Update - April 2016

Lead • Influence • Impact

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April 2016 Volume I No. 17

• Legislative Update • Support needed for ACT Work Ready Initiative • Small Business Awards

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS SHOW GUIDE

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On the Cover Business Connections will bring together 100 vendors ready to meet person-to-person 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 2016 Board of Directors Executive Committee Elena Kezelis....................................................Chairman Memorial Medical Center Foundation

Tom Gihl..................................................Chairman-Elect Illinois National Bank

Jim Britton..........................................1st Vice Chairman Express Employment Professionals

Cheryl Martin................................Secretary/Treasurer

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP

Sheryl Daugherty.............Immediate Past Chairman

The Arizona Tile Company

At-Large Directors

Features

The Latest from Q5

Ruby Davis....................................Ruby Funeral Services

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Message from the CEO

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Carolyn Fleischli...........................Springfield Clinic, LLP

Business Connections Show Guide

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Legislative Update event set for May 24

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Connect with fellow Chamber members at Business Connections State of the City Address on April 28 Make new connections at Speed Networking Small Business Workshops at Business Connections

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Exhibitor map

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Small Business Awards announces new Civic Involvement award Horace Mann CEO to address graduates

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What is the Mid-Illinois Medical District?

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Chamber works to make Sangamon County a Certified Work Ready Community

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

Dr. Chuck Lucore....................HSHS St. John’s Hospital Greg Matthews...........................Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. John McCarthy.................The Horace Mann Companies Mike Murphy..................................Charlie Parker’s Diner Kevin O’Dea...............................................Neuhoff Media Dr. Diane Rutledge .........................................Large Unit

District Association

Tim Smith.............Evan Lloyd Associates, Inc. Architects Jim Sullivan...................................................Design Ideas

Member Recognition

Dr. Charlotte Warren...................................Lincoln Land

Community College

Affiliate Directors

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Ribbon Cuttings

Richard Lynch..........................Leadership Springfield

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Welcome to our New Members

Barbara Weatherford..................Business/Education Partnership of Sangamon County

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Advertiser’s Index

Sikich LLP

Town and Country Bank

Bill Kienzle................................................Ambassadors

Brother James Court

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

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Pamela Frazier...................................................All In One

Lori Milosevich....................Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden

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Pamela Hart........................................Young Springfield Professionals Network Scott & Scott, Inc.

Ex-Officio Directors Gina Gemberling.........................Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

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Message from the CEO I am a firm believer that almost anything of great value that gets done in our personal and/or business lives is based on relationships. In our technology filled world, which serves us very well, 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 businesses grow?

This year’s Business Connections, taking place April 28 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.

Our presenting sponsor, SCORE, will hold a number of business workshops which will include Social Media Marketing Tips, Business Start-Up Basics, Business Ownership-Franchising, Small Business Employee Benefits - Mandates & Markets, Business Lending Options,

Record Keeping for a Small Business and Google’s Put Your Business on the Map. SCORE has been mentoring new and existing businesses for over 40 years, utilizing successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs.

The Sangamon CEO Businesses will be present for the second year in a row. The 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 with real money, including branding and logos along with business and marketing plans. Each CEO student will each have a booth to display their business, answer your questions, and present you with their products and services.

I’d like to extend my thanks to our many generous Business Connections 2016 sponsors, including The Depot Storage, Express Employment Professionals, HSHS Medical Group, Vibra Hospital of Springfield, Davita, Springfield Mass

Chris Hembrough President and CEO The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Transit District, Frye-Williamson Press, Inc., the State Journal-Register, Fox 55/27, WICS NewsChannel 20, WCIA, 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 28.

2016 Chamber Events Below are the dates for Chamber events in 2016.

Please 'save the dates' on your calendar.

Business Connections (April 28) Speed Networking (April 28) State of the City Luncheon (April 28) Leadership Springfield Graduation (May 25) Small Business Awards Luncheon (June 21) Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing (July 20) Plae Dae Picnic (July 28) Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair (Aug. 30)

Morning Networking

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Attendees chat at the March Good Morning Springfield (GMS) hosted

by Williamsville State Bank and Trust. GMS is held six times a year and helps business professionals make connections.

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Elected Officials Reception (Sept. 15) Economic Outlook Breakfast (Nov. - TBA)

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2016 BUSINESS CONNEC T IONS THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Prairie Capital Convention Center

Why Business Connections?

The Chamber invites all members (business owners, key decision-makers, sales reps) to get away from the office and attend the show throughout the afternoon to see what other members have to offer.

Members are encouraged to ‘Always Buy Chamber’ whenever possible - purchase products or services from other like-minded businesses that support their community through Chamber membership.

Business Workshops throughout the day presented by SCORE! PRINT SPONSOR:

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Speed Networking

MEDIA SPONSORS: MID-WEST FAMILY BROADCASTING

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

State of the City Luncheon (registration requested)

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

NEUHOFF MEDIA SPRINGFIELD

Show Floor Open

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

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For info please visit www.gscc.org or call The Chamber at 217-525-1173

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Connect with fellow Chamber members at Business Connections

One of the numerous benefits of being a Chamber member is the access it provides to interact with other members. The Chamber’s business expo, Business Connections, is designed with that in mind – providing an afternoon and early evening to meet new customers or reconnect with existing clients.

Business Connections will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. The show floor is open from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Chamber encourages all members (business owners, key decision-makers, sales reps) to get away from the office and attend the show throughout the afternoon to see what other members have to offer. Members are challenged to ‘Always Buy Chamber’ whenever possible – purchase products or services from other like-minded businesses that support their community through Chamber membership.

At the expo, Sangamon CEO high school students will be present to share information and answer questions about their business. Sangamon CEO is a year-long, accredited high school class made up of 32 students from seven different area schools that connects students to local business leaders and allows them to experience the challenges and rewards of running a business.

The Convention Center will be buzzing with a large variety of participating businesses which is one of many great reasons to be a part of this event. It provides a great opportunity to make strategic connections and build business relationships.

State of the City Address on April 28

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 28, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, lower level, room B-11.

The event begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. and is slated to adjourn by 12:45 p.m.

Register online by visiting our website, www.gscc.org, and finding the event on our Events Calendar. Cost to attend is $33 for members or $40 for nonmembers.

For more information, contact Ashley Earnest at 217-5251173 or aearnest@gscc.org.

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 2016

Make new connections at Speed Networking

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host Speed Networking at Business Connections on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. Speed Networking offers your business extensive exposure with a fast-paced and exciting approach. 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 and $25 for non-members. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Deadline is Tuesday, April 26. Registration can be completed online at www.gscc.org under the Chamber Event Calendar. For more information, please contact Bri Coons at (217) 525-1173 x216 or bcoons@gscc.org.

Business Workshops at Business Connections Presented by Nichole Brown and Kim Cochrane, R.W. Troxell & Company 1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TIPS Social media represents the new word-of-mouth. If you’ve been thinking about marketing your business with social media, you may feel overwhelmed and not sure how to get started. Or you may not be convinced that it works. This seminar is an introduction to the value of using social media to reach your customers. This class is a beginner’s look at how your business or non-profit can start thinking about using social media marketing. You will learn why it’s important, how engagement marketing factors into your business, and basic information on each channel. We will also briefly discuss where to get content for your campaigns and Facebook advertising.

Presented by Tammy Finch, webtechservice.com 1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

BUSINESS START-UP BASICS This workshop will talk about the basic options to consider when forming a new business. Should you incorporate? How do you make effective use of paid professional advisors? What are the basic components of an effective business plan? Why do I need a business plan?

Presented by Derek Dexheimer, Merrill Lynch

BUSINESS LENDING TODAY This workshop will look at the business lending options available to small business owners today. Included will be a review of various SBA insured loan programs.

Presented by David Stake, Williamsville State Bank 1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

RECORD KEEPING FOR A SMALL BUSINESS This workshop will look at the basic record keeping options for your small business including the importance of maintaining a business checking account.

Presented by David Yankee, Woodforest National Bank 1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

LET’S PUT SPRINGFIELD ON THE MAP Walk in any time and receive one on one assistance in claiming your free Google for Business account. Bring your Google account sign in information. As a Google partner, we can expedite claiming/creating your free account.

Presented by John Bury, SCORE Volunteer Mentor Ongoing throughout the day – Walk-in anytime - Cost: FREE

Register for workshops at www.springfieldil.score.org.

1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

IS BUSINESS OWNERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU? This workshop will look at franchising as an option to owning a small business. The advantages/disadvantages of being a franchise owner/ operator will be discussed. Tips for evaluating various franchise opportunities will be offered.

Presented by Keith Pott, FranNet 1 hour workshop offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 walk-in

SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - MANDATES & MARKETS? Looking at the Affordable Care Act and what it means to you as a small employer and what it will take to get you there.

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2016 Business Connections Exhibitors BJ Grand Salon & Spa.........................................................324-325

Justine PETERSEN........................................................................ 100

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co......................................................... 306

Lincoln Tower Apartments......................................................... 404

Best Expo, Inc.........................................................................430-431

M.J. Kellner Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies..................310

Bradley University, Foster College of Business...................406

MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply....................................314

Capitol Radio Group............................................................332-335

MenuGem........................................................................................ 316

CEFCU.............................................................................................. 318

Micropower Computer Systems............................................... 304

Central Illinois Community Blood Center............................... 308

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

Charlie Parker’s Diner - BAH only........................................... BAH

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

City Water, Light & Power........................................................... 326

Penn Station East Coast Subs............................................330-331

CliftonLarsenAllen......................................................................... 410

Pizza Ranch..................................................................................... 100

Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty

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Prospectors ...................................................................................307

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

Prudential (Wellman)..................................................................... 102

Davita ............................................................................................. 305

Qdoba Mexican Grill..................................................................... 416

The Depot Storage..............................................................422-423

Republic Services......................................................................... 200

The Elegant Expo Group, Inc...................................................... 411

RK Dixon Company...................................................................... 429

Escape Springfield........................................................................ 319

Sage Finance Group.................................................................... 206

Express Employment Professionals................ 414-415; 420-421

SCORE....................................................................................400-403

Frye-Williamson Press................................................................ Print

Springfield Mass Transit District.........................................507-511

Garrison Group Inc.................................................................107-108

Springfield Wellness Center................................................412-413

Gateway Foundation.................................................................... 105

The State Journal-Register........................................................ 320

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce........207-208

Subway (Fresh Fit Sub, Inc.)....................................................... 426

Heart Technologies, Inc................................................................317

Terminix Springfield...................................................................... 501

Hickory River Smokehouse.......................................................500

Vertical Communications............................................................ 502

HSHS Medical Group.................................................................. 323

Vibra Hospital of Springfield...................................................... 103

Hy-Vee - BAH only...................................................................... BAH

WCIA / WCIX (CBS) Nexstart Broadcasting, Inc............432-433

Land of Lincoln Credit Union...................................................... 106

WICS-TV NewsChannel 20 (ABC) / FOX..........................312-313

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2016 Business Connections Exhibitors BJ Grand Salon & Spa - 324 - 325 Gail Lorenzini 3312 Robbins Road Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 753-8070 Pickard@uscart.com

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. - 306 Dan Pietroburgo 3400 Hedley Road Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 726-5862 dan.pietroburgo@ benjaminfedwards.com

Best Expo, Inc. - 430-431 Melanie Jacobs P.O. Box 107 Sherman, IL 62684 (217) 899-1321 mjacobs@bestexpoinc.com

Bradley University, Foster College of Business - 406 Angela Settles 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 (309) 677-4423 asettles@bradley.edu

Capitol Radio Group 332-335 Toni Gauen 3501 E. Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 753-5400 tgauen@capitolradiogroup.com

CEFCU - 318

Laura Gossmeyer 5401 W. Dirksen Pkwy Peoria, IL 61607 (309) 633-7074 lgossmeyer@cefcu.com

Central Illinois Community Blood Center - 308 Tara Matheson 2801 S. 10th St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 652-4211 tmatheson@cicbc.org

Charlie Parker's Diner- BAH only Mike Murphy 700 North Street Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 241-2104 mike@charlieparkersdiner.net

City Water, Light & Power 326

Scott Hanauer 800 E. Monroe, Municipal Center East Springfield, IL 62757 (217) 789-2070 scott.hanauer@cwlp.com

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CliftonLarsenAllen - 410

David Schahl 1999 Wabash Ave. Suite 206 Springfield, IL62704 (217) 670-2732 david.schahl@CLAconnect.com

Coldwell Banker Commercial - 309

Devonshire Realty Lindsey Leonard 427 E. Monroe, Ste. 400 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 547-6650 lindsey@curtistillett.com

Connect Hearing - 113

Dale Brann 2425 W. Iles Ave Suite 102 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 546-7790 dale.brann@connecthearing.com

Davita - 305

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

The Depot Storage - 422-423 Carol Long 3200 Sheffield Ave. Hammond, IN 46327 (217) 529-5600 carolkeiserlong@me.com

The Elegant Expo Group, Inc. - 411

Brook Hess 1000 S. Durkin Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 679-0204 contact@elegantbridalexpo.com

Escape Springfield - 319 Meghan Bertoni 2501 Chatham Rd. Ste 300 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 6798819 info@escapedspringfield.us

Express Employment Professionals - 414-415; 420421 Kayla Edwards 3000 Professional Drive Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 528-3000 kayla.edwards@expresspros.com

Frye-Williamson Press - Print Lynn Serena P.O. Box 1057 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 522-7744 lynn@fryewilliamson.com

Garrison Group Inc. - 107-108 Annie Ingersoll 319 E. Madison, Suite E P.O. Box 9169 Springfield, IL 62791 (217) 241-0202 annie@garrisongroupinc.com

Gateway Foundation - 105

M.J. Kellner Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies - 310

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - 207-208

MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply - 314

Susan Rizzo 2200 Lake Victoria Dr. Springfield, IL 62703 (630) 717-2255 shrizzo@gatewayfoundation.org

Chris Hembrough 1011 S. Second St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 525-1173 info@gscc.org

Heart Technologies, Inc. - 317 Christine Bare-Kemper 3105 N. Main St. East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 427-7293 cbare-kemper@heart.net

Hickory River Smokehouse 500 Tiffany Catalano 2343 N. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-2271 tcatalano@hickoryriver.com

HSHS Medical Group - 323 Craig Brace 3051 Hollis Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 492-9696 craig.brace@hshs.org

Hy-Vee - BAH only

David Liggett 2115 South MacArthur Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-1001 1640kitchenmgr@hy-vee.com

Justine PETERSEN - 109 Danyel Pitts 800 E. Monroe, Ste. 107 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 789-2377 dpitts@justinepetersen.org www.justinepetersen.org

Land of Lincoln Credit Union - 106 Wade Kurfman 300 S. Grand Ave., West Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 528-0677 wkurfman@llcu.org

Lincoln Tower Apartments - 404

Kelley Lewis 520 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62701 (502) 439-6297 Kelleylewis@pmrcompanies.com www.lincolntowerapts.com

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Joy White 5700 International Parkway Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 483-1700 joyw@mjkellner.com

Jeff Dillman 306 W. North St. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 744-0339 jeff@mascopac.com

MenuGem - 316

Ryan Fernandez 27 Willwood Rd Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 836-0276 ryan@menugem.com

Micropower Computer Systems - 304 Steve Maxheimer 923 South Fifth Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 544-4108 Stevem@mpmis.com www.mpmis.com

Mid-West Family Broadcasting - 202-205 Mark Birtch P.O. Box 460 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 629-7077 mbirtch@wmay.com

Neuhoff Media Springfield 503-506 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 - 330-331 Michael Hicks 4101 Blair Drive Springfield, IL 62702 (618) 910-9825 pennstationil@gmail.com

Pizza Ranch - 100

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

Prospectors - 307

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

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2016 Business Connections Exhibitors Prudential (Wellman) - 102

Brandon Wellman 2509 W. Iles Ave Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 331-5463 brandon.wellman@prudential.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 416

Sage Finance Group - 206

Spencer Goff P.O. Box 347 Riverton, IL 62561 (217) 636-3029 Spencer@sagefinancegroup.com

SCORE - 400-403

Kevin Pogue P.O. Box 10498 Peoria, IL 61612 (309) 253-6511 kevinp075@gmail.com

John Bury 3330 Ginger Creek Dr. Suite B Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 381-5143 springfield.illinois@scorevolunteer. org

Republic Services - 200

Springfield Mass Transit District- 507-511

Mark Starr 2980 Granger Drive Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 391-2989 mstarr@republicservices.com

Frank Squires 928 S. Ninth St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 522-6087 fsquires@smtd.org

RK Dixon Company - 429 Steve Hebel 2912 Stanton St. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 529-7899 shebel@rkdixon.com

The State Journal-Register - 320

Vibra Hospital of Springfield - 103

Subway (Fresh Fit Sub, Inc.) - 426

WCIA / WCIX (CBS) Nexstart Broadcasting, Inc. - 432-433

Terminix Springfield - 501

WICS-TV NewsChannel 20 (ABC) / FOX - 312 - 313

Clarissa Williams P.O. Box 219 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 788-1300 clarissa.williams@sj-r.com

Alyssa Furling 4534 Industrial Dr. Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 585-5080 afurling@gmail.com

Dave Kozlowicz 2869 Via Verde Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 384-8482 dkozlowicz@terminix.com

Springfield Wellness Center - 412-413 Brook Hess 1000 S. Durkin Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 726-0422 nsilveri1@hotmail.com

Vertical Communications 502 Kim Macdonald 217-416-3565 kmacdonald@vertical.com www.vertical.com

Chuck Nordyke 701 N. Walnut St. Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 528-1217 cnordyke@vhspringfield.com

Wendy Glisson 118 W. Edwards St., Suite 104 Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 544-3691 wglisson@wcia.com

Rick Lipps 421 South Grand Ave. West Suite 1A Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 753-5620 rlipps@sbgtv.com

Sangamon CEO booths Sangamon CEO - 211 Nabih Elhajj

Fuzzy Love for Kids - 212 Haley Fitzgerald

217 Perceptions Photography - 609 Catie Gorizsweski

Gage's Poultry Plus - 602 Gage Marinelli

Pawz - 604 Elena Reyhan Krissy Burton Pro-Femme - 342 Danielle Hurley

All Star Restoration - 614 Jeremiah LaVow

The Golden Birch Web Gallery - 603 Brenden Boughter

Secor - 337 Maisyn Garland

Amethyst Lane Luxuries - 612 Allison Hudspeth

Hugh’s Dip - 340 Hugh McBarron

Skyward Dreaming - 601 Allison George

Beauty in the Box - 605 Grace Thompson

Hugo Systems L.L.P. - 341 Austin Duffie

Soul Food Cupcakes - 439 Haley Jackson

Cullen Photography - 338 Jack Cullen

Jesus Couture - 611 Paige Plummer

Double "A" Smoothies & Shakes - 607 Anthony Petrilli Austin Sommer

Latif Marketing - 606 Moshe Latif

Flavor of India - 436 Nave Singh

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Luv 'n Lots - 440 Catie Costa Nociety - 613 Ellen Mannion

Free Throws to Success 600 Khiri Coleman

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Legislative Update event set for May 24 The Chamber will hold a Legislative Update event, presented by Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, on Tuesday, May 24 at The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

will be covered including the recent state unemployment insurance law changes that benefit employers, the State of Illinois’ budget and Capital Bill, federal issues such as the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill and the 2016 election landscape.

The Update will include a status report on the Department of Labor (DOL) Overtime Proposal that could significantly impact your bottom line. At this session you will learn specifics of the proposed changes to overtime rules, how to classify your employees accurately under the FLSA and why “salaried” does not necessarily mean exempt from overtime.

Presenters will include Ben Brockschmidt, Vice President of Policy, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and Deb Stegall, Partner, Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen. Cost to attend is $30 for members on or before May 6 ($40 after) and $75 for non-members. For more information or to register, please visit gscc.org or contact Bri Coons at 217.525.1173 ext. 216 or bcoons@gscc.org.

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Small Business Awards announces new Civic Involvement award The 31st Annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank and Trust, fsb, recognizes the most outstanding entrepreneurs in Sangamon County. This luncheon will celebrate area businesses and individuals who care about their community and show it through their outstanding public service.

Outstanding Civic Involvement – will return to the event this year.

The Small Business Awards will take place on Tuesday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

If you’d like more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ashley Earnest at 217.525.1173 ext. 212 or aearnest@gscc.org.

The purpose of this event is to recognize successful small business entrepreneurs as well as those who go above and beyond for their community. A previous category –

Early bird ticket prices are available until June 6 at $28 per person (member price).

Table sponsorships are available for $375.

Sponsorship includes company name listed in program and a table (10 seats) at the event.

Visit our website – gscc.org – for a list of this year’s nominees and to register for the event.

2016 Small Business Awards categories Not-for-profit – Business Director of the Year

Recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization’s results to the community.

New & Emerging – Business Owner of the Year

(Fewer than 100 employees and established for more than one year and fewer than four years as of Dec. 31, 2015.)

Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.

Small Business – Owner of the Year

(Fewer than 100 employees and established for four or more years as of Dec. 31, 2015.)

Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.

Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year

Recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business for a minimum of 25 years, based in Sangamon County for the 25-year time period and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.

NEW - Outstanding Civic Involvement – Small Business Owner of the Year

Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, community stewardship and positive social and/or economic impact on the region.

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Chamber’s Q5 Business Retention and Expansion Program produces results for local businesses The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and its Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) are continually working to better the community, serving as a catalyst to help create a strong, growing economy through talent, leadership and collaboration.

One way the Chamber provides this kind of leadership is through its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program.

What is the Business Retention and Expansion program?

The Chamber understands a significant part of economic development begins with assisting local businesses in their efforts to both retain existing clients and employees, as well as expand their business. As a part of the BRE program, the Chamber meets with local businesses - from the heart of downtown Springfield to every corner of Sangamon County: to gather critical and specific information related to growth, expansion, and specific challenges in our business community.

When possible, the Chamber provides resources to assist with those challenges or leads the process of bringing others together to address various needs that have been identified.

The information gathered during the business interviews is also provided to community leaders and policy makers in order to address identified issues related to growth, expansion and creating a better business climate in Springfield and Sangamon County. The Chamber met with over 100 businesses in 2014 and 2015.

What changes have been made for the program in 2016?

In 2016, a new component has been added to the BRE program with the hope of gathering additional information, while creating and fostering synergetic relationships within specific industries.

Along with our individual business visits, The Chamber is now hosting an industry specific monthly luncheon. The luncheons have already proven to be beneficial in two ways, introducing business leaders that were not previously connected, as well as creating environment for honest conversations regarding industry specific challenges.

Any recent success stories?

During two different BRE visits with company officials located in the I-72 and Wabash industrial park area, businesses wanted additional options for telecommunication services, including internet and phone. Businesses taking part in the survey reported that their current internet service had disruptions on almost a monthly basis, with outages that could last over a day.

This became problematic as businesses moved more toward technology and internet for their supply chain management needs. Q5 staff initiated communications with area businesses and telecommunication providers. Existing service was identified as an option and new services were recently installed. The businesses who originally brought this issue to our attention have reported satisfaction with the outcome.

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Horace Mann CEO to address graduates Leadership Springfield is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Over the past three decades, more than 800 participants have completed the program. Join us for a night of celebration as we recognize the graduating class and debut a commemorative magazine highlighting the program’s accomplishments.

The 11th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award will also be presented at this event.

Leadership Springfield Graduation Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center Social 5 p.m.

Dinner 5:30 p.m.

Program 6:15 p.m. $35 per person Register online at www.gscc.org.

For more information, please contact Ashley Earnest by email at aearnest@gscc.org or call 217.525.1173.

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The keynote speaker will be Marita Zuraitis. She is Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horace Mann Educators Corporation. She joined Horace Mann as president and chief executive officer-elect in May 2013 and assumed her present role in September of that year. Prior to joining Horace Mann, she was president of the property and casualty insurance companies of The Hanover Insurance Group with responsibilities for both personal and commercial lines representing $3 billion in annual premium. She was also a member of Hanover's Executive Leadership team. She is a proven leader in the property and casualty industry, and her 30-year career includes leadership positions in both home office and field environments.

Zuraitis holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and has

completed the Advanced Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (The Institutes), and is a member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Group.

Presenting sponsor is Memorial Medical Center and the supporting sponsor is Springfield Electric Supply Company.

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Springfield Area Leaders These LEADING LAWYERS have been recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois. Less than 5% of lawyers licensed in Illinois have received the distinction of Leading Lawyer Bernard G. Segatto, III

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate

217.544.4868

Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Comm

Randall W. Segatto

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate

217.544.4868

Elder; Real Estate: Commercial

R. Kurt Wilke

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate

217.544.4868

Civil Appellate; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Commercial

Barry Hines

Barry Hines - Attorney at Law

217.698.8444

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

Michael Glenn Barton

Bellatti Barton & Cochran LLC

217.793.9300

Agriculture; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/Estate

Daniel L. Fultz

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

217.544.8491

Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd

Amy K. Schmidt

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

217.544.8491

Family

Robert A. Stuart, Jr.

Brown Hay & Stephens LLP

217.544.8491

Assoc/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Trust/Will/Estate

Bruce S. Bonczyk

Bruce S. Bonczyk Ltd

217.525.0700

Construction

J. Randall Cox

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

Comm Lit; Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd

Carl R. Draper

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

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

Howard W. Feldman

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

Construction; Family; ADR: Family

Kelli Ellen Gordon

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

Family

Stanley N. Wasser

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

Construction

John E. Stevens

Freeborn & Peters LLP

217.535.1060

Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

James R. Enlow

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Bankruptcy: Indiv; Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Def: Felonies/Misd

Gordon W. Gates

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Comm

Todd M. Goebel

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd

Frederick J. Schlosser

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd

Bradley B. Wilson

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Employee

D. Peter Wise

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel

217.522.9010

Crim Defense: DUI; Crim Defense: Felonies/Misd; Crim Defense: White Collar

Herman G. Bodewes

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Assoc/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Trust/Will/Estate

Creighton R. Castle

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Tax: Business; Tax: Indiv Banking; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Kerri A. Doll

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

David A. Herman

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Comm Lit; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

R. Mark Mifflin

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Comm Lit; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

John L. Swartz

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Bankrupt/Workout: Comm; Comm Lit; Creditor Rights/Comm Collect; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; RE: Comm

Thomas G. Hamill

Harrison & Held LLP

217.546.7777

Trust/Will/Estate

N. LaDonna Driver

HeplerBroom LLC

217.321.0362

Environmental

Edward W. Dwyer

HeplerBroom LLC

217.321.0361

Environmental

Katherine D. Hodge

HeplerBroom LLC

217.321.0360

Environmental

Lance T. Jones

HeplerBroom LLC

217.993.7151

Comm Lit; Employment: Mgmt; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Stephen R. Kaufmann

HeplerBroom LLC

217.528.3674

Class Action/Mass Tort Def; Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Def: General; Product Liab Def; Tox Tort Def

Thomas H. Wilson

HeplerBroom LLC

217.528.3674

Civil Appellate; Comm Lit

Adrian E. Harless

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822

Health; Med-Mal Defense

Michael T. Kokal

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822

Product Liab Defense; Tox Tort Defense

Theresa M. Powell

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822

Employment: Mgmt; Med-Mal Defense; Prof'l Malpractice Defense

Gary S. Schwab

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822

PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense

Daniel R. Simmons

Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen PC

217.522.8822

PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense

Edward R. Gower

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Comm Lit; Construction; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Raylene DeWitte Grischow

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense

William P. Hardy

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Civil Appellate

James M. Lestikow

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Close/Private Held; Trust/Will/Estate

Michael D. Morehead

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Banking

Russell L. Reed

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense

J. William Roberts

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Comm Lit; Crim Defense: White Collar; Gaming/Casino; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Charles R. Schmadeke

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Civil Rights/Constitutional; Employment: Mgmt; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; School

Robert E. Wagner

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.528.7375

Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin; Ins Coverage/Reinsurance

Ronald J. Kanoski

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742

Personal Injury: General

Stephen Scott Morrill

Morrill and Associates PC

217.789.5411

Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

James E. Neville

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900

Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Product Liab Def; Transportation Def; Tox Tort Def

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Timothy S. Richards

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900

Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Product Liab Defense; Tox Tort Defense

Robert G. Wuller, Jr.

Neville Richards & Wuller LLC

618.277.0900

PI Defense: General; Real Estate: Tax

Cheryl S. Neal

PNC Wealth Mgmt/Estate Settlement

217.753.7130

Trust/Will/Estate

James A. Borland

Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius, et al.

217.753.1133

PI Defense: General; Product Liab Defense

Matthew J. Maddox

Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius, et al.

217.753.1133

Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Defense

Larry D. Kuster

Rammelkamp Bradney PC

217.245.6177

Comm Lit; PI Defense: General; School; Work Comp Defense

David R. Reid

Reid Law Office LLC

217.546.1001

Close/Private Held; Tax: Business; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/Estate

Michael M. Durr

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200

Real Estate: Assoc/Condo; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: Res

Donald J. Hanrahan

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200

Social Security Disability

Gregory P. Sgro

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200

Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Real Estate: Commercial; Work Comp

Stephen J. Bochenek

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Assoc/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Labor: Mgmt; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: Res

James D. Broadway

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Close/Private Held; Comm Lit; Health; Real Estate: Comm

Gary A. Brown

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Land Use/Zoning/Condemn; Public Utilities: Gas/Water/Electric; Work Comp Defense

Michael C. Connelly

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: Tax; Tax: Business; Trust/Will/Estate

E. Zachary Dinardo

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Close/Private Held; Health

William R. Enlow

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Assoc/Non-Profit; Banking; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

James G. Fahey

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Civil Appellate; Employment: Mgmt; PI Defense: General

Mark H. Ferguson

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Banking; Close/Private Held; Mergers & Acquisitions

C. Clark Germann

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Close/Private Held; Mineral/Natural Resource; Real Estate: Comm

Lisa Harms Hartzler

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Health

Michael G. Horstman, Jr.

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Assoc/Non-Profit; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Comm; Real Estate: Res; Tax: Indiv

John A. Kauerauf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Close/Private Held; Employment: Mgmt

Kirk W. Laudeman

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Med-Mal Defense; PI Defense: General; Prof'l Malpractice Def; Transportation Def

James M. Morphew

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Election, Political & Campaign; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

David A. Rolf

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Agriculture; Comm Lit

Peggy J. Ryan

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Family

Stephen A. Tagge

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Banking; Close/Private Held; ADR: Comm Lit; RE: Commercial; Tax: Business

Todd M. Turner

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Banking; Close/Private Held; Real Estate: Commercial

Bruce A. Beeman

Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

217.753.4220

Personal Injury: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice

Timothy J. Londrigan

Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

217.753.4220

Class Act/Mass Tort Plaintiff's; PI: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice; PI: Product Liability

Francis J. Lynch

Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

217.753.4220

Personal Injury: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice; Work Comp

Randall A. Wolter

Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

217.753.4220

Personal Injury: General; PI: Prof'l Malpractice; Work Comp

Zack Stamp

Zack Stamp Ltd

217.525.0700

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These EMERGING LAWYERS have been identified by their peers as the top lawyers in Illinois who are 40 years old or younger or practicing law 10 years or less. Less than 2% of lawyers licensed in Illinois have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer.

Randy S. Paswater

Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate

217.544.4868

Comm Lit; Elder; Family

Andrew G. White

Bellatti Barton & Cochran LLC

217.793.9300

Trust/Will/Estate

Esther J. Seitz

Donald M. Craven PC

217.544.1777

Advertising/Media; Copyright/Trademark; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Ashley D. DiFilippo

FeldmanWasser

217.544.3403

Civil Rights/Constitutional; Family

Matthew R. Trapp

Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes PC

217.525.1571

Comm Lit; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Michael P. Murphy

HeplerBroom LLC

217.993.7156

Ins Coverage/Reinsurance; PI Defense: General; Product Liab Defense

Matthew C. Read

HeplerBroom LLC

217.321.0365

Environmental

Barbara K. Myers

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

217.467.4950

Comm Lit; Construction; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Jeffrey I. Cisco

Kanoski Bresney

217.523.7742

Personal Injury: General

Colleen R. Lawless

Londrigan Potter & Randle PC

217.544.9823

Family

Christopher D. Galanos

Quinn Johnston Henderson Pretorius, et al.

217.753.1133

PI Defense: General; Work Comp Defense

Ellen C. Bruce

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200

Personal Injury: General; Work Comp

Alex B. Rabin

Sgro Hanrahan Durr Rabin & Bruce LLP

217.789.1200

Personal Injury: General; Work Comp

Brian D. Jones

Sorling Northrup

217.544.1144

Employee Benefits

Jeffrey R. Jurgens

Sorling Northrup

312.544.1144

Election, Political & Campaign; Gov/Muni/Lobby/Admin

Brent A. Beeman

Wolter Beeman Lynch & Londrigan

217.753.4220

Personal Injury: General; Work Comp

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What is the Mid-Illinois Medical District?

The Mid-Illinois Medical District (MIMD) is a one-square mile designation in the heart of Springfield, just to the north of downtown. Established in 2003 by an act of the Illinois General Assembly, the MIMD is a vibrant environment that supports patient care, biomedical research, new medical technologies and advanced medical-related activities. The Mission of the Medical District is to promote the orderly development and expansion of health care facilities and medicalrelated industries. The Medical District is governed by an 11-member commission appointed by the Governor of Illinois, the Mayor of Springfield and the Sangamon County Board. It is is anchored by two major hospitals, Memorial Medical Center and HSHS St. John's Hospital, as well as the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and Springfield Clinic. Over the past five years, there has been over $600 million in capital investment within the Medical District boundaries.

While the State of Illinois created the Medical District, they have not provided reliable and sustainable funding for it. The Greater Springfield Chamber

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of Commerce, through the Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5), provides the staff support for the Medical District. This partnership with Q5 allows us to work together to attract capital investment and

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The Plae Dae Picnic features great food provided by local vendors, beverages, games, music and conversation! In addition, to the activities, there will be a $500 raffle drawing. Corporate sponsorships are still available. If interested, contact Bri Coons at (217) 525-1173 x216 or at bcoons@gscc.org.

The Picnic provides a relaxed, casual setting to meet fellow Chamber members and to catch up with old friends and business colleagues. The event is also a great opportunity for businesses to show their appreciation by purchasing tickets and giving them to dedicated employees and customers. The event is open to the public for anyone 21 years or older.

Plae Dae was originally organized in 1948 by the Springfield Manufacturers and Employers Association. The association merged with chamber of commerce in 1953 and it has been a Chamber tradition ever since.

If you’ve ever played pool at your friends house, you can play in an APA Pool League!

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Session Starts May 8, 2016 for: Champaign, Ford, Macon, Piatt Counties Session Starts May 15, 2016 for: Coles, Douglas, Montgomery, Moultrie, Sangamon-Menard, & Shelby Counties

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Chamber works to make Sangamon County a Certified Work Ready Community The Q5 Workforce and Education Council applied for Sangamon County to become a Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) and it was one of eight counties in the U.S. to be accepted. ACT, known for college entrance exams, is the organization that provides this certification by using tools and data to help communities and states become Certified Work Ready.

Counties participating in the CWRC program work to have their emerging, unemployed and current workers take a series of tests to obtain National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). This certificate demonstrates skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and mathematical reasoning-all of which are in demand by employers. Each individual will be certified as bronze, silver, gold or platinum. Lincoln Land Community College will provide online assessments that test individual’s knowledge in applied math, reading for information and locating information skills. The job seeker will receive a certificate guaranteeing their

skills and that certificate is transferable anywhere in the United States.

Employers that recognize this certification from applicants can use its ranking to assess an individual’s chance for success within their organization, just as the ACT test predicts if a student is prepared and will be successful in college. The certification will help businesses hire the most qualified people for opportunities within their organization, which leads to lower turnover and fewer accidents on the job.

The NCRC also helps validate the quality of a community’s workforce to help attract and retain companies, as well as reveal areas where improvements can be made. If we want to grow our local economy, it’s vital that we know the makeup of our workforce, their skills and what employees are available to current and new employers. We are asking companies to show their support and recognize this initiative by contacting Sarah Graham at

sgraham@gscc.org or (217) 525-1173.

Being a Certified Work Ready Community will position Sangamon County to be a leader in the state, engaging area business, education and economic development leaders to work together toward the shared goal of creating jobs and growing the economy.

The certification will help Sangamon County attract and/or expand business and industry by presenting economic developers and site selectors the qualifications of our workforce with real data. Once certified, using data, processes and tools provided by ACT, this certificate will help Sangamon County measure and close the skills gap and help align our workforce development efforts. Sangamon County will be nationally recognized for our workforce, and a strong workforce is a tremendous economic advantage.

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Take The Corporate Cup Challenge!

The 21st Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing for The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Piper Glen Golf Club. The Corporate Cup Challenge is presented by HealthLink and features Springfield area businesses competing against one another in a shotgun start, scramble format. Each team consists of four golfers with a minimum of one golfer from the sponsoring business. Teams have their choice of a morning (7:30) or afternoon (12:45) tee time.

The Chamber’s golf outing awards prizes in multiple scoring flights. The top three teams in each flight will walk away with fantastic prizes, but only the best of the best Julie Donohue/The Chamber Bank of Springfield took home the trophy will win the right to display the Corporate Cup Challenge traveling trophy for the year! last year in the Championship Flight as well In addition to HealthLink, other major sponsors include CEFCU, Memorial as first place in the bank competition. The Health System, Health Alliance, Hy-Vee and IGT. More information, including the team was, from left to right, Scott Belcher, registration form, is available in the Event Calendar on the Chamber website, www.

Rob Reidelberger and Greg Marantz. gscc.org, or contact Ashley Earnest at (217) 525-1173 x212 or aearnest@gscc.org.

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Welcome to our New Members Joined in February and March, 2016

Allen White Excavating, Inc. Allen White T: (217) 483-3829

Kaizen Shotokan Karate Steve Harvey T: (217) 415-1723

Personalized Hypnosis of

www.hoeman1.com

J. Gooch Shooting Sports/ Capital Firearms Academy Jim Feagans T: (217) 652-2217

www.kaizenshotokan.com

Excavating Contractors

www.capitalfirearms.com

Martial Arts

T: (217) 899-9988

Firearms Training

Allied Capital Title, LLC Kim Young T: (217) 726-3142 www.actil.net Title Insurance, Title & Escrow Companies

AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill Nicolas Paz T: (217) 546-6906

Hageman Family Insurance Agency, LLC Katie Hageman T: (217) 788-5118 agents.horacemann.com/ KatieHageman Insurance - Financial Services

Kiku Japanese Steak & Seafood House Mei-Hsueh (Sherry) Pan

T: (217) 766-0331

Restaurants

www.bliesnerfence.com

Innovate Springfield Katie Davison T: (815) 262-6078

BrightStar Care Springfield Christopher Miller T: (217) 318-3396 www.brightstarcare.com/ springfield-decatur/ Home Health Services

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP David Schahl T: (217) 670-2298 www.claconnect.com/ Accountants - C.P.A.

Cricket Wireless Josh Seifert T: (217) 679-2558

It’s Scrapicated, LLC Tammy Tolley T: (217) 210-2393 www.ItsScrapicated.com Arts & Crafts

J. D. Byrider Springfield, Illinois John Schoen T: (217) 522-1801 www.jdbyrider.com/usedcar-dealerships/champaign/ springfield Automobile Dealers

www.cricketwireless.com Cellular Communications

DCC Marketing Kara Demirjian Huss T: (217) 421-7580 www.dccmarketing.com

JoJo’s Street Quisine Joseph Hacker T: (217) 210-2577 Restaurants

www.pb.com

Christopher Ortman

Premier Flooring

T: (217) 502-6489

Betsy Thornton

www.lawnguy.biz

T: (217) 670-1528

Lawn Maintenance

www.premierflooring springfield.com/

Lincoln Land Charity

Floor Coverings

Engineers - Civil & Structural

Not-For-Profit Agencies

Mark Bjornbak

Postage Metering Equipment

www.hlrengineering.com

www.innovatespringfield.org

Hypnosis Services - Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, SelfImprovement

www.kikujapanesesteak andseafoodhouse.com/

Bliesner Fence Company Kyle Bliesner T: (217) 391-3912 Fencing - Residential or Commercial

www.hypnosis4health.us/

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. Mike Cima T: (217) 546-3400

Restaurants

Jeff Harpring, CHt

T: (217) 698-5458

The Lawn Guy

www.aztcamexicangrill.com

Springfield

Championship Alex McCarty T: (217) 546-9237 Ext. 3006 www.lincolnland charitychampionship.com

Redbird Electric Tattooing Brian McCormic T: (217) 670-2294 www.redbirdelectrictattoo.com

Sports & Entertainment

Tattoo Shops

LTS Lawn Care

Robinson Construction

L. Taylor Sturdy

Eric Robinson

T: (217) 899-3774

T: (217) 553-3823

Lawn Maintenance

Fencing - Residential or Commercial

Martin One Source Sherry Feagans T: (217) 522-7575 www.martinonesource.com/

Rochester Veterinary Clinic Mark Sturdy T: (217) 498-7755

Advertising Specialties

Veterinarians

Merrill Lynch (Dexheimer)

Sage Finance Group

Derek Dexheimer T: (217) 525-4217

www.ml.com/mlwm/ system/viewbranchpage. aspx?pageurl=dondanvillegroup

Spencer Goff T: (217) 636-3029 www.sagefinancegroup.com Finance Companies

Financial Planning - Investment Securities

Marketing

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Sensible Innovations

Shambolee Golf Course

Smashburger

Springfield Jaycees

Rasha Said

Jeff Broughton

Geoff Montague

Reier Deloney

T: (217) 801-7896

T: (217) 632-2140

T: (217) 787-3700

P.O. Box 662

www.sensible-innovations.com/

www.golfshambolee.com

www.smashburger.com

Springfield, IL 62707

Consultants - Information Technology

Golf Courses, Instructions & Outings

Restaurants

T: (217) 341-2969 Not-For-Profit Agencies

For more member information, visit the online member directory at www.gscc.org.

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Jim Watts Electric, Inc.................................................................................. 9

Bella Milano................................................................................................. 10

Leading Lawyers.....................................................................................16-17

Bradley University, Foster College of Business..................................24

Lincoln Land Community College...........................................................10

CEFCU............................................................................................................14

M.J. Kellner Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies.................................11

Cleaning General Janitorial Services...................................................... 7

Memorial Health System............................................Inside Front Cover

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Pizza Ranch.................................................................................................... 7

DaVita.............................................................................................................19

RK Dixon Company...................................................................................... 5

The Depot Storage...................................................................................... 4

Republic Services...................................................................................... 20

E.L. Pruitt Co..................................................................................................14

Springfield Mass Transit District.............................................................24

Hickory Point Bank & Trust, fsb................................................................18

Springfield Shooting Center.....................................................................12

Hillier Records Management Company................................................23

West Central Bank.....................................................................Back Cover

Hillier Storage & Moving Company........................................................13

Wyndham Springfield City Centre...........................................................14

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Our trauma team.

Always ready, whenever you need us.

At HSHS St. John’s, it’s our mission to provide everyone in our community access to extraordinary care delivered with true compassion. That’s why we created HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Center. To offer our community experienced surgeons 24/7, an advanced surgery center with the latest technology and care backed by a nationally recognized patient safety rating. It’s a level of care our community needs.

And a level of care we are committed to delivering — and elevating every day.

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