2015 Business Connections

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

2015 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

Prairie Capital Convention Center Thursday, April 30, 2015

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Leading Springfield Area Lawyers

Opportunity Creators Paul E. Adami Joel A. Benoit Frederick C. Prillaman Bernard G. Segatto, III Randall W. Segatto R. Kurt Wilke Barry Hines Michael Glenn Barton Denise M. Druhot Claire A. Manning Amy K. Schmidt Robert A. Stuart, Jr. Bruce S. Bonczyk J. Randall Cox Carl R. Draper Howard W. Feldman Kelli Ellen Gordon Stanley N. Wasser John E. Stevens Gordon W. Gates Todd M. Goebel Frederick J. Schlosser Bradley B. Wilson D. Peter Wise Herman G. Bodewes Creighton R. Castle Kerri A. Doll David A. Herman R. Mark Mifflin John L. Swartz Thomas G. Hamill Lance T. Jones Stephen R. Kaufmann Thomas H. Wilson Gary L. Borah Adrian E. Harless Michael T. Kokal Theresa M. Powell Gary S. Schwab Daniel R. Simmons Edward R. Gower Raylene DeWitte Grischow William P. Hardy James M. Lestikow Michael D. Morehead Russell L. Reed J. William Roberts Charles R. Schmadeke Robert E. Wagner A. Michael Kopec Scott D. Spooner David V. White Stephen Scott Morrill James E. Neville Timothy S. Richards Robert G. Wuller, Jr. Cheryl S. Neal Matthew J. Maddox David R. Reid Michael M. Durr Donald J. Hanrahan Gregory P. Sgro Stephen J. Bochenek James D. Broadway Gary A. Brown Michael C. Connelly E. Zachary Dinardo William R. Enlow James G. Fahey Mark H. Ferguson C. Clark Germann Lisa Harms Hartzler Michael G. Horstman, Jr. John A. Kauerauf James M. Morphew David A. Rolf Peggy J. Ryan Stephen A. Tagge Todd M. Turner Bruce A. Beeman Francis J. Lynch Randall A. Wolter Zack Stamp

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ADVERTISERS INDEX ANPI...........................................................Page 17 Benedictine University..........................Page 15 Centennial Pointe Assisted Living...... Page 7 DaVita........................................................Page 18 Delta Dental of Illinois................... Back Cover HealthLink................................................. Page 9 Illini Supply, Inc......................................... Page 6 Katie Young State Farm Agency.........Page 19 Leading Lawyers Network....................Page 2 Memorial Medical Center.....................Page 18 Republic Services.................................... Page 5 Six Flags St. Louis...................................Page 16 Staff Carpet............................................... Page 7

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Invitation to Our Community

Creating new connections is crucial to any business, big or small. Why struggle with phone calls or emails when you can put your business on display at the one place where face-toface conversations are the norm and where businesses grow.

This year’s Business Connections, taking place April 30 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, will once again serve as the epicenter of Sheryl Daugherty networking, with businesses and organizations The Arizona Tile Company coming together under one roof to show their 2015 Chamber services and products to hundreds of attendees.

Board Chair The Chamber is bringing back our special health fair element to our already robust exhibits to give an added value to the show. The focus this year at Business Connections is health and wellness. A healthy person can lead to costs savings. You do not have to be a business or an employee to attend the show. A wide variety of health screenings will be available throughout several booths on the show floor.

I’d like to extend my thanks to our many generous Business Connections 2015 sponsors, including Express Employment Professionals, Capital Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre, Heart Technologies, Inc., Davita, Springfield Mass Transit District, Vibra Hospital of Springfield, HSHS Medical Group, Color World of Printing, the State Journal-Register, Fox 55/27, WICS NewsChannel 20, WCIA, Neuhoff Media, Mid-West Family Broadcasting and Capitol Radio Group.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be where everyone else is and make Business Connections a priority!

Sheryl Daugherty The Arizona Tile Company, 2015 Chamber Board Chair

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1011 S. Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62704 217-525-1173 Fax: 217-525-8768 Website: www.gscc.org

Plan to Attend the State of the City Luncheon........................................................Page 5 Concealed Carry/Medical Marijuana: What You Need to Know.........................Page 6 Plae Dae Returns to Knight’s Action Park................................................................Page 6 High Turnover? The Solution Starts at the Top........................................................Page 7 Site Readiness Will Enhance Business Attraction Efforts.....................................Page 8 Moving Forward with the Downton Community Development Corporation...Page 8 Business Insights Key to Economic Development Efforts....................................Page 9 2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Map..........................................................Page 10 2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Directory..........................................Pages 11-14 Learn more about the Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5).................................Page 16 Youth Employment 2015 Coming Soon...................................................................Page 17 Upcoming Chamber Events.......................................................................................Page 18

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2015 Business Connections Trade Show The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connections trade show will be held on Thursday, April 30 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. The show floor opens at 1 p.m. and is free to the public. The show is designed to provide businesses with opportunities to display and promote their products and services, and let customers personally experience what they have to offer.

Why is Business Connections important?

The Prairie Capital Convention Center will be buzzing with booths representing healthcare, education, employment, recreation, salons, restaurants and many more. The variety of participating businesses is one of many great reasons to be a part of this event.

Business Connections is the perfect opportunity to interact with customers on a face-to-face basis. We invite everyone to come in and check out what local businesses are doing to grow our economy. This is a great opportunity to make strategic connections and build business relationships, so don’t miss out!

fantastic venue right on the show room floor. Networking has never been more fun or simple.

Sangamon CEO is a year-long, accredited high school class made up of 25 students from seven different local schools that connects students to local business leaders and allows them to experience the challenges and rewards of running a business. Current CEO students will be present at this year’s Business Connections to share information and answer questions.

The Mayor’s State of the City Luncheon will also be held at the Convention Center and will serve as a kick-off to Business Connections. Mayor J. Michael Houston will be speaking, as will our newly elected Mayor, Jim Langfelder.

What does Business Connections mean to The Chamber?

Are any special events happening at Business Connections?

The Chamber’s mission is to enhance our members’ success and advance our economy. Business Connections helps us accomplish our mission by providing our members with additional opportunities to reach out to our community, providing a positive, nurturing environment for businesses to thrive.

Business Connections is the site of the largest Speed Networking event of the year, with 100 participants making their best pitches and initiating valuable business relationships. Business After Hours at Business Connections is also the largest one of the year with great food, drinks and a

We encourage our Chamber members as well as the public to join us for Business Connections. Free admission provides the perfect opportunity to see what Springfield’s best and brightest have to offer, while building critical business relationships and supporting our community’s businesses.

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Make New Connections at Speed Networking The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host Speed Networking at Business Connections on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. Speed Networking offers your business extensive exposure in a fast-paced and exciting format. Develop new leads in a structured format, perfect for businesses of all sizes.

Participants will be assigned to a table of up to nine other people and each attendee will have two minutes to make a presentation about their company and product or service.

Each person will give their presentation four times to a

different group of prospects. Attendees are encouraged to bring a one page summary about their business and plenty of business cards (at least 50 of each).

The cost to attend Speed Networking is $10 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members, no-cost for those exhibiting that day. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Deadline is Wednesday, April 29.

Registration can be completed online at www.gscc.org under the Chamber Event Calendar. For more information, please contact Julie Donohue at (217) 525-1173 x216 or jdonohue@gscc.org.

Plan to Attend the State of the City Luncheon Get the latest on how Springfield is doing directly from the Mayor at this year’s Business Connections.

The annual State of the City Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Commercial Real Estate Network of Capital Area REALTORS and The Chamber, will feature Mayor J. Michael Houston and Mayor-Elect Jim Langfelder at the Prairie Capital Convention Center.

The State of the City Luncheon is guaranteed to be an informative event. Join your peers and local leaders for a status report on the city of Springfield. The Mayor will provide the administration’s view on the state of the City, review the accomplishments and challenges from the past year, and Mayor-Elect Langfelder will outline priorities for the upcoming months.

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Concealed Carry/Medical Marijuana: What You Need to Know With Illinois’ Medical Marijuana legislation and Firearm Concealed Carry Act both in effect, what does that mean for employers and employees? On June 24, attorneys from Heyl Royster will conduct a breakfast seminar at the Hilton Springfield. This seminar will focus on:

Concealed Carry In what workplace locations does the law prohibit concealed carry, and in what locations can employers elect to prohibit concealed carry? What potential issues should an employer consider in determining whether to prohibit concealed carry—either in the workplace or in a business open to the public? What are the most recent developments from around the state?

Medical Marijuana While much of the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act is governed by state agencies, there are concerns that any employer should be aware of. Topics will include: • Rights of Employers vs. Rights of Employees • Employer Policies • Scenarios Employers May Face • Substance Abuse Policies • Land Use Restrictions – What authority do governmental entities have to regulate?

To register, go to www.gscc.org.

Plae Dae Returns to Knight’s Action Park The Chamber’s Plae Dae returns to Knight’s Action Park and the month of July this year.

The event will take place on Friday, July 24 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Knight’s Action Park, 1700 Knight’s Recreation Drive in Springfield.

Plae Dae is a combination of great food provided by local vendors, beverages, games, networking and music.

In addition to the activities, there will be a $500 raffle.

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The purpose of the event is to kick back, relax and re-unite with those you haven’t seen in a while and/or establish new business relationships. The event is open to the public for anyone 21 years and older.

Plae Dae was started in 1947 by the Manufacturer’s and Employers Association. In 1952, the group merged with the Chamber of Commerce and has been a Chamber tradition ever since.

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High Turnover? The Solution Starts at the Top Leading a business can be scary. have a strong culture enjoy lower Express has the resources to After all, there is a lot depending on turnover—up to 65 percent than that help you create a high performance your ability to effectively lead—your of their competitor,” Fast Company workforce – one that gets more personal life, employees’ livelihoods, reports. “A solid culture that engages work done and better work done for your customers’ ability to function, its employees is a company’s best you and your customers. Whether your professional reputation. And, chance at creating an environment you need full-time hires, short-term for top leadership, there are temporaries, or something no cop-outs. Most issues in between, we can find the and problems facing your right people to keep your company are within your company moving forward. control. Even for the few Owners, Jim and Carole things that are completely Britton, have been in the out of your control, you employment business are still in control of since 1980. They wish to your response and your company’s reaction.

Express Employment Professionals extend special thanks to the Springfield community for 2015 Gold Sponsor One of the biggest your continued support. obstacles facing the This article is published courtesy of business world today is employee that attracts the best and brightest Express Employment Professionals turnover. A recent Huffington Post to join—and stay.” Developing the article about the HR trends in 2015, right culture originates and depends Franchisee Jim Britton in Springfield. highlighted that “it’s estimated that on company leadership. As Forbes For more information on other 86 percent of employees will already affirms, “Leaders are the ones who leadership and employment-related topics, visit refreshleadership.com. be looking for a new position while cultivate what ‘right’ looks like.” they’re working in their current one.” So, if you thought last year’s Employee turnover is not a turnover projections were scary, problem outside of your control. You 2015 is looking down right petrifying. lead your company, which means But, the good news is that this is you can make the decisions and one issue within your control. In fact, direct the changes required to turn one of the most important ways to the tide of departing employees. reduce employee turnover begins How do you deal with turnover with defining and directing company in your business? Visit the Express culture. booth to pick up a Training and Company culture isn’t a fad that Development Self-Assessment will fade, and leaders must take heed and learn about the training to all the growing research pointing and development programs that to its importance. “Companies that correspond to your business needs.

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Site Readiness Will Enhance Business Attraction Efforts In 2015, one Q5 priority is to identify industrial and commercial sites for site certification programs and to establish at least one certified site in Sangamon County.

Having certified sites in our community increases the marketability not only for Springfield and Sangamon County, but for the site itself. Commercial and industrial site selectors will often start their search

with certified sites for speed to market.

A certified site means the data is available for infrastructure and utilities and preliminary studies have been conducted to show that the site has low risk or that environmental risks have already been identified. The International Economic Development Council has established industry standards for site certification.

During the spring and early summer, Q5 will be identifying larger scale industrial sites and accepting proposals for a partner to certify a site as shovel ready. Also during this time, Q5 staff, along with our certification partner, will identify the first site for certification.

After a partner and site are selected, the process should take three to four months of data collection and necessary environmental studies.

Moving Forward with the Downtown Community Development Corporation

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and its Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) are continually working to better the community and economy, and revitalization of Springfield’s downtown can work to accomplish that goal.

This is why a Community Development Corporation (CDC) is crucial to making real, long—lasting change.

What is a Community Development Corporation?

Community Development Corporations (CDCs) are community-based organizations focused on revitalizing the areas in which they are located, typically in areas that have experienced significant dis-investment. They can be either for-profit or not-for-profit. While CDCs are most commonly celebrated for developing housing, and/or mixed use housing, they are often times involved in a range of initiatives critical to community health such as economic development, sanitation, street-scaping AND neighborhood planning projects. Sometimes they even provide education and social services to community residents.

Why is the formation of a CDC important to Springfield and The Chamber?

As a result of our economic development efforts, a focus on downtown revitalization and redevelopment, results of our downtown housing study in 2013, and the SDAT report (Sustainable Design Assessment Team), it was determined that a CDC would be critical to facilitate downtown redevelopment.

It’s important on many levels. The CDC can be used to kick start much needed redevelopment in the heart of our downtown community. The CDC will help us meet a need for downtown housing, keep our talented young

people in Springfield (77 percent of millennials are looking for a vibrant downtown community and prefer to live downtown), promote economic development, and attract new businesses.

Understanding the important role a CDC could play in Springfield’s future, the Q5 Strategic Leadership Council and representatives of the Mayor’s SDAT action committee began looking at various types of CDCs, talking with industry professionals, and evaluating the pros and cons of both for-profit and not-for-profit CDCs. Ultimately the group determined a not-for-profit model best fits our community needs because it provides layered options for financing developments, and most of all a not-for-profit CDC will reinvest development revenues in future projects.

As a result, a downtown CDC and an advisory board has been created and organized under the umbrella of an existing 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, The Springfield Project.

Utilizing an existing not-for-profit allows us to proceed with potential development efforts without having to wait 12 – 24 months while a new entity is developed.

What is currently happening?

The Downtown CDC is currently focused on and working on two things: raising seed capital for the first development and the identification of a viable mixed use project that will include residential housing, commercial and/or retail space.

To learn more about the many great things The Chamber and its Quantum Growth Partnership are doing, check out our website at www.gscc.org or www.springfieldadvantage. org.

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Business Insights Key to Economic Development Efforts Manager of Business Retention and Expansion for The Chamber, Jim Nelson, meets with members to ask about the business environment, market conditions and industry trends as it relates to their business. These conversations provide the Chamber with valuable insights and help us keep a pulse on the business community.

Information provided to Nelson is kept strictly confidential. Jim can also facilitate connections and/or link members to resources of which they may not otherwise be aware.

Nelson conducts over 100 interviews each year with local businesses.

Business retention and expansion are key components of any economic development plan.

We encourage all of our members to share their insights with Jim. This is just one of the many services The Chamber provides to help grow your business.

He brings a wealth of experience in working with local businesses and organizations.

To schedule a meeting, call Jim at 525-1173 or email him at jnelson@gscc. org. Likewise, if you receive a call from Nelson requesting to meet, we hope you’ll welcome him into your business.

Jim Nelson

Manager of Business Retention and Expansion 217-525-1173 jnelson@gscc.org

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2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Affordable Shred.........................................................................................502

Katie Young State Farm Agency.............................................................. 407

American Poolplayers Association......................................................... 320

Knight’s Action Park and Splash Kingdom.............................................. 112

ANPI................................................................................................................. 103

Lincoln College, ABE Program................................................................. 334

Aqua Nixx...................................................................................................... 405

Lincoln Land Community College............................................................ 106

B.J. Salons Inc.............................................................................................. 406

LRS Network Support...................................................................................417

Benedictine University................................................................................ 321

MicroPower Computer Systems............................................................... 315

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co........................................................................... 111

Midwest DNA & Drug Testing, Inc............................................................ 501

Best Expo............................................................................................. 507-508

Mid-West Family Broadcasting........................................................202-205

Cafe Moxo LLC............................................................................................. 324

Neuhoff Media Springfield............................................................... 503-506

Capital City Music................................................................................. 410-412

Penn Station East Coast Subs.......................................................... 509-510

Capitol HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre............................307-308

Personal Mobility................................................................................ 408-409

Capitol Radio Group...........................................................................430-435

PFA Tax and Accounting Professionals.................................................. 109

CDS Office Technologies.......................................................................... 306

Prospectors................................................................................................... 323

CEFCU..............................................................................................................317

Qdoba Mexican Grill....................................................................................100

Centennial Pointe Assisted Living by Americare...................................110

R.W. Troxell & Company............................................................................. 330

Charlie Parker’s Diner..................................................................... BAH Only

Republic Services......................................................................................... 201

City Water, Light & Power........................................................................... 318

RK Dixon Company.....................................................................................200

Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty...............................309

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois........................302

Color World of Printing............................................................................... 305

Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Inc................................................. 326

Connect Hearing........................................................................................... 113

SCORE (Volunteer Mentors to America’s Small Business)...............207

Craig A. Backs, M.D., L.L.C........................................................................ 335

Six Flags St. Louis......................................................................................... 313

Crowne Plaza Hotel.................................................................................... 304

SJB Promotions, Inc..................................................................................... 319

Culligan of Springfield................................................................................. 102

Snyder & Snyder Insurance Agency...................................................... 404

DaVita.............................................................................................................. 413

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine...................................314

Delta Dental of Illinois................................................................................ 423

Spinner Specialty Awards......................................................................... 303

Doubleshot Artistry..................................................................................... 424

Springfield Mass Transit District...................................................... 208-212

Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center........................................403

Springfield MRI & Imaging......................................................................... 322

Express Employment Professionals.................................................414-421

Staff Carpet...................................................................................................500

FitClub............................................................................................................. 107

Subway (Fresh Fit Sub, Inc.)...................................................................... 332

HealthLink...................................................................................................... 104

The Chiropractors............................................................................... 400-401

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency............................................................. 101

The Gallery Salon......................................................................................... 105

Heart Technologies, Inc.....................................................................422,429

The State Journal-Register........................................................................ 310

Hickory River Smokehouse....................................................................... 416

Upper Cervical Health Centers...........................................................311-312

HSHS Medical Group.................................................................................. 316

Vertical Communications........................................................................... 333

Illini Supply, Inc............................................................................................. 402

Vibra Hospital of Springfield.................................................................... 325

Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery.................................................206

WCIA/WCIX (CBS) Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc..............................300-301

Illinois Times/Springfield Business Journal............................................108

WICS-TV NewsChannel 20 (ABC).....................................................418-419

Just Right Eating.......................................................................................... 425

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2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Affordable Shred - 502 Tom Schreyer 3327 Terminal Ave. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 741-1577 tom@affordableshred.com American Poolplayers Assn - 320 Kim Jones 120 Lewis Park Dr. Mt. Zion, IL 62549 (217) 864-1274 ANPI - 103 Anne Madonia-Hubbard 3243 S. Meadowbrook Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 408-2883 amadonia@anpi.com Aqua Nixx - 405 George Miller 1001 Dewitt Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938 (217) 235-1235 aquanixx@gmail.com B. J. Salons & Spa - 406 Jessica Pickard 3312 Robbins Road Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 753-8880 pickard@uscart.com Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. - 111 Dan Pietroburgo 3400 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 726-5862 dan.pietroburgo@benjaminfedwards.com Best Expo, Inc. - 507, 508 Melanie Jacobs P.O. Box 107 Sherman, IL 62684 (217) 899-1321 mjacobs@bestexpoinc.com Cafe Moxo LLC - 324 Mark Forinash 411 E. Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 788-8084 mark@cafemoxo.com Capital City Music - 410, 411, 412 Matt Waldhoff 3700 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 787-7788 matt@startpianonow.com

Capitol HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre - 307, 308 Lisa Kappes 555 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 525-1880 Lkappes@managcare.com Capitol Radio Group - 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435 Toni Gauen 3501 E. Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 753-5400 tgauen@capitolradiogroup.com CDS Office Technologies - 306 Mark Watson 612 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-8936 mwatson@cdsofficetech.com CEFCU - 317 Jeff Ambrose 2424 W. Iles Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-0076 jambrose@cefcu.com Centennial Pointe Assisted Living - 110 Diana Wood 3440 Hedley Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 546-9764 centennial@americare.net Charlie Parker’s Diner - BAH only Mike Murphy 700 North St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 241-2104 mike@charlieparkersdiner.net City Water, Light & Power - 318 Scott Hanauer 1008 E. Miller St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 789-2070 scott.hanauer@cwlp.com Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty - 309 Lindsey Leonard 3201 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 726-3295 lindsey@curtistillett.com

Color World of Printing - 305 Robert Milner 612 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 753-1049 rmilner@cdsot.com Connect Hearing - 113 Dale Brann 2425 W. Iles Ave Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-7790 dbrann@hhaonline.net Craig A. Backs, M.D., Personal Medicine - 335 Dr. Craig Backs 2921 Greenbriar Dr., Suite C Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 321-1987 drb@craigbacksmd.com Crowne Plaza Hotel - 304 Alexandra Miech 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 585-2808 amiech@cpspringfield.com Culligan of Springfield - 102 Reginald Allison 4330 Wabash Avenue Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 527-1000 rallison@uswatercompany.com DaVita - 413 Cathy Pavolko 932 N. Rutledge St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 788-0061 cathy.pavolko@davita.com Delta Dental of Illinois - 423 Stephanie Aloisi 111 Shuman Blvd.

Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-4790 saloisi@deltadentalil.com Doubleshot Artistry - 424 Alicia Walihomhamad 2613 Kipling Dr. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 494-4273 info@doubleshotartistry.com

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2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center - 403 Amy O’Neal 1801 Eastland Drive Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-0000 aoneal@eastlandsuites.com Express Employment Professionals 414, 415, 420, 421 Kayla Edwards 3000 Professional Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-3000 kayla.edwards@expresspros.com

Illini Supply, Inc. - 402 Pam Loy 111 Illini Drive Forsyth, IL 62535 (217) 877-6551 pam.loy@illinisupply.com

LRS Network Support - 417 Kathy Wheeler 2401 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-3800 kathy.wheeler@lrs.com

Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery - 206 Sandra Beecher 1304 Franklin Ave., Suite 3300 Normal, IL 61761 (309) 713-6658 sandra.beecher@unitypoint.org

MicroPower Computer Systems - 315 Steve Maxheimer 923 S. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 544-4108 stevem@mpmis.com

FitClub - 107 Geoff Hagen 3631 S. Sixth Street Road, Suite A Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 787-8348 Geoff@Fitclub.net

Illinois Times/Springfield Business Journal - 108 James Bengfort 1240 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 753-2226 jbengfort@illinoistimes.com

HealthLink - 104 Laurie Brockgreitens 1831 Chestnut Street St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 925-6007 lbrockgreitens@healthlink.com

Just Right Eating - 425 Stephanie Johnson 3047 Hedley Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 827-2669 Sjfitness training@yahoo.com

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency - 101 Patti Roseboom 3126 South Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 793-7211 patti.roseboom@healthmarkets.com

Katie Young State Farm Agency - 407 Katie Young 315 Chatham Rd., Ste. 102 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 679-6585 Katie@sfagent.com

Heart Technologies, Inc. – 422, 429 Sheila Feipel 3105 N. Main East Peoria, IL 62526 (217) 544-3100 sfeipel@heart.net

Knight’s Action Park and Splash Kingdom - 112 Douglas Knight 1700 Knights Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62712 (217) 546-8881 doug@knightsactionpark.com

Hickory River Smokehouse - 416 Tiffany Catalano 2343 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-2271 tcatalano@hickoryriver.com HSHS Medical Group - 316 Dan Holden 3215 Executive Park Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 483-2434 dan.holden@hshs.org

Lincoln College, ABE Program - 334 Courtney Grose 133 S. 4th St., Ste. 305 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 717-9280 cgrose@lincolncollege.edu Lincoln Land Community College - 106 Terri Hinrichs 5250 Sheperd Rd. Springfield, IL 62794 (217) 786-9657 terri.hinrichs@llcc.edu

Midwest DNA & Drug Testing, Inc. - 501 Dana Shanholtzer 1305 Wabash, Suite F Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-0833 dana@midwestdnadrugtest.com Mid-West Family Broadcasting - 202, 203, 204, 205 Mark Birtch P.O. Box 460 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 467-2820 mbirtch@wmay.com Neuhoff Media Springfield - 503, 504, 505, 506 Kevin O’Dea WFMB AM-FM / WCVS-FM / WXAJ-FM 3055 S. Fourth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-3033 kevinodea@neuhoffmedia.com Penn Station East Coast Subs - 509, 510 Mike Hicks 2526 N. Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62702 (618) 910-9825 pennstationil@gmail.com Personal Mobility - 408, 409 Gerry Davis 2924 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 241-1548 gerryd@personalmobilityinc.com PFA Tax and Accounting Professionals - 109 Ryan Nowakowski 3201 Pleasant Run, Suite C Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 793-3810 rnowakowski@pfanow.com

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2015 Business Connections Exhibitors Prospectors - 323 Tracy Formea 512 S. Church St. Chatham, IL 62629 (217) 483-1536 tformea@formeainsurance.com

Six Flags St. Louis - 313 Kristine Ahal PO Box 60 Eureka, MO 63206 (636) 938-5300 x6294 kahal@sftp.com

The Chiropractors - 400, 401 Ashley Klutz 1000 S. Durkin Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-0422 ashley@silverichiro.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 100 Jolene McCoy 2320 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (309) 253-1298 JoleneQdobaspringfield.com

SJB Promotions, Inc. - 319 Jill Douglas 162 E. Chestnut Mason City, IL 62664 (217) 482-9000 sjb@sjbpromotions.com

The Gallery Salon - 105 Vicki Korte 2941 Montvale Drive Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-8119 vickikorte@sbcglobal.net

R.W. Troxell & Company - 330 Kim Cochrane 214 S. Grand Ave. W Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 321-3163 kcochrane@rwtroxell.com

Snyder & Snyder Insurance Agency 404 Brooke Dickson 2131 W. White Oaks Drive, Ste. B Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-6000 brooke.dickson@snyder-ins-agency.com

The State Journal-Register - 310 Clarissa Williams 1 Copley Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 788-1326 clarissa.williams@sj-r.com

Republic Services - 201 Kathy Saunders 2980 Granger Drive Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 522-7797 kathy.saunders@awin.com RK Dixon Company - 200 P J Dexheimer 2912 Stanton St. Ste A Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 529-7899 pjdexheimer@rkdixon.com Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois - 302 Johanna Moll 610 N. Seventh St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-3314 jm@emhc-centralillinois.org Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Inc. - 326 Ruby Davis 1520 E. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 679-6658 drrdavis0401@aol.com SCORE (Volunteer Mentors to America’s Small Business) - 207 John Bury 3330 Ginger Creek Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 371-2182 john.bury@scorevolunteer.org

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 314 Amy Uden 301 N. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62794 (217) 545-5770 Auden61@siumed.edu Spinner Specialty Awards - 303 Chris Spinner 1108 N. First St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 523-8585 chris@spinnerplastics.com Springfield Mass Transit District - 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 Frank Squires 928 S. Ninth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 522-6087 fsquires@smtd.org Staff Carpet - 500 Lindsey Staff 304 W. Browning Rd. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 528-4879 lindsey@staffcarpet.com Subway (Fresh Fit Sub, Inc.) - 332 Alyssa Furling 4534 Industrial Dr. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 585-5080 subwayspfld@gmail.com

Upper Cervical Health Centers - 311, 312 Frederick Schurger, D.C. 450 S. Durkin, Ste. B Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 698-7900 schurger@mac.com Vertical Communications - 333 Kim MacDonald 1120 Technology Dr. O’Fallon, Mo 63368 (217) 416-3565 kmacdonald@vertical.com Vibra Hospital of Springfield - 325 Chuck Nordyke 701 N. Walnut St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 747-7623 cnordyke@vhnwindiana.com WCIA / WCIX (CBS) Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. - 300, 301 Wendy Glisson 118 W. Edwards St., Suite 104 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 544-3691 wglisson@wcia.com WICS-TV NewsChannel 20 (ABC) - 418, 419 Rick Lipps 2680 E. Cook St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 753-5635 rlipps@sbgtv.com

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Adult Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate Programs:  B.A. in Psychology  B.B.A. in Management and Organizational Behavior  B.A. in Criminal Justice  RN to BSN Completion  Master of Business Administration  Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior  Master of Public Health  Master of Education in Reading and Literacy  English as a Second Language/ Bilingual Endorsement  Ph.D. in Organization Development Blended learning team, weekend and online program formats available.

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Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) Learn About Our Accomplishments and Priorities The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) are moving ahead with new community and business initiatives while continuing to offer valuable services to our membership.

What are three accomplishments from last year?

One of our main goals was to continue to support and advocate for the importance and implementation of the rail relocation project. The project is moving forward with the construction of the Carpenter Street underpass which began in August of this year.

We retooled and realigned our business attraction efforts with the creation of our new economic development website, SpringfieldAdvantage.org, promoting Springfield and Sangamon County. Businesses, consultants and site selectors considering relocation and/or new development in our area get easy access to information, available sites and critical demographic and statistical information about our community.

In 2014, we met with 101 local businesses through our business retention and expansion program, gathering and passing along critical information to community leaders in order to address the issues related to growth and expansion to create a better business climate for our community.

What are some priorities for 2015?

One of our many goals is to become a Certified ACT Work Ready Community, which closes the skills gap through a workforce development program that equips individuals, employers and communities with tools for career alignment and business growth. We will work with our workforce education council to identify necessary requirements, implement those requirements and apply for certification, which will better position Sangamon County as a community to retain, expand and attract

businesses. We will continue to work on, and when appropriate, coordinate advocacy and funding efforts with local, state and federal officials for the next phase of the rail relocation project, specifically the Ash Street underpass.

We will implement a more aggressive Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction Plan. In order to do so, we’ll market the SpringfieldAdvantage.org website and aggressively contact and pursue relationships with at least 25 site selectors as a part of our business attraction efforts, while conducting 125 visits with existing businesses.

Lastly, in response to the downtown housing study we funded in 2013, which revealed a significant need for downtown housing, Q5 provided funding for, and worked with, a consultant to identify the necessary steps to form a Community Development Corporation (CDC), an entity through which downtown development projects can be coordinated and completed. Early in 2015, we will take the necessary steps to complete that organizational structure, and work with our partners to select the board members in order to activate the CDC for downtown development.

What are your expectations for this year?

Our expectations are understandably high. Every really good thing that ever happens, whether in our personal lives, businesses, or the life of a community begins with a clear plan, clear objectives and really high expectations.

The Chamber is in a great position to make some big strides in making a positive impact in our community and business climate. With the continued help of our members, investors and volunteers, 2015 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for not only The Chamber and Q5, but for the entire Springfield and Sangamon County community.

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Youth Employment 2015 Coming Soon The Summer Youth Employment Program will be going into full swing as the end of the school year draws closer.

At this moment, The Springfield Project is reaching out to local businesses and organizations to assist in helping some of Sangamon County’s young people, ages 15 to 21, find work this summer.

The program not only develops and hones skills for students, but also provides income that can go towards helping these students continue to grow into the talented workforce our community requires every day.

Participating students tell The Springfield Project the Summer Youth Employment Program means financial independence for the duration of employment. For other students, the work helps to fund their goals of attending college.

hours a day, four days a week, for a period of six to eight weeks. Duties can vary from general office work, to more specific tasks related to the student’s degree of study.

“You put them to work; we’ll pick up the tab, unless you insist on doing both,” said Tim Rowles, Executive Director of The Springfield Project.

Any business or organization that would like to help, but cannot take a student may inquire about other ways to help. For more information or to sign up to put a student to work, contact Tim Rowles at trowles@gscc. org.

The Springfield Project is looking for companies of any size to take part in the program.

Here’s what The Springfield Project is looking for in a participating business or organization: employers who are willing and able to take a student or two or even more and put them to work. Students work four to six

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Calendar of Events Good Morning Springfield

May 12, 2015 Central Illinois Community Blood Center 2801 S. 10th Street 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Business After Hours May 21, 2015 R.W. Troxell & Company 214 South Grand Ave. West 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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June 9, 2015 Residence Inn By Marriott 2915 E. Stanford Ave. 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Business After Hours June 18, 2015 Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd.

4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Medical Marijuana/ Concealed Carry – What You Need to Know June 24, 2015 Hilton Springfield 700 E. Adams St. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Small Business Person of the Year 2015 June 30, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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20th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing July 9, 2015 Piper Glen Golf Club 7112 Piper Glen Drive All Day

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