Update - August 2023

L E A D | IN F LUENCE | IMPACT Visibility & Connections That Matter

UPDATE

SMALL BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

August 2023 | Volume VIII | No. 4

Not-For-Profit Director

Small Business Owner

Molly Berendt, Compass for Kids

Wade Kamman, Wild Birds Unlimited

New and Emerging Business Owner

Lifetime Award Business Owner

Brandy Fletcher, B’s Creative Studio

Len Naumovich, Primo Designs

IN THIS ISSUE 4Elected Officials Reception 4Energy Co-op Fall Campaign 4Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert

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Lewis Park and Trails

On-site Pediatric Specialty Services

Old Jacksonville Rd

Dermatology

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3501 Old Jacksonville Road Springfield, IL

Lactation Services Mental Health Therapy

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Radiology

Our New Address S Koke Mill Mill Rd Rd

Healthy Lifestyle Center

IN THIS ISSUE

Not-For-Profit Director

Small Business Owner

2023 Corporate Cup Challenge Results

Molly Berendt, Compass for Kids

Wade Kamman, Wild Birds Unlimited

Outing Sold Out Both Days

New and Emerging Business Owner

Lifetime Award Business Owner

Brandy Fletcher, B’s Creative Studio

Len Naumovich, Primo Designs

Chamber Job Fair To Be Held August 29

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Job Board Also Good Resource For Filling Open Positions

Washington DC Fly-In a Success

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Chamber, Community Leaders Share Priorities

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What Has RISE Springfield Been Up To?

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Check Out Our Events Recap

Concert To Benefit Scholarship Fund

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Event Presented by Knob Hill Landscape Company­­

Small Businesses Celebrated / Recognized

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Award Recipients Announced at June Event­­

‘Shoes, Brews & Biz

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Features Local, Food, Breweries and Businesses­­

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FEATURES

SMALL BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Annual Elected Officials Reception

Recipients of the 2023 Small Business Awards were announced in June. Fifty nominees representing 38 businesses were recognized. See page 15 for more information about the recipients.

Set For September 13

Schlitt Park

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Old Jacksonville Rd

Tiered Investors

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Ribbon Cuttings

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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 UPDATE (USPS 0703 630) is published six times a year by The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62701. Periodical postage paid at Springfield, IL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to UPDATE, 501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62701.

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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 Community Dedication Integrity Leadership Teamwork

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ADVOCACY IS MORE EFFECTIVE

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER The Chamber recently partnered with the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance to host a successful Washington DC Fly-in.

Our local group of chamber members met with our Congressional Delegation and staff, and newly elected Mayor Buscher led discussions on our need for federal funding for several community projects.

Mike Murphy President and CEO Our mission statement is “Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf”. What exactly is involved with advocating on your behalf? This is something that takes many forms, and almost every day in one way or another we are advocating on your behalf.

Our events such as the Mayoral Forum, The State of the Greater Springfield Luncheon, and Elected Officials Reception give all our members an opportunity to hear directly from our local elected officials and express their concerns with them.

On state and federal issues that align with our Chamber’s efforts, we regularly work with the Illinois Chamber and US Chamber to advocate on members’ behalf. However, our advocacy is most impactful when a member needs assistance in resolving an issue with a government body.

Our strong relationship with local, county, state and federal elected officials and their staff allows us to help members get answers and/or find solutions that are beneficial to their organization. If your business is facing roadblocks with any government agency, it is important that you reach out to The Chamber for assistance.

Our advocacy cannot just be done by us - it must include our members.

It is vital that you respond to our request to contact elected officials and tell them how their actions are detrimental to your business and our community. As the second largest chamber in the State of Illinois, it is crucial that we present a united voice to improve the business climate in our city, county, state, and country.

On September 13, we will hold our Elected Officials Reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Illinois REALTORS. Take advantage of this opportunity to forge relationships with your elected officials. You can register for this event at www.gscc.org/events.

I look forward to working with you on advocacy issues in the future.

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

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chair Sharon Riechers.....................................................BUNN Chair-Elect Kayla Edwards...........................Express Employment Professionals 1st Vice Chair Tyler Cormeny..................................... O’Shea Builders

Leadership Level

HSHS Medical Group Foundation Level

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Visionary Level

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

U.S. Bank

Vice Chair Jennifer Call...................................................... TROXELL Vice Chair Kevin Corbin.............................................Edward Jones Secretary/Treasurer Josh Shugart...............................................................KEB Immediate Past Chair Mark Donovan..............................................................INB

At-Large Directors Kathyy Battee-Freeman.............University of Illinois Springfield Jennifer Boyer...........................Springfield Clinic, LLP Chris Bullock............................... Capitol Radio Group Mylas Copeland......Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi

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.

Jeff Dillman..............MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc. Anna Evans.......................................... Memorial Health Josh Flanders....................... Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. Ronda Folkerts............................Hanson Professional Services Inc. Matthew Fry........................ HSHS St. John’s Hospital Angela Nguyen......................................... Horace Mann Erica Riplinger............. Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP Adam Solomon........................... Solomon Colors, Inc. Kim Staff....................................................... Staff Carpet

Appointed Director Jeff Large.....................Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

GSCC STAFF Mike Murphy........................................President & CEO Lisa Schafer...........................................VP - Operations

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

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David Earhart............................VP - Member Services Teri Hill..............................Advertising Representative Melissa Horn......................................... Events Manager Jasmine Dickerson............. Administrative Assistant

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ENERGY CO-OP CAN SAVE ON UTILITY COSTS FALL CAMPAIGN SIGN UP STARTS IN SEPTEMBER Have you looked at your utility bill lately?

Are you concerned about how much you are spending?

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 24 Chambers of Commerce. The group purchasing power allows members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.

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.

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.

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.

CQI’s 25-plus years of experience with proven results provides

Please call Jeff Holt today at

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CHAMBER JOB FAIR TO BE HELD AUGUST 29

JOB BOARD ALSO GOOD RESOURCE FOR FILLING OPEN POSITIONS 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.

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.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Chamber will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, August 29 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.

The event will be promoted via LinkedIn and Facebook, and The Chamber is also partnering with the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance at Illinois workNet Center and other workforce partners to promote the event to job seekers. Members can secure a booth for $250 when registering online at www.gscc.org.

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PARTNER SPONSOR The Chamber also has a Job Board that is a resource for members as part of their Chamber investment. Postings reside on The Chamber website,

SIU Medicine

In a medical emergency, you want a rapid response from expertly trained professionals. In a non-emergency situation, you want prompt, reliable, and courteous service.

Medics First: Bringing Compassionate Care and Excellence to every call

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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ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13

The Chamber and presenting sponsor, Fehr Graham, are hosting the Annual Elected Officials Reception.

This informal event will be held on Wednesday, September 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois REALTORS, located at 522 S. Fifth St.

Cost to attend is $20 per person, and members can register online at 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.

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

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.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PREMIER SPONSOR

WASHINGTON DC FLY-IN A SUCCESS

CHAMBER, COMMUNITY LEADERS SHARE PRIORITIES The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance on this year’s annual Washington DC Fly-In in June to meet with our Congressional Delegation.

Twelve community leaders representing business, health care, education, city government, county government, and labor interests held meetings with Senator Durbin, Senator Duckworth’s staff, Congressman LaHood, Congresswoman Miller, and Congresswoman Budzinski.

Mayor Misty Buscher led the discussion on the City of Springfield and Sangamon County 2023 Priority Funding Requests. All the meetings were well received, and we look forward to continued federal support on these identified projects and other projects for our community.

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PARTNER SPONSOR

2023 CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE RESULTS OUTING SOLD OUT BOTH DAYS

Presenting Sponsor

The Chamber’s Corporate Cup Challenge was held on July 20 and 21 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 – Bank of Springfield Brian Anderson*, Meredith Anderson, Greg Marantz, Hannah Marantz 2nd Place – Security Bank -Team 1 (Thu) Darren Jones*, Ben Call, Mark Embree, Zach Reed 3rd Place – Security Bank – Team 2 (Fri) Paul Antonacci*, Blaine Buente, Marc Maslauski, Brad Nell

Second Flight 1st Place – BUNN Trina Nees*, John Mitchell, Mike Pioletti, Erik Turley 2nd Place – Highlander Renewables (scorecard playoff) Chris Nickell*, Mike Cavanaugh, Nick Horton, Stan Komperda 3rd Place – Manpower (scorecard playoff) Evan Jenkins*, David Knight, Chad Larson, Bryan Sumila * Team Captain

On Course Contests Winners (Name & Team) Closest to the Pin Hole 4 – Eric Wolf (Bank & Trust Company) Hole 8 – Jeremy Stuenkel (Horace Mann) Hole 12 – Meredith Anderson (Bank of Springfield) Hole 15 – Brian Anderson (Bank of Springfield) Longest Drive Hole 2 (Men’s) – Blaine Buente (Security Bank – Team 2) Hole 14 (Women’s) – Bailey Woolsey (Levi, Ray & Shoup) Longest Putt Hole 6 (Men’s) – Adam Schmidt (O’Shea Builders) Hole 18 (Women’s) – Trina Nees (BUNN)

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WHAT HAS RISE SPRINGFIELD BEEN UP TO? CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS RECAP RISE Springfield has been keeping busy with summertime activities within the community. Members of RISE volunteered at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS June 29 - July 2 at Panther Creek Country Club. Those that volunteered worked the J&J Hospitality tent that was located on the 9th and 18th greens of the course.

July 12 was another fantastic turnout for RISE & Shine at Brandt! Our young professionals were able to network with each other and hear Tess Fyalka, O’Shea Builders present how to quiet or best manage your inner self-critic.

RISE Springfield and the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance THRIVE Allies met up at Robin Roberts Stadium to watch the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes take on the Champion City Kinds! Fun was had by all who attended the party deck at the game.

RISE held a Golf Skills Camp during The Chamber’s 28th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge at Piper Glen Golf Club on Friday, July 21. Those who attended the camp were able to learn more or brush up on their golf skills that included putting, chipping, driving and golf etiquette. We had a great turnout! Special thanks to our golf camp instructors from both Piper Glen Golf Club and SCHEELS.

Upcoming RISE Springfield Events August 23

RISE & Unwind Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery (Beer Garden) 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Connect and network with other YPs in the community.

September 13

RISE with Elected Officials Pre Event - The Chamber Office 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase & State Senator Steve McClure will share their perspectives on being young professionals in the political arena.

October 14

RISE Clothing Drive Lincoln Land Community College (Trutter Center) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Volunteer and help those who need professional clothing to feel and be successful at their future job! *All events are complimentary.

Register at www.gscc.org/rise Registration is not required, but highly encouraged*

Check out what’s on the horizon with RISE.

The North Side's Newest Bourbon Bar

LIVE GAMING CIGARS PRIVATE EVENTS HUNDREDS OF BRANDS

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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

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.953.4979 Commercial Litigation; Creditor Rights/Commercial Collection; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential

Randy S. Paswater

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.953.4979 Creditor Rights/Commercial Collections; Elder; Family

Bernard G. Segatto III

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.953.4979 Close/Private Held Business; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning; Real Estate: Commercial

Randall W. Segatto

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.953.4979 Close/Private Held Business; Elder; Real Estate: Commercial

R. Kurt Wilke

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.953.4979 Civil Appellate; Close/Private Held Business; Real Estate: Commercial

Barry Hines

Barry Hines — Attorney at Law

217.953.4051 Agriculture; Real Estate: Commercial; Trust/Will/Estate

Michael Glenn Barton

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

217.793.9300 Agriculture; Close/Private Held Bus; Real Estate: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Mark S. Cochran

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

217.793.9300 Agriculture; Environmental; Public Utilities; Real Estate: Commercial; Trust/Will/Estate

Andrew G. White

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

217.793.9300 Agriculture; Energy; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential; Trust/Will/Estate

Amy K. Schmidt

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

217.544.8491 Family

Robert A. Stuart Jr.

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

217.544.8491 Association/Non-Profit; Trust/Will/Estate

Joseph N. Rupcich

Cassiday Schade LLP

217.993.5644 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General

Sarah Delano Pavlik

Delano Law Offices LLC

217.544.2703 Trust/Will/Estate

Thomas Chester Pavlik Jr.

Delano Law Offices LLC

217.544.2703 Close/Private Held; Commercial Litigation; Creditor Rights/Commercial Collect; RE: Commercial

Christian D. Biswell

Drake Narup & Mead PC

217.528.9776 Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Malpractice Defense

Carl R. Draper

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle Blower

Howard W. Feldman

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Construction; Family; ADR: Family

Kelli Ellen Gordon

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Family

Roger L. Rutherford

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative; Trust/Will/Estate

Stuart H. Shiffman

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Civil Appellate; Criminal Appellate; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors

Stanley N. Wasser

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Construction

James R. Enlow

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Bankruptcy: Individual; Bankruptcy/Workout: Commercial; Commercial Lit; Land Use/Zoning

Gordon W. Gates

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Bankruptcy/Workout: Commercial; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning; RE: Comm

Todd M. Goebel

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Criminal Def: White Collar

Frederick J. Schlosser

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors

Bradley B. Wilson

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee

D. Peter Wise

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Criminal Def: White Collar

Herman G. Bodewes

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Association/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held Business; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate

Creighton R. Castle

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Close/Private Held Bus; Mergers/Acquisitions; RE: Commercial; Tax: Business; Trust/Will/Estate

David A. Herman

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Commercial Litigation; Election/Political/Campaign; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate

R. Mark Mifflin

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Commercial Litigation; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

Christopher E. Sherer

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Civil Appellate; Election/Political/Campaign; Family; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate

Matthew R. Trapp

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Civil Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

Jason R. Vincent

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Family

James W. Chipman

Golan Christie Taglia LLP

217.280.5518 Real Estate: Tax

Thomas G. Hamill

Harrison LLP

217.546.6940 Trust/Will/Estate

Michael T. Kokal

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 Commercial Litigation; Copyright/Trademark; Patent

John O. Langfelder

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 Personal Injury Defense: General; Toxic Torts Defense; Workers’ Compensation Defense

Theresa M. Powell

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 Employment: Management; Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Malpractice Defense

Daniel R. Simmons

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 Personal Injury Defense: General; Workers’ Compensation Defense

Larry A. Apfelbaum

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Workers’ Compensation

Todd A. Bresney

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

William J. Harrington

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

Kathy A. Olivero

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Workers’ Compensation

John J. Waldman

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Workers’ Compensation

D. Scott Murphy

Knell O’Connor Danielewicz

217.801.9733 Workers’ Compensation Defense

Jonathan T. Nessler

Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Assoc 217.698.0202 Nursing Home Negligence; Personal Injury: General

Stephen Scott Morrill

Morrill & Fiedler LLC

217.789.5411 Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

James E. Neville

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900 Medical Malpractice Def; PI Def: General; Products Liability Def; Transport Def; Toxic Torts Def

Timothy S. Richards

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900 Medical Malpractice Def; Personal Injury Def: General; Products Liability Def; 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

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

R. Stephen Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Bankrupt/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

Jeana Kim Reinbold

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Bankruptcy: Individual; Bankruptcy/Workout: Commercial; Creditor Rights/Commercial Collect

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

James G. Fahey

Sorling Northrup

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

C. Clark Germann

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Close/Private 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/Private Held; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Brian D. Jones

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Banking/Financial Institutions; Close/Private Held Bus; Employee Benefits; RE: Commercial

John A. Kauerauf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Close/Private Held Business; Employment: Management

Kirk W. Laudeman

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Medical Malpractice Defense; PI Def: General; Professional Malpractice Def; Transportation 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/Zoning/Condemn; RE: Commercial

David A. Rolf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Agriculture; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning; PI Defense: 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 Banking/Financial Institutions; Close/Private Held; ADR: Comm Lit; RE: Comm; Tax: Business

Joshua J. Watson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family; Trust/Will/Estate

Matthew A. Brewer

Stephen P. Kelly, Attorney at Law

217.544.8000 Workers’ Compensation

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

217.953.4979 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; Gov’t/Municipal/Lobbying/Admin; Labor Law: Management; School

Jason E. Brokaw

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Civil Appellate; Employment: Management; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

Jackson B. Fredman

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Civil Appellate; Family Appellate; Family; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative

J. Tyler Robinson

Heyl Royster

217.522.8822 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 Close/Private 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

A lawyer CANNOT buy the distinction of Leading or Emerging Lawyer. The distinction was earned by being among those lawyers most often recommended by their peers. For a full description of our research process, a complete list of all Leading or Emerging Lawyers, and to view profiles of the lawyers listed on this page, go to

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CONCERT TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND EVENT PRESENTED BY KNOB HILL LANDSCAPE COMPANY The Greater Springfield Chamber Foundation Business Scholarship Fund will be the beneficiary of proceeds raised through the “Supper & a Song” Concert presented by Knob Hill Landscape Company on September 23 from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Uncle Lucius, a band from Austin, Texas with 4 albums and 18 years of history under their belt, and whose rootsy blend of classic rock, blues, soul, and country flavors has won them a loyal fan following, will perform.

More information about the band can be found at their website https:// www.yourunclelucius.com or you can listen to their music at https:// www.yourunclelucius.com/watch.

Local band Wayward Motel, an American, 5-piece rock band from Springfield, IL consisting of award-winning songwriters Josh Catalano, Rory Davis, Matt Natale, Ted Brannon, and Patrick Bruce Miller, will be the opening act.

Tickets are $100 each and will include a full farm-to-table dinner, 2-drink tickets, and the show. The event will be held outside under the stars

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at the Knob Hill Outdoor Living Showroom including three fire features, multiple water features, and intimate lighting which make for a unique atmosphere for dinner and a show.

Register at https://knob-hill-landscape-company.square.site/. Tickets are limited.

The Greater Springfield Chamber Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, provides an annual $2,500 scholarship to a full-time junior, senior or graduate student within the College of Business at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Organizations or individuals interested in contributing to the scholarship fund should mail a check, payable to “Greater Springfield Chamber Foundation,” to the Chamber office at 501 E. Capitol, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62701. Contributions are tax-deductible.

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SMALL BUSINESSES CELEBRATED / RECOGNIZED AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED AT JUNE EVENT

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, 50 nominees representing 38 businesses were recognized for their outstanding achievement in four different business categories. Nearly 480 people attended the event.

LIFETIME AWARD BUSINESS OWNER LEONARD NAUMOVICH PRIMO DESIGNS, INC. (217) 523-6373 www.primodesigns.net

PRESENTING SPONSOR

NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTOR MOLLY BERENDT

Primo Designs sells products that connect communities. They manufacture decorated apparel and promotional products for a target market of health care, corporate, construction and schools.

COMPASS FOR KIDS, INC. (217) 691-8103 www.compassforkids.org

Compass for Kids’ mission is to provide academic and socialemotional support for children and families underserved by the community. Its vision is that all children in the community experience success and reach their full potential.

NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER BRANDY FLETCHER

Bet you didn’t know we did all of this!

B’S CREATIVE STUDIO (217) 726-6523 www.bscreative.studio

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We exist to have fun and share the excitement in what they create. To help and encourage local artists to collaborate with other artists to share (and sell) their art/craft with everyone.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER WADE KAMMIN

Wireless MESH & Access Points

Video Intercom Systems

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IP Telephone Systems

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED (217) 789-6468 www.wbu.com/springfieldil

Hosted Voice Products

Wild Birds Unlimited sells high-quality bird food, feeders and other backyard bird feeding supplies, as well as nature inspired gifts & décor for the garden and home.

Network Cabling & Fiber Optics

Managed Services & Maintenance

Call NOW! Let’s get started today!

447 North Walnut Street • Springfield, IL 62702

217-522-2255 • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED www.AmeriCallinc.com

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‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ

FEATURES LOCAL FOOD, BREWERIES AND BUSINESSES ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be held on Thursday, October 5 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, of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. We still have spots available to participate in the business expo. Early Bird Registration of $150 is still going on but won’t last long. This price will include your table, two chairs and two tickets to participate in the ‘Shoes & Brews! Pricing will increase after September 7!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Tickets to attend the event are only $20 each, and those purchased prior to September 28 will be mailed in advance.

Tickets purchased after September 28 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 see a list of participating restaurants and breweries or to register, go to www.gscc.org. For more information contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x216 or at mhorn@gscc.org.

Attendees can purchase 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.

Thursday, October 5 5:00 - 9:00 pm LRS Hangar

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Time for a Change?

LET US HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT-LEASING-SUBLEASING-SALES OR PURCHASE. CALL TERRI BLAKE MYERS OR STEVE MYERS TODAY TO BEGIN THE PROCESS.

Myers Commercial Real Estate, Inc. 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois 62701 217-747-0019 Steve Myers

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Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your stories in our first fifty years. We look forward years with you to the next fifty years and beyond!

Years of Community Banking Excellence UCBbank.com | 217-787-3000 ALWAYS BUY CHAMBER

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

CREDIT UNION 1

2464 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 282-2611

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS

2041 W. Iles Ave. Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 342-5707

KIDZEUM OF HEALTH AND SCIENCE

412 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 971-4435

SPRINGFIELD CLINIC CHIROPRACTIC

355 W. Carpenter St. Suite A, Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-7541

FAMILY SERVICE CENTER

919 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 528-8406

GALAXY NAIL BAR

3864 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 888-8338

NAMI POKE

916 South Grand Ave. W, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 679-3771

UGLY RESTAURANT AND BAR

2312 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 679-1251

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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Gourmet Foods • Gifts • Little Ones

Home Decor • Furniture • Florals

2808 Plaza Drive in The Gables | www.homescapesofspringfield.com | (217) 793-3361 Homescapes_ChamberAd_07-30-23.indd 1

7/30/23 7:07 PM

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Enjoy

Award Winning Wines in a relaxed atmosphere

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS MAY & JUNE

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

The Brinkerhoff Mansion Capital City Motorsports China Towne Dabble Dispatch Medical Transport Fifth Third Wealth Advisors First Electric Motor Shop The Globe Tavern & Restaurant Heartland HOUSED

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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

14096 State Highway 97 Petersburg, IL Visit facebook for our live music schedule

Illinois Environmental Council Kentucky Burn KIND Consulting LLC The Lincolns of Springfield LLC Lindsay’s Restaurant Meridian Pole Barn Chic Kids Special Olympics Illinois - Region H Taxstra PLLC 3rd Shift Kitchen Twyford BBQ & Catering Ziebler & Associates

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INDUSTRY FOCUS FOOD & RETAIL Category Listings

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

Antiques Arts & Crafts Bakeries, Donuts and Pastries Bars & Taverns Beverage Distributors Bird Seed, Feeders & Nature Gifts Boutiques Cannabis - Recreational Carpet & Rug Dealers Catering Chocolate/Candy Shops Cigar Stores Clothing Clothing - Women’s Coffee - Gourmet Coffee Houses Consignment - Services and Shops Department Stores Distributors - Food Service & Institutional Flooring & Furniture Dealers Florists Food - Wholesalers & Distributors Food Trucks Furniture - Hand Painted or Repurposed Furniture Dealers Gift Baskets & Services Gift Shops Grocery Stores Hardware - Retail Home Decor - Inside or Outside 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 Resale 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 Shopping Centers & Malls Tea Lounge Toys Vending Machines

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BANK-OWNED

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

HOTEL PROPERTY 1701 J DAVID JONES PARKWAY SPRINGFIELD, IL Currently closed and in need of updating, this 2-story former Howard Johnson and most recently Motel 6 flagged hotel has 79 rooms with a large parking area and excess land situated on 8.61 acres. The property features a restaurant, meeting rooms, breakfast rooms and an outside pool. Good visibility, and is the closest hotel to the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.

Previously Valued Well Over $2,000,000 Suggested Opening Bid $500,000 On-site Inspections 12:30pm to 2:30pm on August 23, September 6 and 12 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

Rick Levin & Associates, Inc. | since 1991 Hospitality Division 312.440.2000 | www.ricklevin.com

Your Local, Family & Employee Owned Foodservice Distributor

5700 International Pkwy Springfield, IL 62711

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