOK SR., EDWARD COOK JR., DON CRENSHAW, CHUCK PHILLIPS LAKE AREA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. (217) 522-9317 www.lakeareadisposal.com

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LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC. (217) 793-3800 www.lrs.com

PIONEER BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC. (217) 528-3646 www.pioneerjanitorsupply.com

SHAUN MOORE & SHERRI MADONIA ARENA FOOD SERVICE, INC. (217) 698-2944 www.arenafoodservice.com

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GET INVOLVED WITH RISE SPRINGFIELD LOHSE HIRED AS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM MANAGER

UPCOMING EVENTS RISE & Shine June 26, 7:30 – 8:45am BUNN Corporate Office

Olivia Lohse joined The Chamber team in May as its Young Professional Program Manager.

In her role, she oversees the dayto-day operations of the RISE Springfield program and provides support to its Executive Committee and various subcommittees..

Lohse attended the University of Illinois Springfield, pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Communications. She held various leadership roles, including Treasurer of the Commuter/Transfer Student Organization and Head of Annual Community Outreach Committee for Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Theta Lambda Chapter.

Before coming to The Chamber, Olivia worked for the YMCA of Springfield, serving as its Membershjp Billing Manager and later as a Membership Director.

Lohse grew up in Sycamore, IL and enjoys spending time outdoors, going to local events, and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.

RISE Golf Skills Camp July 19, 8 – 10am Piper Glen Golf Course Thrive Ally & RISE Night July 23, 5:30 – 9:30pm Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – Robin Roberts Stadium RISE Elected Officials Pre-Event September 17, 4 – 5pm Panther Creek Golf Course RISE’s Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive October 11 (Clothing Donation Day) October 12 (Clothing Pick-up Day) LLCC, Trutter Center

RISE SPEED NETWORKING LUNCHEON

SUB-COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES

At its Spring Speed Networking Luncheon, RISE Springfield hosted fifty-one young professionals for an afternoon of great networking! Young professionals were able to give a brief presentation about themselves and their company and meet others from across the greater Springfield area.

Participating in a RISE sub-committee is a great way to build connections with other young professionals while also strengthening and developing skills!

RISE Springfield would like to thank Green Toyota Volkswagen for sponsoring the event, and Levi, Ray, & Shoup, Inc. for hosting the event.

If you missed this event or are interested in participating again, keep an eye out for details regarding RISE’s upcoming Fall Speed Networking Event!

Sub-committee members are responsible for actively participating in the work of the sub-committee by volunteering to take assignments and other tasks that pertain to the specific mission.

Sub-committee opportunities include Clothing Drive, Community Service, Events, and Special Projects. If interested in participating or learning more, please contact Olivia Lohse at (217) 525-1173 x 207 or by email at rise@gscc.org.

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Serving Illinois with Pride for 50+ Years

VALUABLE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY HOLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE AT CORPORATE CUP The Chamber’s Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing will be held over a twoday period, Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19 at Piper Glen Golf Club. Even if you’re not personally a golfer, sponsoring a hole at the Corporate Cup Challenge can still be a valuable investment for your business.

The Chamber’s golf outing attracts a diverse group of participants, including business professionals, community leaders, and potential clients or partners. Sponsoring a hole provides a cost-effective opportunity to increase your brand awareness and to demonstrate your community engagement and support with other like-minded businesses.

For $225, a sign with your company’s logo will be placed on one of the 18 tees on the course both days. Recognition is also given in the outing program and in The Chamber’s weekly email, The Brief.

To register visit the Chamber Event Calendar at www.gscc.org. For questions, contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 x215 or dearhart@ gscc.org.

ASSOCIATE YOUR BRAND WITH THE CHAMBER

WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

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The Chamber’s website is a well-established and trusted source of business information. Our website receives traffic from members, non-members, and the community seeking information about local businesses, events, and resources. This increased visibility can lead to more exposure for your business.

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Advertising on The Chamber’s website demonstrates your commitment to supporting the local business community and can help foster goodwill among consumers who prefer to support businesses that are actively involved in their community.

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Putting Green

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Compared to traditional advertising options, advertising on The Chamber’s website is cost-effective, especially considering the targeted audience and potential benefits.

Associating your brand with The Chamber can lend additional credibility to your business and having it listed on our website can improve your own website’s search engine optimization (SEO) by providing quality backlinks.

To learn more about marketing opportunities, contact Teri Hill at 217-525-1173 x 208 or thill@gscc.org.

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For more information on these businesses, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

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ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE FIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE PLANS OFFERED The Chamber’s Association Health Plan (AHP) aims to save members and their employees money while giving them more options with their healthcare choices. The AHP is geared towards small-to-mid sized businesses, allowing them to gain the buying power of a larger employer when it comes to their healthcare options, including exposure to benefit plan choices currently unavailable to traditional small group employers.

QUOTES AVAILABLE FROM THESE CHAMBER MEMBER AGENCIES American Central Insurance Services, Inc.

Health Alliance, well known throughout the state for high-quality care and excellent service, coordinates essential services, including claims administration, medical management, provider network access and pharmacy benefits for the association. Five different plans are available, and employers can offer up to two (2) plans.

To qualify, you must be a member in good standing of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Members can receive more information at www.gscc.org/association-health-plan or by contacting Lisa Schafer (217) 525-1173 ext. 203 or David Earhart at The Chamber at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215.

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FILL YOUR OPEN POSITIONS

THROUGH CHAMBER JOB FAIR, JOB BOARD Members of The Chamber, like other businesses nationally, are seeing unprecedented staffing shortages. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has two resources to assist members with filling their positions with quality candidates.

Chamber website, www.gscc.org, and are also posted to The Chamber’s Facebook page. To post a job, login to the Member Information Center. If you don’t know your login credentials, contact the Chamber at admin@gscc.org.

The Chamber will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, August 27 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

The event will be promoted via print, radio, and social media extensively to bring quality candidates in front of employers.

Companies frequently report high satisfaction with their results from Chamber job fair events, including strengthening their talent pool and/or hiring new employees.

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‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be held on Thursday, October 3 at the LRS Hangar from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. This event will highlight our area’s restaurants, breweries, and other small businesses.

For a small fee, attendees can taste a variety of craft beer and horseshoes while perusing products and services offered by our Chamber members.

Attendees can purchase a chance to win a $1,000 along with having a rare opportunity to tour the car and motorcycle collection owned by Dick Levi, President & CEO of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. We’re recruiting Chamber-member restaurants and brewers to participate in this event by providing either a sample-size horseshoe or 4 oz samples of craft beer for approximately 700 attendees. In exchange, The Chamber will provide a stipend, four tickets for your event staff, and visibility for

your business. To sign up for this vendor opportunity, contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x216 or at mhorn@ gscc.org. Vendor spots are limited so sign up today!

To participate in the business expo, register by September 5 at www.gscc.org for the early bird fee of $150. This price will include your table, two chairs and two tickets to the event.

Pricing increases after that date.

Attendees can purchase admission tickets in advance or at the event. The price of your ticket includes samples of all horseshoes and 4 drink samples. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event.

Tickets to attend the event are only $20 each, and those purchased prior to September 26 will be mailed in advance.

Tickets purchased after September 26 will be available for pick up at Will Call the day of the event. You can also purchase tickets at the event for $25 each.

To register for this event, go to www.gscc.org

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PARTNERSHIP WITH EV ENERGY GROUP EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

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The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce continued parternship with EV Energy Group as our preferred provider for members interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations.

EV Energy Group sells world-class software, equipment and media solutions that are ideal for businesses that want to provide charging stations for their customers and/or employees. Having EV Energy as a preferred provider puts The Chamber and the entire community at the cutting edge of this emerging industry.

The company offers a variety of charging stations—including some that feature digital media towers so that businesses can advertise or sell advertising and receive analytics through EV Energy’s “Insights” division. EV Energy Group also helps businesses navigate the waters of claiming the local, state, and federal funds that have been earmarked to support the establishment and growth of electric vehicles and electric charging networks.

Chamber members that choose EV Energy will receive publicity around their decision to install electric vehicle charging stations with a news release and ribbon cutting.

For more information or to discuss your options with charging stations, please contact John Truckenbrod, CEO, EV Energy Group at (312) 806-2357 or john.truckenbrod@evenergygroup.com.

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a not-for-proÞt ambulance service operated for community beneÞt 200 N Grand Avenue W, SpringÞeld, IL 62702 (217) 535-0100 ¥ www.medicsÞrst.com

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS MARCH & APRIL

For more information on our new members, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

Indiya’s Consignment Boutique

AR Luxury Event Spaces

Johnco Construction Inc.

Arlington’s

The Keep Store

Artisan Stone Products

Kristin Croenne Dream Vacations

BAM Marketing Agency

Pendulum PR & Creative Strategies

Beaver Creek Woodworks

Radiate Dance Company

Birth to Five Illinois

Ramona - Tacos & Mezcales

Boardwalk Outlets

The Real Estate Group, Inc. (Idusuyi)

BUNGEE x Dene Fitness

Renown Apparel

Camp CILCA (Central Illinois Lutheran Camp

Sangamon County Recorder

Association)

Sangamon County State’s Attorney

Clean Cut Painting & Handyman

SunPower by Legacy Solar

Clock Tower Cafe

The Taco Joint

Cornerstone Advisers, LLC

Three Twigs & Co.

Country Financial - Jake Surratt

T-Mobile

Good At Stuff Lawn Care, LLC

Transitions Care

The Group Insurance Agency LLC

U.S. Army Springfield Recruiting Company

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County

Wilson Haberdashery LLC

iMagicNation Evidence Based Programs

PUTMAN DENTAL Dr. William Putman Dr. Taylor Johnson-Putman 927 South Durkin Drive, Suite A Springfield, IL 62704

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AGING MASTERY PROGRAM A fun, innovative program that empowers seniors to take key steps to improve their well-being, add stability to their life, and strengthen ties to their community.

BINGOCIZE A great, fun way to get seniors moving and socializing that combines exercise and health information with the familiar game of BINGO. A MATTER OF BALANCE A structured program designed to benefit any older adult whether you have a history of falls or are just looking to become more active.

SAVVY CAREGIVER A program designed to assist caregivers of dementia patients in meeting their needs as a caregiver and providing new coping skills.

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701 West Mason Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-4035 www.centralILseniors.org

STATE RETIREMENT PLAN MANDATE

PLANS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYERS WITH 5+ EMPLOYEES Last November, Illinois state law began requiring Illinois employers with five or more full-time and/or part-time (FT/PT) employees to offer their own retirement program, either through a private plan or through Illinois Secure Choice, a retirement program offered through the Illinois State Treasurer’s office.

The Chamber offers an alternative to Secure Choice called Signature Fiduciary Connect by John Hancock, which offers small to mid-size companies a simple, flexible and easy to administer plan. BOS Investment Services serves as a financial advisor for the plan.

Employers who do not comply with the law are subject to fines and penalties as described in 820 ILCS 80/85. Employers are not required to contribute financially to these programs.

If you have questions about this requirement and/or Signature Fiduciary Connect, go to www.gscc.org/retirement-program or contact Mike Murphy at mmurphy@gscc.org or 217-525-1173 ext. 205.

A retirement plan for the modern workforce Employer-sponsored retirement plans are critical for helping people save for retirement—and for attracting and retaining talent. But for many small businesses, managing a retirement plan can be difficult when you do it alone.

Signature Fiduciary Connect™ is designed for small to midsize organizations that want a simple, flexible, and easy-to-administer 401(k) plan. The plan is a seamless integration of retirement plan specialists working together to take on plan administration, HR tasks, and fiduciary risk while engaging your employees in their plan.

John Hancock is unaffiliated with AMP and Wilshire, and none are responsible for the liabilities of the others.

Regardless of whether your business selects a private plan or Illinois Secure Choice, it is important that your business is compliant with the law to avoid the fines and penalties.

We’re better—together Powered by John Hancock, AMP, and Wilshire our integrated solution is backed by a commitment to innovation, service, and support.

FOR PLAN SPONSOR USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH PLAN PARTICIPANTS.

Employers that meet the following criteria must comply with the law:

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Employ five (5) or more FT and/or PT employees Business operating at least two years Currently do not offer a qualified saving plan such as a 401(k), SEP IRA, or Simple IRA

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Lewis Memorial Christian Village

A Life Plan campus offering independent living & higher healthcare options if needs change for you or your spouse. Our team supports you every step of the way.

Offering Older Adults Maintenance-Free Living Options

Indoor Pool, Aquatic Classes, Scenic Walking Trails, Scheduled Outings, and Much More!

• Garden Homes with patios & attached garages • Short-term Rehabilitation • Long-term Care • Assisted Living

Call Kathrine Gvillo to Learn More 217-871-1952 | kgvillo@chliving.org

3400 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62711 | christianhorizons.org

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INDUSTRY FOCUS HEALTHCARE & SENIOR CARE Category Listings

To locate a member in any of these categories, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

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Addiction Treatment, Psychiatric or Counseling Services

Healthcare - Physical or Occupational Therapy

Ambulances

Healthcare - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Assisted Living

Healthcare - Podiatry

Blood Banks

Healthcare - Pulmonary

Cannabis - Medical

Healthcare - Radiology

Chiropractic Physicians

Healthcare - Rehabilitation Services

Dentists

Healthcare - Rheumatology

Health & Nutrition

Healthcare - Sleep Disorders

Health & Wellness

Healthcare - Urgent Care

Healthcare - Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Healthcare - Urology

Healthcare - Ambulatory Surgery

Healthcare - Vascular Surgery

Healthcare - Anesthesiology

Healthcare Services

Healthcare - Audiology

Healthcare Systems

Healthcare - Cardiology

Home Care & Supplemental Staffing & Nursing

Healthcare - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Home Health Services

Healthcare - Critical Care Medicine

Home Medical Equipment

Healthcare - Dermatology

Hospice Care

Healthcare - Endocrinology

Hospitals

Healthcare - Family Medicine

Massage Therapy

Healthcare - Gastroenterology

Medical Services

Healthcare - General Surgery

Medical Supplies

Healthcare - Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine

Memory Care

Healthcare - Internal Medicine

Mental Health Care

Healthcare - Interventional Spine Care

Mobility Equipment

Healthcare - Lab Services

Nursing

Healthcare - Nephrology

Opticians

Healthcare - Neurology & Neurological Surgery

Optometry & Ophthalmology

Healthcare - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Orthodontists

Healthcare - Occupational Medicine

Physicians & Surgeons

Healthcare - Oncology

Retirement Communities

Healthcare - Optometry and Ophthalmology

Senior Citizens’ Services

Healthcare - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

Skilled or Intermediate Nursing Care

Healthcare - Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Spas - Holistic & Wellness

Healthcare - Outpatient Surgery or Procedures

Transportation - For the Elderly & Disabled

Healthcare - Pediatrics

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Member Information Center (MIC) Exclusive online marketing tool

Members have their own web page on the Chamber’s website where they can: • • • • •

Submit News Releases, Events, Job Openings and Hot Deals Add links to member social media Include business description, website & map link Update member profile and representative info Access business resources

Experts believe a unique advantage of being a member is how your listing on The Chamber’s website positively impacts your Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Login at www.gscc.org. To obtain login credentials, click the link on the login page or call The Chamber at (217) 525-1173.

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Springfield Illinois State University

Mennonite College of Nursing

Mennonite College of Nursing invites you to pursue your BSN in just two years at our Springfield location. After completing the nine nursing prerequisite courses and IAI general education classes, you can start your journey to your BSN right here in Springfield.

For more information: MCNInfo@IllinoisState.edu.

206 N. Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62702 Nursing.IllinoisState.edu/Prelicensure/Springfield

An equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity

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