Update - April 2017

Lead • Influence • Impact

April 2017 Volume II No. 2

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• Chamber awarded 5-Star Accreditation • Chamber Member Survey results • Cyber Security Seminar coming in May

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THE MOST ADVANCED CARDIAC CARE STARTS WITH A LITTLE HEART-TO-HEART. They’re more than the ones you trust for your minor aches and pains. They’re your first line of defense against heart disease. Because every Memorial physician is part of an advanced regional network of hospitals and cardiologists offering the latest, life-saving cardiac procedures. To learn more, call today.

And schedule a little heart-to-heart with an amazing team that’s here for you. No matter what you need.

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On the Cover Business Connections is The Chamber’s annual trade show that provides businesses and organizations an opportunity to showcase their products and services.

Our Mission: Enhance our members’ success and advance our economy.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst that helps create a strong, growing economy through talent, leadership and collaboration.

GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Tom Gihl............................................................Chairman Illinois National Bank

Jim Britton..............................................Chairman-Elect

Express Employment Professionals

John McCarthy..................................1st Vice Chairman The Horace Mann Companies

Lori Milosevich.............................Secretary/Treasurer

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The Latest from Q5

Elena Kezelis.....................Immediate Past Chairman

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At-Large Directors

Message from the CEO

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Greater Springfield Chamber

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Business Connections Show Guide

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2017 Chamber Member Survey Results

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Show Features and Activities

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State of the City Address on April 20

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Exhibitor Floor Plan Exhibitor List

Chamber survey clarifies perceptions of Springfield airport service

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Upcoming events for ELEVATE Springfield

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Chamber seeks members’ input on workforce needs

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Youth Employment Program

seeks new businesses for summer

Memorial Medical Center Foundation

Roger Austin.......................Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Dr. Ruby Davis..............................Ruby Funeral Services

and Chapel, Inc.

Raylene DeWitte Grischow...........................Hinshaw &

Culbertson LLP

Pamela Frazier.....................................All In One On-Site

Wash & Detail

Jennifer Gill............................................Springfield Public School District #186

Dr. Charles Lucore..................HSHS St. John’s Hospital Greg Matthews...........................Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Mike Murphy..................................Charlie Parker’s Diner Dr. Diane Rutledge .........................................Large Unit

District Association

Tim Smith.............Evan Lloyd Associates, Inc. Architects

Member Recognition 22

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Welcome to our New Members

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Advertiser’s Index

Jim Sullivan...................................................Design Ideas Dr. Charlotte Warren...................................Lincoln Land

Community College

Appointed Member Sheryl Daugherty..................The Arizona Tile Company

Ex-Officio Directors Gina Gemberling.........................Springfield Convention

& Visitors Bureau

Mark Hanna ..........................Springfield Airport Authority

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Cyber Security Seminar coming in May

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32nd Annual Small Business Awards

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Member Orientation

Thursday, May 11 4:30 to 6:00 pm Chamber Office 1011 S. 2nd St.

Member testimonial - 490 Outreach Ways to maximize your Chamber membership Leadership Springfield now accepting applications for the Class of 2018

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Hon. Jim Langfelder ..............Mayor, City of Springfield Commissioner David Mendenhall...............Sangamon County Board

Brian Oaks...................Prairie Capital Convention Center Tim Rowles......................................The Springfield Black

Chamber of Commerce

Lisa Clemmons Stott.............Downtown Springfield, Inc.

GSCC STAFF Chris Hembrough........................President and CEO Lisa Schafer....................Vice President - Operations David Earhart......................Vice President - Member Services Joshua Collins............................Director of Business and Community Development Bri Coons.............................................Events Manager Ashley Earnest...................................Events Manager Sarah Graham..........................Director of Workforce Development Teri Hill.............................Advertising Representative Mark McBride.................................Membership Sales Representative Tom Owen.........Membership Sales Representative Wayne Utterback............Communications Manager Cassie Veach.............................................Receptionist Alexandria Velten........................Executive Assistant

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Message from the CEO

Relationships make the world go ‘round…and they are the source of business development, growth, and success. Almost everything of great value that takes place in our businesses and/or personal lives is based on relationships.

In our technology filled world, which serves us so very well, especially when it comes to information and efficiencies, we often times miss the opportunities for new relationships.

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-to-face conversations are the norm and where there is fertile ground for businesses development, growth, and success?

This year’s Business Connections, taking place April 20, from 1 – 7 p.m., at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, will once again serve as the place for building relationships with businesses and organizations coming together under one roof to show their services and products to hundreds of attendees.

The Sangamon CEO Businesses will also be present for the third year in a row. The Sangamon CEO program is a

collaboration between businesses and school districts in Sangamon County. It is a year-long, accredited high school class which connects high school students to local business leaders and allows them to “experience” the challenges and rewards of running a business. Students then utilize what they learn to create an actual business using real money, including branding and logos along with business and marketing plans. Each CEO student will have a booth to display their business, answer your questions, and present you with their products and services.

Prior to the opening of the show floor, we will host our always popular Speed Networking event from 9 – 11 a.m., followed by the State of The City Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Each of these requires a separate registration and Speed Networking is limited to 110 participants, so call our office at 217-525-1173, or visit our website at gscc.org to register today.

I’d like to extend my thanks to our many generous Business Connections 2017 sponsors, which includes LRS Web Solutions (presenting sponsor), Davita, HealthLink, HSHS Medical Group, Republic Services, Hickory

Chris Hembrough President and CEO The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce River, Pizza Ranch, Bella Milano, Qdoba, Subway, Chick-fil-A, Speciality Cakes, the State Journal-Register, Fox 55/27, WICS NewsChannel 20, WCIA, WCIX 49, Neuhoff Media, Mid-West Family Broadcasting and Capitol Radio Group.

Make Business Connections a priority!

Don’t miss your opportunity to be where everyone else will be on Thursday, April 20.

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce awarded 5-Star Accreditation ®

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive self-review, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded us with 5-Star Accreditation.

This prestigious honor puts us among the top 1 percent of chambers nationwide.

This is the second time the Chamber has received a 5-Star rating.

This past year, the staff of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce spent countless hours completing the Accreditation process, which included

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demonstrating competency in nine core areas ranging from finance to facilities. The result of this hard-work is evidenced by this top rating, and it is an achievement only possible by the efforts of our volunteers and support of Chamber members.

Special recognition was given to our Chamber in the following areas: •

Economic development leadership through the Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5)

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Success of several events, including the Annual Gala, Economic Outlook Breakfast, Job & Career Fairs, Small Business Awards, and the State of the City Luncheon

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Comprehensive Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response and

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Business Continuation Plan •

Achievement of a perfect score in the Governance, Technology, Communications, and Facilities sections

The only national program recognizing chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement, Accreditation allows us to renew, improve, and promote sound business practices, policies, and procedures.

Local chambers are rated Accredited, with 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber executives from across the country.

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2017 BUSINESS CONNEC TIONS THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Prairie Capital Convention Center

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

The Chamber invites all members and their employees to attend Business Connections and visit exhibiting businesses. Members are challenged, whenever possible, to look for opportunities to do business with other members. The Show provides a chance to get out of the office, away from the computer, and interact face-to-face with potential new and existing clients and customers.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Speed Networking 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

State of the City Luncheon

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PRINT MEDIA SPONSOR

(registration required)

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Show Floor Open 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

ABC NewsChannel 20/FOX ILLINOIS

NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC.

Other features at the Show: Sangamon CEO Class Door Prizes and Giveaways NEUHOFF MEDIA SPRINGFIELD

CAPITOL RADIO GROUP

MID-WEST FAMILY BROADCASTING

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Show Features and Activities

Changes for 2017

This year, Business Connections features a new floor plan, reduced booth prices, and a renewed focus on Always Buy Chamber (ABC). ABC encourages members to support fellow members, which are businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to our area’s growth and progress by being a part of The Chamber. As a member, you are challenged, whenever possible, to look for opportunities to do business with other members.

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Business Connections provides members a unique chance to make new member-to-member connections. With all of the technology today and social media interactions, Business Connections offers a chance to get out of the office, away from the computer and interact face-to-face with potential new customers and existing clients. The Chamber encourages members to Always Buy Chamber and support their fellow members!

Speed Networking

With typically over 90 participants, this is The Chamber’s biggest Speed Networking of the year! It offers businesses extensive exposure and the opportunity to develop new leads in a structured, fast-paced format. Participants are assigned to a table of up to nine other people and each attendee has two minutes to make a presentation about their company and product or service. Each person gives their presentation four times to a different group of prospects. Advance registration is required.

Business After Hours

Business After Hours at Business Connections is one of the largest of the year with food and drinks available directly on the show room floor for a fun and informal networking experience.

Sangamon CEO Class

The Sangamon CEO program is a year-long, accredited high school class connecting students to local business leaders, allowing them to “experience” the challenges and rewards of running a business. CEO students will be present to share information and answer questions about their businesses.

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Quality Foods • Equipment Smallwares • Disposables Chemicals • Dish Machines Beverage Dispensers

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Sangamon CEO Class of 2017 students will be present to share information and answer questions about their businesses at Business Connections.

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Think of MJ Kellner for all your food service needs. We are here for you today, tomorrow and in the future!

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State of the City Address on April 20

Join your peers and local leaders for a status report on the City of Springfield. Mayor Jim Langfelder will review accomplishments and challenges from the past year, and outline future priorities at The Chamber’s annual State of the City Luncheon.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 20, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. The event begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. and is slated to adjourn by 12:45 p.m.

Business Loans That Pay Dividends At CEFCU®, we believe your Business Loan is more an a loan — it’s an investment. That’s why we offer flexible business financing options, local loan decisions and servicing, competitive rates, and more.

Plus, CEFCU is a member-owned credit union. So, when business results permit, CEFCU’s volunteer Board can vote to return profits to CEFCU member/owners in the form of a year-end Extraordinary Dividend.

To learn more, call 217.546.2010 or visit cefcu.com/owner today.

If you paid $1,900/month in business loan interest from 2010–2014, at the end of those five years you’d have earned Extraordinary Dividends totaling more than $5,000.*

Register online by visiting our website, www.gscc. org, and finding the event on our Events Calendar.

Prices for registrations are $35 for members or $60 for non-members.

For more information, contact Ashley Earnest at 217-525-1173 or aearnest@gscc.org.

*Estimate only; assumes equal interest costs of $1,900 for every month throughout calendar years 2010-2014. Past dividends are used for illustration only, and are not a guarantee of future results.

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Exhibitor List ABC NewsChannel 20/FOX Illinois............................... 606-607

J. Gooch Shooting Sports/Capital Firearms Academy...... 304

Affordable Shred and Storage.................................................308

Kidney Smart................................................................................ 700

American Cancer Society..........................................................400

Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom................................408

American Water & Air.................................................................502

LRS Network Support.......................................504-505 / 510-511

API Solar........................................................................................605

M.J. Kellner Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies................612

Bella Milano.................................................................................BAH

Maids R Us, Inc..............................................................................615

Benedictine University...............................................................604

MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply.................................. 312

Best Expo............................................................................. 506-507

Mid-West Family Broadcasting........................................203-206

BPC, Inc................................................................................... 107-108

Neuhoff Media Springfield................................................. 412-415

Capitol Radio Group.......................................................... 706-709

Personalized Hypnosis of Springfield....................................402

CEFCU.............................................................................................512

Pizza Ranch.................................................................................Food

Central Illinois Community Blood Center............................... 513

Prospectors...................................................................................603

Central Illinois Inflatables............................................................ 611

Prudential - Wellman / Oeser Agency.....................................109

Chick-fil-A.....................................................................................BAH

Qdoba Mexican Eats................................................................Food

City Water, Light & Power..........................................................602

Renewal by Andersen................................................................608

Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire............................503

Republic Services........................................................................ 307

Commercial Technology Solutions......................................... 704

Specialty Cakes..........................................................................BAH

Cortesi Insurance and Financial Services.............................502

Springfield Wellness Center......................................................515

Crowne Plaza...............................................................................500

The State Journal-Register....................................................... 705

Davita..............................................................................................600

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

Express Employment Professionals........................................ 313

Terminix..........................................................................................309

FitClub............................................................................................300

University of Illinois - Springfield Campus Recreation......... 311

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce............ 110-111

Vertical Communications........................................................... 303

HealthLink.....................................................................................209

WCIA / WCIX (CBS) Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.............. 410-411

Heart Technologies, Inc............................................................. 407

WindSolar USA, Inc..................................................................... 403

Hickory River Smokehouse....................................................Food

YCN-MEDIA..........................................................................508-509

HSHS Medical Group........................................................ 404-405

ZG Worldwide Consultants........................................................ 701

Hy-Vee, Inc...................................................................................BAH BAH = Business After Hours only Food = Providing samples from 1 to 7 p.m.

2017 Sangamon CEO Exhibitors Ability Marketplace................................................................... C-28

Stat Master.................................................................................. C-20

Groovy Monkey...........................................................................C-27

Tomatoes and Blankets............................................................ C-19

Mission Couture......................................................................... C-26

Trade 27..........................................................................................C-6

Patient Tops................................................................................ C-25

Wildflower Lane............................................................................ C-7

Polysocks..................................................................................... C-24

White Dove....................................................................................C-8

Recover X.................................................................................... C-23

Wrapped Up n’ Positivity............................................................C-9

Rewind The Past........................................................................ C-22

Xtreme........................................................................................... C-10

Snackthat.biz............................................................................... C-21

Zh Music........................................................................................ C-11

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 2017 ABC NewsChannel 20/FOX Illinois - 606-607 Rick Lipps 421 S. Grand Ave. West Suite 1A Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 753-5620 rlipps@sbgtv.com www.wics.com Affordable Shred and Storage - 308 Tom Schreyer 3327 Terminal Ave. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 525-1206 Tom@affordableshred.com www.affordableshred.com American Cancer Society - 400 Katie Champion 675 E. Linton Avenue Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 523-4503 katie.champion@cancer.org www.cancer.org American Water & Air - 502 Libby Oertel 722 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 544-8677 libby@be1inc.com www.americanwaterandair.net API Solar - 605 Jason Polsgrove 3888 N. Peoria Rd. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 679-3399 team@apisolar.com www.apisolar.com Bella Milano - BAH Steve Palmer 4525 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 547-0011 spalmer@bellamilanos.com www.bellamilanos.com Benedictine University - 604 Julie O’Laughlin 1500 N. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 718-3468 jolaughlin@ben.edu Best Expo - 506-507 Melanie Jacobs P.O. Box 107 Sherman, IL 62684 (217) 899-1321 mjacobs@bestexpoinc.com www.bestexpoinc.com BPC, Inc. - 107-108 Habeeb Habeeb 2110 Clearlake Blvd Suite 200 Champaign, IL 61822 (217) 355-2300 benefit.sales@bpcinc.com www.bpcinc.com 8

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Capitol Radio Group - 706-709 Toni Lowenthal 3501 E. Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 753-5400 tlowenthal@capitolradiogroup.com www.wdbr.com CEFCU - 512 Veronica McQuire 2424 W. Iles Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-0076 vmcquire@cefcu.com www.cefcu.com Central Illinois Community Blood Center - 513 Tara Matheson 2801 S. 10th St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 241-7542 tmatheson@cicbc.org www.cicbc.org Central Illinois Inflatables - 611 George Backstein Springfield, IL 62712 (217) 498-8774 games@mchsi.com www.centralillinoisinflatables.com Chick-fil-A - BAH Katherine Wade 2431 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-2000 cfawhiteoaks@gmail.com www.cfarestaurant.com/whiteoaks City Water, Light & Power - 602 Scott Hanauer 1008 E. Miller St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 789-2070 ext. 2084 Scott.hanauer@cwlp.com www.cwlp.com Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire - 503 Lindsey Leonard 427 E. Monroe Suite 400 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 547-6650 lindsey@curtistillett.com www.cbcdr.com Commercial Technology Solutions - 704 Dan Struckhoff 2133 Johnson Rd. Granite City, IL 62040 (618) 219-4204 dan@ctsphone.com www.ctsphone.com

Cortesi Insurance and Financial Services - 502 Mark Cortesi 924 Clock Tower Drive Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-1727 Mark.cortesi.quh0@statefarm.com www.growwithmark.com

Hickory River Smokehouse - Food Tiffany Catalano 2343 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-2271 tcatalano@hickoryriver.com www.hickoryriver.com

Crowne Plaza - 500 Jason Thoron 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 529-7777 jthoron@cpspringfield.com www.cpspringfield.com

HSHS Medical Group - 404-405 Sonya Jones 3051 Hollis Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 321-9302 sonya.jones@hshs.org www.hshsmedicalgroup.com

Davita - 600 Cathy Pavolko 2930 Montvale Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 788-0061 cathy.pavolko@davita.com www.davita.com

Hy-Vee, Inc. - BAH Tony Collins 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-1001 1640Director@hy-vee.com www.hy-vee.com

Express Employment Professionals - 313 Don Adams 3000 Professional Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-3000 donald.adams@expresspros.com www.expresspros.com/springfieldil

J. Gooch Shooting Sports/ Capital Firearms Academy - 304 Jim Feagans 140 W. Lenox Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 652-2217 goochandassociates@gmail.com www.jgoochshootingsports.com

FitClub - 300 Jim Copelin 2811 W. Lawrence Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 787-1111 ext. 326 jim@fitclub.net www.fitclub.net

Kidney Smart - 700 James (Danny) Eaton 2930 Montvale Drive Suite A Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-2840 James.Eaton@davita.com

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - 110-111 Chris Hembrough 1011 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 525-1173 info@gscc.org www.gscc.org HealthLink - 209 Erin Davidson 1831 Chestnut Street St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 925-6134 Erin.Davidson@Healthlink.com www.healthlink.com Heart Technologies, Inc. - 407 Sheila Feipel 1831 S. 11th St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 544-3100 sfeipel@heart.net www.heart.net

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Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom - 408 Doug Knight 1700 Knights Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 546-8881 doug@knightsactionpark.com www.knightsactionpark.com LRS Network Support - 504-505 / 510-511 Jeff Enlow 2401 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-3800 ext. 1660 Jeff.Enlow@LRS.com www.LRSNetworkSupport.com M.J. Kellner Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies - 612 Joy White 5700 International Parkway Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 483-1700 joyw@mjkellner.com www.mjkellner.com

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Exhibitor Directory Maids R Us, Inc. - 615 Tina Johnson P.O. Box 13231 Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 757-8872 maidsrusinc@yahoo.com www.maidsrusinc.com

Pizza Ranch - Food Victoria Orman 1001 Lejune Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 679-8844 springfieldpr15@gmail.com www.pizzaranch.com

MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply - 312 Jeff Dillman 306 North St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 744-0339 jeff@mascopac.com www.mascopackaging.com

Prospectors - 603 Tracy Formea 512 S. Church St. Chatham, IL 62629 (217) 483-1536 tformea@formeainsurance.com

Mid-West Family Broadcasting - 203-206 Mark Birtch P.O. Box 460 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 629-7077 mbirtch@wmay.com www.midwestradio.org Neuhoff Media Springfield - 412-415 Kevin O’Dea WFMB AM-FM / WCVS-FM / WXAJ-FM 3055 S. Fourth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-3033 kevinodea@neuhoffmedia.com www.neuhoffmedia.com Personalized Hypnosis of Springfield - 402 Jeff Harpring 2021 Timberbrook Lane Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 899-9988 jeffharpring@yahoo.com www.hypnosis4health.us

Prudential - Wellman/Oeser Agency - 109 Brandon Wellman 1999 Wabash Ave. Suite 200A Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 679-4199 Brandon.wellman@prudential.com www.prudential.com/us/brandon. wellman

Sangamon CEO Rich Johnson 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza Second Floor Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 670-1770 rich@sangamonceo.com www.sangamonceo.com Specialty Cakes - BAH Tammy Mullins 1560 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 698-6399 tammylynn2227@hotmail.com www.specialtycakes.biz Springfield Wellness Center - 515 Nick Silveri 1000 S. Durkin Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-0422 nsilveri1@hotmail.com www.WellnessSpringfield.com

Qdoba Mexican Eats - Food Kevin Pogue P.O. Box 10498 Peoria, IL 61612 (309) 253-6511 kevinp075@gmail.com www.qdobaspringfield.com

The State Journal-Register - 705 Todd Sears P.O. Box 219 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 788-1300 todd.sears@sj-r.com www.sj-r.com

Renewal by Andersen - 608 Erin Spears 3307 W. Farmington Rd. Peoria, IL 61604 (309) 676-3550 ekarpowicz@rbaoci.com www.rbaofcentralillinois.com

Subway (Fresh Fit Sub, Inc.) - Food Alyssa Furling 4534 Industrial Dr. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 585-5080 afurling@gmail.com www.subway.com

Republic Services - 307 Mark Starr 2980 Granger Drive Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 522-7797 mstarr@republicservices.com www.republicservices.com

Terminix - 309 Dave Kozlowicz 2869 Via Verde Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 304-8482 dkozlowicz@terminix.com

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University of Illinois - Springfield Campus Recreation - 311 Jay Swenson One University Plaza MS Rec 1008 Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-7103 jswen2@uis.edu www.uis.edu/campusrec Vertical Communications - 303 Kari Holloway 1120 Technology Dr. Ste 112 O’Fallon, MO 63368 (217) 241-5700 kholloway@vertical.com www.vertical.com WCIA / WCIX (CBS) Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. - 410-411 Wendy Glisson 118 W. Edwards St., Suite 104 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 544-3691 wglisson@wcia.com www.illinoishomepage.net WindSolar USA, Inc. - 403 Michelle Knox 104 North 6th Street Suite 300 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 825-4206 michelle@windsolarusa.com www.windsolarusa.com YCN-MEDIA - 508-509 Matt Minder 4000 Surry Place Lane Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 520-1474 matt.minder@ycnmedia.com ZG Worldwide Consultants - 701 Lothar Soliwon 2150 Illini Road Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 691-0554 lothar@zgworldwide.com www.zgworldwide.com

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2017 Sangamon CEO Exhibitors Ability Marketplace - C-28 Daniel Olsen Groovy Monkey - C-27 Jessica Giacomini Jillian Goetz Mission Couture - C-26 Elizabeth Ayorinde Patient Tops - C-25 Ben Turner

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Tomatoes and Blankets - C-19 Joseph Abe-Bell Julia Gorden Abby Tellez Trade 27 - C-6 Ellen Harvey Wildflower Lane - C-7 Abigail Bridges Elizabeth Mack

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2017 Chamber Member Survey Communications

95% 51% 84% 91% 96%

...obtain information on Chamber events, programs and member news from eUpdate emails.

78%

...visit The Chamber website either weekly, monthly or occasionally.

Top pages when searching were:

...also answered direct mail.

...stated email as the best and preferred communication.

Event Calendar

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Member Directory

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Staff Contacts

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Business Resources

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1. General economy 2. Qualified workforce 3. Employee benefit costs 4. Taxes 5. State budget impasse

...of respondents believe The Chamber has shown success in fulfilling its Mission and Vision.

Top four factors important to the GROWTH of member businesses:

Top Chamber OFFERINGS important to member businesses:

2. Workforce development

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Top CHALLENGES member businesses are facing:

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...believe The Chamber is valuable to their business.

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Cyber Security Seminar coming in May Presenting Sponsor

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce invites you to a seminar on cyber security, presented by Heyl Royster.

This seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Dove Conference Center (619 E. Mason St.). Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and the program will follow from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

due to the fact that most don’t have a plan in place to protect themselves. The amount of damage caused by individual attacks is climbing into the multi-millions. The chances of a company falling victim to an attack continues to rise. Businesses of all sizes need to more effectively manage the ongoing risks.

The cost to attend is $35 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members.

Registrations may be completed online at www.gscc.org.

For more information, please contact Ashley Earnest at aearnest@gscc.org or 217.525.1173 ext. 212.

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Cyber Security Seminar Wednesday, May 3

Topics to be covered include cyber security threats, the legal and regulatory landscape and risk mitigation.

7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Dove Conference Center 619 E. Mason St. Springfield

Cyber-attacks are increasing at an alarming rate, both in number and sophistication. The vulnerability of small businesses to a cyber-attack is increasing

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

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Matthew J. Cate Bernard G. Segatto, III Randall W. Segatto R. Kurt Wilke Barry Hines Michael Glenn Barton Daniel L. Fultz Claire A. Manning Amy K. Schmidt Robert A. Stuart, Jr. J. Randall Cox Carl R. Draper Howard W. Feldman Kelli Ellen Gordon Stanley N. Wasser John E. Stevens James R. Enlow Gordon W. Gates Todd M. Goebel Frederick J. Schlosser Bradley B. Wilson D. Peter Wise Herman G. Bodewes Creighton R. Castle David A. Herman R. Mark Mifflin Christopher E. Sherer John L. Swartz Thomas G. Hamill N. LaDonna Driver Edward W. Dwyer Katherine D. Hodge Lance T. Jones Stephen R. Kaufmann Jennifer M. Martin Thomas H. Wilson 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 Ronald J. Kanoski Stephen Scott Morrill James E. Neville Timothy S. Richards Robert G. Wuller, Jr. Cheryl S. Neal James A. Borland Matthew J. Maddox

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate Barry Hines - Attorney at Law Bellatti Barton & Cochran LLC Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP Brown Hay & Stephens LLP FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser FeldmanWasser Freeborn & Peters LLP Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC Harrison & Held LLP HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC HeplerBroom LLC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Kanoski Bresney Morrill and Associates PC Neville Richards & Wuller LLC Neville Richards & Wuller LLC Neville Richards & Wuller LLC PNC Wealth Mgmt/Estate Settlement Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius & Cerulo

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Creditor's Rights/Commercial Collections ; Real Estate: Commercial; Real Estate: Residential Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Commercial Elder; Real Estate: Commercial Civil Appellate; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Commercial Agriculture; Real Estate: Commercial; Trust/Will/Estate Agriculture; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/Estate Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misd Employment: Mgmt; Environmental; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Family Association & Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Trust/Will/Estate Comm Lit; Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misd Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee; False Claims Act/Whistle Blower Construction; Family; ADR: Family Family Construction Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Bankruptcy: Individual; Bankruptcy & Workout: Commercial; Comm Lit Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Comm Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misd Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misd Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee Criminal Defense: DUI; Criminal Defense: Felonies/Misd; Criminal Defense: White Collar Association & Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Commercial; Tax: Business; Tax: Individual Comm Lit; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Comm Lit; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Civil Appellate; Election, Political & Campaign; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collect; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Real Estate: Comm Trust/Will/Estate Environmental Environmental Environmental Comm Lit; Employment: Mgmt; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Class Action/Mass Tort Def; Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General; Product Liab Defense; Tox Tort Def Environmental Civil Appellate; Comm Lit Health; Med-Mal Defense Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort Def Employment: Mgmt; Med-Mal Defense; Prof'l Malpractice Defense PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense Comm Lit; Construction; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense Civil Appellate Close/Private Held; Trust/Will/Estate Banking PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense Comm Lit; Criminal Defense: White Collar; Gaming & Casino; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Mgmt; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; School Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Insurance Coverage/Reinsurance Personal Injury: General Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Product Liab Defense; Transportation Defense; Tox Tort Def Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense; Tox Tort Def PI Defense: General; Real Estate: Tax Trust/Will/Estate PI Defense: General; Products Liability Defense Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense

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Larry D. Kuster David R. Reid Gregory A. Scott Jared M. Scott R. Stephen Scott Ellen C. Bruce Michael M. Durr Donald J. Hanrahan Alex B. Rabin Gregory P. Sgro Timothy M. Shay Stephen J. Bochenek James D. Broadway Michael C. Connelly E. Zachary Dinardo William R. Enlow James G. Fahey Mark H. Ferguson C. Clark Germann Lisa Harms Hartzler Stephen F. Hedinger Michael G. Horstman, Jr. Jeffrey R. Jurgens John A. Kauerauf Kirk W. Laudeman James M. Morphew David A. Rolf Peggy J. Ryan John R. Simpson Stephen A. Tagge Todd M. Turner Bruce A. Beeman Timothy J. Londrigan Francis J. Lynch Randall A. Wolter

Rammelkamp Bradney PC Reid Law Office LLC Scott & Scott PC Scott & Scott PC Scott & Scott PC Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP Shay and Associates Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Sorling Northrup Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

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

Randy S. Paswater Brittany Kink Toigo Andrew G. White Ashley D. DiFilippo Jason E. Brokaw Abby L. Sgro Matthew R. Trapp Michael P. Murphy Barbara K. Myers Esther J. Seitz Jeffrey I. Cisco Colleen R. Lawless Christopher D. Galanos Jason T.H. Germeraad Pamela E. Hart Jeffrey T. Baker Brian D. Jones Lisa A. Petrilli Emily A. Reid-Peterson Joshua J. Watson Brent A. Beeman

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A lawyer CANNOT buy the distinction of Leading or Emerging Lawyer. The distinction was earned by being among those lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers. For a full description of our research process, a complete list of all Leading or Emerging Lawyers, or to view profiles of the lawyers listed on this page, go to

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Chamber survey clarifies perceptions of Springfield airport service

Recommends using True Cost Calculator before booking travel In November 2016, The Chamber conducted an online survey to identify existing business ridership practices and perceptions regarding air service to and from Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. The electronic survey, focused on business travel, was completed by 251 respondents. As you’ll see in the sidebar, the perceptions did not match the realities.

Given the growth and performance of Springfield air service, including the decline in late and cancelled flights, The Chamber is asking all businesses and organizations to consider making a commitment to use the Springfield airport for all business travel when economically feasible. How do you know if flying from

Springfield is really the most economical choice?

When you consider several factors, including the cost of flights, parking, mileage to other airports, and the value of your time, it is almost always the most economical choice. The airport website, flyspi.com, provides a tool called “The True Cost Calculator” to assist you regarding the true cost of business (and personal) travel as you consider the real cost of your travel.

The economic impact of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport continues to grow.

Your commitment to use our local airport for business travel will not only ensure the

continued growth of the airport’s economic impact in our community, it will solidify current flight schedules and increase our chances of additional flights.

Thirty-three local businesses made commitments to use our local airport during recent meetings of our Strategic Leadership Council and Chamber Board of Directors. We hope you will consider doing the same by completing a commitment form. The full survey results, as well as the form, are available at www.gscc.org/ spisurvey.

For additional information, contact Chris Hembrough at chembrough@gscc. org or Josh Collins at jcollins@gscc.org.

On-time and Cancelled Flights

Perception

Reality

Respondents thought 74% of flights from Springfield to Chicago arrived on-time

Actual on-time rate Springfield to/from Chicago in 2015 was 79%, (Jan-May, 2016 was 84%)

Respondents thought 81% of flights from Springfield to Dallas arrived on-time

Actual on time rate Springfield to/from Dallas in 2015 was 84%, (Jan-May, 2016 was 84%)

Respondents thought 17% of flights from Springfield to/from Chicago were cancelled

Actual percentage of cancelled flights Springfield to/from Chicago in 2015 was 6.8%, (Jan-May, 2016 was 2.9%)

Respondents thought 13% of flights from Springfield to/from Dallas were cancelled

Actual percentage of cancelled flights Springfield to/from Dallas in 2015 was 3.6%, (Jan-May, 2016 was 1.2%)

Of the 251 survey respondents:

Top three reasons respondents fly from other airports

57.5% used the Springfield Airport in 2016 47.5% use the Springfield Airport for business travel 37.6% use the St. Louis Airport for business travel 76.9% rated their overall satisfaction with flying out of Springfield as “good” or “excellent” 44.3% rated their satisfaction with flying United from Springfield as “good” or “excellent” 55.3% rated their satisfaction with flying American from Springfield as “good” or “excellent”

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63.0% said lower fares 59.6% said non-stop destinations 57.4% said more frequent flights

Other critical data: >> Springfield air traffic is up 46% over the last five years >> Bloomington air traffic is down 22% over the last five years >> Peoria air traffic is up 7% over the last five years >> Champaign air traffic is up 1% over the last five years

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Upcoming events for ELEVATE Springfield E L E VAT E S p r i n g f i e l d Yo u n g Professionals, which focuses on professional development, leadership, and mentoring, has some exciting spring events scheduled.

The next CEO Roundtable event is being held on Wednesday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m. at The Chamber office. This event allows young professionals to network with area CEOs and have casual conversations about their career path, successes, failures, and how to

be successful in the workplace. This event will include CEOs Hy Bunn of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, Elly Mackus of Security Bank, and Brad Zara of Zara’s Collision Center.

Registration for this event is open and only available to ELEVATE Springfield members.

The first CEO Roundtable event, held earlier this year, received wonderful feedback from both young professionals and the CEOs that participated.

The other two ELEVATE Springfield events are happening in conjunction with The Chamber’s Business After Hours. ELEVATE members can attend the April and May events at no cost. The April Business After Hours is being held at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center, as part of Business Connections,

on April 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The May 18 Business after Hours is being held at TROXELL from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These events are great opportunities for young professionals to network and connect with Chamber members as well as gain exposure for their company/business.

ELEVATE Springfield Young Professionals is committed to being the premiere organization that attracts, retains, and enhances young leaders through professional and personal development opportunities. If you are interested in any of the above events or joining ELEVATE Springfield, please contact Sarah Graham at (217) 525-1173 ext. 221 or sgraham@gscc.org.

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32nd Annual Small Business Awards

Help us celebrate local small business owners The Chamber’s 32nd Annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognizes area small business owners for their outstanding achievements in five different categories: • • • • •

Presenting Sponsor

Not-For-Profit Business Director of the Year New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year Small Business Owner of the Year Lifetime Award –Business Owner of the Year Outstanding Civic Involvement – Business Owner of the Year

Small businesses are an essential part of our community.

Over 80 percent of our Chamber membership consists of small businesses with less than 25 FTE employees. Supporting the work of small business owners helps our local economy and community.Over 150 small business owners have been recognized at this event over the past 31 years.

We’ll celebrate the qualified nominees’ accomplishments and successes on Tuesday, June 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Reservations are $28 per member ($33 per member after June 6), Table sponsorships are available for $375 and include promotion in the event program. Deadline for reservations is Monday, June 12.

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Chamber seeks members’ input on workforce needs employment practices, worker needs, and other workforce challenges. The overall goal is to assist the company with any employment barriers they may have, as well as identify community-wide challenges that can be addressed through additional programming and/or facilitation with the educational community.

Finding qualified employees continues to be a growing challenge for local employers, and The Chamber is working to address this issue through programming, facilitation between the business and education communities, and ongoing discussions with its members.

To gain additional information about short- and long-term needs, we are seeking employers who are willing to meet and discuss their specific workforce challenges. This meeting will take about an hour and will explore

Summer is a great time to take a class at Lincoln Land Community College.

You can complete a required course or two … try something new … start, or get ahead in your college career.

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These are just a few of the things The Chamber is working on in regards to workforce development, recognizing the fact that the overwhelming majority of business growth, job creation and workforce development comes from within our community’s existing base of businesses and employers.

If your organization or human resources representative is interested in meeting to discuss workforce issues, please contact Sarah Graham at sgraham@gscc.org or 217-525-1173.

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As part of its overall five-year workforce expansion strategy, The Chamber is addressing other workforce issues that affect local employers. This includes the purchase of a software program called Jobs EQ, a nationally recognized technology platform that delivers a careful analysis of the capacity and capability of our area’s workforce. Jobs EQ allows staff to access detailed real time data, such as employment, wages, and demographic statistics for companies that request this information. The software’s data is gathered by scientists, statisticians and PhD economists, using reliable sources such as Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and National Center for Education Statistics among many others,

LLCC offers a wide variety of summer classes.

Summer session is June 5-July 27.

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Member testimonial - 490 Outreach It was over 10 years ago that I arrived in Springfield in a beat up RV that was out of gas. I was homeless, unemployed and back then, a fully active alcoholic. I wanted it to be different, I made a conscious decision for it to be different, and it has been different for a long time.

When do you get to unfurl the “Mission Accomplished!” sign?

When can you say you’ve “arrived”? There are many such mile markers on the way to being able to say you’ve “arrived”. In some sense, it’s a purely arbitrary decision, and a personal one that you get to decide for yourself. For my own goals of success, for my own idea of what I wanted for my own life, I knew even then what the total opposite of being a homeless unemployed alcoholic was. That was to be a dues paying member in good standing of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber is a group of business owners, great and small, who are bound together by two common elements - the desire to have their community grow and prosper, and the desire to make that their personal responsibility. If one is running a corporation or company, a coffee stand or a mega-conglomerate, and you agree with those two elements, then membership is a must.

The Chamber is made up of men and women who work together to grow Springfield’s economy. They are citizens who are well aware of obstacles to growth and work to help others find their way through those treacherous waters. A better community is not only great for everyone here, but for attracting more people

here, and leaving - as each generation of members in the Chamber does - a better place for those who come after them. The Chamber is the caretaker of the community, and they invest their own time, talents and money to that end.

On February 20, 2017, 490 Outreach joined The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Dean and Katie West of 490 now our organization gets to Outreach. 490 Outreach is a faith be a part of that! And that based outreach that operates sober is what I count as having living homes so as to transition “arrived”! Not only do we recovering alcoholics/addicts from have our own business up homelessness to independence. and running, not only are we helping others, but we can now be a part of a greater effort, and join in the ranks of all the other responsible local businesses! If that’s not being “arrived”, I can’t think what is!

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Leadership Springfield now accepting applications for the Class of 2018 emerging leaders from a cross-section of the community and to help them develop their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the realities, opportunities and challenges of our community.

Over the course of eight months, participants learn about Tourism, Community Events & the Arts; Health Care; Education; State Government; Homeland Security & Public Safety; Community 101; and Poverty & Diversity/Inclusion Awareness.

In our mission to enhance our members’ success and advance our economy, The Chamber is proud to foster more than 30 years of continuous leadership development.

Over 850 graduates have had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, engage in meaningful civic projects, network with fellow professionals and, most importantly, be part of a program that’s dedicated to improving our community.

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The participants are also challenged to exercise creativity and problem-solving skills by working on projects for the benefit of area not-for-profit organizations.

The Class of 2018 begins September 2017. The application can be found on The Chamber’s website, www.gscc.org/ leadership-springfield. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2017.

Leadership Springfield Graduation May 24, 2017 Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center 3280 Northfield Drive 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

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Ribbon Cuttings

Bailey Family Insurance 386 S. Koke Mill Road (217) 441-2342

CEFCU 1000 E. Lincolnshire Blvd.

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Connect Hearing 2425 W. Iles Ave, Suite 102 (217) 546-7790

CYMB Consulting 427 E. Monroe St. Suite 207 (323) 800-1773

Eastland Retirement Community 901 Eastland Drive, Auburn (217) 438-9394

J.D. Byrider 909 S. Dirksen Parkway (217) 522-1801

John Henry Foster (217) 553-9099

LeadWell Clinic 3631 S 6th St

Once Upon a Child 4225 W. Wabash Ave. (217) 691-8850

Pittman’s Popcorn Shop 1500 Wabash Ave. (217) 717-1114

Prairie Dental Group 2900 Greenbriar Drive (217) 546-0412

Prairie Heart Institute 619 E. Mason St. (217) 788-0706

Securitas Security Services 993 Clocktower Drive, Suite C (217) 303-5967

Sky Zone Springfield 3454 Liberty Drive (217) 331-6600

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Youth Employment Program seeks new businesses for summer The Summer Youth Employment Program will be going into full swing as the school year’s end draws closer.

The Springfield Project, the Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce are 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.

Over 400 youth have participated in the program over the last eight years and have told us 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. Companies of any size are encouraged to take part in the

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program. The program is looking for a participating business or organization able to take a student or two or even more and put them to work Students work four to six 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 assist, including providing a donation to cover cost for the program. For more information or to sign up to put a student Wayne Utterback/The Chamber to work, contact Tim Rowles at trowles@ Tyree Hamilton, a senior from Springfield thespringfieldproject.org or Dominic High School, worked at H. D. Smith over Watson at dominicwatson02@gmail. the summer in 2015 as part of the Summer com.

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Welcome to our New Members January and February, 2017

Alternative Utility Services, Inc.

Free Press Coffee House

Lake Springfield Baptist Camp

Bad Boy Mowers of Springfield

Gem PR & Media / Eighteen21.com

The Liahona Mission

Hall’s Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Louis Day Enterprise Group

David Thurnau 750 Veterans Parkway, Suite 104 Lake Geneva, WI 53147 T: (262) 248-0930 http://www.ausenergy.com Energy Conservation

Kerry Kern 2600 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 T: (217) 670-1582 Lawn & Garden Equipment - Sales & Service

Bailey Family Insurance

Christine Bailey 386 S. Koke Mill Road Springfield, IL 62711 T: (217) 441-2342 http://www.baileyfamilyinsurance.com Insurance

The Boulevard Townhomes

Deanna Perkinson 2715 S. MacArthur Boulevard Springfield, IL 62704 T: (217) 670-2677 http://www.greatlivingontheboulevard.com Apartments

Celtic Healthcare

Gemma Long 2121 W. White Oaks Drive Springfield, IL 62704 T: (217) 391-4302 http://www.gemprmedia.com Advertising – Multimedia Diane Hughes 2301 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 T: (217) 528-8356 http://www.hallsh-d.com Motorcycle - Dealers

Haxel Law

Laurie Haxel 310 E. Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701 T: (217) 544-6275 http://www.haxel-law.com Attorneys

Kimberly Runkle 5878 Iron Bridge Road Chatham, IL 62629 T: (217) 670-2356 http://www.lsbconline.com Youth Activities & Camps

Dean West 634 E. Stanford Ave. Springfield, Illinois 62703 T: (217) 720-2568 http://www.liahonamission.org Community Organizations Louis Day 1105 N. Ohio St. Springfield, IL 62702 T: (217) 588-8068 Notaries

New Salem Roots

Rachelle Reincke 14305 State Highway 97 Petersburg, IL 62675 T: (217) 710-1900 http://www.nsroots.com Banquet Halls & Meeting Rooms

Hooters of Springfield, Inc.

Nick and Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse

Fred Conaway 3040 Linden Ave. Springfield, IL 62702 T: (217) 523-4740 http://www.cisign.co Signage

Hope Veterinary Care

Pinnacle Club Lounge

Cleeton Construction, Inc.

Image Design & Landscaping

Amy Devening 205 Oakland Ave. Carlinville, IL 62626 T: (800) 358-8227 https://www.celtichealthcare.com Home Health Services

Central Illinois Sign Co.

Jeff Cleeton 304 N. Milton Ave. Springfield, IL 62702 T: (217) 638-3339 http://cleetonconstructioninc.com Roofing Contractors

Daisy Jane’s

Julia Johnson 424 E. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62702 T: (217) 679-0178 Gift Shops

Discount Tire Co.

John Bitter 2871 S. Veterans Parkway Springfield, IL 62704 T: (217) 546-3130 http://www.discounttire.com Tire Dealers

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Kate Watterman 1370 Toronto Road Springfield, IL 62712 T: (217) 441-2523 http://www.freepresscoffeehouse.com Coffee Houses

Eric Courtaway 3241 Horizon Drive Springfield, IL 62703 T: (217) 522-9110 http://www.hooters.com Restaurants Heidi Britt-Sherrock 4337 Conestoga Drive Springfield, IL 62711 http://hope.vet Veterinarians

Rachelle Reincke 14305 State Highway 97 Petersburg, IL 62675 T: (217) 563-2002 http://imagelandscapellc.com Landscape Contractors

Inland Home Mortgage

Rick Patton 3000 Professional Drive, Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703 T: (217) 467-2960 http://www.inlandhomemortgage.com/rpatton Mortgages

Island Bay Yacht Club Robert Tregoning 76 Yacht Club Road Springfield, IL 62712 T: (217) 529-5418 http://www.ibyconline.com Clubs

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Kelly Furman 700 E. Adams St., 30th Floor Springfield, IL 62701 T: (217) 789-1530 http://www.nickandninosspringfield.com Restaurants Kelly Furman 700 E. Adams St., 30th Floor Springfield, IL 62701 T: (217) 789-1530 http://www.pinnacleclublounge.com Bars & Taverns

Pittman’s Popcorn Shop

Mike Pittman 1500 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62704 T: (217) 717-1114 http://www.pittmanspopcornshop.com Popcorn

Preston-Rezin Insurance Agency William Preston 3307 Robbins Road Springfield, IL 62704 T: (217) 529-9711 http://www.prestoninsurance.org Insurance

Rassik Complete Recovery, Inc. Shariff Shakir 1201 S. Fourth St. Springfield, IL 62703 T: (217) 210-2353 http://www.rassik.net Medical Services

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Rachel Pate 3701 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62711 T: (217) 787-7000 http://www.thegroup.com/agent/detail/rachelpate/4208 Real Estate - Residential Sales

Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center Anoop ‘’Snoop’’ Kataria 625 E. St. Joseph St. Springfield, IL 62703 T: (217) 529-6626 http://www.rt66hotel.com Hotels and Motels

Sumner One/Copying Concepts Mark Hartman 114 Executive Drive Highland, IL 62249 T: (618) 651-4166 http://www.copycon.com Office Equipment

Taco Bell

Bobbie Senno 1290 Toronto Road Springfield, IL 62707 T: (217) 529-1730 http://www.tacobell.com Restaurants - Mexican-American

Thompson-Linker-Coffey Farm Angella Thompson 30482 Fancy Prairie Ave. Athens, IL 62613 T: (317) 504-5065 Agribusiness

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Randy Setterlund 10079 Palm Road Glenarm, IL 62536 T: (217) 483-5223 http://www.trugreen.com Lawn Maintenance

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Donny Anderson Springfield, IL T: (217) 494-9254 http://www.217tshirtsandmore.com Corporate Apparel/Screen Printing

Western Oaks Baptist Church Josh Parsons 5345 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 T: (217) 698-8622 http://www.westernoaks.org Churches

Small Business Awards June 20, 2017 Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing July 13, 2017 Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair August 30, 2017 Elected Officials Reception September 21, 2017

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