Update - October 2022

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ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION PROVIDES ACCESS

October 2022 | Volume VII | No. 5

IN THIS ISSUE 4Retirement Plan Mandate Nov. 1 4Association Health Plan Available 4’Shoes, Brews & Biz

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Glassman to Once Again Keynote At Economic Outlook Breakfast

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‘Shoes, Brews & Biz 2022 October 20 at LRS Hangar

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Leadership Springfield Program Underway Now in its 37th Year

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Board Election New Directors Elected

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Annual Gala Save the Date

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Energy Co-op Still Time, No Cost to Sign-Up­­

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FEATURES 4

ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION

Message From the CEO The Chamber Makes Your Business Bigger

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Association Health Plan Introduced Five Health Alliance Plans Available

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Retirement Plan Mandate for Employers

The Chamber held its annual Elected Officials Reception on September 29. There was a record turnout with nearly 150 registered attendees including 40+ elected officials. It was the first time The Chamber was able to hold the event since the pandemic began.

November 1 Deadline for Those With 16+ Employees

MEMBER RECOGNITION 5

Tiered Investors

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Welcome to Our New Members

INDUSTRY FOCUS

BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY 22

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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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

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their healthcare choices. The AHP is geared towards small-to-mid sized businesses, allowing them to gain the buying power of a larger employer when it comes to their healthcare options, including exposure to benefit plan choices currently unavailable to traditional small group employers.

Mike Murphy President and CEO I realized firsthand the importance of The Chamber when I was a business owner in Springfield. One of the benefits of membership for me was The Chamber made my operation a bigger company by providing services and opportunities that alone we did not have the resources to do. I am pleased that The Chamber is continuing to do this through two programs we are now making available to our members - a group health insurance plan and a 401(k) plan.

The Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP) aims to save members and their employees money while giving them more options with

Health Alliance, well known throughout the state for high-quality care and excellent service, will coordinate essential services, including claims administration, medical management, provider network access and pharmacy benefits for the association. Five different plans are available, and employers can offer up to two (2) plans. There are 10 local Chamber member insurance agencies that are prepared to provide your company with a quote for one of these plans.

Signature Fiduciary Connect, is a John Hancock 401k retirement plan that provides a nearly turnkey plan with Bank of Springfield serving as the local financial advisor. Effective November 1, Illinois state law will require every Illinois employer with sixteen (16) or more full-time and/or part-time employees to offer their own retirement program, either through a private plan or through

Illinois Secure Choice, a retirement program offered through the Illinois State Treasurer’s office. Effective November 1, 2023, employers with five (5) or more FT and/or PT employees will be required to comply with this law. Employers who do not comply with the law will be subject to fines and penalties.

Employer-sponsored retirement plans are critical for helping people save for retirement and attracting and retaining talent. But for many small businesses, managing a retirement plan can be difficult to do it alone. Signature Fiduciary Connect is designed for small to midsize organizations that want a simple, flexible, and east to administer 401(k) plan. The plan provides a seamless integration of retirement plan specialists working together to take on plan administration, HR tasks, and fiduciary risk while engaging your employees in their plan.

To learn more about either of these plans contact Lisa Schafer (217) 525-1173 x 203 or David Earhart at (217) 525-1173 x 215.

More information can also be found on our website, www.gscc.org.

Chamber’s Core Functions Advocacy

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

Business Resources & Support

We connect local businesses to resources that address specific needs, protect their businesses, and increase opportunities for growth.

Leadership & Professional Development

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

Visibility & Connections That Matter

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

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TIERED INVESTORS Summit Level

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

Leadership Level

HSHS Medical Group Foundation Level

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Visionary Level

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

U.S. Bank Catalyst Level

Bank of Springfield KEB PNC Bank Sikich LLP Executive Level

BUNN Carrollton Bank CEFCU Security Bank, s.b.

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

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

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

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

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

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ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN INTRODUCED FIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE PLANS AVAILABLE The Chamber is now offering its Association Health Plan (AHP), which aims to save members and their employees money, while giving them more options with their healthcare choices. The AHP is geared towards small-to-mid sized businesses, allowing them to gain the buying power of a larger employer when it comes to their healthcare options, including exposure to benefit plan choices currently unavailable to traditional small group employers.

QUOTES AVAILABLE FROM THESE CHAMBER MEMBER AGENCIES American Central Insurance Services, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. BOS Investment Services

Health Alliance, well known throughout the state for high-quality care and excellent service, will coordinate essential services, including claims administration, medical management, provider network access and pharmacy benefits for the association. Five different plans are available, and employers can offer up to two (2) plans.

Dimond Bros. Insurance Agency Forsyth Insurance Group, Inc. Goodenow Insurance Agency Insurance Partners, Inc.

To qualify, you must be a member in good standing of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Members can contact any Chamber member agency listed on the right to receive a quote. Contact information for these agencies can be found in The Chamber’s online Business Directory at www.gscc.org. or by contacting Lisa Schafer (217) 525-1173 x-203 or David Earhart at The Chamber at (217) 525-1173 x-215.

More information about the program can be found at www.gscc.org/ association-health-plan.

Lee/O`Keefe Insurance Agency, Inc. Snyder & Snyder Insurance Agency TROXELL

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GLASSMAN TO ONCE AGAIN KEYNOTE AT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST Chase and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will present the 2022 Economic Outlook Breakfast on Thursday, November 10 at Lincoln Land Community College.

James Glassman, Managing Director & Head Economist of Commercial Banking for Chase, will discuss national economic data and trends and their potential impact at the local level.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Doors open at 7:15 a.m., with a buffet breakfast served to attendees by Lincoln Land Community College culinary students.

The program begins at 8:00 a.m.

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.

James Glassman Cost for the event is $35, or $400 to sponsor a table (8 seats).

Members can register at www.gscc.org.

Along with Chase, Corporate Sponsor Hanson Professional Services, Premier Sponsor Comcast Business, and Venue Sponsor Lincoln Land Community College all help make this event possible.

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RETIREMENT PLAN MANDATE FOR EMPLOYERS NOVEMBER 1 DEADLINE FOR THOSE WITH 16+ EMPLOYEES Illinois state law very soon (November 1) will require every Illinois employer with sixteen (16) or more full-time and/or part-time (FT/ PT) employees to offer their own retirement program, either through a private plan or through Illinois Secure Choice, a retirement program offered through the Illinois State Treasurer’s office.

Employers who do not comply with the law will be subject to fines and penalties as described in 820 ILCS 80/85. Employers are not required to contribute financially to these programs.

Employers that meet the following criteria must comply with the law by November 1, 2022:

• • •

The Chamber has researched alternatives and is offering the new member benefit Signature Fiduciary Connect by John Hancock, which offers small to mid-size companies a simple, flexible and easy to administer plan.

Regardless of what option is chosen, it is important that you are proactive and join us for one of these events to ensure your company is compliant by November 1.

If you have questions about this requirement and/or Signature Fiduciary Connect, go to www.gscc.org/retirement-program or contact Mike Murphy at mmurphy@gscc.org or 217-525-1173 ext. 205.

Employ sixteen (16) or more FT and/or PT employees Business operating at least two years Currently do not offer a qualified saving plan such as a 401(k), SEP IRA, or Simple IRA

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Employers with five (5) or more FT and/or PT employees will be required to comply with the law effective November 1, 2023.

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‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ 2022 OCTOBER 20 AT LRS HANGAR

‘Shoes, Brews & Biz will be held on Thursday, October 20 at the LRS Hangar from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. This event will highlight our area’s restaurants, breweries, 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 $1,000 and will have a rare opportunity to tour the car and motorcycle collection owned by Dick Levi. A silent auction will be held with items from over 50 member businesses.

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.

Tickets to attend the event are only $20 each and 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 register for this event, go to www.gscc.org.

SBB VENDOR LIST Below is a list of breweries, food vendors, and businesses that will be at ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz.

Breweries Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. Engrained Brewing Company Hand of Fate Brewing Company Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery Slauterhouse Brewing Company

Food Vendors Bella Milano Springfield Carriage Crossing Senior Living Hy-Vee, Inc. Laguana Brava Mexican Restaurant McAlister’s Deli Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum Scoop Du Jour

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Business Vendors AAA Auto Club Group Advanced Center for Pain and Rehab All In One Management & Services Ascend Springfield Bank & Trust Company Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois Bisch Funeral Homes Carpet Weavers CEFCU Edward Jones – Kevin Corbin, Financial Advisor EP!C Express Employment Professionals Hope Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach INB Living Well Chiropractic MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc. McDaniels Marketing Nothing Bundt Cakes (The Spilman Group LLC) OOT Box Media, LLC Paylocity Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services People’s Bank & Trust Pole Barn Chic Events Robert’s Seafood Market Sam’s Club Sangamon Reclaimed Woodworks Company Springfield Clinic Springfield KOA Journey State Farm – Kaylie Snyder Team Stratus Networks Subway SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois T-Mobile Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services Trailers Direct of Springfield U.S. Bank Watts Copy Systems, Inc. Y-T Packaging / Turasky Meats gscc.org

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

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Timothy S. Richards

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

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

Cheryl S. Neal

PNC Private Bank/Estate Settlement

217.753.7130 Trust/Will/Estate

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Quinn Johnston

217.753.1133 Personal Injury Defense: General; Products Liability Defense

Betsy A. Wirth

Quinn Johnston

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

Pamela E. Hart

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Scott & Scott PC

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Scott & Scott PC

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Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

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Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold 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

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217.544.3403 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Family

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

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

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217.544.1144 Commercial Litigation; Government/Municipal/Lobby/Admin

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LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD PROGRAM UNDERWAY NOW IN ITS 37TH YEAR

Leadership Springfield, a program of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, recently kicked off its 37th 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 2023.

Over 14 weeks this fall, participants will learn about various personality types, leadership styles and roles, leadership choices, time management, cultural intelligence, and team building.

They will also enhance their leadership capabilities by learning from some our community’s best leaders, developing a deeper awareness of our community in the areas of Tourism, Healthcare, Education, Local & State Government, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Technology.

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

Leadership Springfield may be more relevant today than any other time in the program’s history. When you consider our everchanging 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.

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.

BOARD ELECTION

NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED As of September 19, 2022, in keeping with Chamber bylaws, Chamber members in good standing elected four Chamber members to three-year terms, effective January of 2023, as AtLarge Directors. Congratulations to the following members who have been elected to serve either a first or second term on The Chamber Board of Directors: • Mylas Copeland, Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi • Jeff Dillman, MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply • Sharon Riechers, BUNN • Erica Riplinger, Brown Hay & Stephens

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CLASS PARTICIPANTS Mitch Baker United Way of Central Illinois, Inc.

Jeremy Logue Security Bank

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Tiffany Bauman Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Kelly Miller Springfield Clinic, LLP

Joseph Bridges Hanson Professional Services Inc.

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Stephanie Cullen SIU School of Medicine

Austin Naumann CEFCU

Chris Davis National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - Illinois

Diana Nielsen INB

Ravi Doshi Office of Planning and Economic Development, City of Springfield Rachel Dyas Springfield Public School District 186 Mark Embree Sikich LLP Connor Etheridge Hickory Point Bank

Nick Patton Bank of Springfield Tiffany Penley Horace Mann Maryann Phillips Land of Lincoln Credit Union Branden Richardson HSHS St. John’s Hospital John Ridley Memorial Health

Robert Frazier All In One Management & Services, Inc. Patrick Ryan Hanson Professional Services Inc. Katherine Frey Solomon Colors, Inc. Isabella Silveri SIU School of Medicine Nick Gentile Town and Country Bank Kelli Sinclair Lincoln Land Community College Michelle Graven Marine Bank Patrick Smith KEB Rebecca Graves Brandy Stabler YMCA of Springfield - Downtown Compass for Kids, Inc. Lucas Hall Jamil Steele Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP Lincoln Land Community College Toni Hartman Arthur Steiner O’Shea Builders YMCA of Springfield - Downtown Andrew Hazelrigg Dan Sullivan Memorial Health O’Shea Builders Douglas Hemberger Kirsten Taylor United Community Bank Lincoln Land Community College Eric Hills Hollie Weber Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Springfield Dental Care Brianna Lakin Bailey Woolsey The Greater Springfield Chamber Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) of Commerce

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Josh Johnson Your New Mortgage Lender

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3131 WEST WABASH AVE., SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704 217.547.7002 Loan Originator ID: 2179360 Loan Origination Company ID: 433956

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

160 DRIVING ACADEMY

2106 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 572-1881

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 558-8844

M.J. KELLNER FOODSERVICE, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 5700 International Parkway, Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 483-1700

SPRINGFIELD BALLET COMPANY

401 E. Washington St, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 544-1967

BISCH FUNERAL HOME

WALMART SUPERCENTER

2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 544-5424

1100 Lejune Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 529-6221

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Annual Gala

Friday, February 3, 2023 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GIANT SLIDE

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 789-2360 (SCVB)

Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center

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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The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A

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Same as above

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Same as above

b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation

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Springfield, IL 62701

Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on (1) PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS (2) Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales (3) Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales ,and Other Paid Distribution Ouside USPS Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through (4) the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail)

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Same as above

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issue of this publication.

Publication not required

Title

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Vice President - Operations

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I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties)

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS JULY & AUGUST

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

Again & Again Alliance Community Bank (Athens)

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Capitol City Pawn & Jewelry Dynamic Developments Inc. FrontlineCo Goodenow Insurance Agency Helping Hands of Springfield Hoosier Tire Midwest Identi-Check, Inc. Legacy Park Sports, LLC

Federally Insured

by NCUA

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Legacy Pointe Eatery LevelUp Gardening LLC Root Cause To Wellness

LLCC night classes downtown!

Sikich Financial (Julie Krehbiel) Sikich Financial (Kip Walle) Sikich LLP (Greg Fiedler) Sikich LLP (Craig Fiorito) Sikich LLP (Lauren Groff) Sikich LLP (Wade Kaesebier) Sikich LLP (Angela Leach)

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Each class meets 6-8:50 one night per week (Mon., Tues., Wed. or Thurs.) beginning Jan. 9.

Sikich LLP (Drew Long) Sikich LLP (Bridgette Mugge)

MATH

Sikich LLP (Jeff Randolph) Sikich LLP (Amy Sherwood)

BUSINESS

Sikich LLP (Michelle Usher)

GEOGRAPHY

Sikich LLP (Christy Wavering)

SOCIOLOGY

Spartan Sports Park Steamship Bee Company, LLC

Details at www.llcc.edu/downtown

T-Mobile (N. Dirksen) Touchstone Crystal

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ENERGY CO-OP

STILL TIME, NO COST TO SIGN UP The Chamber continues to partner with nationally recognized energy management experts, CQI Associates, to administer and manage the Chamber’s Energy Purchasing Cooperative.

Competitive rates are obtained by leveraging aggregated usage from members of 23 Chambers of Commerce. The increased purchasing power allows members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.

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.

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, 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, please contact Shelby Dupont with CQI Associates at shelby@cqiassociates.com or (217) 521-9400.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS

BUSINESS SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY Category Listings

Access Control Systems Audio-Visual - Sales, Service or Rental Awards, Plaques & Trophies Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Building Automation Controls or Systems Business Consulting Business Services Cleaning Services - Commercial Collection Agencies Communications Systems - Sales & Service Computers - Equipment Dealers Computers - Network Cabling Computers - Network Services Computers - Sales, Service or Recycling Computers - Software & Services Computers - Training Consultants - Social Media Drug-Free Workplace - Policies & Procedures Electronics Recycling Employee Assistance Programs Employment - IT Services Employment - Office Services Employment - Professional Staffing Employment - Temporary Help Employment Agencies & Services Event Planning Fire & Safety Equipment - Sales & Services Garbage Removal & Recycling - Residential & Commercial Information Technology Interior Designers Mailing Services Management Consulting Marketing Merchant Processing Mobile Apps

Mobile Communications Motivational Services Office Equipment Office Furniture Office Supplies Payroll Services Photographers - Commercial Printer Toner and Cartridges Printers - Sales or Service Printing & Mailing - Commercial Printing Services Printing Supplies Product Design Firms Promotional Product Distributor Records Management & Storage Security Equipment Security Guard & Patrol Service Security Systems & Monitoring Shredding - Paper / Products Small Business Assistance, Information & Advocacy Software Development Storage - Household & Commercial Telecommunications Telephone - Answering Services Telephone Equipment & Systems - Dealers Telephones - Cellular Training - Leadership, Professional, or Workforce Development Uniforms Universal Waste Recycling Video Conferencing Solutions Video Production Services Video Surveillance Voice & Data Communications Website Services Wireless 2-Way Radio Communications

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

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