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December 2024 | Volume IX | No. 6

IN THIS ISSUE 4Development Policy Council Update 4Direct Mailing Program 42025 Chamber Board

IN THIS ISSUE 6

Overtime Rule Set Aside By Federal Court Decision Applies To All Employers in U.S.

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Annual Gala Set for January 31 Volunteers, Others To Be Recognized

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Association Health Plan Available Five Health Alliance Plans Offered

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RISE Springfield Update Engaging Emerging Business Leaders Ages 21 - 39

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Chamber’s Direct Mailing Program Cost-Effective Way To Reach Fellow Members

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Economic Outlook Breakfast Recap Valuable Insights Presented by US Chamber Keynote

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Employers Required To Provide Retirement Benefit

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2025 Chamber Board Officers and Directors

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Chamber Event Calendar

ON THE COVER

Schedule for 2025

RISE SPRINGFIELD

FEATURES 4

Message From the CEO Display Your Chamber Membership Proudly

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Chamber Recognized with 15 Under Fifteen Award

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Development Policy Council Instrumental in Driving Positive Changes

MEMBER RECOGNITION 5

Tiered Investors

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Welcome to Our New Members

INDUSTRY FOCUS

FINANCE & INSURANCE SERVICES 20

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.

ALWAYS BUY CHAMBER

On November 6, RISE Springfield held a RISE & Shine event in the community room at the Springfield Clinic Allen Building.

Inset: Members of the RISE Executive Committee with Young Professionals Program Manager Olivia Lohse. L-R: Allision Long, Rachel Selvaggio, Lohse, Bailey Woolsey, Dakota Greer, Kaitlin Coultas, and Nicholas Koch.

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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DISPLAY YOUR CHAMBER

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO MEMBERSHIP PROUDLY chamber membership. Unfortunately, the study also revealed that only two in five people (40%) are aware of which businesses in their community belong to the chamber.

Mike Murphy President and CEO A recent national poll conducted by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), in partnership with The Harris Poll, highlights the significant benefits of chamber membership. The results are a compelling reminder for businesses to actively showcase their affiliation with their local chamber of commerce.

One standout finding is that 64% of adults familiar with their local chamber are more likely to purchase from businesses they know are chamber members. Similarly, 63% are more inclined to recommend those businesses to others. These statistics underscore the importance of proudly displaying your

To maximize the benefits of your membership, ensure your Chamber Membership decal is prominently displayed at your entrance.

Include your membership status in your marketing materials, both in print and online. By doing so, you not only enhance your business’s credibility but also encourage potential customers to support chamberaffiliated enterprises. Additionally, consider supporting fellow chamber members by using the Business Directory on our website (https:// business.gscc.org/list) when choosing goods or services.

Another noteworthy finding is that 70% of U.S. adults wish they knew more about the work their local chamber does for the community.

Yet only 44% are familiar with their chamber’s mission and activities. This gap presents a tremendous opportunity for education and outreach.

If you know a group or organization that would benefit from learning about the chamber, consider asking them to invite me

to speak with them. These conversations not only build community awareness but also highlight the value of chamber membership. When more people understand what the chamber does, they’re more likely to support businesses like yours.

Let’s work together to bridge this awareness gap. By spreading the word about our mission and encouraging others to recognize the advantages of chamber membership, we can drive more customers to your door. Wear your chamber membership proudly—it’s not just a symbol; it’s a powerful tool for growth and community connection.

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

2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chair Kayla Edwards...........................Express Employment Professionals Chair-Elect Tyler Cormeny..................................... O’Shea Builders 1st Vice Chair Mylas Copeland......Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi

Leadership Level

HSHS Medical Group Foundation Level

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Visionary Level

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

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Express Employment Professionals SIU Medicine

Brent Borah....................................Bank of Springfield

Premier Level

Jeff Dillman..............MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc.

U.S. Bank

Mark Donovan..............................................................INB

Catalyst Level

Anna Evans.......................................... Memorial Health

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.

ALWAYS BUY CHAMBER

Chris Bullock............................... Capitol Media Group

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 Olivia Lohse.................................. Young Professionals Program Manager Kristin Kern........................... Administrative Assistant

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OVERTIME RULE SET ASIDE BY FEDERAL COURT DECISION APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYERS IN U.S. On Nov. 15, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas set aside the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) rule Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (2024 Overtime Rule). The final rule, which was published April 26, would have increased the overtime salary threshold for millions of workers. Following the rule’s publication, states and trade groups challenged it, arguing that the DOL overstepped its authority with a significant increase and automatic adjustments.

The court did not provide an opinion on the validity of the salary basis or duties requirements of the exemption test. Since the court vacated, or set aside, the 2024 Overtime Rule nationwide, the overtime salary thresholds are set at the 2020 levels of $684 per week or $35,568 annually. Employees who are classified as exempt should continue to satisfy these preexisting salary and duties test regulations for all exemptions. Additionally, the salary

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level for highly compensated employees has returned to $107,432 annually.

The DOL has the right to appeal the decision; however, the upcoming change in administration at the DOL adds uncertainty as to whether there will be a legal challenge. It is possible that President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team may seek to delay any immediate appeal, pending an opportunity to review what the Trump-Vance administration’s decision will be on this issue.

If an appeal is filed by the current administration at the DOL, the DOL’s leadership under the new administration could ask for a stay while it seeks to implement new regulations that undo or change the regulations that had been slated to go into effect on January 1. This would be similar to what happened in November 2016, when the DOL’s proposed changes to the overtime rules were invalidated and the new leadership at the DOL under the Trump administration withdrew the appeal and issued a revised rule that later went into effect in 2019.

Regardless of whether there is an appeal, this decision has no effect on state and local law overtime exemptions, so employers will need to continue complying with all requirements under those laws.

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ANNUAL GALA SET FOR JANUARY 31 VOLUNTEERS, OTHERS TO BE RECOGNIZED The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Gala, presented by HSHS St. John’s Hospital, on Friday, January 31 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 and Small Business Award recipients from 2024 will also be recognized.

The evening will begin with cocktails starting at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm, and the program at 7:45 pm, followed by a networking reception.

Tickets are available at $85 per person for Chamber members on or before the early bird deadline of Friday, January 10 ($100 after this date) or $1,100 for a table of 10. NEW to this year’s Annual Gala, registration will include two drink tickets for each attendee to redeem for domestic beer, wine, or soda. To register go to www.gscc.org.

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ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE FIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE PLANS OFFERED Chamber Association Health Plan Helping Members Save on Healthcare Costs

The Chamber’s Association Health Plan (AHP) 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

Members can receive more information at www.gscc.org/ association-health-plan or by contacting Lisa Schafer (217) 5251173 ext. 203 or David Earhart at The Chamber at (217) 525-1173 ext. 215.

QUOTES AVAILABLE FROM THESE CHAMBER MEMBER AGENCIES

employers.

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To qualify, you must be a member in good standing of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Some groups may not qualify depending on underwriting.

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CHAMBER RECOGNIZED WITH 15 UNDER FIFTEEN AWARD The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce was a recipient of the 15 Under Fifteen Award at a reception hosted by United Community Bank on October 24.

The roots of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce go back to 1869 when the Springfield Board of Trade was founded. The GSCC has been a driving force for the local business community, and is committed to enhancing member success and advocating for their interests. “Each day, we strive to equip our members with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive landscape,” said Mike Murphy, president and CEO. “Our dedicated team fosters an environment where businesses can truly flourish.”

This is the 22nd year that Springfield Business Journal has partnered with United Community Bank to recognize 15 outstanding small businesses in the local area. To qualify, a business must be located in Sangamon or Morgan County, have been open for at least two years and have 15 or fewer full-time employees. The recipients represent a wide variety of industries, and some have been in business for decades, while others are much newer. What they have in common is that each of these business owners is passionate about their company and providing a service to the Springfield area.

Celebrating the success of local businesses plays an important role in sending a message regionally and statewide that the Springfield metropolitan area is a great place to do business.

Murphy added, “We are truly honored to be recognized by the community for this award.”

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DEVELOPMENT POLICY COUNCIL INSTRUMENTAL IN DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGES Springfield, Sangamon County, the Regional Planning Commission, and industry stakeholders from construction, commercial development, and homebuilding. Collaboration with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation ensures timely responses to relevant transportation issues.

The Development Policy Council (DPC) of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has made a significant impact on the local development landscape, thanks to decades of dedication and collaboration. Recently, the partnership between the GSCC and the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance has further strengthened the council’s mission.

Under the leadership of The Chamber’s newly appointed Co-Chairs Tom Fitch of Springfield Clinic and Tyler Cormeny of O’Shea Builders, the DPC has been instrumental in streamlining processes and driving positive changes, particularly in permitting and zoning. The council’s bi-monthly meetings bring together representatives from the City of

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Some notable achievements of the DPC include: • Establishing Minimum Road Standards • Adjusting Drive-Through Stacking Requirements • Implementing 3rd Party Plan Reviews during peak periods • Introducing Concurrent Reviews for Zoning and Annexation Requests • Appointing a City Project Manager to oversee developments • Publishing Annual Reports from Infrastructure Agencies These efforts aim to streamline processes for developers and create a more efficient environment for growth. The DPC remains committed to addressing emerging challenges to foster continued progress.

If you’re interested in joining or learning more, you can reach out to Mike Murphy at mmurphy@gscc.org.

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RISE SPRINGFIELD UPDATE

ENGAGING EMERGING BUSINESS LEADERS AGES 21 - 39 SAVE THE DATE: RISE SPRINGFIELD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

EVENT RECAP: NOVEMBER RISE & SHINE

Mark your calendars for RISE Springfield’s first ever Leadership Conference presented by INB! This event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Memorial Learning Center.

On Wednesday November 6, Springfield area young professionals came together at the Springfield Clinic Allen Building to start their day off with coffee, breakfast, and great networking.

The RISE Springfield Leadership conference is designed for young professionals who are looking to build personal and professional skills to help further their careers and become Springfield’s next group of leaders.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Jenny Patton, Director of Operations at Springfield Clinic, on the topic of stress management and work/life balance around the holidays.

Stay tuned for our registration page to go live in January for more information and to reserve a spot for you and/or your young professionals!

We’d like to thank Springfield Clinic for hosting our November event as well as for their 2024 RISE Title Sponsorship!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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EVENT RECAP: RISE GIVE & TAKE PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING DRIVE

RISE SPRINGFIELD EMPLOYER MEETINGS AVAILABLE

On October 11 and 12, RISE Springfield held their annual Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive.

Want to learn more about RISE Springfield and how it could benefit your employees?

Donations were accepted throughout the day on Friday the 11th as volunteers helped organize donations. The following day, RISE volunteers helped over 120 attendees find professional clothing for themselves and others. Donations left at the end of the day were taken to multiple local notfor-profit organizations.

Our team is happy to meet with you and your management team, your employees, or both! We are able to tailor our presentation to any group for the most relevant and impactful experience on what we have to offer!

Contact Olivia Lohse at rise@gscc.org for more information or to schedule a time for RISE to visit your office!

RISE would like to thank Lincoln Land Community College for hosting the event, The Crafted Stag Supply for providing suit sizing assistance, and The Wardrobe Boutique, TechGuard Security LLC, SCHEELS, Bank of Springfield, and Hy-Vee for their donations of bags for attendees to transport clothes.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to all our volunteers and everyone who donated clothing for helping make the event a huge success!

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TOP LAWYERS SPRINGFIELD AREA BASED UPON A SURVEY OF THEIR PEERS

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

Matthew J. Cate

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Commercial Litigation; Creditor Rights/Commercial Collections; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential

Randy S. Paswater

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Creditor Rights/Commercial Collections; Elder; Family; Trust/Will/Estate

Bernard G. Segatto III

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Closely/Privately Held Bus; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; RE: Commercial

Randall W. Segatto

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Closely/Privately Held Business; Elder; Real Estate: Commercial

Barry Hines

Barry Hines — Attorney at Law

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

Michael Glenn Barton

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

217.793.9300 Agriculture; Closely/Privately Held Business; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Mark S. Cochran

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

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

Andrew G. White

Bellatti Barton Cochran & White LLC

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

Robert A. Stuart Jr.

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

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

Sarah Delano Pavlik

Delano Law Offices LLC

217.544.2703 Closely/Privately Held Business; Trust/Will/Estate

Thomas Chester Pavlik Jr.

Delano Law Offices LLC

217.544.2703 Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collect; RE: Comm; Secured Transactions

Ashley D. Davis

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Family

Carl R. Draper

FeldmanWasser

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

Howard W. Feldman

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Construction; Family; ADR: Family

Kelli Ellen Gordon

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Family

Stuart H. Shiffman

FeldmanWasser

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

Stanley N. Wasser

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403 Construction

James R. Enlow

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Bankruptcy: Individual; Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning

Gordon W. Gates

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

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

Todd M. Goebel

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

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

Frederick J. Schlosser

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

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

Bradley B. Wilson

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010 Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee

Jason E. Brokaw

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Creighton R. Castle

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571 Closely/Privately Held; 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/Municipa/Lobbying/Administrative

Christopher E. Sherer

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Matthew R. Trapp

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Jason R. Vincent

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Thomas G. Hamill

Harrison LLP

217.546.6940 Trust/Will/Estate

James M. Lestikow

Harrison LLP

217.353.1239 Trust/Will/Estate

Todd A. Bresney

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

William J. Harrington

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General

Robert M. Javoronok Jr.

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General; Workers’ Compensation

Kathy A. Olivero

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Workers’ Compensation

John J. Waldman

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Personal Injury: General; Workers’ Compensation

Jonathan T. Nessler

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

Stephen Scott Morrill

Morrill & Fiedler LLC

217.789.5411 Governmental/Municipa/Lobbying/Administrative

James E. Neville

Neville Richards Zittel & Siegel LLC

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

Timothy S. Richards

Neville Richards Zittel & Siegel LLC

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

Matthew C. Zittel

Neville Richards Zittel & Siegel LLC

618.277.0900 Civil Appellate; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General; Toxic Torts Def

Cheryl S. Neal

PNC Private Bank

217.753.7130 Trust/Will/Estate

James A. Borland

Quinn Johnston

217.753.1133 Personal Injury Defense: General; Products Liability Defense

Pamela E. Hart

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Elder; Family; Real Estate: Residential; Trust/Will/Estate

Gregory A. Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Adoption/Reproductive Technology; Family Appellate; Family; Trust/Will/Estate

Jared M. Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Family; Trust/Will/Estate

R. Stephen Scott

Scott & Scott PC

217.753.8200 Bankruptcy/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Tax: Business; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Michael M. Durr

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Close/Private Held; Commercial Litigation; RE: Assoc/Condominiums; RE: Comm; RE: Resident

Alex B. Rabin

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Closely/Privately Held Bus; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Personal Injury: General; Workers’ Comp

Jeana Kim Reinbold

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

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

Gregory P. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Personal Injury: General; RE: Comm; RE: Finance; Trust/Will/Estate

Timothy M. Shay

Shay & Associates Law Firm LLC

217.523.5900 Personal Injury: General; Personal Injury: Professional Malpractice; Workers’ Compensation

Michelle L. Blackburn

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family; Trust/Will/Estate

James G. Fahey

Sorling Northrup

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

C. Clark Germann

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Mineral/Natural Resource; RE: Comm

Stephen F. Hedinger

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Animal; Environmental; Mineral/Natural Resource

Michael G. Horstman Jr.

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Association/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; RE: Commercial; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Brian D. Jones

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Banking/Financial Institutions; Closely/Privately Held Bus; Employee Benefits; RE: Commercial

John A. Kauerauf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Association/Non-Profit; Closely/Privately Held Business; Employment: Management

Kirk W. Laudeman

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Medical Malpractice Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof’l Malpractice Def; Transportation Def

Brian D. Lee

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Civil Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Employment: Management; Personal Injury Def: General

James M. Morphew

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Election/Political/Campaign; Governmental/Municipa/Lobbying/Administrative

Lisa A. Petrilli

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Commercial Litigation; Gov’t/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Land Use/Zoning/Condemnation; RE: Comm

David A. Rolf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Agriculture; Commercial Litigation; Land Use/Zoning/Condemnation; PI Def: General; RE: Comm

Roger L. Rutherford

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Governmental/Municipa/Lobbying/Administrative; Trust/Will/Estate

Peggy J. Ryan

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family

John R. Simpson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Stephen A. Tagge

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Banking/Financial Institutions; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Cred Rts/Comm Collect; RE: Comm

Joshua J. Watson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144 Family

Matthew A. Brewer

Stephen P Kelly Attorney at Law

217.544.8000 Workers’ Compensation

These EMERGING LAWYERS have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois who are age 40 or younger OR who have been admitted to the practice of law for 10 or fewer years.

Brittany Kink Toigo

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate LLP

217.544.4868 Family; Tax: Individual; Trust/Will/Estate

Samantha A. Bobor

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Jackson B. Fredman

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

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

Gina Couri-Cyphers

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742 Civil Appellate; Personal Injury: General

Benjamin M. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Reinbold LLP

217.789.1200 Personal Injury: General; Real Estate: Commercial; RE: Residential; Workers’ Compensation

Stephanie I. Shay-Williams Shay & Associates Law Firm LLC

217.523.5900 Personal Injury: General; Workers’ Compensation

Aaron D. Evans

217.544.1144 Closely/Privately Held Bus; RE: Commercial; RE: Residential; RE: Finance; Trust/Will/Estate

Sorling Northrup

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CHAMBER’S DIRECT MAILING PROGRAM COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO REACH FELLOW MEMBERS

The Direct Mailing Program is a valuable way to advertise everything from a grand opening to the launch of a new service or product or to promote an existing service in a highly visible and timely manner. Frequency discounts are available.

For more information or to reserve your spot contact Teri Hill at (217) 525-1173 ext. 208 or thill@gscc.org.

The Chamber’s Direct Mailing Program is a cost-effective way to reach fellow Chamber members with a direct mail piece. Each month, The Chamber organizes a mailing of flyers to members announcing upcoming Chamber events and programs. Members have the opportunity to insert a flyer into the mailing that reaches approximately 2,000 business leaders for a fraction of the cost of an independent mailing.

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST RECAP VALUABLE INSIGHTS PRESENTED BY US CHAMBER KEYNOTE The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Carrollton Bank held its Economic Outlook Breakfast on Thursday, November 7 at Lincoln Land Community College. Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presented his outlook on the economy to over 170 members in attendance. During the breakfast, Dubay covered a range of topics, including macroeconomic trends, global economic factors, policies and regulations, and market trends.

The Chamber would like to thank Presenting Sponsor – Carrollton Bank; Premier Sponsor - Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Partner Sponsors - Comcast Business / Xfinity Retail and the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance; and Venue Sponsor Lincoln Land Community College for making this event possible.

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EMPLOYERS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFIT Illinois state law requires Illinois employers with five or more full-time and/or parttime (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.

The Chamber offers an alternative to Secure Choice called Signature Fiduciary Connect by John Hancock, which offers small to mid-size companies a simple, flexible and easy to administer plan. BOS Investment Services serves as a financial advisor for the plan.

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

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.

A retirement plan for the modern workforce Employer-sponsored retirement plans are critical for helping people save for retirement—and for attracting and retaining talent. But for many small businesses, managing a retirement plan can be difficult when you do it alone.

Signature Fiduciary Connect™ is designed for small to midsize organizations that want a simple, flexible, and easy-to-administer 401(k) plan. The plan is 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.

John Hancock is unaffiliated with AMP and Wilshire, and none are responsible for the liabilities of the others.

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.

We’re better—together Powered by John Hancock, AMP, and Wilshire our integrated solution is backed by a commitment to innovation, service, and support.

FOR PLAN SPONSOR USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH PLAN PARTICIPANTS.

Employers that meet the following criteria must comply with the law: • Employ five (5) 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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FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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When was the last time you met with your agent or reviewed your insurance portfolio?

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM -NEW EXHIBIT 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 | (217) 717-8520

FARRELL’S EXTREME BODYSHAPING

3246 Ginger Creek Drive, Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 993-9820

PHYSIOTHERAPY PROFESSIONALS

DAN DEWEESE PAINTING & WOOD FINISHING 4735 Industrial Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 638-3143

FEAST BUFFET & FUNKIDDO, LLC

3125 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 970-4031

SHAYNA GIBBONS KEELEY BOUTIQUE

2201 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-3301

3278 W. Iles Ave., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 717-1946

SMOKY JENNINGS SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD IL FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER

3040 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 679-2810

2601 S. Fifth St. Suite 3, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 257-7643

For more information on these businesses, please visit our Business Directory at www.gscc.org.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

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

Big Dog Construction Company (Window Depot dealer)

TRUSTWELL LIVING OF SPRINGFIELD

2451 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-9000

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois D. Dowson Farms Dermatology and MOHS Surgery Institute GOGO Charters Springfield Illinois State Fair Lee Enterprises, Inc.

VYPER DELIVERY

Lincoln Office

3460 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 679-1430

Member Information Center (MIC)

Main Place Properties PhysioTherapy Professionals Potter Drug

Exclusive online marketing tool

Premier Print Group

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).

Pro Bid, LLC RE/MAX Professionals (Barbara Endzelis) Richards & Stehman, LLC Right Edge Lawn Care Sapori Pizzeria & Italian Market Sertoma Club of Springfield Shayna Gibbons Keeley, LLC

Login at www.gscc.org. To obtain login credentials, click the link on the login page or call The Chamber at (217) 525-1173.

Springfield Homes and Generational Care Springfield IL Financial Education Center Trailers Direct of Springfield LLC The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois

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INDUSTRY FOCUS FINANCE & INSURANCE SERVICES Category Listings

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

Agricultural Lending

Financial Services

Banks

Insurance

Banks - Business Banking

Insurance - Bonding

Banks - Business Development

Insurance - Financial Services

Banks - Commercial Lending

Insurance - Health, Dental, Life or Disability

Banks - Consumer Banking

Insurance - Long Term Care, Senior Health & Life

Credit Unions

Insurance - Property & Casualty

Employee Benefits

Investment Services

Finance Companies

Loans

Financial Consultants

Mortgages

Financial Planning - Insurance

Retirement Planning

Financial Planning - Investment Securities

Wealth Management

We’re active in the community. Really active.

Locally owned. Locally active. Invested.

We participate in the daily life of our schools, sports, fundraisers, events, and everything that helps make life fun and engaging here in Springfield.

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2025 CHAMBER BOARD

SAVE THE DATE!

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Executive Committee

Not every business has a human resources department.

Get your questions answered at this timely seminar!

Board Chair

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Tyler Cormeny, O’Shea Builders Chair-Elect

7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Mylas Copeland, Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi

BRANDT

2935 South Koke Mill Rd., Springfield

1st Vice Chair

Jeff Large, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

Register at www.gscc.org

Vice Chair

Angela Nguyen, Horace Mann Vice Chair

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Cal Thomas, Springfield Clinic, LLP

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Secretary/Treasurer

Josh Shugart, KEB Immediate Past Chair

Kayla Edwards, Express Employment Professionals At-Large Directors

Bank like you own the place.

Brent Borah, Bank of Springfield Chris Bullock, Capitol Media Group Jen Call, TROXELL Kevin Corbin, Edward Jones Jeff Dillman, MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc. Robert Ellison, Memorial Health Marne Fauser, United Way of Central Illinois, Inc. Josh Flanders, Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. Ronda Folkerts, Hanson Professional Services Inc. Matthew Fry, HSHS St. John’s Hospital Bryan Gleckler, Lincoln Land Community College

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Sharon Riechers, BUNN Erica Riplinger, Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP Appointed Director

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CHAMBER EVENT CALENDAR SCHEDULE FOR 2025

The Chamber has scheduled its events for 2025. Please save these dates on your calendars, and watch for more information in our communications, including The Brief and Update magazine. Event information is also available at www.gscc.org.

CHAMBER ON TAP

January 31

Annual Gala

January 16 - OOT Box Media February 20 - S & K Buick GMC

February 12

Ask HR Seminar

March 20 - Springfield Clinic

March 25

April 17 - Arlington’s Catering & Historic Venue

Youth / Spring Job Fair

May 15 - Heartland Bank and Trust Company

May 20

June 12 - Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

State of Greater Springfield Luncheon

July 10 - TBD

June 24

August 21 - TBD

Small Business Awards Luncheon

November 13 - SCHEELS Sports Park

July 17 & 18

December 11 - Green Toyota

Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing

COFFEE & CONNECTIONS

August 26

Fall Job Fair

February 11 - Pease’s at BUNN Gourmet

September (date TBD)

March 11 - SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois

Elected Officials Reception

May 6 - Trustwell Living of Springfield

October 9

August 5 - Gateway Foundation

‘Shoes, Brews & Biz

September 9 - Illinois Air National Guard - 183rd Wing

November (date TBD)

October 14 - Central Illinois Foodbank

Economic Outlook Breakfast

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SomerCor is certified by the Small Business Administration to provide these loans throughout the state of Illinois.

SBA 504 LOAN PROGRAM KEYS Lower down payment - up to 90% financing for established businesses Below-market interest rates - lower monthly mortgage payments Long-term fixed rates of 10, 20, or 25 years - no surprise balloon payments Option to refinance existing debt including SBA 7(a) and 504 loans - refi also allows for cash out toward eligible business expenses

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Senior Vice President Market Leader Central and Southern IL