Update – August 2020

L E A D | IN F LUENCE | IMPACT

Nominees for 35th Annual

UPDATE

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

August 2020 | Volume V | No. 4

Not-For-Profit Director of the Year Autism Support of Central Illinois (ASCI) Illinois Primary Health Care Association Senior Services of Central Illinois Sparc Springfield Art Association New & Emerging Small Business Owner of the Year Bailey Family Insurance Bourn Vision Wellness Insight Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Sheedy Shores Winery Simply CBD, LLC Small Business Owner of the Year Home Instead Senior Care Chatham Collision Repair Knob Hill Landscape Company Country Lane Memory Care Assisted Living Lake Area Disposal Service, Inc. Crowdson Creative Lynn Wilson Construction, Inc. The Dublin Pub Shields Accounting Services Embroidea Custom Embroidery, LLC WindSolarUSA, Inc. Escape Springfield Lifetime Award Allied Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. The Chili Parlor America Ambulance Service, Inc. Sexton’s Landscape Concepts, Inc. CDS Office Technologies Vono Medical Supplies

IN THIS ISSUE 4COVID-19 Guidelines Established for Events 4State of the City Luncheon

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IN THIS ISSUE

Not-For-Profit Director of the Year Autism Support of Central Illinois (ASCI) Illinois Primary Health Care Association Senior Services of Central Illinois Sparc Springfield Art Association

7 Mayor to Provide Review at State of the City Luncheon

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Governor Announces Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Programs

New & Emerging Small Business Owner of the Year Bailey Family Insurance Bourn Vision Wellness Insight Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Sheedy Shores Winery Simply CBD, LLC

9 Member Information Center a Key Marketing Tool

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Economic Outlook Breakfast Save the Date

Small Business Owner of the Year Home Instead Senior Care Chatham Collision Repair Knob Hill Landscape Company Country Lane Memory Care Assisted Living Lake Area Disposal Service, Inc. Crowdson Creative Lynn Wilson Construction, Inc. The Dublin Pub Shields Accounting Services Embroidea Custom Embroidery, LLC WindSolarUSA, Inc. Escape Springfield

12 Energy Co-op Can Save Members on Utility Costs 13 Constant Contact Member Savings

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Event Status for Remainder of 2020

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Lifetime Award Allied Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. The Chili Parlor America Ambulance Service, Inc. Sexton’s Landscape Concepts, Inc. CDS Office Technologies Vono Medical Supplies

ON THE COVER

Message From the CEO

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

Chamber COVID-19 Guidelines for Meetings & Events

10-11 Help Us Celebrate Local Small Businesses

The nominees for the 35th Annual Small Business Awards. Nominees will be recognized at a luncheon planned for October 21 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Details of the event can be found on page 10.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Chris Hembrough President and CEO In a recent edition of the Update Magazine we mentioned our collective, community-wide desire to eventually return to some sense of normalcy, as well as our desire to open the doors to some of your favorite Chamber offerings. Understanding all things remain fluid and could change in a moment’s notice, as of this writing, we plan to host two of our most popular events which were postponed earlier this year, The State of the City (page 7) and Small Business Awards (pages 10-11) luncheons.

Chamber guidelines for such meetings and events have been established and can be found on page 6 of this magazine and on our homepage. Rest assured the health, safety, and comfort of our members and participants are our top priority. Appropriate guidelines, precautions, and procedures for in-person

STATE OF THE CITY & SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

meetings permitted in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan will be followed.

Inc., EP!C, and Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Attendance at the State of The City and Small Business Awards luncheons will be limited. Each event will utilize multiple rooms and each room will have its own registration/check-in area. All rooms will have enough space for social distancing to be observed, and no more than 50 people will be allowed in each room. After lunch is served the respective programs will be live streamed to each room. While not ideal, these venues will allow us to hear from the Mayor and to celebrate the achievements of our small businesses.

UIS Chancellor, Dr. Susan J. Koch Retires

Leadership Springfield Begins

As we move into the weeks and months ahead, we will continue to represent your interests, provide needed resources and support, and opportunities for both professional development and strategic connections. Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can assist or serve you in any way.

The Chamber’s 14-week series of half day leadership and community connection programs begin on September 2. Participants will gain valuable leadership skills, exposure to our community’s most recognizable leaders, and an in-depth look at critical issues affecting our region. All 36 emerging leaders will be part of a team tackling a significant challenge or project for one of the following local organizations: The American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois, Building Board Diversity (United Way of Central Illinois and Forefront), Downtown Springfield

The Chamber wishes to thank Dr. Susan Koch, the former Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield who retired on June 30, 2020, for her numerous contributions to both UIS and the community at-large. We also thank Dr. Koch for her years of service on the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. We welcome Katherine Battee-Freeman, Director of the UIS Career Development Center, to the Chamber Board.

As always, we are grateful for our partnership and the privilege to serve you. Thank you for your investment in membership, the work of The Chamber, and the community at-large, especially in these challenging times.

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 reduce barriers to growth and expansion.

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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TIERED INVESTORS Summit Level

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Roger Austin........................................... Chair Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Hon. Raylene Grischow...................Chair-Elect Circuit Court Judge Brady Smith.................................1st Vice Chair Zara’s Collision Center Lori Milosevich.................Secretary/Treasurer Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden

Leadership Level

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Jennifer Gill....................Immediate Past Chair Springfield Public School District 186

At-Large Directors

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Katherine Battee-Freeman...University of Illinois Springfield

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Jennifer Boyer........................Springfield Clinic, LLP

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Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Express Employment Professionals Springfield Clinic Premier Level

U.S. Bank Catalyst Level

Bank of Springfield PNC Bank Executive Level

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

Mylas Copeland...................................... Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi Tyler Cormeny................................... O’Shea Builders Dr. Ruby Davis.......................Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc. Mark Donovan............................................................INB Michelle Eccles........ The Horace Mann Companies Anna Evans.........................Memorial Health System Mike Murphy ............... Illinois State Representative 99th District Sharon Riechers..................................................BUNN Adam Solomon.........................Solomon Colors, Inc. John Staff...................................................Staff Carpet Sara Wojcicki Jimenez ..........HSHS Central Illinois Division

Appointed Members Jennifer Call....................................................TROXELL Kayla Edwards ........................Express Employment Professionals Josh Flanders........Buzz Bomb Brewing Company

GSCC STAFF Chris Hembrough................... ...President and CEO

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

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Lisa Schafer....................................VP - Operations David Earhart......................VP - Member Services Joshua Adams...........Membership Representative Teri Hill........................Advertising Representative Heather Woomer..........................Events Assistant

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CHAMBER COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS • • • • •

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) has implemented proactive measures to enhance safety precautions for in-person meetings that are permitted in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The health, safety, and comfort of our members are top priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GSCC cleaning protocols and safety standards at our offices are intended to mitigate the potential transmission of COVID-19, and our employees have been advised on best practices to assist with those efforts.

• • •

GSCC meetings and events will follow the recommendations and requirements included in the Restore Illinois Phase 4: Revitalization - Meetings and Social Events Guidelines, and future government requirements that are applicable to any particular meeting or event. The Phase 4 Meetings and Social Events Guidelines can be reviewed in full at https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/ Restore-Illinois/businessguidelines4/meetings.pdf.

Provide face coverings to attendees who need one.

Provide hand sanitizer.

Arrange seating to maintain social distancing requirements.

Minimize use of coat checks.

Display visual markers to assist attendees in maintaining social distance of at least 6 feet.

Provide electronic programs, packets, etc. ahead of time as an alternative for attendees who do not wish to handle physical documents.

Discourage the exchange of business cards.

Request that attendees refrain from hand shaking.

The threat of COVID-19 requires us all to be flexible and understanding. These guidelines may change from time to time as necessary to abide by future guidance from the government and health care professionals. GSCC will monitor the effectiveness of these guidelines and may make modifications to address issues as they arise.

All meetings and events are unique, and GSCC will use safety protocols and guidance appropriate for each individual gathering. When applicable, GSCC will: • Utilize venues that follow the aforementioned Restore Illinois guidelines as well as operate with enhanced cleaning and hygiene procedures to minimize potential risk.

• Encourage members and participants to comply with current COVID-19 guidelines from government agencies and health care providers.

• Display signage at each event indicating recommendations or requirements as they pertain to face coverings, social distancing guidelines, or other guidelines.

• Make arrangements to limit attendees congregating during entry and exit of events.

• Registration will be limited as noted in the Phase 4 Guidance.

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MAYOR TO PROVIDE REVIEW AT STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON The State of the City Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a Doubletree by Hilton. Mayor Jim Langfelder will review accomplishments and challenges of the past year, outline priorities for the upcoming months, and provide the administration’s perspective on the City’s outlook.

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Presented by the Commercial Real Estate Network of the Capital Area REALTORS, the event will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased for $35, but registrations are filling up fast! Table sponsorships are still available for $500 through September 18 and include 10 seats and your company’s name printed in the luncheon program.

To comply with Restore Illinois guidelines, the event will be broken up into several rooms and livestreamed from the main room. Masks will be required by all attendees until seated at their respective tables.

Register for the luncheon at www.gscc.org/events or contact Lisa Schafer at 217.525.1173 ext. 203 or lschafer@gscc.org.

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GOVERNOR ANNOUCES EMERGENCY RENTAL

AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS On August 10, Governor Pritzker released guidelines for emergency assistance for both renters and homeowners unable to make rent or mortgage payments due to a loss of income related to the pandemic. Many people have experienced layoffs, furloughs, or reductions in pay due to COVID-19 that could qualify them for this assistance. The programs are funded through Illinois’ allocation of federal Coronavirus Relief Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Due to high demand, the emergency rental assistance program (details can be found at era.ihda.org) will likely be closed by the time you receive this publication. However, the emergency mortgage assistance program does not begin until August 24.

EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications will be available beginning August 24, 2020, at 9 am for the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMA). The program will assist homeowners who have experienced a COVID19-related loss of income resulting in past due mortgage balances

beginning in March 2020. Approved applicants will receive up to $15,000 paid directly to their mortgage servicer. Assistance will cover homeowner’s past due or forbearance balance and their regular mortgage payments through December 30, 2020, or until the funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Payments may include all escrowed first mortgage expenses including property taxes and insurance. The assistance will be in the form of a grant and repayment will not be required.

Applications for EMA will be accepted from August 24 through September 4. Due to anticipated high volume, the application window will likely close prior to September 4. The Illinois Housing Department Authority will use a third-party entity to select a pool of applications to be reviewed for eligibility. Further details and the application can be found online at: ema.ihda.org.

Please share this information with employees, colleagues, or others who may qualify.

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MEMBER INFORMATION CENTER

A KEY MARKETING TOOL Members can market their current sales, announce new products and services, or provide key updates about their business through the Chamber’s Member Information Center (MIC). The best part is that there’s no extra cost to doing it – it’s already included in the member’s annual investment!

And it’s easy – with your login credentials, just sign-in to the MIC, upload graphics and photos, complete easy-to-understand templates, and you’re on your way to sharing your offerings to fellow Chamber members and anyone who accesses the Chamber’s website.

List your current sale as a Hot Deal, post any job openings you have on our Job Board, and submit press releases about what’s new with your business. Not only do these post to the Chamber’s website, they automatically post to its Facebook page as well – providing members with even greater exposure!

If you’re not comfortable with technology, we’re here to help guide you through the steps. Just reach out to Heather Woomer at

hwoomer@gscc.org and she’ll walk you through the process. She can also provide you with login credentials if you don’t already have them.

These are just a few reasons to include The Chamber’s MIC in your marketing plan. Check it out today by clicking on “Member Login” at the top of our homepage at www.gscc.org.

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HELP US CELEBRATE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES The Chamber believes supporting the work of small business owners helps our local economy and community. Over 80% of our Chamber membership consists of small businesses with less than 25 FTE employees.

That’s one of many reasons The Chamber holds its Small Business Award Luncheon. It’s an opportunity to honor the most outstanding entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created and promoted a successful and growing business in the Springfield area. The Luncheon also provides a great opportunity to network with your clients and friends.

This year will mark the 35th year that the Luncheon has been held.

Presented by Hickory Point Bank, The Chamber will recognize area small business owners for their outstanding achievements in four different categories: • Not-For-Profit Business Director of the Year • New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year • Small Business Owner of the Year • Lifetime Award –Business Owner of the Year Over 225 small business owners have been recognized at this event over the past 34 years.

Qualified nominees will be recognized for their accomplishments and successes at the Luncheon on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Those who registered for the original date of the Luncheon have been contacted to confirm their reservation, and we are confirming number of seats needed by nominees and their guests. Once those reservations are completed, registration will be open to the membership at large if seats remain to be filled.

To comply with Restore Illinois guidelines, the event will be broken up into several rooms and livestreamed from the main room. Masks will be required by all attendees until seated at their respective tables.

Questions about the event can be directed to Heather Woomer at hwoomer@gscc.org.

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Small Business Awards Nominees

Not-for-Profit Director of the Year:

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST SAVE THE DATE

Sheila Coleman – Autism Support of Central Illinois (ASCI) Jordan Powell – Illinois Primary Health Care Association Carol Harms – Senior Services of Central Illinois Greg O’Connor – Sparc Betsy Dollar – Springfield Art Association

Chase and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will present the 2020 Economic Outlook Breakfast on Wednesday, November 18. Once a location is confirmed, members will be able to register for the event.

New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year: Christine & Mark Bailey – Bailey Family Insurance Tonya Bourn – Bourn Vision Wellness Insight Josh Flanders, Benjie Gines & Bill Larson – Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Michael & Gloria Sheedy – Sheedy Shores Winery Deb Carroll, Jane Martin, Andrew Bartlett, & Kathy Millburg - Simply CBD, LLC

Small Business Owner of the Year: Deborah & Kennith Shawgo – Chatham Collision Repair, Inc. Cari Claussen – Country Lane Memory Care Assisted Living Brian Crowdson – Crowdson Creative Joe Rupnik - The Dublin Pub Zileide Giddings & Lisa Pierce – Embroidea Custom Embroidery, LLC Rebecca Henderson - Escape Springfield Amy Best – Home Instead Senior Care Landon Kirby – Knob Hill Landscape Company Edward Cook Sr., Marjorie Crenshaw, Donna Green, & Rex Jaronske – Lake Area Disposal Service, Inc. Lynn Wilson – Lynn Wilson Construction, Inc. Jason Shields – Shields Accounting Services Michelle Knox – WindSolarUSA, Inc.

Lifetime Award: Mary Miller, Mark Miller, Susan Gum-Miller – Allied Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, Inc. Susan Zappa – America Ambulance Service, Inc. Jerome & Mark Watson – CDS Office Technologies Roy & Stephanie Beal – The Chili Parlor Mark Sexton – Sexton’s Landscape Concepts, Inc. Susan Cain – Vono Medical Supplies

James Glassman, Managing Director & Head Economist, Commercial Banking from Chase will be the keynote. Glassman will present national economic data and trends and their potential impact at the local level.

To comply with Restore Illinois guidelines, the event will be broken up into several rooms and livestreamed from the main room. Masks will be required by all attendees until seated at their respective tables.

For more information, please contact Heather Woomer at hwoomer@gscc.org.

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For more information, contact Shelby Dupont at (217) 521-9400 or shelby@cqiassociates.com.

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ENERGY CO-OP CAN SAVE MEMBERS ON UTILITY COSTS The Chamber offers a benefit to its members that could potentially save them hundreds or thousands of dollars in annual utility costs through a commercial energy cooperative (co-op) managed

by CQI Associates. CQI is a reputable company that has been helping businesses save on their utility rates for over 13 years in the Decatur area.

The benefits your business or organization receives when you join the commercial energy co-op include: • .Co-op members can expect to save about the equivalent of their July electrical bill and/or their February natural gas bill.

• .Members will receive a competitive rate based off current market prices.

• .As the energy market changes in the future, the co-op will negotiate on the members’ behalf.

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The benefit is only available to Chamber members who receive their electric and/or natural gas services through Ameren. The co-op leverages the power of a large group to negotiate a lower commercial electric and/or gas rate that a single business could not secure on its own. CQI Associates aggregates the kilowatthour (kWh) load of the commercial accounts, which reduces the overall cost.

Chamber programs like these help businesses reduce their overhead allowing them to allocate those dollars to other needs or their bottom line. For more information, or if you would like an estimate on what your company’s savings will be, contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215 or dearhart@gscc.org, or Shelby Dupont (CQI) at (217) 521-9400 or shelby@cqiassociates.com.

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Like many other organizations who provide programming for their customers, The Chamber has had to delay, and in some cases, cancel events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to provide our members with an update on where our traditional annual events stand for the rest of this year. Read below for more information.

The Chamber has established its “COVID-19 Guidelines for Meetings & Events” which can be viewed on page 6 and at www.gscc.org.

EVENT (STATUS) • State of the City Luncheon (Scheduled for Sept. 23) • Elected Officials Reception (Canceled) • Small Business Awards Luncheon (Scheduled for Oct. 21) • Business Blast (Under evaluation) • Economic Outlook Breakfast (Scheduled for Nov. 18)

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We appreciate your understanding as we strive to find ways to offer our programming in these challenging times. Questions can be directed to Lisa Schafer at lschafer@gscc.org.

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Make sure your business is listed in the categories that fit your products and services. Categories can be added for only $25 per year per listing. To locate a member in any of these categories, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

Antiques Bakeries, Donuts and Pastries Bars & Taverns Beverage Distributors Bird Seed, Feeders & Nature Gifts Boutiques Catering Chocolate/Candy Shops Clothing - Men’s Coffee Houses Consignment - Services and Shops Department & Variety Stores Distributors - Food Service & Institutional E-Cigarettes and Vaporizers Florists Food - Wholesalers & Distributors Furniture - Hand Painted or Repurposed Furniture Dealers Gift Baskets & Services Grocery Stores Hardware - Retail Home Decor - Inside or Outside Home Food Services

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