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December 2022 | Volume VII | No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE 4Mayoral Forum in January 4Annual Gala 4Rebranding of Networking Events

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Annual Gala Scheduled for February 3 Volunteers, Others To Be Recognized

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State Retirement Plan Mandate Plans Now Required For Employers With 16+ Employees

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Utilize Your Strategic Partnership Membership Links Your Business With Proven Chamber Brand

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2023 Chamber Board Officers & Directors

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Rebranding of Monthly Networking Events Name Changes Coming in January

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Event Calendar Schedule for 2023­­

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EV Charging Solutions Partnership With EV Energy­­

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‘SHOES, BREWS & BIZ

Message From the CEO One Year Under My Belt

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Mayoral Forum To Be Held Bernard Schoenburg To Serve As Moderator

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Photos from the 2022 ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz event. This was the first year the event included a mini business expo. There was a record turnout with over 800 people attending the event which was held at the LRS Hangar.

Rebroadcast Offered February 21

MEMBER RECOGNITION 5

Tiered Investors

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Welcome to Our New Members

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FINANCE & INSURANCE SERVICES 18

Category Listings

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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

ONE YEAR UNDER MY BELT

the Springfield Rail Improvement Project Steering Committee and the University of Illinois iHub Public Policy Working Group, to name a few. All tackle a variety of issues, and my service in this capacity allows our 1,300 members to be represented on these groups that have a positive impact on the community, and in many cases, will be transformational for our business community for many years into the future.

Mike Murphy President and CEO They say, “Time flies when you are having fun”. If that is the case, then I must be having fun! The first year as President & CEO of the Chamber flew by. I have enjoyed being involved in so many activities and events this past year and I am proud of our many accomplishments. Having the responsibility of heading up the second largest chamber in Illinois with 1,300 members has its challenges, but it also gives me the opportunity to have a seat at the table and represent those members on a variety of issues.

This past year I have been asked to serve on 13 different boards, committees and working groups, which includes ones like

We held nearly a dozen events in 2022, but I want to highlight two: Our Shoes, Brew & Biz was one of our largest Chamber events ever with 832 guests learning about 50 business vendors while taste testing offerings from seven restaurants and five micro-breweries.

Our Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing was an early sellout with 54 teams of golfers enjoying perfect weather both days.

We increased our member benefits offerings to include an Association Group Health Plan and a 401k plan, giving members an opportunity to provide these benefits to their employees. Our Leadership Springfield is a very successful program and will graduate its largest Class this year. A priority of mine was to create a pathway for the next generation of leaders of the Chamber - starting in 2023

we will have an opportunity for those graduates and other young professionals to continue their engagement with The Chamber through RISE, our newly created young professional program. RISE will have networking opportunities and professional development along with a community service aspect to their mission.

I am also proud that we announced The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship, which will award $2,500 annually to a junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in the business program at UIS. The first recipient will be selected in the summer of 2023. We plan on this being the first of many ways we work with local highereducation institutions to support their students in a variety of workforce efforts.

I am excited about the potential of 2023 and look forward to being able to take advantage of more opportunities to enhance our business community. Happy Holidays and thank you for giving me this tremendous opportunity to work with and for you.

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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ANNUAL GALA SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 3 VOLUNTEERS, OTHERS TO BE RECOGNIZED

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Friday, February 3 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

This prestigious dinner provides an opportunity to gather with top business and community leaders throughout Sangamon County.

This year, we will recognize exceptional volunteer leaders, share accomplishments from the prior year and provide the Chamber’s vision and priorities for the year ahead. Leadership Springfield graduates from the Class of 2022 will be recognized, as well as recipients of the 2022 Small Business Awards.

Tickets are available at $75 per person for Chamber members on or before the early bird deadline of Friday, January 13 ($90 after this date) or $950 to sponsor a table of 10. To register, visit www. gscc.org.

We hope you will join us, other Chamber members, and community leaders for what promises to be a great evening!

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STATE RETIREMENT PLAN MANDATE

PLANS NOW REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYERS WITH 16+ EMPLOYEES As of November 1, Illinois state law requires 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:

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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

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 whether your business selects a private plan or Illinois Secure Choice, it is important that your business is compliant with the law to avoid the fines and penalties.

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.

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

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MAYORAL FORUM TO BE HELD

BERNARD SCHOENBURG TO SERVE AS MODERATOR In Spring, 2023, city elections will be held for several offices, including Mayor of Springfield. Two candidates, incumbent Mayor James Langfelder and City Treasurer Misty Buscher, are running for the top City post.

The Chamber is partnering with Illinois Times and Springfield Business Journal to host a Mayoral Forum from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on January 25 at the Hoogland Centre for the Arts. Candidates will respond to questions presented by moderator, Bernard Schoenburg, former journalist for the State Journal-Register.

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Mayoral Forum January 25, 2023 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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UTILIZE YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP LINKS YOUR BUSINESS WITH PROVEN CHAMBER BRAND When you’re targeting the Sangamon County business or consumer market, The Chamber can play an important role in your marketing plan. Chamber membership creates a strategic partnership that links your business with the proven chamber of commerce brand and that affiliation enhances your business credibility.

Our exclusive marketing opportunities include:

in the area. GSCC.org is a powerful advertising tool. A banner ad or an enhanced listing can help you stand out from your competition!

Members with an enhanced listing receive priority placement, business logo, unlimited search keywords, long business description and more!

THE BRIEF E-NEWSLETTER Each week, The Brief can include your marketing message in a banner ad, sent to over 3,000 people. Our e-newsletter contains information about issues that can impact the business climate, updates on Chamber events and activities, business tips, and member news.

UPDATE MAGAZINE The Update serves as a communication and information source to keep members current with our advocacy efforts, business issues, and Chamber programs and activities. Approximately 2,000 full color copies are distributed to Chamber members, business and community leaders.

DIRECT MAILING

WEBSITE

For more information about any of these opportunities, contact Teri Hill at (217) 525-1173 ext. 208 or thill@gscc.org.

The Chamber’s website is a trusted source of business information and one of the reasons individuals visit our site is to find reputable businesses

The Chamber organizes a monthly mailing containing promotional flyers from member businesses and for upcoming Chamber events. It’s a cost-effective way to advertise everything from a grand opening to the launch of a new product or service.

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2023 CHAMBER BOARD

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Sharon Riechers BUNN 2023 Board Chair

Executive Committee Chair

Sharon Riechers, BUNN Chair-Elect

Kayla Edwards, Express Employment Professionals 1st Vice Chair

Tyler Cormeny, O’Shea Builders 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 Jeff Dillman, MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, 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 Erica Riplinger, Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP Adam Solomon, Solomon Colors, Inc. John Staff, Staff Carpet

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THE JOHN MAXWELL COMPANY LIVE2LEAD REBROADCAST OFFERED FEBRUARY 21

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will be holding The John Maxwell Live2Lead Re-Broadcast on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Memorial Learning Center from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.

This is a leadership development rebroadcast featuring John C. Maxwell, #1 New York Times best-selling author, coach and speaker who has sold more than 26 million books in 50 languages. Attendees will breathe new life into their leadership during this information-packed half day event.

Speakers for this year’s event will include: • John C. Maxwell - #1 Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author • Patrick Lencioni – Founder & President at The Table Group • Eric Thomas – Author, Speaker, Consultant, Pastor, and Audi Awards Finalist • Dr. Tim Elmore – CEO and Founder of Growing Leaders, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker • Doris Kearns Goodwin – Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Learn from these world-class leadership experts in the morning and return to your office ready to implement your new action plan and lead with renewed passion and commitment.

Registration will be opening soon. Early Bird pricing is $49 per person on or before Wednesday, February 1. After February 1, the price will increase to $65 per person. Non-member pricing is $85 per person.

A continental breakfast and networking will begin at 8:00 am with the Re-Broadcast starting promptly at 8:30 am.

For more information on registering or becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x 216 or by email at mhorn@gscc.org.

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REBRANDING OF MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS NAME CHANGES COMING IN JANUARY In an effort to better describe its popular monthly networking events and make them more relevant to today’s business culture, The Chamber has launched a rebranding effort for Good Morning Springfield and Business After Hours.

Host locations for most 2023 events have been scheduled and are shown below.

The morning event will now be called “Coffee & Connections”, reflecting this casual opportunity to meet other Chamber members over coffee and continental breakfast offerings. The evening event, which is known as a fun, informal way to relax with other Chamber members while enjoying beverages and appetizers, will be called “Chamber on Tap”. Both events sport new logos. Annual passes for both can now be purchased.

February 7 - Pease’s at BUNN Gourmet

The Chamber will include information about each host business on its event page, a menu of food being served, and the host giveaway. If hosts are able to provide a tour of their facility, this will also be noted on the event page. For more information or if you want to be added to our waiting list, please contact Melissa Horn at mhorn@gscc.org or 217-525-1173 x216.

COFFEE & CONNECTIONS March 14 - i3 Broadband May 9 - Martin Engineering Company August 8 - United Way of Central Illinois September 12 - Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach October 10 - Boy Scouts of America, Abraham Lincoln Council

CHAMBER ON TAP January 19 - Hy-Vee, Inc. February 16 - Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill March 23 - Medics First April 20 - Kidzeum of Health and Science May 25 - Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

CASA REAL CANTINA & GRILL

GODFATHER’S PIZZA

1121 Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 303-5323

1754 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-2000

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MELISSA EBKEN CONSULTING

EMPIRE KOREAN STEAKHOUSE AND BAR

RUBY RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER

2241 Groth St., Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 494-9586

207 Fourth St., Illiopolis, IL 62539 (217) 486-6224

2100 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 670-1814

101 N. 16th St., Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 679-6658

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VEXTOR BOBA TEA LOUNGE

700 Corporate Court, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 241-2287

4310 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 670-1797

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EVENT CALENDAR

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

SCHEDULE FOR 2023

The Chamber has scheduled its major events for 2023. Please save these dates on your calendars, and watch for more information in our communications, including The Brief and the Update magazine.

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

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

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January 25 Mayoral Forum Hoogland Center for the Arts

Casa Real Cantina & Grill Charlie Parker’s Diner CityBlue Technologies

February 3 Annual Gala Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center

Clay Design Co. Cousin Eddie’s Sports Bar & Grill Crop Insurance Center

February 21 John Maxwell Live2Lead Rebroadcast Memorial Learning Center

Dew Chilli Parlor (Dirksen) Dew Chilli Parlor (North Grand) Dew Chilli Parlor (Wabash)

March 29 Job Fair Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center

Dimond Bros. Insurance, LLC Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar Engrained Brewing Company

May 17 State of Greater Springfield Luncheon President Abraham Lincoln Springfield A DoubleTree by Hilton June 20 Small Business Awards Luncheon Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center

First Mid Insurance Group, Inc. Godfather’s Pizza (Dirksen) Godfather’s Pizza (Wabash) The Grass Guy LLC Illinois State University - Mennonite College of Nursing John Hancock Retirement Plan Services

July 20 & 21 Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing Piper Glen Golf Club August 29 Job Fair Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center

Lockwood Finishes, Inc. Mac Strategies Group Hon. Steve McClure, State Senator (50th District) McDonald’s (Williamsville) Melissa Ebken Consulting MKNM Wellness

September 13 Elected Officials Reception Illinois REALTORS

Papo’s Café Parkway Cafe, Inc. PTAH Utility LLC

October 5 ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz LRS Hangar

QC Kinetix Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

November 8 (tentative) Economic Outlook Breakfast Lincoln Land Community College 16

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EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS

PARTNERSHIP WITH EV ENERGY The Chamber is pleased to partner with the EV Energy Group as our preferred provider for members interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations.

This partnership places The Chamber and the entire community at the cutting edge of this emerging industry. EV Energy Group sells world-class software, equipment and media solutions that are ideal for businesses that want to provide charging stations for their customers and/or employees.

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.

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

LLCC night classes downtown!

Work or live near downtown Springfield? Want to get started or continue toward your college degree?

ENGLISH COMPOSITION

General education night courses now offered at LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

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

MATH BUSINESS GEOGRAPHY SOCIOLOGY

Details at www.llcc.edu/downtown

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FINANCE & INSURANCE SERVICES Category Listings

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

Agricultural Lending

Fundraising

Banks

Insurance

Banks - Business Development

Insurance - Bonding

Banks - Commercial Lending

Insurance - Financial Services

Credit Unions

Insurance - Health, Dental, Life or Disability

Employee Benefits

Insurance - Property & Casualty

Finance Companies

Investment Services

Financial Consultants

Mortgages

Financial Planning - Insurance

Retirement Planning

Financial Planning - Investment Securities

Wealth Management

Financial Services

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