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M.J. Kellner is your local, employee-owned foodservice distributor. Our dedication lies in delivering exceptional service, top-tier products, and competitive pricing to our customers. We aim to positively impact the businesses our customers cultivate every day!
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‘Shoes,
Kern
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Mike Murphy President and CEO
One topic I’m passionate about is the significance of actively participating in our community instead of merely living in it. A meaningful way to engage is through nonprofit organizations. Here in Springfield, we are fortunate to have a wealth of both national and local nonprofits where residents can truly make a difference.
At our Small Business Awards each year, we honor a Non-Profit CEO of the Year. Over the past two years, we have celebrated local leaders Molly Berendt of Compass for Kids, Inc., and Margaret Ann Jessup of
Wooden It Be Lovely. These remarkable individuals recognized community needs in Springfield and dedicated themselves to improving the lives of many through their unique organizations.
I am continually inspired when I speak with leaders in the nonprofit sector; I always learn something new about their missions. While I may think I understand what they do, I often discover they accomplish so much more than I realized. For instance, at United Way’s upcoming Kickoff Rally on Thursday, September 5, attendees will assemble 250 personal hygiene kits for local seniors. These kits will be distributed to clients of Senior Services of Central Illinois. United Way believes everyone deserves to live with dignity and confidence, and by providing these selfcare kits, they aim to support the health and well-being of individuals aged sixtyfive and older in Sangamon and Menard Counties. This partnership ensures that our community members have access to essential items they need.
Chamber’s Core Functions Advocacy
Leadership Springfield 2024 is just around the corner, and one aspect I find particularly beneficial for both participants and the community is their engagement with local nonprofits. Participants will be divided into groups; each assigned a project from one of our nonprofit organizations. Over the fourteen-week program, they will collaborate to find solutions for their assigned nonprofit and present their findings at the final meeting.
I encourage you to explore our Business Directory on our website, which features a dedicated section for nonprofits: https://business.gscc. org/list/ql/family-community-nonprofit-30. I’m confident you’ll find several organizations that resonate with you and offer meaningful opportunities to contribute. It’s so much more fulfilling to be an active part of a community rather than simply living in it.
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.
TIERED INVESTORS
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.
Executive Committee
Chair
Kayla Edwards .......................... Express Employment Professionals
Chair-Elect
Tyler Cormeny .................................... O’Shea Builders
1st Vice Chair
Mylas Copeland Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi
Vice Chair
Jennifer Call TROXELL
Vice Chair
Kevin Corbin ............................................Edward Jones
Secretary/Treasurer
Josh Shugart KEB
Immediate Past Chair
Sharon Riechers BUNN
At-Large Directors
Kathyy Battee-Freeman University of Illinois Springfield
Brent Borah Bank of Springfield
Chris Bullock Capitol Media Group
Jeff Dillman.............MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc.
Mark Donovan INB
Anna Evans Memorial Health
Josh Flanders Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Ronda Folkerts Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Matthew Fry HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Jeff Large Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Angela Nguyen Horace Mann
Erica Riplinger Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP
Kim Staff Staff Carpet
Cal Thomas Springfield Clinic
Appointed Director
Bryan Gleckler Lincoln Land Community College
GSCC STAFF
Mike Murphy........................................President & CEO
Lisa Schafer...........................................VP - Operations
David Earhart............................VP - Member Services
Teri Hill..............................Advertising Representative
Melissa Horn Events Manager
Enhance our members’ success and advocate on their behalf.
Olivia Lohse Young Professionals Program Manager
Kristin Kern .......................... Administrative Assistant
ANNUAL ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION
SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25
The Chamber and presenting sponsor, Mercury Public Affairs, are providing Chamber members with a unique opportunity to interact face-to-face with our elected officials at the annual Elected Officials Reception. This informal event will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 5-7 p.m. at Panther Creek Country Club, located at 3001 Panther Creek Dr., Springfield, Illinois.
As the voice of business 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.
Cost to attend is $25 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.
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 Premier Sponsor Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, and Partner Sponsor INB.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIER SPONSOR
PARTNER SPONSOR
CHAMBER JOB FAIR TO BE HELD AUGUST 27
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.
The Chamber will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, August 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 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.
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, 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.
CHAMBER JOB BOARD EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP
The Chamber’s Job Board can connect you with talented job seekers in just a few clicks. To post an open position, login to the members’ only section on the Chamber website, enter the details of the opening, the length of time the post should be viewable, and then submit it for approval. The posted jobs will be listed on the Chamber’s website and shared automatically on our Facebook page.
Only member businesses can post available jobs, but anyone visiting the website can view the postings. The link to view job postings can be found at the top of the Chamber home page, www.gscc.org, or under the Business Resources tab. If you need login credentials, use the link on the login page or contact The Chamber at (217) 525-1173 x201.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PARTNER SPONSOR SIU Medicine
PREMIER SPONSOR
RISE SPRINGFIELD UPDATE
RISE TITLE SPONSOR
RISE SPEED NETWORKING IS BACK!
RISE SPEED NETWORKING - SEPTEMBER 18
The RISE Speed Networking Event is where young professionals have the opportunity to make as many relevant connections as possible. Attendees can share their professional backgrounds and current goals while building partnerships with future collaborators.
The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 18 at Arlington’s Catering & Historic Venue. The main speed networking program will take place 3:30 – 5:00pm and a reception will follow from 5:00 – 6:00pm. Space is limited to the first fifty (50) young professionals who register, so be sure to register as soon as possible to save your spot! The cost to attend is $25 per person.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
RISE GOLF SKILLS CAMP RECAP
At its Golf Skills Camp, RISE young professionals started their day by honing their golf skills and brushing up on their golf etiquette! Young professionals learned techniques for putting, chipping, and driving during the event.
RISE Springfield would like to thank SCHEELS for sponsoring this event, as well as our Golf Professionals Brian Anderson from Bank of Springfield and Becca Ramirez and Evan Sambursky from SCHEELS for leading our golf skills stations.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
RISE ELECTED OFFICIALS
PRE-EVENT - SEPTEMBER 25
RISE with Elected Officials is an event for young professionals being held just prior to The Chamber’s Elected Officials Reception.
This RISE event will provide Springfield’s young professionals the opportunity to hear from the Mayor of Springfield, Misty Buscher, and learn more about getting involved in public service.
This event will be held on September 25 from 4:00 – 5:00pm in the lower level of the Panther Creek Country Club. The cost to attend is $5 per person.
Afterwards, attendees who are Chamber members are welcome to head upstairs to attend The Chamber’s Elected Officials Reception. See page 6 of this publication for more details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RISE Speed Networking Event
September 18, 3:30 – 6pm Arlington’s Catering & Historic Venue
RISE Elected Officials Pre-Event
September 25, 4 – 5pm Panther Creek Golf Course
RISE’s Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive
October 11, 11am – 7pm (Clothing Donation Day) October 12, 9am – 3pm (Clothing Pick-up Day) LLCC, Trutter Center
RISE & Shine
November 6, 7:30 – 8:45am Springfield Clinic, Allen Building Community Room
RISE Holiday Party
December 17, 4:30 – 7:30pm TBD
‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ FEATURES LOCAL FARE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND
‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be held on Thursday, October 3 at the LRS Hangar from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. This event will highlight our area’s restaurants, breweries, and other small businesses. For a small fee, attendees can taste a variety of craft beer and horseshoes while perusing products and services offered by our Chamber members. Attendees can purchase a chance to win a $1,000 along with having a rare opportunity to tour the car and motorcycle collection owned by Dick Levi, 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 5!
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.
Tickets to attend the event are only $20 each, and those purchased prior to September 26 will be mailed in advance. You can also purchase tickets at the event for $25 each.
To register for this event, go to www.gscc.org or for more information contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x216 or by email at mhorn@gscc.org.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIER SPONSORS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thursday, October 3 5:00 - 9:00 pm
LRS Hangar
RIBBON CUTTINGS
BLOOM WINE BAR & FLORALS
2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 370-6137
DEL’S POPCORN SHOP
3013 Lindbergh Blvd. Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 698-8552
INDIYA’S CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE
3069 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 720-1377
KIDZEUM OF HEALTH AND SCIENCE
412 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 971-4435
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS-ADMIN OFFICE 430 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 544-0548
IMPACTLIFE
2801 S. 10th St., Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 753-1530
JACK MCNAMARA’S PAR FORE LOUNGE 7036 Kingsmill Court, Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 697-5026
KNIGHT’S ACTION PARK & SPLASH KINGDOM - BIG SURF 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 546-8881
For more information on these businesses, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org .
RIBBON CUTTINGS
ROCHESTER ESTATES SENIOR LIVING
4817 N. Oak Hill Road, Rochester, IL 62563 (217) 498-6959
SPERO FAMILY SERVICES
1999 Wabash Ave., Suite 205, Springfield, IL 62704 (618) 242-1070
YMCA OF SPRINGFIELD - KERASOTES FACILITY
4550 W. Iles Ave., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 679-1625
Lead • Influence • Impact
SHANGRI-LA DISPENSARY
3128 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 679-1568
SPRINGFIELD CLINIC - ENDOCRINOLOGY & NEPHROLOGY 401 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-7541
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
Randy S. Paswater Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP
Bernard G. Segatto III Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP
Randall W. Segatto Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP
Barry Hines Barry Hines — Attorney at Law
Michael Glenn Barton Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC
Mark S. Cochran Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC
Andrew G. White Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC
Robert A. Stuart Jr. Brown Hay & Stephens LLP
Joseph N. Rupcich Cassiday Schade LLP
Litigation; Creditor Rights/Commercial Collections; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential
Trust/Will/Estate
Held Business; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; RE: Commercial
Held Business; Elder; Real Estate: Commercial
Held Business; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate
Stanley N. Wasser
James R. Enlow
Gordon W. Gates
Wise Schlosser & Goebel
Wise Schlosser & Goebel
Individual; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning
Bankruptcy/Workout: Commercial; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning; RE: Comm Todd M. Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel
Frederick J. Schlosser
217.522.9010 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Criminal Def: White Collar
Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel 217.522.9010 Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors
Bradley B. Wilson Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel
Jason E. Brokaw Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC
Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee
Civil Appellate; Employment: Management; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin
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
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
James W. Chipman Golan Christie Taglia LLP 217.280.5518
Thomas G. Hamill Harrison LLP
James M. Lestikow Harrison LLP
Larry A. Apfelbaum Kanoski Bresney
Todd A. Bresney Kanoski Bresney
William J. Harrington Kanoski Bresney
Robert M. Javoronok Jr. Kanoski Bresney
Kathy A. Olivero Kanoski Bresney
John J. Waldman Kanoski Bresney
Jonathan T. Nessler
Stephen Scott Morrill Morrill & Fiedler
E.
Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misdemeanors; Family
Timothy
Stephen F. Hedinger Sorling Northrup
Michael G. Horstman Jr. Sorling Northrup
Brian D. Jones Sorling Northrup
A. Kauerauf Sorling Northrup
Kirk W. Laudeman Sorling Northrup
James M. Morphew Sorling Northrup
Lisa A. Petrilli Sorling Northrup
David A. Rolf Sorling Northrup
Roger L. Rutherford Sorling Northrup
Peggy J. Ryan Sorling Northrup
John R. Simpson Sorling Northrup
Stephen A. Tagge Sorling Northrup
Joshua J. Watson Sorling Northrup
Matthew A. Brewer Stephen P Kelly Attorney at Law
Brittany Kink Toigo Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate
Samantha A. Bobor Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes
Jackson B. Fredman Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes
Gina Couri-Cyphers Kanoski Bresney
M. Sgro Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold
Stephanie I. Shay-Williams Shay & Associates Law Firm
Aaron D. Evans Sorling Northrup
Brian D. Lee Sorling
217.544.1144
217.544.1144
217.544.1144
Close/Private Held Business; Employment: Management
Medical Malpractice Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof’l Malpractice Def; Transportation Def
Election/Political/Campaign; Governmental/Municipal/Lobbying/Administrative
Commercial Litigation; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; RE: Commercial
217.544.1144 Agriculture; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning/Condemnation; PI Def: General; RE: Comm
217.544.1144 Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate
Individual; Trust/Will/Estate
Institution; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Cred Rights/Comm Collect; RE: Comm
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?
Since 2017, The Chamber has partnered 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.
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.
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 x215 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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KERN HIRED AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SAVE THE DATE
Economic Outlook
Breakfast
November 7, 2024
7:15–8:00 am - Breakfast & Networking
8:00–9:00 am - Program
Lincoln Land Community College
Menard Hall
5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield
Kristin Kern joined The Chamber team in July as the Administrative Assistant. In her role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of support to the executive staff and Board of Directors, creates The Brief weekly, assists with events, and performs a myriad of other duties.
Before coming to The Chamber, Kristin worked for the Auburn School District, serving as the Transportation Director.
Kern grew up in Auburn, IL and enjoys spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.
ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CHAMBER
Does your company export goods? If so, the country to which you are exporting may require documentation that the goods originated in the United States. You may even be paying penalties at the border that you may not need to pay if you had provided a Certificate of Origin upfront.
A Certificate of Origin is an international grade document attesting that goods in an export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured, or processed in a particular country.
The Chamber offers online processing of certificates of origin. What does our electronic certificate of origin provide to you?
• All certification staff is accredited by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers Federation
• AWTCC seal is recognized and accepted by customs worldwide
• Ensures you have taken all steps to comply with rules, regulations, and international industry best practices
• Helps you achieve objectives in terms of quality, cost, scheduling, performance
• All applications are stored online with audit trail, fully searchable database and attachments
• Ensures your transactions are secure with security background on completed certificates and secure web-based application
• Reduces shipment delays due to incomplete documentation
• Online certification saves on couriers, travel, postage, & parking fees
• Engineered to prevent common errors with repetitive applications—perfect for high volume users
• Additional services such as legalization available
Fees for members are only $25.00 per document. For more information, visit www.gscc.org/2020/03/11/certificate-of-origin or contact Lisa Schafer at (217) 525-1173 x203 or lschafer@gscc.org.
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 18, and four local businesses received the prestigious awards. At the event, 47 nominees representing 37 businesses were recognized for their outstanding achievement in four different business categories. Nearly 500 people attended the event.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTOR
MARGARET ANN JESSUP
WOODEN IT BE LOVELY (217) 606-5307 www.woodenitbelovely.love
The mission of Wooden It Be Lovely is to offer hope, love, and resources while assisting women survivors heal from lives of poverty, addicition, and abuse. This is done by providing a meaningful job, housing, resources, education, and a community of support.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
SCOOP DU JOUR (217) 697-8327 www.scoopdujour.net
Scoop Du Jour is a community-focused, full-service coffee, pastry and ice cream shop. The company’s vision is to expand the space and offer even more fun and unique food and beverage samplings.
NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER
ASHLEY STRIPLIN DABBLE (217) 971-6781 www.dabblespringfield.com
Dabble is a DIY-arts-and-crafts studio that offers individuals the opportunity to engage in art on a casual, walk-in basis. While Dabble offers classes and instruction, the goal is to provide people the artistic freedom they would have if they were crafting in their own home.
LIFETIME AWARD BUSINESS OWNER
RICHARD H. LEVI
LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC. (217) 793-3800 www.lrs.com
Headquartered in Springfield, LRS is a global technology leader with more than 900 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Austrailia. They provide IT / Engineering staffing, Enterprise Output Management software, Pension Administration software, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI / Analytics, Website Development and hosting, and Small Business Tech Services to small and large companies alike.
FRAN ABBOTT & SHANNON MCAULEY
2024 CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE RESULTS
EVENT SOLD OUT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Presenting Sponsor
The Chamber’s Corporate Cup Challenge was held on July 18 and 19 at Piper Glen Golf Club. Fifty four teams participated over the two day event that featured great ‘Chamber of Commerce’ weather both days. 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 – Heartland Bank and Trust Company (scorecard playoff)
Jasen Best*, Jake Erickson, Mike Miller, Quin Wadkins
2nd Place – Bank of Springfield
Brian Anderson*, Meredith Anderson, Greg Marantz, Hannah Marantz
3rd Place – Security Bank
Paul Antonacci*, Mark Beck, Jake Giganti, Marc Maslauski
Second Flight
1st Place – Identi-Check, Inc. (scorecard playoff)
Micah King*, Connor Bennett, Vince Burchi, Dominic Lograsso
2nd Place – Medics First (scorecard playoff)
Greg Chance*, Todd Baker, Derrick Hahn, Tom Putney
3rd Place – Solomon Colors (scorecard playoff)
Adam Solomon*, Zackery Fox, Brent Lake, Ben Prevett * Team Captain
On Course Contests Winners (Name & Team)
Closest to the Pin
Hole 4 – Rick Carr (Bank & Trust Company)
Hole 8 – Andy Lunt (MASCO) & Becca Ramirez (SCHEELS) - tie
Hole 12 – Meredith Anderson (Bank of Springfield)
Hole 15 – Luke Weakly (Clock Tower Community Bank)
Longest Drive
Hole 2 (Men’s) – Eric Mantel (U.S. Bank – Team 2)
Hole 14 (Women’s) – Lauren Hall (INB)
Longest Putt
Hole 6 (Men’s) – Mike Musser (Health Alliance)
Hole 18 (Women’s) – Hannah Marantz (Bank of Springfield)
1st
Place Team in the Championship FlightHeartland Bank and Trust Company.
BUSINESS RESOURCES AVAILABLE
THROUGH ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Greater Springfield Chamber members have access to Illinois Chamber member pricing for business and HR webinars, seminars, and conferences. ILCC Business Services Division webinars provide trusted, upto-date content for keeping HR professionals and business owners knowledgeable about current trends in employment and labor law, and technology. The presenters are Illinois attorneys and Illinois experts who work in the fields they teach.
When registering, be sure to select that you learned of the seminar or webinar through the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
To view the seminars and webinars that are available, visit The Chamber’s website (gscc.org). Under the Member Services drop down menu, select Member Savings.
Please call
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
MAY & JUNE
For more information on our new members, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org
Angle Coaching & Communication LLC
Beerlahai Roi Women’s Ministries
Blackwell Digital, LLC
CASSCOMM Advertising
Eastland Independent and Assisted
Senior Living
Gruening Health & Wealth
Hilst Enterprises, Inc. DBA Vyper
Illinois College
Maldaner’s Restaurant
Petersburg Pharmacy
Potbelly Sandwich Works #571
The Railyard
Sablotny Cabinetry & Design
SP Creativity
Springfield Carriage Company
Tower Loan of Springfield
Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County
Member Information Center (MIC) Exclusive online marketing tool
Members have their own web page on the Chamber’s website where they can:
• Submit News Releases, Events, Job Openings and Hot Deals
• Add links to member social media
• Include business description, website & map link
• Update member profile and representative info
• Access business resources
Experts believe a unique advantage of being a member is how your listing on The Chamber’s website positively impacts your Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Login at www.gscc.org. To obtain login credentials, click the link on the login page or call The Chamber at (217) 525-1173.
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
Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries
Cannabis - Recreational
Carpet & Rug Dealers
Catering
Chocolate/Candy Shops
Cigar Stores
Clothing
Clothing - Men’s
Clothing - Women’s
Coffee - Gourmet
Coffee Houses
Consignment - Services and Shops
Cookies
Department Stores
Distributors - Food Service & Institutional
E-Cigarettes and Vaporizers
Flooring & Furniture Dealers
Florists
Food - Wholesalers & Distributors
Food Trucks
Furniture - Hand Painted or Repurposed
Furniture Dealers
Gift Shops
Grocery Stores
Hardware - Retail
Home Decor - Inside or Outside
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Jewelers
Liquor Stores
Mattresses
Meal Preparation Services
Meat - Retail or Wholesale
Meat Packers
Music Store
Pawn Brokers
Popcorn
Produce Distributors
Rental Stores
Resale Stores
Restaurants
Restaurants - Bar & Grill
Restaurants - Deli or Sub Sandwiches
Restaurants - Ethnic
Restaurants - Fast Food
Restaurants - Mexican-American
Restaurants - Pizza
Retail - Home Decor
Retail Stores
Shoe Stores
Shopping Centers & Malls
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Providing the Greater Springfield area turnkey EV charging solutions designed to serve local businesses. evenergygroup.com
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with the EV Energy Group as our preferred provider for members interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations.
Having EV Energy as a preferred provider puts 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.
The company offers a variety of charging stations—including some that feature digital media towers so that businesses can advertise or sell advertising and receive analytics through EV Energy’s “Insights” division. EV Energy Group also helps businesses navigate the waters of claiming the local, state, and federal funds that have been earmarked to support the establishment and growth of electric vehicles and electric charging networks.
Chamber members that choose EV Energy will receive publicity around their decision to install electric vehicle charging stations with a news release and ribbon cutting.
For more information or to discuss your options with charging stations, please contact John Truckenbrod, EV Energy Group at (312) 806-2357 or john.truckenbrod@evenergygroup.com
