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ENERGY CO-OP PROVIDES MEMBERS STABLE PRICING

August 2022 | Volume VII | No. 4

IN THIS ISSUE 4Small Business Awards Recipients 4Corporate Cup Challenge Results 4What Does Advocacy Look Like?

5 hospitals 70+ care locations 125 years of service

Since 1897, Memorial has been building stronger communities through better health. What began as a single hospital has grown into a connected network of five community hospitals, a state-of-the-art learning center, over 70 care locations and more than 10,000 colleagues and partners. And while healthcare has changed over the last century, Memorial’s dedication to delivering quality care never will.

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Economic Outlook Breakfast To be held November 10

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Small Business Awards Recipients Announced in June

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Annual Elected Officials Reception Set for September 29

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‘Shoes, Brews & Biz Features Local Fare & Small Businesses

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Website Advertising Opportunities Provides Great Visibility & Exposure

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Partnership with EV Energy Group Offers EV Charging Solutions

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2022 Corporate Cup Challenge Results Near Record 54 Teams Participated­­

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CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE

Message From the CEO Working Everyday for Chamber Member Businesses

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Energy Co-op Save on Utility Costs Fall Campaign Sign Up Starts in September

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Chamber Advocacy

The Chamber held its Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing on July 21 and July 22. Security Bank won First Place in the Championship Flight and the right to keep the traveling trophy until next year’s outing.

For full results, see page 17.

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MEMBER RECOGNITION 5

Tiered Investors

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Member Ceremonies

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Welcome to Our New Members

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Category Listings

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A | Springfield, Illinois 62701 217.525.1173 | www.gscc.org

Chamber Mission Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf Chamber Vision To be the voice of business and catalyst that promotes a vibrant community and economy What We Value Accountability Dedication Integrity Leadership Teamwork

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

WORKING EVERYDAY FOR CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES

In 2019, as a freshmen member of the General Assembly I was proud to vote for the Capitol Bill that secured needed funding to keep the Springfield Rail Relocation Project moving forward. I now attend the monthly meeting hosted by Hanson Professional Services as one of many community leaders that are working together to ensure this project will meet its goal of being completed by 2025.

Mike Murphy President and CEO The question I get asked almost daily is “Do you miss politics and being in the General Assembly?”. My answer is always the same.

“Yes, I do miss being involved in the process of working as the representative for the people in Springfield and Sangamon County. However, I am now able to work for those same people everyday trying to help the businesses in our communities”. I still attend many of the same meetings that I have been involved with over the last several years, but now it’s in a different capacity. The work that The Chamber does behind the scenes in trying to move our area forward keeps me very busy.

Another part of the rail relocation project that I have been working on is the MultiModal Transportation Center Café. Several of my former restaurant colleagues and I are working on a food service plan that will provide great offerings for travelers, county workers and the general public.

I have also been working with the developers of the Scheels Sports Park, assisting them with communicating what will be needed to get this important project started and completed. This venture can lead to great development, not only in Legacy Pointe but for all of Sangamon County. We just need everyone working together.

Council (DPC), a group made up of permitting and zoning officials from the City, County, Regional Planning Commission and local developers and contractors, continues to meet monthly.

The DPC has made great progress recently in having honest communications among these groups that has led to real improvement on permitting and zoning issues. While there’s still much work to be done, I am optimistic that a permitting and zoning process providing timely answers to those wanting to invest in our community can be achieved.

Even though I miss the General Assembly, I am in a much better place to help our local businesses provide opportunities for their customers, and more importantly their staff. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.

Finally, The Chamber’s Development Policy

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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TIERED INVESTORS Summit Level

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chair Mark Donovan..............................................................INB Chair-Elect Sharon Riechers.....................................................BUNN 1st Vice Chair Kayla Edwards...........................Express Employment Professionals

Leadership Level

HSHS Medical Group Foundation Level

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Visionary Level

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

U.S. Bank Catalyst Level

Bank of Springfield KEB PNC Bank Sikich LLP Executive Level

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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Vice Chair Tyler Cormeny..................................... O’Shea Builders Secretary/Treasurer Josh Shugart...............................................................KEB

At-Large Directors Roger Austin...............Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Kathyy Battee-Freeman.............University of Illinois Springfield Jennifer Boyer...........................Springfield Clinic, LLP Chris Bullock............................... Capitol Radio Group Jennifer Call...................................................... TROXELL Mylas Copeland......Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi Kevin Corbin.............................................Edward Jones Dr. Ruby Davis.........................Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc. Michelle Eccles.......................................... Horace Mann Anna Evans.......................................... Memorial Health Josh Flanders....................... Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. Ronda Folkerts............................Hanson Professional Services Inc. Angela Nguyen........Hospital Sisters Health System Adam Solomon........................... Solomon Colors, Inc. John Staff.....................................................Staff Carpet

GSCC STAFF Mike Murphy........................................President & CEO Lisa Schafer...........................................VP - Operations David Earhart............................VP - Member Services Teri Hill..............................Advertising Representative Melissa Horn......................................... Events Manager Brianna Yost.........................Administrative Assistant

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ENERGY CO-OP SAVES ON UTILITY COSTS FALL CAMPAIGN SIGN UP STARTS IN SEPTEMBER

Since 2004, the Cooperative Electricity and Natural Gas rates have been lower than both market rates and the weighted annual utility standard offer service rates.

The Chamber continues to partner with nationally recognized energy management experts, CQI Associates, to administer and manage the Chamber’s Energy Purchasing Cooperative. Competitive rates are obtained by leveraging aggregated usage from members of 23 Chambers of Commerce. The increased purchasing power allows members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.

Unprecedented temperatures, the war and the economy continue to escalate utility prices to historic levels. CQI’s 25-plus years of experience with proven results provides the best option for stabilizing your utility expenses. There is no better time for members to enroll in the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program and gain price stability, budget control and peace-of-mind.

This benefit is only available to Chamber members who receive their electric and/or natural gas services through Ameren. If your business or organization is a substantial user of natural gas and/or electricity, significant savings can be realized on its annual utility costs.

Additional co-op benefits include having an organization that monitors energy market changes and negotiates on your behalf. The co-op also offers options to obtain up to 100% clean, renewable, wind-powered electricity. Signing up is easy and free to members.

If you would like an estimate on your company’s savings, contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215 or dearhart@gscc.org. For the estimate of savings, companies will need to complete a Letter of Authorization (download at www.gscc.org/member-savings) and provide a recent copy of their utility bill. For questions or specific details, please contact Shelby Dupont with CQI Associates at shelby@cqiassociates.com or (217) 521-9400.

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 10

The Chamber and Presenting Sponsor Chase Bank will hold the 2022 Economic Outlook Breakfast on Thursday, November 10 at Lincoln Land Community College.

Doors open and buffet begins at 7:15 a.m. with the program from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

James Glassman, Managing Director & Head Economist, Commercial Banking from JPMorgan Chase Bank will join us again this year to discuss national economic data and trends and their potential impact at the local level. In his role at Chase, Glassman provides market insights to help clients better understand the changing economy and its impact on their business. He also works closely with the firm’s Corporate Sector, including the Chief Investment Office and Investor Relations, as well as the Investment Bank and Government Relations groups, providing financial

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analysis and research. For additional information about Mr. Glassman, go to www.gscc.org.

Tickets are $25 for Chamber members through October 20 and increase to $35 after that date. Table sponsorships are available for $400 and include 8 seats and recognition in the program. To register, go to the Events page at www. gscc.org.

This event is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, as well as Corporate Sponsor Hanson Professional Services, Inc., Premier Sponsor Comcast Business, and Venue Sponsor Lincoln Land Community College.

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SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED IN JUNE

The Chamber’s Annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, was held on June 14, and four local businesses received the prestigious awards. At the event, 53 nominees representing 33 businesses were recognized for their outstanding achievement in four different business categories. Nearly 440 people attended the event.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTOR

NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER

ERICA ROMINES

LISA BOHANNAN DAREN BOHANNAN

COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CONNECTION

HALLELUJAH HOLIDAY LIGHTING

(217) 525-2805 www.4childcare.org

(217) 636-3003 www.hallelujahholiday.com

Community Child Care Connection has administered the state’s Child Care Assistance Program in nine counties surrounding Springfield for more than 30 years, ensuring families have access to affordable, high-quality services and children are cared for in a safe, healthy, and educational environment in order to reach their greatest potential.

Hallelujah Holiday Lighting provides customized, hassle-free holiday lights and decorations with its full-service operation that leases, installs, maintains, removes, and stores holiday lighting for residents and businesses.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

LIFETIME AWARD BUSINESS OWNER

ANDREA MCLAUGHLIN ROBBIE ROBERT PAMALA ROBERT

HOPE HUMPHREY-WALKER HUMPHREY’S MARKET (217) 544-7445 www.humphreysmarket.com

ROBERT’S SEAFOOD MARKET (217) 546-3089 www.robertsseafoodmarket.com Robert’s Seafood Market is a fourth-generation, family-owned gourmet food market that selects the finest, most sustainable, local, and global products. The company also offers catering and an exclusive line of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Located on the city’s south side since 1932, Humphrey’s Market specializes in fresh cut meats and produce, along with a deli counter and a full line of groceries. The market’s mission is to continue the family tradition of providing personalized customer service.

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ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 29

The Chamber and presenting sponsor, Fehr Graham, are providing Chamber members with a unique opportunity to interact faceto-face with our elected officials at the Annual Elected Officials Reception. This informal event will be held on Thursday, September 29 from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois REALTORS, located at 522 S. Fifth St., Springfield, Illinois.

As the voice of businesses in the greater Springfield area, The Chamber hosts this reception so that members have easy access to those elected officials who work on issues that impact our local businesses, and to encourage members to participate in the political process. The Chamber’s advocacy efforts give members a stronger voice in the policies that impact economic opportunity and the quality of life in Sangamon County and surrounding areas.

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As a benefit of membership, this event is only open to Chamber members and their employees.

This event is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, as well as Partner Sponsors INB and Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance.

Cost to attend is $20 per person, and members can register online at The Chamber’s website, www.gscc.org. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. A list of attending elected officials will be updated regularly on our website.

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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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TOP LAWYERS SPRINGFIELD AREA BASED UPON A SURVEY OF THEIR PEERS

These LEADING LAWYERS have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois.

Matthew J. Cate Randy S. Paswater Bernard G. Segatto III Randall W. Segatto R. Kurt Wilke Barry Hines Michael Glenn Barton Mark S. Cochran Andrew G. White Claire A. Manning Amy K. Schmidt Robert A. Stuart Jr. Joseph N. Rupcich Alan J. Jedlicka Sarah Delano Pavlik Thomas Chester Pavlik Jr. Carl R. Draper Howard W. Feldman Kelli Ellen Gordon Roger L. Rutherford Stuart H. Shiffman Stanley N. Wasser James R. Enlow Gordon W. Gates Todd M. Goebel Frederick J. Schlosser Bradley B. Wilson D. Peter Wise Herman G. Bodewes Creighton R. Castle John M. Gabala Jr. David A. Herman R. Mark Mifflin Christopher E. Sherer Matthew R. Trapp Thomas G. Hamill Adrian E. Harless Michael T. Kokal John O. Langfelder Theresa M. Powell Daniel R. Simmons Larry A. Apfelbaum Todd A. Bresney Charles N. Edmiston II William J. Harrington Kathy A. Olivero John J. Waldman D. Scott Murphy Jonathan T. Nessler

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP Barry Hines — Attorney at Law Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Cassiday Schade LLP Delano Law Offices LLC Delano Law Offices LLC Delano Law Offices LLC FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Harrison & Held LLP Heyl Royster Heyl Royster Heyl Royster Heyl Royster Heyl Royster Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Knell O’Connor Danielewicz Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Assoc

217.544.4868 217.544.4868 217.544.4868 217.544.4868 217.544.4868 217.698.8444 217.793.9300 217.793.9300 217.793.9300 217.544.8491 217.544.8491 217.544.8491 217.993.5644 217.544.2703 217.544.2703 217.544.2703 217.544.3403 217.544.3403 217.544.3403 217.544.3403 217.544.3403 217.544.3403 217.522.9010 217.522.9010 217.522.9010 217.522.9010 217.522.9010 217.522.9010 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.525.1571 217.546.6940 217.522.8822 217.522.8822 217.522.8822 217.522.8822 217.522.8822 217.523.7742 217.523.7742 217.523.7742 217.523.7742 217.523.7742 217.523.7742 217.801.9733 217.698.0202

Commercial Litigation; Creditor’s Rights/Commercial Collection; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential Creditor’s Rights/Commercial Collections; Elder; Family Closely/Privately Held Bus; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zone/Condemn; RE: Commercial Closely/Privately Held Business; Elder; Real Estate: Commercial Civil Appellate; Closely/Privately Held Business; Real Estate: Commercial Agriculture; Real Estate: Commercial; Trust/Will/Estate Agriculture; Closely/Privately Held Business; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate Agriculture; Environmental; Pub Utilities: Gas/Water/Electric; RE: Commercial; Trust/Will/Estate Agriculture; Energy; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential; Trust/Will/Estate Employment: Management; Environmental; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative Family Association/Non-Profit; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Rights/Constitutional; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General Closely/Privately Held; Emp Benefits; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zoning; Tax: Business Trust/Will/Estate Closely/Privately Held; Commercial Litigation; Creditor’s Rights/Comm Collect; RE: Commercial Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claim Act/Whistle Blower Construction; Family; ADR: Family Family Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appellate; Criminal Appellate; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors Construction Bankruptcy: Individual; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Commercial Lit; Land Use/Zone/Condemn Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Closely/Privately Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning; RE: Comm Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Criminal Def: White Collar Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Criminal Def: White Collar Association/Non-Profit; Closely/Privately Held Bus; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Closely/Privately Held Business; Real Estate: Commercial; Tax: Business; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Copyright/Trademark; Personal Injury Defense: General Commercial Litigation; Election/Political/Campaign; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Commercial Litigation; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative Civil Appellate; Election/Political/Campaign; Family; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative Trust/Will/Estate Health; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General Commercial Litigation; Copyright/Trademark; Patent Personal Injury Defense: General; Toxic Torts Defense; Workers’ Compensation Defense Employment: Management; Med Mal Def; Professional Malpractice Def: Legal/Tech/Finance Personal Injury Defense: General; Workers’ Compensation Defense Workers’ Compensation Personal Injury: General Workers’ Compensation Personal Injury: General Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Defense Nursing Home Negligence; Personal Injury: General

Stephen Scott Morrill

Morrill & Fiedler LLC

217.789.5411 Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

James E. Neville

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900 Med Mal Def; PI Def: Gen; Prod Liab Def; Transport Def: Aviation/FELA/Maritime; Toxic Tort Def

Timothy S. Richards

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900 Med Mal Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; Toxic Torts Def

Cheryl S. Neal

PNC Private Bank/Estate Settlement

217.753.7130 Trust/Will/Estate

James A. Borland

Quinn Johnston

217.753.1133 Personal Injury Defense: General; Products Liability Defense

Betsy A. Wirth

Quinn Johnston

217.753.1133 Family; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General

Pamela E. Hart

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Elder; Family; Real Estate: Residential; Trust/Will/Estate

Gregory A. Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Adoption/Reproductive Technology; Family Appellate; Family; Trust/Will/Estate

Jared M. Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Family; Personal Injury: General

R. Stephen Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Tax: Business; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Michael M. Durr

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Real Estate: Associations/Condominiums; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential

Gregory P. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Land Use/Zoning/Condemnation; Real Estate: Commercial; Workers’ Compensation

Timothy M. Shay

Shay and Associates

217.523.5900 Personal Injury: General; Personal Injury: Professional Malpractice; Workers’ Compensation

Michelle L. Blackburn

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family; Trust/Will/Estate

E. Zachary Dinardo

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Closely/Privately Held Business; Health

James G. Fahey

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Civil Appellate; Employment: Management; Personal Injury Defense: General

C. Clark Germann

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Closely/Privately Held Business; Mineral/Natural Resource; Real Estate: Commercial

Stephen F. Hedinger

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Animal; Environmental; Mineral/Natural Resource

Michael G. Horstman Jr.

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Association/Non-Profit; Close/Privately Held; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Brian D. Jones

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Bank/Finance Institutions; Closely/Privately Held Business; Employee Benefits; RE: Commercial

John A. Kauerauf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Closely/Privately Held Business; Employment: Management

Kirk W. Laudeman

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Med Mal Def; PI Def: General; Professional Malpractice Def: Legal/Tech/Finance; Transport Def

James M. Morphew

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Election/Political/Campaign; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

Lisa A. Petrilli

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Commercial Litigation; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zone/Condemn; RE: Commercial

David A. Rolf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Agriculture; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zone/Condemn; PI Def: General; RE: Commercial

Peggy J. Ryan

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family

John R Simpson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Tax:Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Stephen A. Tagge

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Bank/Finance Institutions; Closely/Privately Held; ADR:Comm Lit; RE: Comm; Tax:Business

These EMERGING LAWYERS have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois who are age 40 or younger OR who have been admitted to the practice of law for 10 or fewer years.

Brittany Kink Toigo

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Family

Ashley D. Davis

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Family

Samantha A. Bobor

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Employment: Management; Government/Municipal/Lobby/Admin; Labor: Management; School

Jason E. Brokaw

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Civil Appellate; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

J. Tyler Robinson

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 False Claim Act/Whistle Blower; Health; Medical Malpractice Defense

Gina Couri-Cyphers

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

Benjamin M. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Personal Injury: General; Real Estate: Commercial; RE: Residential; Workers’ Compensation

Aaron D. Evans

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Closely/Privately Held Business; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential; RE: Finance; Trust/Will/Estate

Brian D. Lee

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Civil Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Defense: General

Gregory E. Moredock

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Commercial Litigation; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

Joshua J. Watson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family

Matthew A. Brewer

Stephen P. Kelly, Attorney at Law

217.544.8000 Workers’ Compensation

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‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ

FEATURES LOCAL FARE & SMALL BUSINESSES ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be held on Thursday, October 20 at the LRS Hangar from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.

This event will highlight our area’s restaurants, breweries, wineries, and other small businesses. For a small fee, attendees can taste a variety of craft beer, wine 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, brewers, and wineries to participate in this event by providing either a samplesize horseshoe, 4 oz sample of craft beer and 3 oz sample of wine pours for approximately 500 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 directly at 217-525-1173 x 216 or

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at mhorn@gscc.org. Vendor spots are limited so sign up today!

To participate in the business expo, register at www.gscc.org by September 29 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 tickets for $20 in advance of 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.

You can also purchase tickets at the event for $25 each. To register, visit www.gscc.org.

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WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDES GREAT VISIBILITY & EXPOSURE

businesses…24/7. The Home Page banner gives “Top of Mind Awareness” for your business. The square ad runs on the Home, Event and Business Directory pages. With this option, your ad would be visible on the three most visited pages on our website.

The Event Calendars (Chamber and Community), Business Directory Search, or Business Category pages, are available for those businesses who want visibility on a more specific category page.

The Chamber’s website is a trusted source of credible business information. People visiting the Business Directory on our website have already made an important decision, they are looking for a reputable business in our area. Each month, our site is visited by an average of 4,700 users during 5,800 sessions, with more than 14,000 page views. It is a powerful and cost-effective advertising tool to help new customers find your business. For advertisers, members are both a business to business audience, and business to consumer audience.

The Enhanced Listing is an upgrade over a basic listing and a great way to be found more easily in the online Business Directory under your specific category. It affords you the following: • Priority placement (at the top of your categories) • Company logo • Business descriptions • Unlimited search keywords • Photo gallery • Member mailing list (1/yr. upon request)

There are various ‘top of page’ banners, as well as frequencies available. The banners rotate with a maximum of four other

For more information and reservations, contact Teri Hill at 217525-1173 ext. 208 or thill@gscc.org.

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MEMBER CEREMONIES

COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CONNECTION

2801 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 525-2805

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2466 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 572-1347

LOSIN’ IT WITH SONJA JONES

5240 S. Sixth St. Frontage Rd. East, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 529-8355

1415 North Grand Ave. East, Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 679-3511

STATE FARM INSURANCE - DAMON PRIDDY

2951 Montvale Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-5400

SHAWN MILLER AGENCY (ALLSTATE INSURANCE)

TRUSTWELL LIVING OF SPRINGFIELD

2959 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 931-9000

2451 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-9000

For more information on the businesses that held a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

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PARTNERSHIP WITH EV ENERGY GROUP OFFERS EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS

The Chamber partners with EV Energy Group as our preferred provider for members interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations.

This partnership places The Chamber and the entire community at the cutting edge of this emerging industry. 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.

For more information or to discuss your options with charging stations, please contact Gary King, EV Energy’s Midwest Director of Business Development at (630) 770-1948 or gary@evalliance.us.

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.

WOODEN IT BE LOVELY

501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 606-5307

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS MAY & JUNE

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

The Baker Group Bard Optical (Dirksen) Blackwell Digital, LLC

QUALITY FOODS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES CHEMICAL & BEVERAGE

Five Star Veterinary Center Laguna Brava Mexican Restaurant Losin’ It with Sonya Jones Midwest Fence Nancy’s Pizza Prairieland FS, Inc. Putman Dental Resource One of Illinois Sangamon Reclaimed Woodworks Company Sean Bull American Family Insurance SpotOn Springfield KOA Journey T-Mobile Trustwell Living of Springfield Vital Virtual Assistance Wooden It Be Lovely

Archways to Opportunity Call (309) 246-4777

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Full & part-time employees Locally owned by Paul and Mary Breznay

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2022 CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE RESULTS NEAR RECORD 54 TEAMS PARTICIPATED The Chamber’s Corporate Cup Challenge was held on July 21 and 22 at Piper Glen Golf Club. Fifty four teams participated over the two day event. The teams that earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Championship and Second Flights, as well as the On Course Contest Winners, are listed below.

Championship Flight 1st Place – Security Bank (scorecard playoff) Paul Antonacci*, Cody Baltusevich, Mark Beck, Marc Maslauski 2nd Place – Bank of Springfield Gregory Marantz*, Brian Anderson, Hanna Marantz, Murph Mathiot 3rd Place – CDS Office Technologies Mark Watson*, Jeff Hill, Cal Johnson, Gary Johnson

Second Flight 1st Place – Health Alliance (scorecard playoff) Eric Brunk*, Mike Beckman, James Biddlecombe, Mike Musser 2nd Place – INB (scorecard playoff) Lauren Hall*, Justin Graves, Todd Hall, Corey Kates 3rd Place – Solomon Colors (scorecard playoff) Adam Solomon*, Brent Lake, Ben Prevett, Aaron Thomas * Team Captain

On Course Contests Winners (Name & Team) Closest to the Pin Hole 4 – Keith Johnson (Equitable Advisors) Hole 8 – Derek Rapps (Blackwell Digital) Hole 12 – Brian Manci (HSHS Medical Group – Team 1) Hole 15 – Jeff Large (Crawford, Murphy & Tilly) Longest Drive Hole 2 (Men’s) Max Greer (Butler Funeral Homes) Hole 14 (Women’s) Morgan Padget (Robert Gordon & Associates) Longest Putt Hole 6 (Men’s) Rich Chaput (Lochmueller Group)

Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Training UAS Remote Pilot Certification Test Prep Course

Basic Hands-on Flight Training

An introductory course to provide training required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Knowledge Exam.

Phase 1: Indoor Flight Training 4 hours Phase 2: Outdoor Flight Training 12 hours

Sept. 15-16, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sept. 17, 8 a.m. – noon

Cost - $399

Prerequisite: FAA Part 107 License Oct. 21-22, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost - $349 More information at www.llcc.edu/uas To register, call 217-524-6749.

Hole 18 (Women’s) No name listed

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INDUSTRY FOCUS FOOD & RETAIL Category Listings

Make sure your business is listed in the categories that fit your products and services. Two categories are included with membership. To locate a member in any of these categories, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Jewelers Jewelry - Gold, Silver & Costume Lumber - Barn Salvage and Reclaimed Wood Mattresses Meat - Retail or Wholesale Meat Packers Microbreweries & Wineries Music Store Pawn Brokers - Resale Stores Popcorn Produce Distributors Rental Stores Restaurants Restaurants - Bar & Grill Restaurants - Deli or Sub Sandwiches Restaurants - Fast Food Restaurants - Mexican-American Restaurants - Pizza Retail - Home Decor Retail Stores Shoe Stores Toys Vending Machines

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

CEFCU® @ Work

Enjoy additional benefits at no cost to you or your employees: • Low-cost financial products and services • Special savings opportunities at on-site events • Free financial education options

• Employee Health Savings Accounts (where applicable) • Personal financial service • And more!

Contact Business Services today at 309.633.7065 to learn more, or visit cefcu.com/partner.

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CHAMBER ADVOCACY WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Chamber policy agenda provides the definition for what we mean when we talk about advocating on behalf of our members.

The Chamber advocates for our members by: • Working with elected officials, staff, and stakeholders to advance pro-business policies • Testifying at public meetings and hearings • Monitoring, reviewing, and when appropriate, taking positions on proposed legislation and regulations • Promoting business interests to the media Following are some examples of how we put into action our policy agenda at the local, state, and federal level.

• Development Policy Council meetings each month with local businesses and City and County representatives with a goal of advancing pro-business policies related to development in our region.

• Submitting witness slips on issues being heard by the Illinois General Assembly. We also educate members on this process and encourage them to do the same.

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Speaking at City Council meetings regarding local issues.

Joining other Chambers across the state in the initiative “All in for Economic Recovery”, monitoring legislation and taking a stand at the State level.

Contacting federal representatives on issues important to our membership, most recently to support critical legislation that would make it easier for semi-conductor chips to be produced in the U.S. Appearing on local radio and television stations to promote business interests to the community.

Advocacy is something that is part of the Chamber’s work almost every day. We will always work to ensure that our elected leaders are informed of our position on key issues that are facing the business community in our area.

Lead • Influence • Impact

You May Quaify for an Employee Retention Credit, Even if You Claimed PPP! This could mean a tax credit of $26,000 per eligible employee!

Visit with us today to learn more and see if you qualify.

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