Update - October 2020

L E A D | IN F LUENCE | IMPACT Chamber Core Function

UPDATE

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

October 2020 | Volume V | No. 5

IN THIS ISSUE 435th Year for Leadership Springfield 4Small Business Awards Nominees 4Industry Focus: Business Services & Technology

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Leadership Springfield in Its 35th Year

16 Virtual Economic Outlook Scheduled For November 18

24 Still Time to Sign Up for Chamber’s Energy Co-op

26

New Board Directors Elected & Appointed

MEMBER RECOGNITION

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Tiered Investors

19

Welcome to Our New Members

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Ribbon Cuttings

FEATURES

ON THE COVER

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Message From the CEO

LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD

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Small Business Owners Recognized

8-12 Small Business Awards Nominees

Leadership consultant Steve Thomas presents a program titled Rethink Leadership for this fall’s class.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY 22

Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era

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Category Listings

Uniforms & Workplace Supply Services

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.

Services available Uniforms Mats Towels Hygiene Products First Aid Kits

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

HONORING SMALL BUSINESSES

nominees and major sponsors attending in person, and all others joining us virtually.

The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank for the 19th consecutive year, will recognize 28 nominees. Of those, four outstanding community entrepreneurs and leaders will receive the following awards: Chris Hembrough President and CEO Small businesses, however you define them, play a vital role in our local economy. Over 90 percent of all businesses in the US have 25 employees or less. Eighty percent of our local Chamber members have 25 employees or less. Small businesses continue to be incubators for entrepreneurship, innovation, and employment growth.

Small businesses are at the heart of our economy, which is why The Chamber will host the 35th Annual Small Business Awards event on October 21st, recognizing the contributions of our small businesses to our community and local economy. However, due to continuing concerns related to COVID-19, coupled with the fact that the health of our members, employees, and the community at-large are our top priority, we will deliver the Small Business Awards event in a hybrid format with

Not-for-Profit Business Director of the Year - recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization’s service to the needs of the community.

New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year - recognizes a business owner whose company has been in business for a minimum of one (1) year but less than four (4) years and has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.

Small Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner whose company has been in business for a minimum of four (4) years and has demonstrated a significant level of success and contributions to the community.

Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year - recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.

Congratulations to this year’s Small Business Awards nominees. The Chamber honors all small businesses who work tirelessly to make Springfield and Sangamon County a better place to live, work, and raise families. Small businesses are critical to our economy and the heart and soul of our community. They bring character, local flavor, personal service and they create jobs. The full list of our 2020 nominees can be found on pages 8 - 12. I look forward to October 21st and congratulating this year’s awards recipients.

I hope you will register and join us virtually as we celebrate with our nominees and the award recipients. As always, we are grateful for our partnership and the privilege to serve you. Thank you for your investment in membership, the work of The Chamber, and the community atlarge.

Chamber’s Core Functions Advocacy

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

Business Resources & Support

We connect local businesses to resources that reduce barriers to growth and expansion.

Leadership & Professional Development

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

Visibility & Connections That Matter

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

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TIERED INVESTORS Summit Level

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

Leadership Level

HSHS Medical Group

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

At-Large Directors

Foundation Level

Katherine Battee-Freeman...University of Illinois Springfield

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

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

Visionary Level

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

U.S. Bank Catalyst Level

Bank of Springfield PNC Bank Executive Level

BUNN Carrollton Bank CEFCU Security Bank, s.b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD IN ITS 35TH YEAR

Leadership Springfield, a program of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, recently began its 35th annual class.

Leadership Springfield exists to assist with the development of current and future leaders for area businesses, organizations, and the community at-large. It is our goal to strengthen our community one leader at a time. Upon completion of the program, participants will be recognized and honored during our Annual Gala in 2021.

The Leadership Springfield class hears from Greg Matthews, Vice President, EOM North America and IT Solutions at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. during the Technology & Innovation program.

Over 14 weeks this fall, participants will learn about different personality types, leadership styles and roles, leadership choices, strategic planning and team building. They will also enhance their leadership capabilities by learning from some our community’s best leaders and developing a deeper awareness of our community in the areas of Tourism; Health Care; Education; State Government; Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Local Government, and Technology and Innovation.

Stay close to home, while still moving forward.

Take the next step in who you were meant to be.

Outside of regular program sessions, participants will also be challenged to exercise creativity and problem-solving skills by working as teams on projects for the benefit of area not-forprofit organizations.

Register now for fall! www.llcc.edu/forward

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PROBLEM SOLVER

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Information about this year’s class and Leadership Springfield in general can be found under the Member Services menu on the Chamber’s website, www.gscc.org.

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We need leaders who, for decades to come, will understand how to bring people together to solve problems and not just talk about them. And, maybe most of all, we need leaders who want to and will do the right thing, even in the face of opposition.

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DRIVER

LIFESAVER

Leadership Springfield may be more relevant today than any other time in the program’s history. When you consider our ever-changing culture, ongoing technological advances and the need for leaders to guide organizations while connecting the right people to the right priorities – great leadership is essential.

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS RECOGNIZED Each year, The Chamber honors outstanding entrepreneurs in four different categories whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created and promoted a successful and growing business in the Springfield area.

Presenting Sponsor

Following are this year’s nominees. We encourage members to reach out and congratulate them for their accomplishments. The Chamber appreciates Presenting Sponsor Hickory Point Bank and all of our sponsors for their support of our business community in this meaningful way.

Premier Sponsor

NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS DIRECTOR NOMINEES

SHEILA COLEMAN

BETSY DOLLAR

AUTISM SUPPORT OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD ART ASSOCIATION 700 N. Fourth St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 523-2631 www.saa.org

5220 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 481-6195 www.autismcil.org

CAROL HARMS

GREG O’CONNOR

SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SPARC 232 Bruns Lane Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 793-2100 www.spfldsparc.org

701 W. Mason St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-4035 www.ssoci.org

JORDAN POWELL ILLINOIS PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

500 S. Ninth St. Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 553-7168 www.iphca.org

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NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES

CHRISTINE BAILEY MARK BAILEY

TONYA BOURN

BAILEY FAMILY INSURANCE

4000 Westgate Dr. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 741-2315 www.bournvision.com

BOURN VISION WELLNESS INSIGHT

3013 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 441-2342 www.baileyfamilyinsurance.com

DEB CARROLL JANE MARTIN KATHY MILLBURG ANDREW BARTLETT

JOSH FLANDERS BILL LARSON BENJIE GINES BUZZ BOMB BREWING COMPANY

SIMPLY CBD, LLC

406 E. Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701 www.buzzbombbrewingco.com

1039 Junction Circle Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 638-0219 www.simplycbdwellness.com

MICHAEL SHEEDY GLORIA SHEEDY SHEEDY SHORES WINERY 10300 Johns Creek Road Loami, IL 62661 (217) 415-6866 www.sheedyshoreswinery.net

Phone Systems

Security Systems

Network Cabling

Hosted Solutions

www.americallinc.com 447 North Walnut Street • Springfield, IL 62702

217-522-2255 • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES

AMY BEST

CARI CLAUSSEN

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

COUNTRY LANE MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING

2055 W. Iles Ave., Suite H Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 547-1300 www.homeinstead.com

875 Riverton Road Riverton, IL 62561 (217) 725-2657 www.countrylanememorycare.com

EDWARD COOK, SR. MARJORIE CRENSHAW DONNA GREEN REX JARONSKE

BRIAN CROWDSON CROWDSON CREATIVE 400 E. Jefferson St., Suite 102 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 299-8801 www.imaketv.com

LAKE AREA DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. 2103 E. Cornell Ave. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 522-9317 www.lakeareadisposal.com

ZILEIDE GIDDINGS LISA PIERCE

REBECCA HENDERSON SMARTPATH EDUCATION | ESCAPE SPRINGFIELD

EMBROIDEA CUSTOM EMBROIDERY. LLC

2501 Chatham Road, Suite 300 Springfield, IL 62704 (309) 846-6931 www.escapespringfield.us

60 Providence Lane Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 502-2083 www.embroidea.com

LANDON KIRBY

MICHELLE KNOX

KNOB HILL LANDSCAPE COMPANY

WINDSOLARUSA, INC.

661 W. Camp Sangamo Road Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 638-2949 www.knobhilllandscape.com

104 N. Sixth St., Suite 300 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 825-4206 www.windsolarusa.com

JOE RUPNIK

KENNITH & DEBORAH SHAWGO

DUBLIN PUB

CHATAHM COLLISION REPAIR, INC.

1975 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-6871 www.springfielddublinpub.com

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES

CONTINUED

JASON SHIELDS

LYNN WILSON

SHIELDS ACCOUNTING SERVICES

LYNN WILSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.

15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite B Springfield, IL 62701 (309) 648-8177 www.shieldsaccountingservices.com

5371 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 899-4101 www.lynnwilsonconstruction.com

LEADERSHIP We stand out.

With hundreds of years of combined experience from local owners, it’s hard not to.

HICKORYPOINTBANK.COM

3131 WEST WABASH AVE, SPRINGFIELD

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LIFETIME AWARD BUSINESS OWNER NOMINEES

ROY & STEPHANIE BEAL

SUSAN CAIN

THE CHILI PARLOR

VONO MEDICAL SUPPLIES

820 S. Ninth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 725-5669 www.thechiliparloronline.com

400 N. First St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 522-2403 www.vono.com

MARY MILLER MARK MILLER SUSAN GUM-MILLER

MARK SEXTON SEXTON’S LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS 1112 E. Culver Ave. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 306-2238 www.sextonslc.com

ALLIED PLUMBING & HEATING 1315 Wabash Ave., Suite 2 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 698-5500 www.alliedpnh.com

MARK & JEROME WATSON

SUSAN ZAPPA

CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES

AMERICA AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.

612 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-8936 www.cdsot.com

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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 Sarah Delano Pavlik Thomas Chester Pavlik Jr. J. Randall Cox 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 Deanna Seward Mool Theresa M. Powell Gary S. Schwab Daniel R. Simmons Larry A. Apfelbaum Todd A. Bresney Charles N. Edmiston II William J. Harrington Kathy A. Olivero John J. Waldman Stephen Scott Morrill James E. Neville

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 FeldmanWasser 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 Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Morrill & Fiedler LLC Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

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Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collection; Real Estate: Comm; RE: Residential Creditor Rights/Comm Collection; Elder Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning; Real Estate: Comm Close/Private Held; Elder; Real Estate: Comm Civil Appell; Closely & Privately Held; Real Estate: Comm Ag; Real Estate: Comm; Trust/Will/Estate Ag; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate Ag; Environmental; Public Utilities; Real Estate: Comm Ag; Trust/Will/Estate Employment: Management; Environmental; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Family Assoc/Non-Profit; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Rights/Constitutional; Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General Trust/Will/Estate Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collection; Real Estate: Comm Comm Lit; Criminal Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felony/Misd Civil Rights/Constitution; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle Blower Construction; Family; ADR: Family Family Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appell; Criminal Appellate; Crim Defense: Felony/Misd Construction Bankruptcy: Indiv; Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning Bankrupt/WO: Comm; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning; RE: Comm Criminal Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felony/Misd Criminal Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felony/Misd Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee Criminal Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felony/Misd; Criminal Defense: White Collar Assoc/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: Business; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appell; Commercial Litigation; Copyright & Trademark; PI Defense: General Comm Lit; Election/Political/Campaign; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Commercial Litigation; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Civil Appell; Elect/Political/Campaign; Family; Gov/Muni/Lobby; Trust/Will/Estate Civil Appell; Commercial Litigation; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Trust/Will/Estate Health; Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General Comm Lit; Copyright & Trademark; Patent PI Defense: General; Toxic Torts Defense; Workers’ Compensation Defense Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Health Employment: Management; Med-Mal Defense; Prof Malpractice Defense PI Defense: General; Prof Malpractice Defense PI Defense: General; Workers’ Compensation Defense Workers’ Compensation Personal Injury: General Workers’ Compensation Personal Injury: General Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Med-Mal Def; PI Def: General; Product Liab Def; Transportation Def; Toxic Torts Def

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Timothy S. Richards Cheryl S. Neal James A. Borland Matthew J. Maddox Betsy A. Wirth David R. Reid Gregory A. Scott Jared M. Scott R. Stephen Scott Michael M. Durr Donald J. Hanrahan Gregory P. Sgro Timothy M. Shay Stephen J. Bochenek Michael C. Connelly E. Zachary Dinardo William R. Enlow James G. Fahey Mark H. Ferguson C. Clark Germann Lisa Harms Hartzler Stephen F. Hedinger Michael G. Horstman Jr. Brian D. Jones John A. Kauerauf Kirk W. Laudeman James M. Morphew Lisa A. Petrilli David A. Rolf Peggy J. Ryan John R. Simpson Stephen A. Tagge Todd M. Turner Randall A. Wolter

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC PNC Wealth Management/Estate Settlement Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Reid Law Office LLC Scott & Scott PC Scott & Scott PC Scott & Scott PC Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Shay and Associates Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan LLP

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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

Jason E. Brokaw

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

J. Tyler Robinson

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822 False Claims Act/Whistle Blower; Health; Med-Mal Defense

Gina Couri-Cyphers

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

Jason T.H. Germeraad

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Bankruptcy: Indiv; Commercial Litigation; Foreclosure Defense

Pamela E. Hart

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Elder; Family; RE: Residential; Trust/Will/Estate

Benjamin M. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200 Personal Injury: General; Real Estate: Comm; RE: Residential; Workers’ Comp

Joshua J. Watson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family

Matthew A. Brewer

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VIRTUAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 18 Chase and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will present the 2020 Economic Outlook virtually on Thursday, November 18 at 8:00 a.m.

James Glassman, Managing Director and Head Economist for Commercial Banking, will provide the keynote including an overview of our national economy and how it will impact our local community and investment markets.

Cost for the virtual event is $15 and members can register at www.gscc.org/events.

Supporting Sponsorships are also available for $250 and include logins for 10 individuals and additional recognition in promotional materials and at the event.

Contact Heather Woomer at hwoomer@gscc.org for more information.

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In his role at Chase, Glassman provides market insights to help clients better understand the changing economy and its impact on their business. Mr. Glassman 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 analysis and research.

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CYBERSECURITY IN THE REMOTE WORK ERA One of the biggest adjustments companies have had to manage in the COVID-19 era is the shift to a remote workforce. Unfortunately, this rise in the number of remote workers is creating more opportunities for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals are taking advantage, using social engineering, sending spoof emails, either purporting to come from internal stakeholders with information about workplace changes or coronavirus response efforts, or external organizations like the World Health Organization, with news or information about COVID-19.

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EDUCATE YOUR TEAM Cybersecurity training is most effective as an ongoing effort, ideally combining in-person sessions (when possible), online courses, and awareness campaigns with email reminders.

Topics should include: • Identifying and avoiding suspicious emails. This will help users avoid phishing attempts with URLs or attachments programmed to download malware into your network.

• Enforcing strong password policies. Teach users to develop strong passwords, enforce policies to change passwords frequently and prohibit password sharing.

• Setting browsers to warn users when visiting sites that may contain malware.

• Blocking downloads from suspicious sources.

• Prohibiting users from sharing company laptops and mobile devices.

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• Teaching users not to access sensitive company data through public WiFi networks.

ENACT COMMON SENSE POLICIES Technology alone cannot guarantee data security. It also takes user education and common-sense policies.

Security policies are multidimensional. Password policies are a good starting point, but businesses also need to address system access and grant employees permission only to systems they need. Businesses also need rules on the use of personal mobile devices for work. If so, those devices must be monitored, secured with endpoint protection, encryption, and wipe capability.

SET A STRATEGY Understanding cybercriminals’ threats is essential to building strong cybersecurity defenses. Here are the components of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that will grow with you: • Implement advanced tools: Businesses need multilayered approaches to cybersecurity and should consider a combination of tools, including antivirus programs and firewall and network security solutions to protect devices connected to your network.

• Invest in expertise: It’s hard to grasp cybersecurity without expert help. For smaller companies, working with managed security services providers (MSSP) is best practice, though some businesses with in-house experts can benefit from tapping an MSSP. • Secure mobile devices: As computing becomes increasingly mobile and cloud-based, companies should include mobile devices in their security strategies or risk leaving an open door to cyber attackers.

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

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CHAMBER’S ENERGY CO-OP The Chamber continues to partner with energy experts CQI Associates to offer members an Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program. Members of The Greater Springfield Chamber who receive their electricity and/or natural gas services through Ameren can join the commercial energy co-op. There is NO FEE to join.

CQI has been helping businesses save on their utility rates for four years in the greater Springfield area. Joining the Chamber’s Energy Co-op Program provides: • Increased purchasing power in procuring competitive electric and/or natural gas rates • Year-round customer support through CQI • Budget stability by offering fixed rate energy supply costs Co-op members can expect to save about the equivalent of their largest electrical bill in the summer and/or their largest natural gas bill in the winter. For more information, or if you would like an estimate on what your company’s savings will be, contact David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215 or dearhart@gscc.org.

TESTIMONIAL “I joined The Chamber three years ago and have already saved hundreds of dollars on my utilities through The Chamber’s CQI program. This program locks in a discounted rate for electricity and gas, and as a restaurant owner, this is a major expense for me.

My savings in CQI have paid for my membership as well as greatly reduced my utility expense.”

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NEW BOARD DIRECTORS ELECTED & APPOINTED As of September 18, 2020, in keeping with Chamber bylaws, Chamber members in good standing elected eight Chamber members to three-year terms, effective January of 2021, as At-Large Directors.

Congratulations to the following members who have been elected to serve either a first or second term on The Chamber Board of Directors: Jennifer Boyer, Springfield Clinic Chris Bullock, Capitol Radio Group Jennifer Call, TROXELL Kayla Edwards, Express Employment Professionals Josh Flanders, Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Josh Shugart, KEB Brady Smith, Zara’s Collision Center Adam Solomon, Solomon Colors Also, congratulations to the following Chamber members appointed to a one-year term, effective January of 2021: Katherine Battee-Freeman, University of Illinois Springfield Jennifer Gill, Springfield Public School District 186

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