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SEPTEMBER 2013 Inside NEWS THIS MONTH AFTER HOURS Local barbecue enthusiasts, Springfield Neely and Brian Petty talk about their passion for competition. P. 4 business journal COMMUNITY BUILDING (217) 726-6600 • [email protected] www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com Real Life Church breaks ground on a new sanctuary as they and Abundant Life Christian Center make use of land to accom- Benedictine rolls out new business program modate their wide draw of parishioners . cation. were offered full-time positions Businesses participate in Thirteen months ago Bene- P. 5 “Cooperative education is an and 72.9 percent were retained dictine put together a feasibil- cooperative education educational model that seeks to by the employer five years later, ity group. Michael Aiello, presi- By Roberta Codemo, combine theory and practice,” according to the National Asso- dent and CEO of R. W. Troxell PET FRIENDLY Vinegar Hill Neighborhood As- Correspondent said Michael Bromberg, Benedic- ciation of Colleges and Employ- & Company, and Tom Fitch, tine president. ers 2013 Internship and Co-op vice president of Harold O’Shea sociation welcomes Chris and A new program at Benedic- Students take what they learn Survey Report. Builders, were part of the feasi- Rachel Laier in opening their tine University at Springfield in the classroom and apply it in “This program meets a need bility group. new pet store downtown on can give students a competi- the working world. The Univer- no other educational institution Benedictine sent a team to Monroe Street. tive advantage in the business sity of Cincinnati offered the is meeting,” said Nicole Selinger, the University of Cincinnati, P. 7 world. first cooperative education pro- a consultant for Benedictine where they met with employ- Eleven juniors will partici- gram in 1906. University. “Students will have REAL-WORLD LEARNING pate in Benedictine’s latest pro- Last year, 48.8 percent of a firm grasp of the work world Continued on Page 10, The 2014 Sangamon CEO class gram offering – cooperative edu- cooperative education students when they leave.” Cooperative Education starts the school year as high school student begin attending classes at local businesses. P. 11

Art groups paint out niches ON THE MOVE Clearing up the picture Local Not-For-Profits agencies with various organizations and organizations have been relocating in the last couple of By Amanda Reavy Simhauser, years. Correspondent P. 14 Springfield has a rich and diverse artistic community, but DINING WITH SUCCESS sorting out the roles of various Columnist Courtney Westlake art organizations can sometime launches a new feature for be as difficult as interpreting a the Business Journal by sitting piece of modern art. down to lunch each month From the grant opportu- with a different business person nities of the Springfield Area and asking them questions. Arts Council and after-school P. 23 and summer art camps at the Springfield YMCA to the annual WOMEN POWER Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair, Springfield’s chapter of IWIL the visual arts are represented, have their annual conference supported and promoted by sev- set for this month while the eral, separate non-profit organi- local AWC makes plans to host zations. the national conference in Leaders of these groups indi- Springfield. cated that though their missions P. 28 and focuses may overlap, each has a distinct niche in fostering an accessible and rich artistic SALVAGE YARDS community for Springfield. Local auto salvage yard owners The Springfield Art Asso- talk about how their business ciation is celebrating its 100th has changed and the fallout year of offering educational op- from ‘Cash for Clunkers’. portunities and preserving and P. 31 promoting the visual arts in the Capital City. FRACK-IL-LICIOUS But distinguishing itself from Illinois has finally put regula- other organizations focused on tions in place for fracking. Find the visual arts in the commu- out what this means from local nity’s view remains a challenge Going Green columnist Dave at times for the not-for-profit Kelm Continued on Page 24, Prairie Art Alliance and Springfield Area Arts Council are located in the Hoogland Center for the Arts P. 35 Art Groups building, 420 S. Sixth St.

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SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS SPRINGFIELD in this issue. and CEO of Illinois Chamber 2 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 3 • the rookery Dick Van Dyke grand opening strong code of ethics,” said dinner chair Dick Van Dyke Appliance World will Paul Palazzolo. “Naomi is a great role hold a grand opening for its new store on model and honoree.” Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Lynn arrived in Springfield in 1991 as The new store is located at the corner the first Hispanic woman to serve as pres- of Wabash Avenue and Mercantile Drive. ident of an American public university. The current store at White Oaks West Under her leadership, University of Illi- Plaza will be closing. Present at the grand nois Springfield transitioned from a two- opening will be government officials, year senior college to a four-year institu- management staff and representatives of tion as well as adding a doctoral program. the Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- While she retired in 2001, she continues merce, appliance manufacturers, Steckel- to serve the community through Rotary Parker Architects and Evans Construction International, her church and a number Company. The public is invited. of other civic organizations. The 2013 Trailblazer Dinner and Auc- tion will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 at LLCC seeks comments Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park. Tick- Lincoln Land Community College ets may be purchased by visiting the Boy is seeking comments from the public in Scout Council online at www.alincolnbsa. preparation for a periodic evaluation by org or calling (217) 529-2727. Proceeds its accrediting agency. LLCC will host a from the dinner support the Abraham visit November 6-8, with a team repre- Lincoln Council. senting the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. LLCC has been accredited by the Commission Sladek slated for ISAE luncheon since 1973. The team will review the in- Sarah Sladek will present at the Il- stitution’s ongoing ability to meet the linois Society of Association Executives Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. September membership Lunch and Learn Comments addressing substantive on Monday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. - matters related to the quality of the in- 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the stitution or its academic programs may Hilton Springfield. be submitted in writing to the following Sladek, founder of XYZ University and address: the RockStars@Work Conference is also Third-Party Comment on Lincoln the author of three books and an inter- Land Community College, The Higher national speaker. Renowned for her ex- Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle pertise on the generational topic, Sladek Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604- has been delivering presentations to audi- 1411. ences worldwide since 2002. Comments may also be submitted on Her presentations provide insight on the Commission’s website at www.ncahlc. how to engage the next generation of org. All comments must be received by members, leaders, volunteers, executives Oct. 7. and employees. Early bird registration for the Lunch and Learn event ends on Sept. 19. Early Allegiant Airlines announces bird prices are $30 for ISAE members ($45 service to Orlando for non-members) for the luncheon, $130 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and for members ($160 for non-members) for Allegiant Airlines announced new non- the luncheon and fall seminar and $100 stop service to Orlando, Fla., beginning for members ($115 for non-members) for on Nov. 22. just the fall seminar. The flights will operate twice weekly between Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Engrained holds grand opening Capital Airport (SPI) and Orlando-Sanford Engrained Brewing Company held its International Airport (SFB) year-round grand opening on Aug. 21. Construction beginning Nov. 22. Reservations can be for the restaurant and microbrewery, lo- made on Allegiant’s website at allegiant. cated in Legacy Pointe, began in January. com or by calling (702) 505-8888. Owner Brent Schwoerer hired Chef “We believe the community will re- Brad Crites as executive chef. Crites has spond well to this new service as people created a menu offering farm fresh steaks, are discovering how easy Springfield’s air- pork chops and beer braised chicken, as port is to use,” said Frank J. Vala, Chair- well as a variety of appetizers, soups, sal- man of the Springfield Airport Authority ads, sandwiches and beer bread pizzas. Board of Commissioners. Desserts will also be made fresh onsite. Allegiant partners with more than 60 The menu will change seasonally. hotel properties in the Orlando area, pro- Schwoerer has worked with local farm- vides car rental service through its part- ers to purchase whole steers, chickens and nership with Alamo Rent a Car and offers pigs to serve farm-fresh and high-quality deals on theme park tickets, dinner shows cuts of meat. Local produce, cheeses, eggs and day tours. Springfield travelers can and other items will be utilized as well. book by visiting allegiant.com. “Engrained is as family-owned as it gets, from my family to yours is what we Boy Scouts to honor Lynn are all about,” says Schwoerer. The Abraham Lincoln Council, Boy Engrained will offer eight of its own Scouts of America announced that Dr. craft beers made onsite. The lineup in- Naomi Lynn, Chancellor Emeritus of the cludes Oatmeal Stout, Kölsch, Blackberry University of Illinois Springfield will be Lager, American Wheat, IPA, Nut Brown the 2013 Trailblazer Award Recipient. Ale, Irish Red Ale and American Pale Ale. The award was established locally in Engrained will also carry guest craft beers, 2010, when Dr. James Dove became the wine and a full bar. first recipient. The intent is to recognize Engrained will offer brewery tours, one person annually who has not only beer and food pairing dinners and private been a leader in their field, but has lived event planning in addition to lunch and their life according to the Scout Oath and dinner seven days a week. Hours of opera- Law as well. tion will be 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sun- “The key elements of the Scout Oath day through Wednesday, with later hours and Law are duty to God and country, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday helping others at all times, and having a

Start Delivery Today! springfieldbusinessjournal.com or 217-726-6600 4 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal regular meetings • after hours • Monday • Springfield Luncheon Optimist Club, 11:45 a.m., (2nd & 4th weeks) MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave. Zesty competition • Sertoma Club of Springfield, Noon, (1st & 3rd weeks) Hilton Springfield • Noontime Toastmasters, Noon, Laurel United Methodist Church, Walnut & S. Grand Ave. West • Rotary Club of Springfield, 6 p.m., Maldaner’s Restaurant (upstairs), 222 S. 6th St. Tuesday Neely and Brian • Jacksonville Sunrise Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Comfort Inn, 200 Comfort Dr., South Jacksonville • Capital City Business Builders BNI, 7:30 a.m., Hickory Glen, 1700 West Washington St. Petty • Tuesday BNI, 11 a.m., Remax Building, 2475 West Monroe St. • The Network Group, 11:45 a.m., The Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St. Profession: • Rotary Club of Springfield-Mid-town, Noon, Inn at 835, 835 S. 2nd St. Neely; Data Analyst, • Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, Noon, Al’s Main Event, 1230 Fifth St., Lincoln Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois • Springfield Noon Lions Club, Noon, Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr. Brian; Graphic Designer, • Springfield Parkway Pointe Toastmasters, 12:05 p.m., AIG Building, 3501 Hollis Dr. Self-Employed • Altrusa International of Springfield, 7 p.m., (1st & 3rd weeks) Laurel United Methodist Church, Walnut St. & S. Grand Ave. West Passion: Wednesday Competition Barbecue • Rotary Club of Springfield - Sunrise, 7 a.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts • Central Illinois Refferal Network, 7:45 a.m., The Real Estate Group, 3701 W. Wabash Ave. • Westside BNI, 11:30 a.m. Mariah’s, 3317 Robbins Rd. By Raegan Hennemann, • Prospectors Referral Group, 11:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd weeks) American Harvest, 3241 W. Iles Ave. Senior Correspondent • Rotary Club of Springfield-Westside, Noon, Brickhouse Grill & Pub, 3136 Iles Ave. • Jacksonville American Business Club, Noon, Ponderosa Restaurant, Morton Ave., Jacksonville bottle of barbecue rub is not • Kiwanis Club of Springfield-Downtown, Noon, Hilton Springfield, Manhattan Grille Room your typical wedding favor, • Capital City Toastmasters, Noon, IDOT Building, 2300 Dirksen Pkwy. Room 214 A & B but for Brian and Neely Petty • Springfield Jaycees, 7 p.m., Jaycees Activity Center, 2525 S. 12th St. A it is the perfect choice for their re- Thursday ception this month. • Thursday Morning Business Builder BNI, 7:30 a.m., Coldwell Banker, 3201 Old Jacksonville Rd. “We affectionately call it the • Springfield Thursday Lunch BNI Chapter, 11:30 a.m., Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd. • Rotary Club of Springfield South - Noon, Centrum Coffee Cafe, 1370 Toronto Rd. wedding rub…It’s mostly a mix of • Springfield American Business Club, Noon, Hilton Springfield, 29th Floor sweet and salty and spicy,” Brian • Kiwanis Club - Jacksonville, Noon, Hamilton’s Catering, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville Petty said about the combination used specifically on chicken and pork. • Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. The Pettys, a competitive barbecue team known as the Chilly Water Smokers, are • Kiwanis Club of Chatham, 6:15 p.m., Chatham Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham putting together more than 200 bottles of the rub for their wedding reception guests. Friday They are also suggesting in lieu of gifts that guests consider a financial donation to • Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club, 7 a.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St. their GoFundMe website to support their future barbecue competitions. • Frontier International, Noon, Hilton Springfield, Manhattan Grille Room “We’ve been together for a long time and we don’t really need a lot of the things • Jacksonville Noon Rotary Club, Noon, Hamilton’s Downtown, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville that most newlyweds would need so we’ve asked people to give toward our barbecue team,” said Brian Petty, a freelance graphic designer. Do you have a regular business meeting to include? Neely Petty, a data analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield, couldn’t agree more. Send your regular meeting to [email protected] “Contributions have an entire year of an adventure,” she explained. Since becoming interested in barbecue in 2005, the Pettys have had a few years of barbecuing adventures. It all started when a friend gave Brian Petty a grill for free. “I had really never cooked on my own or anything like that so I just started messing around, playing with different recipes and I really got into it,” he said. Ribs became their specialty and friends encouraged them to enter the Old Capitol Blues & BBQ competition in downtown Springfield in 2006. They continued compet- ProfessionalYou play a key role and Women’s we thank you for yourCalendar contributions to ofour community.Events ing in that event for four more years. Then, in 2011, they decided to make their hobby a bit more serious by competing in multiple events sanctioned by the Kansas City Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Barbeque Society. AWC’s 2013 National Conference, “Worth Every Penny”, will be held on October 18-19 in Springfield. “It really is an addiction, it’s an obsession,” Brian Petty said. “Because if you do re- The 2013 International Matrix Award Will Be Awarded To Bonnie St. John, “One of the most inspiring women ally well, then you want to go back out that next weekend and do just a little bit better. in America”; Author and Media Personality Sarah Petty is Opening Keynote Speaker; 2013 AWC Headliner is If you go out there and you don’t do very well, then you want to redeem yourself that Margery Krevsky, Owner and CEO of The Talent Shop. next weekend too. There’s very few times after a contest where you’re like ‘OK, I’m satisfied. I don’t need to do this ever again.’” Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) Since 2011, they have competed in a dozen events throughout Illinois and Missouri • Illinois Women in Leadership will hold its End of Summer Social from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, in hopes of being named a grand champion and becoming eligible for the American September 12th at the Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Drive, Springfield, IL. Royal Invitational contest in Kansas City. Guests and potential new members are welcome to attend. The cost for members is $22. Non-members and “We’re still looking for our first grand championship, but we’ll get there eventu- walk-ins are $27. Reservation forms are available at www.iwil.biz. Reservations with payment must be received ally,” Brian Petty said. by 5 pm Friday, September 6, 2013 via the website or by mailing the registration form and payment to: IWIL, Until that happens, the Pettys look forward to competing at events like Up in P.O. Box 5612 Springfield, IL 62705-5612. Smoke on the Square during the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival and the Morton BBQ • Illinois Women in Leadership presents: EMPOWERMENT - A Professional and Personal Development Throwdown. And they continue to keep their experiences simple and inexpensive. Conference for Women - 2nd Annual Women’s Symposium, September 24th, from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm at the “We are a little bit different than other people,” Brian Petty admitted. “A lot of Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield , IL 62702. The key note people have really expensive smokers, anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. We do it a speaker is Margaret Shallow, a marketing, high-performing teamwork and personal leadership consultant with lot more smaller scale. We have your basic backyard Weber grill; we’ve always done it over 30 years of business experience in both the public and private sectors. that way. We probably have $300 or $400 invested in our smokers as opposed to the Sponsorships, exhibitor space and program ads available. For fees and event information please contact: thousands (of dollars) some people have.” Stephanie Emerson-McDannald at [email protected] or see http://www.iwil.biz. The Pettys use a Weber for smoking chicken thighs, a Kamado grill for pork butt Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WE-CI) and what is known as an ugly drum smoker for pork ribs and brisket. The Pettys like WE-CI; Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, September certain benefits of the ugly drum smoker, which they built out of a 55-gallon barrel. 11th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Inn@ 835, located at 835 North Second St. in Springfield. “You can get a lot more sleep,” Brian Petty said. “You don’t have to tend the fire as Program: Business Enhancement: Tips on Successful Hiring & Growing your Business. The guest panel will much. When you have the Weber grills you kind of have to keep an eye on it all the time. We decided that sleep was pretty important on those Friday nights. It will hold include Evelyn Brandt Thomas of Brandt Consolidated and Jean Campbell of Alice Campbell Staffing. Growing temperatures for up to about 18 hours.” a business requires us to grow our staff. Learn how you can profit by adding staff effectively. Most competitions the Pettys participate in are two days and include judging of The cost for the meeting is $22 for members, $25 for guests, and $30 for walk-ins. Reservations are non- four categories: chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. They arrive on Friday, have their meat refundable. Additional information is available by contacting Cherrill Lewis @ 217-622-0189. Please make your inspected as it cannot be seasoned or marinated prior to inspection and then start reservations at: [email protected]. Guests may request a meeting notice by contacting Maureen Williams preparing. For each competition, the Pettys prepare one brisket, two pork butts, three at [email protected]. racks of ribs and up to 18 chicken thighs. Their product typically comes from Sam’s or Restaurant Depot, a wholesale foodservice supplier in St. Louis. Proudly sponsored by: “There’s just a lot of selection. At any given time they might have 30 or 40 briskets that you can choose from,” Brian Petty said. Some of their prep work includes injecting the brisket and pork butts and adding the rub, which they make ahead of time. “We used to use commercial rubs and most teams actually do use commercial rubs To have your event added to the Women’s Calendar of Events, Please fax your information to (217) 726-8300 or e-mail to [email protected] Continued on Page 6 Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 5 Community Business Report Make your nomination today – www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com September 2013 www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com

Community building • new businesses • Absolute Demolition LLC, 102 Douglas Ave., Riverton, Churches’ expanding 62561, Larry Good, (217) 299- enhance neighborhood 1561. • Awkward Thespian Pro- By Mary Beth Stevens ductions, 1133 Woodland Ave., Correspondent Springfield, 62704, Kevin L. Springfield is home to ap- Cline, (217) 314-0714. proximately 134 churches spread • Bailey’s Mastercraft Con- out over the entire geographic struction and Repairs, 419 S. area; and two of those churches Fifth St., Auburn, 62615, Ted – Abundant Faith Christian Cen- Bailey, Patricia Bailey, (217) 306- ter and Real Life Church – hold 3936. prime positions on Taylor Av- • Beauty for Ashes, Counsel- enue, across the street from each ing, 1204 S. Fifth St., Springfield, other. 62703, Alyssa West, (217) 331- Neither Rev. Jerry Doss, pas- 2433. tor at Abundant Faith nor Clint • Bubbles of Fun Pet Groom- Cook, senior pastor at Real Life, ing, 450 North St., Springfield, consider their church as an “east 62702, Tiffany S. Rodgerson, side” institution, but rather as a (217) 528-4504. gathering point for those who • Capital City Music, 3730 are “unchurched” and looking Wabash, Springfield, 62711, for spiritual growth and com- Matt Waldhoff, (217) 787-7788. munity. • CB3Tech, 280 Blue Spring, But their physical locations Sherman, 62684, Charles W. have helped them grow within Rogers, Jr., (217) 201-2339. and without. Abundant Faith • Central Illinois Graphics, Christian Center currently owns Real Life Church broke ground Aug. 25 on a new sanctuary on Taylor Avenue 6333 Pams Court, Springfield, 32 acres, several of which they 62704, George L. Richard, Jr., purchased from a woman named plained. “When a new term starts up, “We don’t advertise gener- (217) 416-2589. Mary Howarth. Across Taylor Avenue, Real there is a new facilitator and ally,” Cook said. “Word spreads • DRN Marketing Solutions, Howarth wanted her land Life Church broke ground Aug. people are encouraged to sign by our members talking about 2145 Catalina Lane, Springfield, to go to someone or something 25 on a new sanctuary so the up for the same group or a dif- their experiences helping Sam 62702, Daniel R. Nika, (217) that would “do good in the com- current church building can ferent one.” Winger in his Serving Jesus Will- 971-3383. Cook explained that ap- ingly ministry or helping with • Duck’s Tree Service, 2855 We have a partnership with the Postal Union proach prevents cliques from an Easter Egg hunt in Dream- Winch Road, Springfield, 62707, workers so our congregation members can forming and demonstrates that land Park,” Cook said; but, they Steven E. Heaton, (217) 415- everyone is welcome everywhere do plan to advertise the summer 2616. bank. We built the senior living buildings in Real Life Church. 2014 opening of their new sanc- • Duncan’s Tree & Landscape, when we saw a need for those facilities near- Abundant Faith has grown tuary. 11028 Scotch Pine Court, Daw- by perceived need. The church Doss’s wife, Gita, who preach- son, 62520, Shane L. Duncan, by.” (217) 801-7034. Rev. Jerry Doss, pastor at Abundant Faith Christian Center ended up with its large footprint es with her husband, said, “we by growing to meet needs Doss want to attract the people who • Greg Trello Photography, saw in the community. want to meet the needs of their 180 Roanoke Drive, Rochester, “munity,” Doss said. house their growing youth and “We have a partnership with community by going out on 62563, Gregory S. Trello, (217) “She found out about us adult education programs. the Postal Union workers so missions from their doors.” 299-7009. when we were located at Cook Real Life Church, a gen- our congregation members can Real Life and Abundant Faith Continued on Page 34, Street and Livingston” Doss eral Baptist church, has taken a New Businesses said. “ We bought her land and slightly different tactic in help- We believe that helping a person meet their eventually ended up with the 32 ing the community. spiritual needs and getting the gospel to them (acres) we have now.” “We believe that helping a will help them change their core and grow. Doss recalled that once some- person meet their spiritual needs • index They then grow to meet the needs of oth- one commented that not all the and getting the gospel to them The Rookery...... 3 land was usable, Doss countered: will help them change their core ers...” After Hours………………...…….4,6 “Even the pond is usable. We and grow,” Cook said. “They Clint Cook, senior pastor at Real Life Church Regular Meetings…………...…….4 teach kids and adults how to then grow to meet the needs Women’s Calendar……….…..…..4 fish there and at the back of the of others, whether it’s a widow bank,” Doss said. “We built the have memberships in the thou- New Businesses…..………..….5,34 property where there are trees, in our congregation who needs “senior living buildings when we sands who travel from all over to Airport En/Deplanements……..…6 we have a bike path.” home repairs or the family from saw a need for those facilities attend one of several services on Business Lunch………….……….13 Abundant Faith owns Tim- down the street who could use nearby.” Sundays. While their member- Not-For-Profits/Associations..14-29 berlake Estates Independent help with their finances.” Doss’ casual approach to- ships may be from all over, their Giving Back……………....………22 Senior Living, an independent Each church’s outreach is in- wards his ministry was reflected locales allow them to outreach Dining with Success…...... ….23 living community. It also owns tended to help those in the area in the apparel he came into the into the neighborhoods on the Automotive…...... 30-33 Timberlake Supportive Living, a and those who may drive from interview for this article, wearing east side of Springfield in ways Monthly Drive…………….……..33 supportive living complex that Jacksonville or St. Louis to come a t-shirt and shorts, having just few others can. Business Reading…………….…..34 the church leases to the Spring- to services. Real Life conducts come from a men’s group that Local Golf Outings………..……..34 field Housing Authority. “Growth Groups” which are meets at 6:30 a.m. for prayer, Going Green………………..……35 Both facilities are income 12 to 13 week classes on any- workout and basketball. “It’s Law………………………….……36 based and grew out of a desire thing from bible study to young part of the discipleship process,” Mary Beth Stephens is a Legal Filings………………………36 Fast Tracks…………………….38-39 to help the community. “We moms. Doss said. freelance writer from Springfield. Healthcare…...... …..39 want to be a church that minis- “Each group meets once a Both churches want to attract She can be reached at Opinion………………..…………40 ters to the community after the week and after the term ends, the unchurched in Springfield to [email protected] doors close on Sunday,” Doss ex- the group dissolves,” Cook said. grow their churches. 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and commercial sauces but we’ve been developing our own,” Brian Petty said. “And since we’ve switched over to our own stuff we’ve started doing really pretty good. There’s a sense of pride in having your own product, putting it out there.” They created their rubs – the wedding rub and the beef rub – by deconstructing commercial products and then trying to put it back together. “It might be similar to commercial products, but because we mix it ourselves, it’s not exactly the same,” Neely Petty said. “So just something a little different from a commercial product kind of sets it apart.” And for the competitions they participate in, that’s a good thing. “Competition barbecue is interesting because you try to offend the least amount of people,” Brian Petty said. “You really want to be as middle of the road as you can be but still have it taste phenomenal. You don’t want it too sweet because you’re going to turn off a certain segment of people. You don’t want it too spicy because you’ll turn off a certain segment of people. You really want to be the best balanced bite or two of barbecue that you can create.” On the second day of competition, one category is turned in every half hour starting at noon. So, is it like on those cooking shows when it comes down to the end – high stress, people screaming and cursing, pans flying? “The barbecue community is honestly some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. If you show up and you don’t have something, there will be 10 people offering to give it to you,” Brian Petty said. “There’s very, very little smack talk. It’s not nearly as high drama as you see on some of these shows.” Submissions are judged on appear- ance, taste and tex- ture. This season, the Pettys have scored well in ribs and pulled pork, while Neely and Brian Petty (photo provided by Neelys) last year chicken was their best category. “Inevitably the thing that you think turned out the worst is the thing that you’re going to do the best in that day and you don’t ever understand why,” Brian Petty said. “There are times when you bite into a rib and you’re like, ‘Those are really good.’ But you just never know. Judging is subjective.” The trophies and ribbons have increased over the years as well as their knowledge of producing a good product. So what tips to the Pettys have for others? “Leave the smoker door shut as much as possible,” Brian Petty said. “There’s a saying in barbecue, ‘If you’re looking, you ain’t cooking.’ So leave it on the grill, leave the lid shut. “Keep it simple. Salt and pepper is your friend. You don’t have to have a lot of crazy ingredients.” But for Neely Petty, it all comes down to, “There is no secret ingredient. The secret ingredient is cooking it well.” Despite the financial investment in participating in barbecue competitions, the Pettys have high expectations and look forward to the future. “You walk a fine line between the most stressful thing you can do and the most fun you can have at the same time,” Brian Petty said. “There’s definitely a rush and there’s definitely a lot of down time where you’re just relaxing, hanging out with people, talking to other competitors.” “There’s about two hours of stress and nervousness,” Neely Petty said. “Yeah and about 36 hours of just having a blast,” Brian Petty said.

Raegan Hennemann is a senior correspondent for Springfield Business Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Springfield, Ill. Total Monthly Enplanements and Deplanements July Year-To-Date Airline Passengers Enplaning 2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change American Connection 1,780 1,641 8.47% 11,575 11,563 0.10% United Express 3,451 3,133 10.15% 20,219 22,371 -9.62% Direct Air 0 0 0 0 5,294 0 Vision 0 619 0 2,016 0 Allegiant Air 1,366 0 0 8,622 0 0 Sun Country / Honor Flight 0 0 0 635 478 32.85% Sun Country / Riverside 0 0 0 454 0 0 McClelland Aviation 14 5 180.00% 26 17 52.94% Charter - Other 0 0 0 0 194 0 Sub-Total 6,611 5,398 22.47% 41,531 41,933 -0.96% Airline Passengers Deplaning American Connection 1,815 1,548 17.25% 11,206 11,907 -5.89% United Express 3,401 3,225 5.46% 20,197 21,843 -7.54% Direct Air 0 0 0 0 4,990 0 Vision 0 523 0 0 1,993 0 Allegiant Air 1,404 0 0 8,868 0 0 Sun Country / Honor Flight 0 0 0 635 478 32.85% Sun Country / Riverside 0 0 0 454 0 0 McClelland Aviation 14 5 180.00% 26 17 52.94% Charter / Other 0 0 0 0 98 0 Sub-Total 6,634 5,301 25.15% 41,386 41,326 0.15% *information provided by the Springfield Airport Authority TOTAL 13,245 10,699 23.80% 82,917 83,259 -0.41% Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 7 Pet friendly

Centrally located pet store let them know we’re here.” She plans on opening stopping by to get acquainted and invit- ing the Laiers to join the Association. By Roberta Codemo, “Everyone is very enthusiastic about Correspondent this,” said Ingham. Local pet owners will soon have a new The Laiers still have work to do be- place to shop for all their pet needs. fore the opening. “The neighborhood re- Chris and Rachel Laier are opening Na- sponse has been very positive,” said Chris ture’s Select at 540 West Monroe St. The Laier. Laiers have offered free home delivery of “We’re very excited,” said Rachel Lai- Nature’s Select all natural, premium pet er. “We’ve been looking forward to this food for the past six years. for many years. This is a dream job for “We are the only distributor in central both of us.” Illinois,” said Chris Laier. Nature’s Select is made in the United States and contains no corn, wheat or soy. The product uses only whole meat sources and contains no Roberta Codemo is a freelance writer meat byproducts or chemical preserva- from Springfield. She can be reached at tives. Nature’s Select at 540 West Monroe St. [email protected] The couple has wanted to open a business for the past six or seven years. “We wanted to start by offering a home delivery service,” said Chris Laier. “We have a loyal customer base. The business continues to grow every month largely by word of mouth.” The time was right to open an independent, locally-owned pet store. They will carry everything for your dog, cat or fish and will make customized pet identi- fication tags. In addition to the pet food delivery service, the Laiers will provide aquarium set up and delivery. They carry freshwater fish. “We’ll help you select the right fish,” said Rachel Laier. All fish will have safeguards to keep them healthy. The Laiers purchased the former Par- is Cleaners building from Bette Franke. They liked the central location and the traffic. “When we described it, everyone knew where it was,” said Rachel Laier. The grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 28. The Sangamon County Animal Control will have animals available for adoption. The Laiers will have on-site pet adoptions every weekend. The soft opening is planned for Sept. 1. “We provide service and delivery that can’t be matched by the big box stores,” said Rachel Laier. “Our delivery service is something unique that no one else has.” Judy Ingham, president of the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association, said the new business will help keep local dollars I want to welcome them to the neighborhood. Whenever a new business moves into the area bounded by the Associa- tion, it’s nice to let them know we’re here.” “ Judy Ingham, president of the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association close to home. “Any time you can shop local, it’s so much better,” Ingham said. Ingham wants to encourage local businesses to move into the neighborhood. “It raises the property values,” Ingham said. There are a lot of empty storefronts. “There are at least three or four small businesses that have left the area,” she said. Ingham supports local businesses. “I buy local whenever I can,” she said. A pet owner, she plans on stopping by to see what the Laiers carry. Ingham appreciates that the business offers home delivery. “This will be an asset to older neighbors,” said Ingham. “If I run out of dog food, I don’t have to go to Petsmart. “I want to welcome them to the neighborhood,” continued Ingham. “When- ever a new business moves into the area bounded by the Association, it’s nice to 8 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal personality profile • Moving up the corporate tower By Eric Woods, Correspondent set and did not move at all,” she said. not here, maybe I “I am an active person, and I could not will be at the corpo- Springfield – stand that.” rate level,” she said. What is your favorite part about living Current job and responsibilities? Lin- “Possibly a regional in Springfield? Harlan enjoys being down- coln Tower Apartments was built in 1968 or district position.” town and the number of activities avail- with the first residents moving in a year Harlan also sees her- able. “I love the festivals, Farmers Mar- later. There are 190 units in the com- self possibly married ket, and the locally plex, and accord- with a family. owned businesses Nikki Harlan ing to Harlan, they Something you that pop up,” she Title: Community Manager, Lincoln stay pretty full all learned early in life said. Harlan has Tower Apartments year round. Harlan and still use? “If you lived in Springfield Address: 520 S. 2nd Street, has been with the work hard and treat her entire life. Springfield, Ill., 62701 company for seven people with respect, What is the worst Telephone: (217) 525-8500 years, and was re- things will work out part about living in E-mail: [email protected] cently promoted to for you,” said Harlan. “It’s that karma Springfield? “If you community man- thing.” Future – have lived here your Born: Oct. 20,1979; Springfield, Ill. ager in July. “I take Upcoming job news? The building is whole life, you can- Education: Sacred Heart Griffin High care of paying bills, Advice – roughly 45 years old, so constant updates not go anywhere School monthly reports, Advice for someone seeking a career in are needed. “We continue to rehabilitate without know- Family: Single budgets, show- your field? “This is really not a huge in- the apartments as we are going,” said ing someone who ing apartments, dustry in Springfield,” said Harlan. She Harlan. “Updates need to be done. We do knows someone,” Favorites – overseeing hiring, believes that possibly getting a real estate lighting, granite counter tops, and cabi- said Harlan. Movie: Argo and employee re- license or at least taking some real estate nets.” The biggest issue Restaurant: Maldaner’s lations,” she said. classes or fair housing training could be Any vacation plans? Harlan has noth- Springfield currently Sports team: Chicago Bears Harlan is also pay- beneficial. ing in the works right now but hopes to faces is...? Harlan roll ambassador Who was your biggest influence? “My get back to Key West, Fla. in the near fu- sees the looming Tidbits – for the company. mother would lead by example,” said ture. pension reforms as Enjoys watching football “When we hire a Harlan. “I was an only child, and she had I want to retire when I’m ... (age)? Har- an all-around prob- Loves vacationing in Key West, Fla. new manager, I will to work hard to put me through school.” lan is shooting for age 61 as her retire- lem. Favorite school subject was Chemistry train them.” ment year. “I do not want to wait until I Achievements – am 65,” she said. “Realistically, it will be Employment – Philosophical – As a kid? Harlan was proud to have after 60.” “When I was 10, I wanted to be... a vet- What do you want to know about the constantly been recognized academically erinarian. future? “I am not sure I want to know by making honor role on a number of oc- First job? When she was 15-years-old, anything,” said Harlan. “If you know too casions. Harlan worked at Bridge Jewelry in down- much, it might dictate what you do to- As an adult? Getting her recent pro- town Springfield. day. I want to let things play out and not motion to manage the building has been Worst job? While in college, Harlan know where they will go.” a great accomplishment for Harlan. “I am Eric Woods is a freelance writer from worked for a half day as telecommunica- How do you envision your life in 10 proud that the corporate office trusts me Springfield. He can be reached at tor for the State of Illinois. “I had a head- years? Harlan likes the industry. “If I am to do this job,” she said. [email protected] Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 9 10 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Cooperative Education, Springfield; SIU School of Medicine and Continued from Page One The Illinois Association of Community Action Agency. ers to learn more from the employer’s Cooperative education is a growing perspective and what to avoid. “We are trend. The program develops and prepares standing on others’ shoulders,” said Bro- students for future success by connecting mberg. them with prospective future employers. Initial discussions with the Great- “The community recognizes that there er Springfield Chamber of Commerce is a workforce shortage,” said Warren. showed this program fits with the Cham- “We’re moving quickly to embrace it.” ber’s Q5 initiative. This program channels students into “This program is about workforce the workforce. Employers who hire coop- development,” said Bromberg. “It helps erative education students know the indi- build and retain talent.” vidual’s abilities and work ethic. LLCC, UIS offer unique curriculum Students studying business at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning-based programs. “Students use this program to gain experience,” said Mary Beth Ray, director of Ca- reer Development Services at LLCC. One of the goals of the college is economic responsiveness. LLCC focuses on creating partnerships with local businesses. “We seek out small businesses,” said Ray. “This is a good way for employers to screen employees.” The school receives Illinois Board of High Education monies through a Cooperative Work Study grant and reimburses employers 50 percent of student salaries. “We are the only one who reimburses employers,” said Ray. The program is an elective and students can enroll for up to three semesters. Stu- dents receive three credit hours and work 15 to 20 hours a week and must already have completed 12 credit hours and have a 2.0 grade point average. There are currently 11 students enrolled in the program. “We normally have 50 to 60 students each year,” said Ray. “The program is a huge success.” Sarah Stover, assistant director of the Applied Studies Program (AST) at UIS said the program is a cooperative education program. “It depends on the definition of cooperative education,” she said. “Students earn credits while participating in experiential learning.” AST is an academic-based internship. Students in the business, political science, legal studies and criminal justice degree programs are required to do an AST as part of the curriculum. “More programs are requiring an AST,” said Stover. The program is open to juniors and seniors who have started taking courses towards their major. Students must take a core AST class that allows them to focus and reflect on their experience in the program. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Stover. “UIS is fortunate to be SBJ theme ad 8-13_layout 1 8/20/13 3:17 PM Page 1 ahead of the game. Experiential learning programs are popping up more and more. “This is another way to build relationships,” added Stover. – by Roberta Codemo

The biggest challenge a community “It takes a lot of the unknown out of faces is retaining its young people. Coop- the hiring decision,” said Bromberg. erative education has a successful track Hanson Professional Services, Inc. was record. Graduates who continue to work one of the first employers invited to par- in the community after graduation stay ticipate in the program. “It’s good for the in the community. school, for the company, for the students Students who complete the program and for the entire community,” said Dar- not only will have the technical skills but rel Berry, marketing communications the attributes that businesses are looking manager. for. Bromberg said employers look for Berry said this program will be an as- critical thinking, writing and communi- set. “It will give us insight into how a stu- cation skills. dent works and their comfort level,” he Benedictine originally planned to said. “We will be able to communicate launch the program in 2016. “As we were with the school to help guide the pro- developing it, we saw a need to start earli- gram to fit our needs.” er rather than wait- Hanson is looking,” said Bromberg. This is an investment ing for a student The first class starts worth making. We’re ex- that fits in well in the fall of 2013 cited to see how it goes.” with the company. and will begin their A prospective can- Darrel Berry, marketing work experience in didate should be communications manager for January 2014. motivated, a self- Hanson Professional Services, Inc. “We wanted to starter and involved start small,” said with student activi- Bromberg. The school identified a group ties. The student will be placed in a posi- of students last spring“ who met the pro- tion based on their talents and skills. gram’s criteria. Students work in entry “Anytime we can develop the skills level positions and earn professional pay. and talents of the next generation, it It is open to juniors with a 3.0 grade can’t help but benefit the entire commu- point average. Students work 20 hours nity,” Berry said. “They will be involved a week while attending classes full-time with real world work projects. and must take four required courses. “The best possible outcome would be Students must submit a resume and a hiring offer. This would be because we will interview and compete with other have already worked with them,” Berry students for positions. “We won’t send said. a student who isn’t ready for the experi- Hanson wants students to take away ence,” said Bromberg. the hope that they felt they were truly in- “The response has been enthusiastic,” volved with the work that it does. said Brad Warren, executive director of “We want to give them the confidence cooperative education. that they can go out in the world and Businesses who have signed on to the pursue whatever they want to do,” said program include: Harold O’Shea Build- Berry. “Students will have real world work ers; R. W. Troxell & Company; Memo- experience to draw from. rial Health Systems; Crawford, Murphy “This is an investment worth mak- & Tilly; Hanson Professional Services; The Hope Institute; H.D. Smith; City of Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 11 Continued from Previous Page Real-world learning for high school students ing,” added Berry. “We’re excited to see how it goes.” Sangamon CEO begins year pected to write three business plans dur- such as how to ask good questions; life Harold O’Shea Builders is looking for ing the school year; in the spring the lessons; risks taking; manage opportuni- a student with positive attributes. “We By Joe Natale, student starts an individual business that ties; team building; and learning from don’t expect them to understand our Associate Editor they will present at the end of the year outcomes. business,” said Tom Fitch, Vice Presi- Harold O’Shea Builders isn’t a typi- trade show. The businesses could range The Sangamon CEO program is based dent Director of Business Development. cal classroom, but the Sangamon Creat- from starting a swimming class to start- on a model that has been used successful- The student will be treated just like any ing Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) ing an Internet-based business. ly in Effingham, Ill. since 2008. In addi- other employee. Fitch said students will program isn’t the typical classroom expe- “There’s a kid who wants to create a 50 tion to the classroom work with present- have to meet the same expectations and rience. cent candy bar,” Carrels said. ers from the local business communities, goals. “We will also look at their attitude, Kicking off its first year of operation, Stephanie Hinds is responsible for the a mentor from the local business commu- communication skills and their level of area high school students will be partici- class on a day-to-day-out basis. “My offi- nity is assigned to students. engagement.” pating in a real-world learning laboratory cial title is lead instructor,” Hinds said. “I “We are following loosely the model Students will have a meaningful role of entrepreneurship education. The mis- take them through the course and work Effingham County started with the Mid- in the company. Fitch said cooperative sion of the Sangamon CEO class is to give with business and business leaders.” land Institute,” Hinds said. “We’re put- education gives the company the oppor- young people tools and encouragement ting our own spin on tunity to get to know the student, to see to return to their hometowns to run busi- it.” their work and to see how they work with nesses, start families, create jobs and give The curriculum others. back to their communities. is tied to the Illinois “This will give us the opportunity to The first day of the 2013-14 academic Learning Standards, engage young talent to help us meet our year was held on Aug. 22 at O’Shea Build- and Hinds said the business needs,” said Fitch. If the need is ers, and Christine Carrels, vice-president program is looking there, the experience could lead to a full- of marketing at Marine Bank, who is forward to becom- time offer. involved in coordinating the program, ing a dual credit pro- “We have a very healthy culture,” said promises it will be “unlike any learning gram, offering both Fitch. “It’s very appealing to any employ- experience they’ve ever had.” high school and col- ee who wants to join our company. This “It’s hands-on learning,” Carrels said. lege credits. “Not this is a great place to work.” “It’s about learning the nuts and bolts of year, but in the fu- Students of the 2014 Sangamon CEO class (photo provided by Fitch knew Bromberg through their being an entrepreneur.” The curriculum ture,” she said. Sangamon CEO lead instructor, Stephanie Hinds) work at the Greater Springfield Chamber includes business planning, marketing, A major source of of Commerce and was invited to partici- cash flow and idea generation. “We’re in Hinds of Springfield School District funding is approximately 50 local busi- pate in the feasibility study. full swing,” Carrels said. “Instructors and 186 said that “communication of daily nesses that have committed $1,000 a year Fitch said, “A cooperative education host sites are lined up. Now we have to schedule is a big piece” since the class will for a minimum of three years to support program is a great idea. The business get the kids through the program.” constantly be on the move. Hinds antici- Sangamon CEO. community needs qualified employees. The class meets every school day from pates a schedule of 115 guest speakers and The payoff is in terms of long-range This is a great way to fill that need. 7:30 – 9 a.m., when students are dismissed business visits during the academic year. economic development. “The students “If a young person stays connected to go back to their home high school for “No one day will look that same, that’s learn business strategies,” Hinds said. with their community, they stay here,” the rest of the day. for sure,” Hinds said. “Springfield has a lot to offer. They can said Fitch. The 2014 class, just under 20 students, There will be eight or nine home bases have families here and start their own represent Auburn, Lanphier, Rochester, that will rotate during the year within a businesses.” Sacred Heart-Griffin, Springfield, South- business for classroom work and team Roberta Codemo is a freelance writer Joe Natale is associate editor of Spring- east and Tri-City high schools. Students building activities. from Springfield. She can reached at field Business Journal. He can reached at were selected based on applications. Besides the academic work, the Sanga- [email protected]. [email protected] Carrels said that each student is ex- mon CEO class covers other components,

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By Tom Collins an order of the Aye Bosco ($6.50 – gar- angia, located on the South side lic bread stuffed with mozzarella and of the Old State Capitol Plaza, asiago, served with pomodoro sauce). Mis the latest of a long string of This appeared as if it might have been restaurants to occupy this location. We purchased frozen and then reheated. In hope it has staying power. Maybe, then, addition, it was served on top of a rather Mangia’s owner will actually place its large amount of melted butter. It tasted name prominently on the outside of the OK, but it wasn’t a great start to the meal. establishment. Thankfully, things picked up from there. Mangia holds itself out as an Italian For entrees we decided on the toast- Bistro. Indeed, walking in the front door, ed ravioli ($7.00), the Giardina Insalata you are immediately presented with all ($8.00 – mixed greens, olives, peppers, the trappings of what one would expect onion, tomatoes, crostini, artichoke from an Italian trattoria. In addition, one hearts and Italian vinaigrette), and the wall is festooned with album covers from rigatoni with meat sauce from the Pasta a variety of different musicians and the My Way option ($7.00) together with a other wall is exposed brick. Frank Sinatra side of meatballs ($3.00). and a host of other Italian crooners were The generously sized portion of riga- Mangia Overall Rating: ★★★★ Atomosphere: ★★★ Service: ★★★★ Food: ★★★★ Price: ★★★ Suitability for Business Lunch: ★★★★

Address: 518 East Adams St., Springfield, Ill. 62701 Phone: (217) 523-4880 Hours: Mon. – Thurs., 11:00 a.m. WHAT THE STARS MEAN: to 10:00 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11:00 a.m. – (None) Poor to satisfactory 11:00 p.m. ★ Average ★★ Good Credit Cards: Yes ★★★ Very Good Wheelchair access: Yes ★★★★ Excellent *Menu listings and prices subject to change ★★★★★ Extraordinary playing over the sound system. One sug- toni was, surprisingly, served perfectly al gestion – turn down the volume just a dente. Someone was paying attention in bit. the kitchen. In addition, we were particu- The restaurant is well set up. In layout larly impressed that the meat sauce was it is long and narrow, much like a bowl- not cloyingly sweet like so many oth- ing alley. There’s plenty of seating along ers we’ve tasted. The meatballs were not the other wall via booths, and the back heavy and managed to maintain a suf- of Mangia has table seating. In the front, ficient amount of moisture. There was and taking advantage of the view of the plenty of taste. In fact, the meatballs may Old State Capitol, there’s a small seating have been the best taste of food the entire area – good for people watching. Mangia meal. Hat’s off to the chef. also has a small outside seating area for The salad was reported as contain- those wanting to dine al fresco. ing fresh ingredients, with a nicely bal- We visited Mangia late in the lunch anced vinaigrette. The crostini were great hour. The pleasant staff quickly seated us. replacements for croutons and were well By the time we arrived, the restaurant was toasted and packed with flavor. The toast- only about one-quarter filled with a mix ed ravioli were about what my guest ex- of tourists and downtown workers. Man- pected. It’s hard to find a transcendent gia was well staffed – which suggested to offering of this particular item. Still, she us that they enjoy a healthy lunch busi- reported that Mangia did a fine job – as ness. evidenced by the fact that all were con- Mangia’s lunch menu offers tradition- sumed. al Italian fare with plenty of variety. This Each of my guests agreed that the ser- is an ambitious menu for a relatively new vice was exceptionally friendly and effi- restaurant. The menu is divided into An- cient. Mangia has some good staff. How- tipasti, Soups/Salads, Pasta and Poorboys. ever, when we asked for a to-go menu we Notable offerings included anchovy bread were directed to Mangia’s Facebook page. ($6.00 – garlic ciabatta served with ancho- First, the menu available on Facebook al- vies and pomodoro sauce), the Salsiccia most demands a magnifying glass - the Insalata ($8.00 – mixed greens with Ital- type is that small. Second, the prices list- ian sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella ed on that menu are, in many instances, and tomatoes), the Pasta Alla Siciliana lower than the menu we were provided at ($7.50 – rigatoni, tomato sauce, roasted lunch. Why not just post your menu on eggplant, garlic, onions, basil and moz- capitalcitymenus.com? zarella), and the Nonno Louis Poorboy All of that aside, with just a few hic- ($7.00 – ham, pepperoni, lettuce, onions cups, we enjoyed our lunch at Mangia. and mozzarella on ciabatta bread served Nicely done or as they say in Italian, ben with a basil aioli and Italian dressing). fatto. As if there’s not enough variety on the menu, there’s an option for “Pasta My Way” in which diners get to mix and match from a selection of pastas and sauces ($7.00 - $8.50). We were particularly impressed with the large variety of available pastas, which included gnocchi, a variety of ravioli, as well as the more tra- Tom Collins is a freelance ditional suspects. writer from Springfield My guests and I opted to start with 14 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal not-for-profits • Not-for-profits on the move Space needs spur new locations Hands leases the space from the Spring- weren’t going to be able to continue to op creative solutions to end hunger. field Housing Authority Coalition. operate and be effective.” “We feed people,” said Molitoris, who By Roberta Codemo, The temporary location has 4,200 sq. John Faloon, president of Pepsi, do- has seen a 20 to 40 percent increase in Correspondent ft., an increase of approximately 1,200 nated the building and grounds. The new demand since the 2008 recession. “The sq. ft., while the permanent location will location is two and a half times larger need is still high but it has started to slow It’s been moving day for several have approximately 6,400 sq. ft. than the old one at 2000 East Moffat Ave. down.” Springfield-based not-for profits organi- “There hasn’t been a textbook written “We went from a little under 22,000 sq. Molitoris said it’s important to educate zations as client needs for their services on how to move a shelter,” said Lane. “It ft. to over 57,000 sq. ft.,” said Molitoris. people about access to food, community has outgrown available space. took a lot of hands.” Staff, family mem- “We knew we would need to move to gardens, meal planning and budgeting. Helping Hands of Springfield plans to bers and shelter residents moved 40 peo- a new facility several years ago,” Molito- “Our focus is on providing more nutri- move from its temporary shelter location ple in one day. Lane said everyone has ris said, so the organization began setting tious food,” she said. at 1015 East Madison St. to a permanent settled in. “The overall reaction has been aside funds. Molitoris would like to start a commu- location by the spring of 2014. Rod Lane, very positive.” The food bank also received funding nity garden. “We’ve taken the first steps executive director, would only say the The organization’s mission is to shel- from the Capital project and solicited by moving here,” she said. location is close to services the homeless ter the homeless, provide support, pro- foundations for donations. Foundation The Computer Banc, 1023 East Wash- transient population utilizes. “It’s contin- mote independence and work with oth- donors included Walmart, Archer Daniels ington St., has tripled its square footage. gent on zoning,” Lane said. ers for the prevention of homelessness Midland, the Dominion Foundation, and “We’ve had tremendous growth over the in the community. individual donors, including the John past four years,” said David Fowler, exec- The shelter houses Dowson family and friends of the Depart- utive director. It occupies close to 65 per- 40 individuals on a nightly basis, and Goodwill continues good works caps occupancy at Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries has been part of the Springfield landscape 42 individuals. since 1938. “It’s hard to turn In 2011, it moved its administrative offices and Career Development Center from people away,” said 800 North 10th St. to the former Cherry Hills Church, 1220 Outer Park Dr. “We are Lane. The last street in the process of buying the building,” said Sharon Durbin, president and CEO. “We count showed 280 have two years left to pay.” individuals and The organization added close to households living in 20,000 sq. ft. of space. “The space emergency shelters, has worked out really well,” said transitional housing Durbin. All programs and services Central Illinois Foodbank moved to the former Pepsi plant at 1937 or on the street. that Goodwill provides are now cen- East Cook St. in June The permanent trally located at one location. In June, the shelter moved from 1100 shelter will include a day center as well as Goodwill’s mission is to empower East Adams St., where it leased space from showers, snacks and counseling. The loca- people with special needs to become Contact Ministries. Contact Ministries re- tion will have a courtyard where individ- self-sufficient through the power of cently received funds to expand its shelter uals can gather. “We’ll be able to provide work. It helps people through both In 2011, Goodwill moved into the former program and needed additional space. case management support for everyone its vocational rehab program, which Cherry Hills Church, 1220 Outer Park Dr. Lane said the organization spent over who needs advocacy,” said Lane. is dedicated to individuals with dis- two years looking for a new location. “We The organization plans to offer addi- abilities, and its career development looked at a number of buildings but ran tional programs to its residents. Current- center, which works with individuals who are looking for employment. up against zoning issues,” Lane said. “No- ly, 80 are enrolled in the Social Security Durbin said the number of individuals seeking assistance has remained on an even body wanted a shelter in their backyard.” Payee program, which helps individuals keel. This year Goodwill has helped 2,750 individuals. manage their mon- “Individuals who walk through our doors don’t realize the services we provide,” ey, and the shelter said Durbin. has 30 units of per- Goodwill operates 13 stores throughout the organization’s 37-county region. manent supportive Durbin said the goal is to become 100 percent self-funded through sales at its retail housing. locations. As of now, 85 percent of the organization’s revenues come from retail. “There are more The latest Springfield Goodwill store opened in August this year. The Outlet Store, than 150 people 815 North 11th St., is a new twist on the traditional retail store and the first in the not sleeping on the area. “It is changing the focus of Goodwill,” said Durbin. street thanks to the Durbin said product that doesn’t sell at its regular stores is pulled off the shelf after good work our agen- 45 days. “We take it, bundle it and sell it to outside vendors,” she said. cy does,” said Lane. The Outlet Store takes product before it goes to salvage and sells it for 99 cents or “It’s not talked about less. Durbin said Goodwill would rather sell the merchandise than salvage it. The com- enough.” munity gets one last chance to pick up a bargain. The Central Il- The new store will be open Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 linois Foodbank p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters moved to 928 South Spring St. in 2011 moved to the former Durbin said Goodwill is also opening Edgar’s Coffee House in Chatham. The Pepsi plant at 1937 Chatham location would have a drive through window and employ people with dis- The city approved the move to its tem- East Cook St. in June. “Our former space abilities. It also operates an Edgar’s Coffee House in the former K’s Merchandise build- porary location, which was once home to was too small to meet our needs,” said ing, 2001 Wabash Ave. the Springfield Overflow Shelter. Helping Pam Molitoris, executive director. “We There are no plans to open additional retail stores. “We’ve been in a fast growth pattern,” she said. She said the organization is in a holding pattern before it begins growing again. “We provide services that put people to work who are not able to work,” said Durbin. – by Roberta Codemo

ment of Commerce and Economic Op- cent of the Catholic Charities building. portunity. “We went from 2,500 sq. ft. to 7,000 Harold O’Shea Builders completed the sq. ft.,” Fowler said. “We’re pretty happy renovations, which included constructing here.” a new freezer and cold storage facilities. The Salvation Army plans to move to “We now have a multi-level cold storage its new location in the old Horace Mann room with four different stages of cold building annex, 100 North Ninth St., storage,” said Molitoris. by the end of the summer 2014. “We’ve The organization provides food to pan- outgrown this space,” said Major Steven tries, soup kitchens and residential school Woodard. programs in a 21-county area. Last year, it The building needs brought up to code moved 9.5 million pounds of food. before the move. John Shafer & Associ- The foodbank collects donated food ates is renovating the three-story, 60,000 and grocery items from growers, manu- sq. ft. building, which needs a new roof, facturers, processors, wholesalers and re- HVAC system, lighting and sprinkler sys- tailers for distribution to charitable agen- tem. cies serving those in need, and work with public and private organizations to devel- Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 15 • not-for-profits Continued from Previous Page years,” said Chris Hembrough, executive able to make the old place work until they The number of children that need and director. “It served its purpose. We need- found a new one. “We were in a good po- want mentors continues to grow. Hem- The organization purchased the build- ed more room.” sition,” he said. “We didn’t have to move brough said, however, it’s more difficult ing four years ago. “It’s a great fit,” said The organization needed space for right away.” to find adult volunteers now than it was Woodard. “It’s close to the people we group activities, open houses and board The organization acquired an addi- in 2008 or 2010. He credits this to the serve.” meetings. “Our work happens in the tional 1,500 sq. ft. of space. “It has en- downturn in the economy and people The organization has raised $4.5 mil- community,” said Hembrough. “We con- hanced our ability to provide services,” needing to take a second job. lion out of a total $6.8 million through stantly had to find different locations to said Hembrough. “We have more usable Hembrough said the organization hold activities.” space.” The location also has a multi- does one thing and does it well – provid- Some dreams die hard Relocation discussions were underway purpose room it can use for group activi- ing one-to-one mentoring. “The longer David Fowler had a dream. The before he joined the organization. “We ties, training sessions, a computer lab and and stronger the match, the greater the executive director of Computer Banc, didn’t look at locations,” Hembrough book clubs. impact it has on a child’s life,” he said. believed it would be beneficial if com- said. “We looked at buildings that fit the Big Brothers Big Sisters helps at-risk munity service organizations came needs of the kids we serve.” children reach their full potential through together under one roof. “You have The timing was right for the move. life-changing professionally supportive to look at what’s in the best interests “The building had been sitting empty for one-to-one mentoring relationships. Last of the people you’re trying to serve,” two or three years,” said Hembrough. “It year, the organization served just under Roberta Codemo is a freelance reporter Fowler said. had been on the market for a while.” 800 kids. Hembrough said this year it will from Springfield. She can be reached at In 2010, the organization’s board Hembrough said the organization was help that many and possibly more. [email protected] amended its mission statement to include other not-for-profits. “At the time we were looking for space options,” said Fowler. “We either needed more room or we needed to move.” The Stewart Hobbs building, 1034 East Ash St., had sat vacant after Honeywell International, Inc. moved its operations to Mexico. In 2011, Fowler and representatives from the Greater by an evidence-based approach Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Inspired United Way, City of Springfield and SPARC toured the building. to healing and wellness that encompasses “I wanted to create a one-stop shop for people receiving social services,” said Fowler. The concept was not new. the mind, body and spirit. Seven or eight years ago, Senator (Dick) Durbin had access to funds if organizations came together under one roof. “We had hoped the building was move-in ready,” said Fowler. “It wasn’t conducive for immediate occupancy.” It would have cost a lot of money to renovate it. A 2011 survey showed organizations didn’t want to share space. “There was not enough interest to continue spending time on the idea,” said Fowler. Computer Banc took a step back. “I didn’t have the time or energy to foster the idea without real synergy among organizations,” said Fowler.

Capital Campaign pledges, individual donations and tax increment finance monies. St. John’s Hospital paid $375,000 for the old building, 530 North Sixth St. Woodard said there is an increased need for health services, shelter, food assistance and youth programs. “We want to be able to do more,” Woodard said. “We serve both physical and spiritual needs.” The new building will include an expanded health clinic, large kitchen and dining area, expanded food pantry, computer labs and classroom space on the first At St. John’s, our Center for Living wellness experts are committed floor; a family shelter and youth program to helping each patient turn positive thinking into powerful on the second floor with a media center results. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with an and library; and more shelter space on the third floor. Plans are to expand from unexpected medical condition or simply looking to minimize the 37 to 100 beds. stress of everyday life, our services are designed to deliver proven, When the recession first hit in 2008, real-world results. To learn more about our classes that teach Woodard said there were a large number everything from meditation and mind-body skills to our yoga, of individuals needing help. “There continues to be a number of individuals com- acupuncture and massage therapy, call 544-5483 today – and allow ing in for services,” Woodard said. our wellness experts to create a path to healing that’s right for you. The organization hopes to have the St. John’s Center first and third floors completed by mov- At the Center For Living, we believe in holistic healing that delivers Hospital for Living ing day. “Those are our main areas,” said positive outcomes and proven results. We believe in inspired care. AN AFFILIATE OF HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM Woodard. Once the building is ready, the organization plans to hold a grand opening and We believe in inspired care. invite the community to tour the new facility. “We want to share our vision,” said Woodard. st-johns.org Big Brothers Big Sisters moved to 928 South Spring St. in 2011. “The agency owned the house on South Grand for 20 16 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Health and Human Service Nonprofit Organizations Telephone (-) (Ranked by Net Assets) Organization Name Fax (=) Reported Annual Base Address Web Site (www.) Net Total Compensation Calendar Year City, State, ZIP Code E-Mail Assets Revenue Principal of Principal Category (NTEE) / Tax Year Established

The Hope Institute for Children and Families 217-585-5437 Educational Institutions / Specialized Education Institutions/Schools 217-786=3356 Karen Foley for Visually or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled. Human 7/1/2011 - 15 East Hazel Dell Lane thehopeinstitute.us $25,390,540 $40,571,866 $251,729 * Services / Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers. Health— 1957 1 Springfield IL 62712 [email protected] President / CEO General & Rehabilitative / Rehabilitative Medical Services 6/30/2012

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois 217-523-8159 217-523=8321 Pam Kovacevich 10/1/2011 - 3020 Baker Drive girlscouts-gsci.org $17,267,535 $7,308,055 $149,762 Youth Development 1956 2 Springfield IL 62703 Chief Executive Officer 9/30/2012

Mental Health Centers of Central IL 217-525-1064 217-525=9047 Janice Gambach Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / 7/1/2009 - 710 N. Eighth St. mhcci.org $15,591,758 $13,893,428 $150,990 1951 3 Springfield IL 62702 President (Community Mental Health Center) 6/30/2010

St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield 217-529-5596 217-529=8590 Sister M. Lenore Highland 7/1/2011 - 3306 S. Sixth St. Road saintjosephshome.org $13,175,781 $5,754,181 $0 Human Services / (Human Service Organizations) 1948 4 Springfield IL 62703 [email protected] Administrator 6/30/2012

YMCA of Springfield 217-544-9846 217-544=0004 Angie Sowle Human Services/Recreation, Sport, Leisure, Athletics / 1/1/2011 - PO Box 155 springfieldymca.org $12,322,839 $3,881,141 $109,958 * 1874 5 Springfield IL 62705 CEO Physical Fitness/Community Recreational Facilities 12/31/2011

Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. 217-788-2300 217-788=2340 Craig Glover 7/1/2011 - 2239 E. Cook St. $7,644,247 $7,099,462 Medical and Dental Care; Accepts Medicaid and 1999 centralcounties.org $19,715 Medicare, discount available for uninsured 6 Springfield IL 62703 [email protected] President and CEO 6/30/2012

Brother James Court 217-544-4876 217-747=5971 Ron Wampler 7/1/2011 - 2508 Saint James Road brotherjamescourt.com $5,408,549 $4,396,204 $68,682 Health—General & Rehabilitative / Residential Facility 1975 7 Springfield IL 62707 [email protected] Administrator 6/30/2012

Ronald McDonald House Charities of 217-528-3314 217-528=6084 Kelly Thompson 1/1/2011 - Central Illinois rmhc-centralillinois.org $4,039,907 $663,472 $70,530 Human Services / Human Service Organizations 1986 8 610 N. Seventh St., Springfield IL 62702 [email protected] Executive Director 12/31/11

Central Illinois Foodbank 217-522-4022 Agriculture, Food, Nutrition / Food Service, Free Food 217-522=6418 Pam Molitoris 6/1/2011 - 1937 E. Cook centralilfoodbank.org $3,730,438 $15,988,120 $79,006 Distribution Programs. Agriculture, Food, Nutrition / 1982 9 Springfield IL 62703 [email protected] Executive Director Food Banks, Food Pantries 5/31/2012

Abraham Lincoln Council, Inc., 217-529-2727 217-529=5786 Daniel A. O’Brien 1/1/2011 - Boy Scouts of America alincolnbsa.org $3,722,216 $1,119,986 $117,907 Youth Development 1920 10 5231 Sixth St. Road, Springfield IL 62703 [email protected] Scout Executive and CEO 12/31/11

Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc. 217-789-0400 217-391=7624 Sharon Durbin 7/1/2011 - 1220 Outer Park Drive llgi.org $3,159,629 $21,089,012 $119,870 Human Services / Human Service Organizations 1902 11 Springfield IL 62704 [email protected] Chief Executive Officer 6/30/2012 217-788-4113 Memorial Home Services Ronda Dudley 10/1/2008 - 720 N. Bond St. memorialhomeservices.com $2,740,621 $14,184,138 $306,768 Health—General & Rehabilitative / (Home Health Care) 1954 12 Springfield IL 62702 Director 9/30/2009

United Cerebral Palsy of the Land of Lincoln 217-525-6522 217-525=9017 Brenda L. Yarnell, Ph.D. 7/1/2011 - 130 N. 16th St. ucpll.org $2,430,402 $6,128,615 $106,113 Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines / (Birth Defects) 1968 13 Springfield IL 62703 [email protected] President 6/30/2012

Midwest Mission Distribution Center 217-483-7911 217-483=7981 Pat Wright 1/1/2011 - 1022 New City Road $2,278,516 $453,854 Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief / 2000 midwestmissiondc.org $36,512 (Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services) 14 Chatham IL 62629 [email protected] Executive Director 12/31/11

Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc. 217-528-4035 217-528=4537 Karen Schainker Agriculture, Food, Nutrition / (Food Service, Free Food 10/1/2010 - 701 W. Mason St. ssoci.org $1,665,931 $2,836,042 $57,104 1976 15 Springfield IL 62702 Executive Director Distribution Programs) 9/30/2011

Animal Protective League of Springfield 217-544-7387 217-525=5896 Deana Corbin 1/1/2011 - and Sangamon County $1,546,518 $1,576,165 Animal related / (Animal Protection and Welfare (includes 1954 apl-shelter.org N/A Humane Societies and SPCAs)) 16 1001 E. Taintor Road, Springfield IL 62702 [email protected] Executive Director 12/31/2011

Fifth Street Renaissance 217-544-5040 217-544=5045 Penny Harris Community Improvement, Capacity Building / 7/1/2011 - PO Box 5181 fsr_sara.org $1,517,173 $1,360,931 $78,750 1979 17 Springfield IL 62705 Executive Director Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement) 6/30/2012

Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois 217-787-7223 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking / (Fund Raising 217-787=7470 Josephine Datz 1/1/2011 - 1045 Outer Park Drive, Suite 320 shalomspringfield.org $1,438,232 $362,374 $59,500 Organizations That Cross Categories includes Community 1941 18 Springfield IL 62704 [email protected] Executive Director Funds/Trusts and Federated Giving Programs) 12/31/11

Family Guidance Centers at Triangle Center 217-544-9858 217-544=0223 Larry Kroll, Ph.D. Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / (Alcohol, Drug Abuse 7/1/2008 - 120 N. 11th St. trianglecenter.org $1,423,220 $3,283,557 $147,782 1962 19 Springfield IL 62703 Chief Executive Officer (Treatment Only)) 6/30/2009

M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. 217-753-1358 217-753=1360 Debra Stonikas 7/1/2011 - 1344 N. Fifth St. mercycommunities.org $1,266,933 $960,429 $80,000 Human Services / Homeless Services/Centers 1999 20 Springfield IL 62702 [email protected] Executive Director 6/30/2012

Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc. 217-726-5100 217-726=8664 Angela Bertoni Human Services / Order of Protection Services 7/1/2011 - 1800 Westchester Blvd. sojournshelter.org $1,176,409 $1,018,500 $73,146 * 1975 21 Springfield IL 62704 Chief Executive Officer (Family Violence Shelters and Services) 6/30/2012

Sparc 217-793-2100 217-793=2127 Greg O’Connor 7/1/2011 - 232 Bruns Lane $1,085,974 $9,169,252 Human Services / (Developmentally Disabled Services / 1951 spfldsparc.org $105,995 * Centers) 22 Springfield IL 62702 [email protected] Interim CEO 6/30/2012

Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County 217-523-2710 217-523=2790 Sarah Mackey 7/1/2011 - 1514 W. Jefferson St. $1,044,737 $1,418,583 Housing, Shelter / (Housing Development, Construction, 1987 habitatsangamon.com $57,088 Management) 23 Springfield IL 62702 [email protected] Executive Director 6/30/2012

Springfield Urban League, Inc. 217-789-0830 217-789=9838 Nina Harris 7/1/2011 - 100 N. 11th St. springfieldul.org $1,024,237 $12,739,340 $179,118 Human Services 1959 24 Springfield IL 62703 Chief Executive Officer 6/30/2012

Contact Ministries 217-753-3939 217-753=8643 Jacinda Drum 1/1/2011 - PO Box 1828 contactministries.com $869,036 $581,979 $31,980 Religion, Spiritual Development / (Protestant) 1979 25 Springfield IL 62705 Executive Director 6/30/2012

Sources: The Nonprofits. IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax - Guidestar (guidestar.org) / Illinois Attorney General (ag.state.il.us.) N/A - Not Available. * - Principal has changed since last available Form 990, salary shown is from previous principal. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 17 18 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Community Service Organizations (Ranked by Numbers of Members) Organization Name Location of Meeting Telephone Address of Meeting Web Site (www.) Number of Mission Statement / Year City, State, ZIP Code E-Mail Meeting Time(s) Members Contact Dues Charitable Causes Established

American Business Club of Springfield (217) 553-1496 Creating opportunities for independence for people with disabilities. First & Third Thursdays, Robert Help disabled individuals and children achieve greatness. Charitable Hilton Springfield, 29th Floor abcspringfield.com 200 $180/annually 1925 1 Noon Witner causes include: UCP, SPARC, Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 700 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] YMCA, and about 75 other local charities.

Junior League of Springfield (217) 544-5557 The Junior League of Springfield is an organization of women commit- + Second Tuesday of the Megan $115/annually for Active, ted to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and Varies jlsil.org 187 1939 2 Month, Sept. - May Swanson $95/annually for Sustainers improving communities through the effective action and leadership of 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 (Main office) [email protected] trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Rotary Club of Springfield (217) 566-4326 Mondays, David Maldaner’s Restaurant (2nd Floor) springfieldilrotary.org 88 $180/annually Service Above Self - Ridgley School, Tutoring, Real Rotarians Read, 1913 3 Family Service Center, SPARC, Senior Center 222 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] 5:30 pm Stake

Springfield Noon Lions Club (217) 965-5416 Tuesdays, Phil $100/annually, 4 Golden Corral lionsclub.org 75 Mary Bryant Home, Vision Clinic, Club Lions, Heartland Lions Eye Bank 1920 1038 Le June Drive, Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] Noon Brooks plus meals

Rotary Club of Springfield - South (217) 585-2470 Thursdays, Patricia $140/annually, 5 Bogey’s in Centrum Coffee Café rotarysouth-spi.org 36 Service Above Self - Youth Literacy and Health 1966 1370 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL 62712 [email protected] Noon McLaughlin plus meals

Kiwanis Club of Springfield - Downtown (217) 793-3669 Wednesdays, Paul $130/annually, Hilton Springfield, Highlander Room kiwanis.org 35 Playground for All Kids at Southwind Park, Key Clubs in High Schools, 1922 6 Builders Clubs in Middle Schools, Kiwanis Kids in Elementary Schools 700 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] Noon Palazzolo plus meals

Sertoma comes from the words SERvice TO MAnkind. Major areas of Sertoma Club of Springfield (217) 546-2782 First & Third Mondays, Cheryl $100/quarterly, Hilton Springfield N/A 35 service include activities which assist those with hearing loss, Boys & 1941 Noon Pence includes meals Girls Club, national heritage projects, Golden Laurel Awards, and a 700 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] close relationship with Sister Cities Assn.

Springfield Jaycees (217) 836-5663 First & Third Thursdays, David Civic Organization for Men Age 21-40. Jaycees Haunted House, Jaycees Activity Center springfieldJaycees.org 35 $50/annually Kids Fishing Clinic, Christmas Parade, Crimestoppers, Capitol City 1939 2525 S. 12th St., Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] 7:30 pm Pickett Celebration

Rotary Club of Springfield - Sunrise (217) 585-1580 Wednesdays, Bill Service Above Self - Projects with Grant Middle School, Mathematics 9 Hoogland Center for the Arts rotarydistrict6460.org 30 $160/annually Camps, helping young people around the world, water wells in Cam- 1987 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] 7 am Wheelhouse bodia, Rotary Reader, “This I Believe”

Rotary Club of Springfield - Midtown (773) 803-8300 Tuesdays, Jonathon 10 Inn at 835 midtown.clubexpress.com 29 $140/annually Service Above Self - Partner with Washington Middle School 2003 835 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Noon Monken

Springfield Frontiers International (217) 726-0166 Fridays, Leon $150/annually, Hilton Springfield, Manhattan Grille Room rrontiersspringfieldclub.org 27 PYD (Positive Youth Development) - middle school age males, Jr. Fron- 1953 11 tiers (high school age males) 700 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] Noon Taylor plus meals

Altrusa International provides community service, develops leadership, Altrusa International Club of Springfield (217) 529-2481 Third Tuesday, 7 pm; Judi Laurel United Methodist Church altrusa.org 25 $90/annually fosters international understanding and encourages fellowship by an 1948 12 First Tuesday, 6pm* Nystrom international network of executives and professionals in diverse career 631 South Grand Ave. W, Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] classifications

The Zonta Club of Springfield (217) 787-8680 Second Wednesday, Carol $125/annually, Illini Country Club zonta.org 23 Zonta International works to advance the status of women worldwide 1939 13 through service and advocacy; local projects reflect that mission 1601 S. Illini Road, Springfield, IL 62704 N/A 5:30 pm, August-June Borecky plus meals

Rotary Club of Springfield - Westside (217) 553-3040 Wednesdays, Josh $155/quarterly, 14 Brickhouse Grill & Pub N/A 22 Service Above Self - focusing on children and literacy and dental. 2008 3136 Iles Ave., Springfield, IL 62704 [email protected] Noon Britton includes meals

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club (217) 546-5021 Fridays, Dick Atonement Lutheran Church N/A 19 $30/semi-annually Friend of Youth. By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring 1960 15 out the best in kids. 2800 W. Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] 7 am McLane

Sources: The individual Service Organizations. + - Junior League of Springfield’s meeting location varies month to month, address listed is for their office. * - Altrusa’s first Tuesday Dinner & Speaker meeting locations vary. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 19

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Foley has been in Springfield Hope Institute is a nonprofit center that and a richer embrace for only three months. She is amazed by provides educational, residential, and of diversity at its the people and how they have treated health services to people ages 5-21 who core,” said Foley. her. “The people have developmen- How do you envi- are welcoming and Karen Foley tal disabilities such sion your life in 10 friendly,” Foley Title: President and CEO, The Hope as autism. Foley years? “I will be said. Institute has been with the working somewhere, What is the worst Address: 15 East Hazel Dell Lane, organization for doing something,” part about living in Springfield, Ill. 62712 five months and said Foley. She has Springfield? Hav- Telephone: (217) 585-5191 has five different joked with her hus- ing been here for E-mail: [email protected] responsibilities. “I band that she will be visiting him on the 5-year-old,” she said. such a short time, set strategy, build golf course, as he would likely be retired. As an adult? Being a mom has been Foley hasn’t found Born: Feb. 16, 1956; Durham, N.C. the senior team, de- Something you learned early in life and wonderful for Foley. She was also able to anything negative Education: MBA from the Wharton velop the culture, still use? “My mom always told me, say live out her dream of going to work in about Springfield. School of the University of allocate capital, what you mean, and mean what you say,” New York. “I had one suitcase, one job, The biggest issue Pennsylvania and work with the said Foley. “Your word is your bond.” $100, and a place to stay for one night,” Springfield currently Family: Husband – John; Child - board of directors,” she said. She began at a mortgage com- faces is...? Foley Christian she said. Foley ad- Advice – pany working her way up. believes there are mits that it is never Advice for someone seeking a career in many opportunities Favorites – the same job two your field? Foley believes anyone who Future – here in Springfield, Hobby: Work days in a row. “Ev- wants a career in her industry should pur- Upcoming job news? The 19th annual and that the city is Movie: The Red Balloon ery minute is differ- sue it. “If you feel a calling, then come Celebrity Chef event is coming up in Sep- a hidden gem. “The Restaurant: Mr. Chow’s (New York City) ent. There is always spend time with us,” she said. “We need tember. “This is a hot event,” said Foley. level of sophistica- Sports team: Chicago Blackhawks a new person to the brightest people we can find. There is “It is a lot of fun.” Chef Stephanie Izard, tion here is high,” meet or a problem a tremendous amount of impact you can who was voted Top Chef on the Bravo said Foley. “There Tidbits – to solve. I thrive on have.” television show in 2008, will be appear- are so many large Appeared in every theatrical production that.” Who was your biggest influence? Foley ing along with others. businesses that call put on during her high school years credits her grandparents for being great Any vacation plans? “Our vacation is Springfield home.” Enjoys reading, especially works about Philosophical - influences, but her maternal grandfather getting to know Springfield,” said Foley. the Elizabethan era What do you is who told her she could do whatever she “We are on a ‘staycation’ here.” Employment – Plays piano want to know about put her mind to. “When I was 10, the future? While I wanted to be... an international business Foley wants to know that her son is hap- Achievements – person. py and healthy, she also wants to know As a kid? Foley was proud to have been Eric Woods is a freelance writer from First job? Foley was a babysitter when if String Theory is real. In addition, she the kid that people always trusted. “I was Springfield. He can be reached at she was 11 years old and worked at a fish wants to know what the world will be like seen as old enough at 11 to take care of a [email protected]

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4159-B1 Print Ad-10.125x14-Green_F.indd 1 3/18/13 1:43 PM 22 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal philanthropy • YSPN partners with Foodbank Wells Fargo Advisors is the winner to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and United Way helps St. Patrick of the Corporate Food Fight Challenge Giving Back confident. It covers topics such as self- (CFFC), an annual food and monetary do- awareness, building healthy relation- Catholic, Grant Middle schools Jean Jones United Way of Central Illinois pre- nation drive through the Young Spring- ships, and developing personal strengths sented more than $13,000 in venture field Professionals Network and Central Barr, Retired Lieutenant from the Sanga- while engaging in physical activities. At grant funding to two Springfield schools Illinois Foodbank. mon County Sheriff’s Office; Nan Bulli, the end of the 10-week season, there will to support preschool expansion and lit- Wells Fargo collected the most pounds classified account executive at Illinois be a non-competitive 5k run open to the eracy programming. per employee (24 employees at 857 PPE) Times; Sheila Feipel, director of sales for community. The fall 2013 5k will be held St. Patrick Catholic School was pre- for a total of 20,579 pounds. Wells Fargo Americall Communications; Denise Hlad, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Lincoln Land Com- sented a $9,980 venture grant to help Advisors is now home to the traveling owner of Cherry Berry Springfield; Shan- munity College. the school expand its preschool program. plaque, taking it from last year’s winner, non Mathis, division director for March To learn more about the program, how Started in August 2012, the preschool AT&T. Collectively, the participants of the of Dimes; Donnie Bassford, owner of to volunteer or to register for the commu- program provides a learning environ- CFFC raised 102,900 pounds of food. Donnie B’s Comedy Club; John Milhiser, nity 5k, visit www.GOTRcentralillinois. ment designed to better prepare at-risk These food and monetary donations Sangamon County State’s Attorney; Steve org. You do not have to be a runner to get children for Kindergarten. Since opening, will help support the efforts of Central Il- Myers, president of Myers Commercial involved. Girls on the Run needs program growing enrollment pressed the school to linois Foodbank and its work distributing Real Estate, Inc.; and Cassandra Pence Os- coaches, committee members and 5k vol- split the program’s single classroom into food to agencies in a 21-county region. termeier, artist/owner of Urban Sassafras. unteers. two rooms, utilizing aides to maintain

the program curriculum. Dancing with the Starz Oct. 26 GOTR opens registration La-Z-Boy fulfills Habitat dream For the 2013 school year, St. Patrick’s The 8th Annual Dancing with the Girls on the Run of Central Illinois La-Z-Boy delivered new living room has expanded the preschool program to Starz, a dance competition featuring will kick off the 2013 fall program with furniture to Habitat for Humanity hom- include a second fully-staffed classroom. members of the community, is scheduled 37 teams at local schools and new com- eowner Debbie Weiner. Weiner loves to Funding will provide furniture, educa- for Saturday, Oct. 26 at the downtown munity program sites for girls in third entertain guests and she was not able to tional material and classroom supplies Hilton. The fundraising event, which will through eighth grade. do that in her apartment because it was necessary to the preschool program ex- feature live music and a silent auction, More than 450 girls are estimated to too small. Now that she has more space in pansion. will benefit the Prairie Art Alliance. participate this season in the life-skills her Habitat Home, all she needed was the “St. Patrick’s started the preschool pro- The participants represent a cross sec- program. The sessions will run for 10 seating to be able to have guests over. gram to meet a need for early childhood tion of the Springfield community and weeks beginning Sept. 9. The program is La-Z-Boy has helped her fulfill her education programs in our community,” will compete for the 2013 title with the available for the first time in Brown and dream of being able to entertain guests said Gary Sullivan, Executive Director help of professional dancers picked by Tazewell counties. through their commitment to donate fur- of St. Patrick Catholic School. “The sup- dance instructor Pat Lyttaker. Celebrity “The physical activity and healthy niture to all the Habitat homes built in port of our community and organizations judges Mylas Copeland from Green Toyo- lifestyle focus of our program will reach Sangamon County during 2013. such as United Way allows us to provide ta, Amie Meneghetti from Cool 101.9 FM the girls who participate in the program, our children with the opportunity to suc- and Jim Leach from 970 AM, along with as well as their families and our volunteer OCI Foundation announces ceed in a safe, positive learning environ- MC Joe Crain from WICS Channel 20, coaches,” said Jennifer Sublett, executive grant winner ment.” will provide commentary while the audi- director of Girls on the Run of Central Il- In recent years United Way has in- The Orthopedic Center of Illinois ence determines the winner through the linois. creased funding for early childhood edu- Foundation announced that genHkids purchase of Starz Bucks. The Girls on the Run program uses cation initiatives such as United Way’s was selected to receive $20,000 as the This year’s celebrity dancers are Wes a curriculum which integrates running Communityworks Fund and Dolly Par- beneficiary for the 10th Annual OCIF ton’s Imagination Library. Open: Chip in fore Charity. The commu- “Kindergarten readiness is essential nity impact grant will be funded through to the long term academic success of proceeds from the OCIF annual golf out- a child,” said John Kelker, President of ing scheduled for Sept. 23 at Illini Coun- United Way of Central Illinois. “Funding try Club. for programs such as St. Patrick Catholic “We are excited to celebrate the 10th School’s preschool program helps assure anniversary of our event by honoring that all children in Sangamon and Me- genHkids and the work they do in our nard counties are provided a foundation community to provide healthy futures for for lifelong learning.” our children,” said OCIF board member Grant Middle School was also present- Ron Romanelli, M.D. “Many organiza- ed a $3,115 venture grant to purchase tions applied for the grant, but ultimately books for the Grant Middle School Reads the mission of genHkids paralleled that program. The literacy program, devel- of the Foundation: to provide education- oped in conjunction with the statewide al opportunities about health initiatives Illinois Reads initiative, aims to create a that impact our community.” community of readers that includes ev- “We are grateful both for the acknowl- ery person at the school, not just teach- edgement of our efforts and for the funders and students. The program creates a ing that will allow us to continue and multigenerational book lending program expand upon our mission to create a to encourage reading, promote conver- generation of healthy, empowered kids sation and strengthen relationships be- through education, improved nourish- tween students and staff. ment and increased daily physical activ-

ity,” said genHkids President and Founder Kemia Sarraf, M.D. SHG ShopAPalooza Oct. 20 Sacred Heart-Griffin is planning a Sho- SIU donates to Enos pAPalooza event for Oct. 20, 2013 at the SHG West Campus. On August 15, Southern Illinois School The school is looking for those who of Medicine donated school supplies for have a craft or distributors to rent booths Enos Elementary School students. for the event. Booth rentals are $75. Materials for student and classroom Those interested may email SHGShopA- use were purchased and donated by em- [email protected] or call Ann Holmes ployees of SIU School of Medicine during at (217) 899-2044 to find out more infor- the past month and gathered by SIU’s mation. Enos Committee members. Following the delivery, Enos Principal Claudia Johnson took committee members on a tour of the new school facility. Enos has been SIU’s “adopted school” in Springfield School District 186’s business partner program since 1985. The Jean Jones is a freelance writer school supply drive is among other ongo- from Springfield. ing activities which SIU and its employ- If your organization has an item that ees do for Enos students throughout the you would like Jean to include, email school year. These events include mentor- information and details to her at ing, hosting art exhibits and field trips, [email protected] donating reading materials and more. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 23 • business decisions John Stremsterfer: Ready to change the world Editor’s Note: This new column by Court- ney Westlake examines what drives suc- Dining with Success cessful business people. During a luncheon Courtney Westlake interview with Courtney Westlake at Cafe Brio, she will address issues like how they with charities and agencies, volunteers, approach their business; how they make families and individuals in order to figure a tough decision; when do they decide to out ongoing needs or problems within add staff; dealing with customers; interact- the community and find ways to solve ing with competition; share successes and that problem – whether it stems from the what missteps they have made and correc- foundation helping an existing agency tive actions. The column is to give insight incorporate that solution into its mission into their thought process, and to demon- or assisting a family who wants to start a strate what concerns readers can learn or fund at the foundation. share with them. Stremsterfer enjoys nonfiction reading and attending national conferences, but here is an inside joke among the the information that occupies his mind staff members of the Community every day comes from the local media. TFoundation for the Land of Lincoln Ingesting community news allows him to about executive director John Stremster- constantly be learning about the people fer’s favorite question. that the foundation is serving and to help Though his colleagues laugh about him in his problem-solving endeavors. hearing this nearly every day, Stremsterfer “If you’re paying attention, you can embodies the mission of the Foundation always find opportunities to align your when he asks his staff with a smile: “who’s work with the community,” he pointed ready to change the world today?” out. I first got to know John when he in- Stremsterfer originally entered his ca- vited my husband Evan and I to be a part reer in government with the same goal of the Young Philanthropists, a group of of his current career: to help people. His young professionals dedicated to char- path took him to development for his ity giving within the foundation, back alma mater, Ursuline Academy, where he in 2008. As I have become involved in discovered a true passion for fundraising the Young Philanthropists, serving on and the nonprofit field. We laughed as he and chairing the grant committee and admitted his goal of “Saving Ursuline,” now serving on the steering committee, which jump-started his very successful I have seen the foundation and its vari- career in development despite the fact ous giving circles grow immensely and that Ursuline is now defunct. transform lives around the community, Obviously that did not deter John all under Stremsterfer’s reins. from going forward to lead a foundation If you ask him, Stremsterfer will tell in giving away more than four million you he was just in the right place at the dollars in 10 years to enable local pro- right time and attributes it all to his board grams to fulfill their mission to better the of directors and staff. But it’s obvious to lives of those they serve. get it those involved with the foundation and “I get to help people give away mon- within the community that Stremsterfer’s ey; what’s not to love about that?” he Goodwill passion, vision and leadership have pro- smiled. CLEAN pelled the CFLL from holding assets of I asked him if it’s difficult for him to $800,000 at its inception in 2003 to assets ask people for money, and he told me that Janitorial Services at Goodwill Prices of $17 million today with 125 different it’s not hard when he sees the real com- funds. munity impact every day. Many of the Our mobile janitorial service and deep cleaning crews Thanks to my parents’ influence of people who set up funds with the founda- provide reliable, quality service at rates unmatched giving back while I was growing up, I have tion come to him with a simple need for by others. Contact us for a free evaluation and always had a heart for the mission of the guidance, and the foundation is then able get your business Goodwill Clean. community foundation, and I have been to utilize its resources to put that money fascinated by its inner workings. Strem- to the best possible use to benefit others. stefer confirmed during our lunch at Café Despite 10 years of leading the Foun- Brio what I have witnessed over the years dation, John is still moved by each act of General & deep cleaning of my involvement with the foundation: generosity he witnesses. We agreed that Complete floor care his goals and passions are so aligned with helpful, involved people generate a cer- that of the CFLL that it is difficult for him tain energy and culture that inspires oth- Long term and monthly contracts to even answer a question about himself ers to help and become involved. without the conversation returning to “It’s still very heart-warming to know Licensed & insured the foundation. that people actually give their money John admitted that he enjoys virtually away to help other people,” he said. all aspects of the fundraising and fund- By the way, I had Café Brio’s Shrimp giving involved in his job, even the mun- BLT, and it was delicious. Our clients include: dane tasks of working to develop and State Retirement Systems implement systems and policies (“I love IL. Dept. of Human Services how systems work, and we have such a IL. Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services strong board now because of the systems we put in place at the beginning,” he told me). But at the core of his role, what drives him each day, is building relationships. Courtney Westlake is a freelance writer What Stremsterfer described as “con- from Springfield. She can be reached at necting the dots” has meant that he has [email protected] built relationships all over central Illinois 1220 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 217-789-0400 www.llgi.org

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The association also runs the Michael of-the-art ceramics lab, a glass-blowing Wollan-Kriel, executive director of the “Just based on the number of phone studio and a large format Springfield Area Arts Council. calls we get every week for other art or- Prairie Art Alliance open work studio that “When they talk about the NEA (Na- ganizations, the public is confused,” said Executive Director: Jennifer Snopko, interim can support sculpture and tional Endowment for the Arts) budget Betsy Dollar, the Springfield Art Associa- Address: Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.; large art formats,” Dollar being slashed so hugely this year, if it tion’s executive director. “I’ve been trying Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza said. takes it back to what it was in 1974, every very hard to set a clear agenda as to who Phone: 217-544-2787 The art association has one of us is going to get hurt because the we are and what we do.” Website: www.prairieart.org a three-year campaign state won’t get any funding they have in “I think diversity is good, and I think Year Established: 1979 (Women’s Art Alliance) planned to raise $4 million the needs of the professionals (artists) in Board: 11-member board of directors to fund the expansion and Just based on the num- terms of critique and support and inter- Annual Budget: $227,000 (2012) complete the interior res- ber of phone calls we get action are completely different than the toration of Edwards Place. Number of members: About 105 juried artist members every week for other art needs of kids and the hobbyists who en- Major Events: Dancing with the Starz, Rock the Arts, In addition to art class- joy art,” Dollar said. Images of Illinois Photography Contest, Installation Wars es for children and adults organizations, the public Jennifer Snopko, interim executive di- Programs: Adult and youth art classes, art outreach to and summer art camps, is confused. I’ve been rector of the Prairie Art Alliance, agrees. underserved populations and business art services the art association has also “It’s not a competition thing,” she provided the free Art Out- trying very hard to set a said. “We want a large and vibrant arts reach Program to schools clear agenda as to who we are community. Those efforts don’t all have The Springfield Art Association since the 1970s. The pro- Executive Director: Betsy Dollar “and what we do.” to come out of the same building.” gram allows parents, local Betsy Dollar, executive director The Prairie Art Alliance, based at the Address: Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St. groups or other volunteers for the Springfield Art Association Hoogland Center for the Arts, focuses on Phone: 217-523-2631 to check out portfolios of artist support, art awareness and art out- Website: www.springfieldart.org materials for a particular reach. Year Established: 1913 artist, theme or movement the past, and therefore the local arts agen- “Our mission statement is to develop Board: 25-member board of directors in art history and use them cies are not going to get the same type of member artists and to serve the public Annual Budget: About $500,000 for presentations and craft funding,” Wollan-Kriel said. through exhibits, classes and community Number of members: 800 projects in the classroom. The council, which represents all art outreach programming,” Snopko said. Major Events: Beaux Arts Ball, Edwards Place Fine Art Dollar said she hopes disciplines, provides advocacy statewide The alliance first began in 1979 as Fair, Paint the Street Fest, Personalities Paint, Film Fest to digitize the portfolios so and nationally. the Women’s Art Alliance so local artists Programs: Art classes for children and adults, summer the program can expand “We aim to enrich the community by could exhibit their own creations. art camps, Canvas and Cocktails, Art Outreach its reach. promoting and supporting all art forms “It has grown from a grass roots mis- The art association’s and providing creative opportunities to sion to a broader mission of how can we Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair membership is currently participate in and enjoy the arts,” Wol- help the community, how can we raise Executive Board Chair: Jennifer Benanti (2014), Jason about 800 people, and lan-Kriel said. “We’re much more nebu- arts awareness as an organization,” Snop- Elvidge (2013) Dollar hopes to hit 1,200 lous. We have our activities and our pro- ko said. Address: P.O. Box 5701 in the next few years. grams but we don’t have a thing such as Prairie Art Alliance currently has about Phone: N/A “Cities and communi- a gallery.” 105 juried members, most of which are Website: http://www.socaf.org ties that are very arts-ori- However, the council is unique in its juried artist members who are able to ex- Year Established: 1961 ented will have a general ability to re-grant state and city funds to hibit, rent and sell their work in the art al- Board: 25-member board of directors support of about three per- other art initiatives through two separate liance’s galleries and through the organi- Annual Budget: $95,000 cent of the population’” programs, she said. zation’s business art services, which offers Number of members: N/A Dollar said. “My feeling for The Community Arts Access Program artwork rental and outright sales of mem- Major Events: Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield is if we could runs in conjunction with the Illinois Arts ber artwork to Springfield businesses. Programs: Student art contest, student scholarship get to one percent, that Council and provides grants for social ser- The Prairie Art Alliance is funded program, civic art collection would be phenomenal.” vice organizations in Sangamon and Me- through membership and associate mem- Dollar said the Art As- nard counties that provide arts program- bership fees, art sales, private and corpo- Springfield Area Arts Council sociation experienced a ming and specific projects. The City Arts rate sponsorships, grant money and pro- Executive Director: Penny Wollan-Kriel dormant period before Program is funded in part through the ceeds from fundraising events, including Address: Hoogland Center for the Arts: 420 S. Sixth St. she joined the organiza- City of Springfield and provides grants the annual Dancing with the Starz. Phone: 217-753-3519 tion four years ago. Since for agencies that provide arts program- Snopko said membership “ebbs and Website: www.springfieldartsco.org/ then, she’s worked to pro- flows.” Year Established: 1976 vide more classes, more We aim to enrich the “We were at our highest when we first Board: 21-member board of directors historic events in the Ed- community by promot- opened the Gallery II, and we had 160 Annual Budget: $150,000 wards Place and more ex- ing and supporting all members,” she said. “We do have a bit of Number of members: 500 (including “friends,” hibitions. turnover, but we do have a stable group members whose dues are current) “We’re really trying art forms and providing of members.” Major Events: First Night ®, Poetry Out Loud, Mayor’s to kick new life into the creative opportunities to The Prairie Art Alliance offers art class- Award for the Arts place. Now people who participate in and en- es for children and adults throughout the Programs: Community Arts Access Program, City Arts have given up on us are year. It also seeks grants from groups in- Program, Artists on the Plaza, Arts-in-Education, On My taking notice and coming joy the arts. We’re much more cluding the Illinois Arts Council, Spring- Own Time visual arts exhibit and Uptown Friday Nights back,” Dollar said. “So far, “nebulous. We have our activities field Area Arts Council, King’s Daughters our efforts have been suc- Foundation and Butler Funeral Homes cessful. Attendance at the and our programs but we don’t to provide free art classes and projects Springfield YMCA Arts and Humanities events is continuing to in- have a thing such as a gallery.” to underserved children and art therapy Department crease and membership is Penny Wollan-Kriel, executive director of for special groups, including seniors, Al- Director: Lisa Parfitt, youth development director going up.” the Springfield Area Arts Council. zheimer’s patients and women served by Address: 701 S. Fourth St., 4550 W. Iles Ave. Fundraising and mem- Sojourn Shelter and Services, Inc. The al- Phone: 217-544-9846 bership fees support the ming to senior citizens, individuals with liance also offers scholarships for classes, Website: www.springfieldymca.org association, which also disabilities and other underserved popula- and members may set up memorial schol- Year Established: 1874, the Arts and Humanities seeks grants for specific tions. It also provides rental subsidies for arships. Department was created in 2008 programs. organizations that need exhibit, rehearsal The Prairie Art Alliance operates two Board: 19-member board of directors, 13-member “Our school is self- or performance space. gallery spaces – the H.D. Smith Gallery at board of trustees sustaining. We don’t run “We also provide funding to have art- the Hoogland and Gallery II at 2 S. Old Annual Budget: $3 million total for entire association a class if it doesn’t have ists go into the schools. In some of the State Capitol Plaza. Number of members: The YMCA has close to 300 enough people signed up schools, it’s the first time for the kids “Offering space that’s open five days a students in its after-school programs and close to to pay the instructor and to see a professional musician… or a week for exhibition is a great opportunity 1,000 kids in the arts camps and classes pay the overhead of the live story-teller,” Wollan-Kriel said. “We for artists. A lot of the other organizations Major Events: Arts Week in October materials and keeping the touch about 5,000 students a school year don’t have a constant space open all of Programs: Summer and spring break art camps, lights on,” Dollar said. through assemblies where we have artists the time,” she said. after-school programs at local schools Some funding sources perform.” Dollar said that she considers Prairie that were donated to the If a school has 70 percent of its families Art Alliance the professional artist re- Victor II Art Library and the Nelson Fam- museum have helped it weather the dif- classified as low-income, the arts council source organization while the Art Asso- ily Art Gallery, which holds rotating art ficult economy, which affected financial will provide artists within a certain sti- ciation caters more to the hobbyist and exhibitions every month featuring a mix support for all of the arts community, pend range at no cost to the school. amateur artist. of local artists and those from across the particularly in 2008, 2009 and 2010, she “I am working very hard to promote country. The organization also preserves said. Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 25 • not-for-profits & associations Continued from Previous Page brary, the Hoogland Center for the Arts and Lincoln Land Community College. The council’s membership is open to “We’re a facilitator,” Elvidge said. “We anyone, and the organization currently don’t create the art, we create an avenue has about 500 members and “friends,” that allows (artists) to come and show- who are members not current with the case it and hopefully sell it to the public,” membership dues, Wollan-Kriel said. Elvidge said. Despite economic challenges, Wollan- Elvidge said he’s proud of other art ini- Kriel said she is continually impressed by tiatives taking place in Springfield, espe- Springfield residents’ willingness to sup- cially those that make art more accessible port the arts monetarily. and relatable. Wollan-Kriel, Dollar and Jason Elvidge, Lisa Parfitt, youth development direc- chair of the 2013 Springfield Old Capitol tor for the Springfield YCMA, said the Art Fair, say many of the local arts organi- organization’s art camps and after-school zations tap the same group of people and arts programs do just that. businesses for funds and support. “The YMCA’s general mission is spir-

The Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St.

“There are only so many people to it, mind and body, and the arts feed the draw from who really have a passion for spirit. That’s a big part of what we do,” this,” Elvidge said. Parfitt said. Recently completing its 52nd year, the The YMCA holds art camps for dif- Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair adheres ferent age groups over the summer and to a strict budget, recruits longtime, dedi- during spring break. Additionally, the as- cated volunteer board members and tries sociation plans special programming for to mix in new, fresh ideas to keep the fair arts week during the first full week of Oc- the longest running downtown festival, tober to showcase all different art forms, he said. including the performing arts and music. D o n a t i o n s , The YMCA also sponsorships and We’re a facilitator. We has seven before artist participation don’t create the art, we and after school fees fund the fair create an avenue that sites throughout the each year. community, each “We’re in the allows (artists) to come of which provides black this year, but and showcase it and an artistic element it was a pretty much hopefully sell it to the so children have close to breakeven an outlet for their operation every public.” creativity. The or- year,” Elvidge said. “ Jason Elvidge, chair of the ganization also of- The two-day 2013 Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair fers an art program event is a juried fair for home-schooled held on the third weekend of May that students. now draws between 150 to 180 artists The YMCA has close to 300 students from across the country to the Old State in its after-school programs and close to Capitol Plaza downtown. 1,000 kids in the art camps. “The artists love Springfield and many “The thing that would set us apart is return year after year,” Elvidge said. we don’t turn away people for an inabil- “Springfield buys this art. They enjoy it. ity to pay. We have scholarship opportu- They show it in their homes.” nities for people who can’t afford classes, The fair includes a children’s tent, and that’s a huge thing,” Parfitt said. where they can make art as well as buy it And the arts organizations agree that at a discounted price, as well as musical the more people have access to art in a entertainment and food. variety of ways, the more people will ap- Education is an important mission of preciate its value. the Old Capitol Art Fair, Elvidge said, and “I think that is what is the making the organization provides scholarships of an interesting and enlightened and to high school art students and holds a strong artistic community and that what poster contest for grade 6-12 students. makes it interesting for those who are art The art fair also maintains and builds consumers as much as those who are the a civic art collection for the city, which artistic creators,” Wollan-Kriel said. now totals more than 300 pieces. Each year, the fair’s board of directors select several pieces of art to add to the col- Amanda Reavy Simhauser is a lection, which is on display at various freelance writer from Springfield. locations around the city, including the She can be reached at Springfield Municipal Center, Lincoln Li- [email protected] 26 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Major Associations (Ranked by Number of Members)

Association Name Telephone (-) Address Fax (=) Year City, State, ZIP Code Web Site (www.) Membership President Mission Established

Illinois Education Association 217-544-0706 1 100 E. Edwards 217-544=7383 133,000 Cinda Klickna Committed to advancing the cause of public education 1853 Springfield IL 62704 ieanea.org

Illinois Federation of Teachers 217-544-8562 700 S. College 217-544=1729 103,000 Daniel J. Montgomery Improve public education and public services for Illinois students and 1936 2 citizens Springfield IL 62704 ift-aft.org

Illinois Association of REALTORS® 217-529-2600 As “The Voice for Real Estate in Illinois,” IAR is the leading private property 522 S. Fifth St. 217-529=3904 41,000 Michael Oldenettel, CRS, GRI advocate in the state, promoting legislation that safeguards and advances 1916 3 the interests of real property ownership; and advocate for a healthy business Springfield IL 62701 illinoisrealtor.org environment and a professional resource for our member REALTORS®

Illinois State Bar Association 217-525-1760 Promote the interests of the legal profession and improve the adminis- 4 424 S. Second St. 217-525=0712 32,000 Paula Holderman tration of justice, the quality of members’ professional lives, and their 1877 Springfield IL 62701 isba.org relations with the public

Illinois CPA Society 217-789-7914 5 524 S. Second St., Suite 504 217-789=7924 24,000 Todd Shapiro To enhance the value of the CPA profession 1903 Springfield IL 62701 icpas.org

Illinois State Medical Society 217-528-5609 Represents and unifies its physician members; represents the interests 600 S. Second St., Suite 200 217-525=3923 12,000 Steven Malkin, MD of member physicians; advocates for patients; promotes the doctor/ 1840 6 patient relationship; the ethical practice of medicine; the betterment of Springfield IL 62704 isms.org the public health

Illinois State Dental Society 217-525-1406 1010 S. Second St., P.O. Box 376 217-525=8872 6,600 Barry J. Howell, DDS Improve the dental health of the public, and represent the interests of 1865 7 the dental profession Springfield IL 62704/62705 isds.org

Illinois Principals Association 217-525-1383 8 2940 Baker Drive 217-525=7264 4,400 Kevin Shelton To advance learning through effective educational leadership 1971 Springfield IL 62703 ilprincipals.org

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association 217-522-1240 220 E. Adams St. 217-522=2367 4,000 Gregory W. Baise Strengthen the economic, social, environmental and governmental condi- 1893 9 tions for manufacturing and allied enterprises in Illinois Springfield IL 62701 ima-net.org

AIA Illinois 217-522-2309 1 Old State Capitol Plaza N., Suite 300 217-522=5370 3,750 Brandy Koch To advocate a livable built environment by advancing the profession of 1946 10 architecture in Illinois Springfield IL 62701 aiail.org

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 217-522-5512 215 E. Adams St. 217-522=5518 3,200 Doug Whitley To aggressively advocate the interest of business to promote prosperity 1919 11 and opportunity for the citizens of Illinois Springfield IL 62701 ilchamber.org

Mid-West Truckers Association 217-525-0310 2727 N. Dirksen Parkway 217-525=0342 3,100 Don Schaefer, Exec. VP Representing the industry before federal, state and local governments, MTA 1961 12 seeks to promote the economic and safe operation of trucks Springfield IL 62702 mid-westtruckers.com

Illinois Nurses Association 217-523-0783 911 S. Second St. 217-523=0838 3,000 Mary Bortolotti, RN Improve health standards for all people, foster high standards for nursing 1901 13 and promote professional development Springfield IL 62704 illinoisnurses.com

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers 217-544-7424 100 E. Washington St. 217-528=6545 2,400 Claude “Bud” Hurley, PE Advance and promote the public welfare in connection with construction, 1886 14 environment, licensing, public health and transportation Springfield IL 62701 illinoisengineer.com

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 217-789-0755 401 W. Edwards St. 217-789=0810 2,000 Steve Phillips Achieve high standards of professional ethics; uphold laws; secure and 1952 15 protect the rights of those injured in their persons or civil rights Springfield IL 62704 iltla.com

Sources: The Associations.

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an affiliate Lewis Williams • 217-753-4545 Jim Aherin • 217-529-6731 Steve Etheridge • 217-544-8451 Chris Cisne • 217-245-7181 Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 27

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IWIL symposium set for Wesselmann, “The Ripples Guy,” who, Sept. 24; AWC hosts national through weekly emails, offers inspiration Worth Every Penny: Local AWC chapter hosts national conference and practical motivation to subscribers “Worth Every Penny” is the theme of AWC’s national conference on Oct. 18-19 at conference around the country. the Springfield Hilton that is being hosted by the local Association for Women in Com- By Teresa Paul, The one-day program also includes munications chapter. Correspondent breakout sessions that feature speakers Springfield Chapter AWC past-president and National Conference Committee Chair “Empowerment” is the theme of the and workshops with expertise on busi- Lisa Rigoni said the local chapter has been working on securing the event for two years. second annual Women’s Symposium ness and professional development. “We were asked a few years ago to host a technical conference for National, and hosted by the Illinois Women in Leader- “The first conference was phenom- we declined,” Rigoni said. “Our chapter was in a rebuilding stage at the time, and we ship (IWIL) on Sept. 24 at the Northfield enal,” Fitch said. “We sold out with 100 wanted to focus on upgrading our own programming and chapter growth.” Inn and Conference Center in Spring- attendees last year. The conference is im- “We approached AWC National, throwing our hat in the ring to host,” Rigoni said. “I field. portant for women spent a lot of time talking to Paula Antonacci at the Springfield Convention and Visitor’s The confer- One of the ideas behind to take the time Bureau to develop a proposal highlighting what Springfield had to offer. With Paula’s ence is designed this year’s conference out of their busy help and the encouragement and enthusiasm of our local members and board, we were for women of all schedule to empow- selected. And now, it’s right around the corner.” ages who seek a is to have two or three er themselves. As Rigoni said the “range of topics, the high-caliber speakers, the day-and-a-half format day of education, takeaways from each women, we tend to is a great combination for participants,” and she anticipates upwards of 80 participants networking and session with practical ap- help and take care from various states. professional devel- of others; however, The conference provides national recognition for Springfield, professional develop- opment. plication. Every speaker is we don’t take the ment for communicators and great networking opportunities. “It’s an honor to have “We have suc- incorporating those pieces into time for ourselves.” been selected as the host chapter and host city,” Rigoni said. “Springfield AWC is excited cessfully complet- “their program delivery.” IWIL anticipates 150 about the experience and the conference.” ed the planning,” attendees for this The keynote speaker on Oct. 18, launching the day-and-a-half conference, is Spring- Pam Kovacevich, chief executive officer said Lashonda year’s conference. field’s Sarah Petty. Her book, “Worth Every Penny,” provided the conference theme. of the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Fitch, placement Pam Kovacevich, Petty is the co-author of the book published April 2012. and an IWIL member recruiter at Man- CEO of the Girl Petty opened her boutique photography studio, Sarah Petty Photography, August power and with Scouts of Central Il- 2001 and within five years grew it into a multi-million dollar business. Her second com- the IWIL symposium planning commit- linois and an IWIL member, will present a pany, Joy of Marketing, is where she teaches small businesses how to compete in any tee. “All speakers including the two key- break out session on succession planning, economy without using price. note speakers have been scheduled. “ titled, “How Do I Get My Boss’ Job?” Continued on next page The morning keynote will be pre- “One of the ideas behind this year’s sented by Margaret Swallow, a market- conference is to have two or three take- ing, teamwork and personal leadership aways from each session with practical sonal growth for women in any stage of tastic resume background. For the price consultant, who has been a guest speaker application,” Kovacevich said. “Every their career. the conference is so reasonable.” at business and Non-Governmental Or- speaker is incorporating those pieces into “We have expanded the conference Darlene Weaver of IWIL attended last ganization meetings in the United States, their program delivery.” this year to allow for more attendees,” year’s conference. “I enjoyed it immense- Japan, Central and South America and Kovacevich said she encourages wom- Kovacevich said. “We have both an open- ly,” said Weaver, owner and president Africa. en to attend the symposium as it has a ing and closing keynote and both are re- The closing keynote will be Paul balanced mixture of professional and per- nowned speakers who come with a fan- Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 29 • associations Continued from Previous Page “It is a very condensed course of Finan- “So many people get promoted in this year’s event.” cial Peace University by Dave Ramsey,” their job, now there is a greater expecta- “I found affirmation, positive rein- of Distinctive Designs for Kitchens and Weaver said. “I will be helping others tion from the company,” Davis said. “The forcement in listening to and applying employee then is expected to get the job their advice,” Rigoni said. “And I heard Continued from Previous Page done with the same or less resources. The nothing but positive comments about “Most people think of boutique as a gift shop, but we are defining it as a business key part of my session is to teach delega- other presenters, as well. It’s healthy to model in a filter through which businesses should make decisions,” Petty said. “So if you tion and to schedule your agenda rather take time out to have that day of personal are going to be custom and high touch with your customers and give them a different than your schedule driving you.” development. We need to hear from oth- kind of experience than they get at the Walmart in their industry then you have to be “The benefit of the IWIL Symposium is ers. We need to network. We need some priced differently as well. You have to market differently and every step of the business to spend the day with other professional downtime to reflect. It makes us better has to be different.” women in a setting where you can share people on all levels - work, home and During Petty’s keynote session, she will help the audience take a look at their business, ideas and to share challenges and help play. I cannot wait for Sept. 24. I would career, or job differently than they have in the past. others face those challenges,” Davis said. challenge others to take advantage of the Petty was thrilled to be asked to speak at the conference, as she describes AWC as “a “I feel the interaction of the people who opportunity, too.” fabulous organization and a leading organization in communication.” are attending is amazingly valuable.” Sheila Feipel, an account executive “The conference is important as it is teaching women communicators to be leaders,” Teresa Paul is a freelance writer from Petty said. “I am happy the book, ‘Worth Every Penny,’ was chosen as the theme. The with Americall Communications and with the IWIL planning committee, said, Taylorville. She can be reached at theme translates well whether you own your own business or whether you are working [email protected] in a business or trying to change what career path you have.” “Our world is a very fast-paced world with Ann Tracy Mueller, an editor and communicator in healthcare with background in emails, social media and blogs about our insurance and financial services, also from Springfield, will present one of the sessions business. From the moment I wake up to at this year’s national AWC Conference. Mueller, a lifelong Abraham Lincoln enthusiast, the moment I go to bed in the evening I has won awards for her work with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial with social media. am still working.” Mueller helped copy edit, “Abraham Lincoln Traveled This Way: The America Lincoln Feipel said any executive can benefit Knew” by Michael Burlingame and Robert Shaw and served as a historical advisory on from educational conferences, but espe- the movie, “Saving Lincoln.” cially for women. The session Mueller will present at the conference is “What communicators can learn “As executives and business owners, from Abraham Lincoln: Draw upon transferable skills and lifelong learning to connect women need to work harder, faster and and share on social media.” smarter to compete in the male dominat- “People more and more are mobile, looking online and want to connect online with ed work force,” Feipel said. “So anytime their business and engaging on social media,” Mueller said. “Lincoln knew his audience, women can come together and improve listened to his audience, and learned to tell stories. To be engaged in today’s social net- their knowledge we are providing an ex- work, you need to be a great storyteller.” – by Teresa Paul ample for women all over the world that we are capable and this is what you can do.” Baths. understand what do you have and what “I am already registered for this year’s “I thought it was inspiring, interest- have you spent. Hopefully, I will make a IWIL Women’s Symposium,” said IWIL ing, well organized and well run,” Weaver few people laugh and inspire people to member, Lisa Rigoni. “Participating last said. “I think the committee did a great buy the book.” year was beneficial. One of the things job, especially for a first time effort.” Julie Davis, broker with The Real Es- that professional women tend to do is Weaver will present a break out ses- tate Group and IWIL member, will pres- overextend themselves and forget to re- sion this year with “Seven Baby Steps to ent the session titled, “Increased Produc- charge. Last year’s symposium was a great Financial Peace.” tivity through Better Self-Management.” boost, and I am excited to be attending 30 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal personality profile • Elvis and trucks By Eric Woods, Correspondent and washing cars. he said. He is eager Worst job? At 18-years-old, Hogan to see the strength of Springfield – worked in a warehouse for a small rubber the national leader- What is your favorite part about living in supply company. “It was so mundane,” ship and if they can Springfield? Hogan enjoys the close prox- he said. “Just repeat, repeat, repeat.” be trusted. “Good imity to the arts venues and theatrical Current job and responsibilities? Ho- leadership means shows in town. He gan’s parents own we will turn around is also fond of the Dan Hogan Crossroads Ford, quickly.” lake and being able Title: General Sales Manager, and Hogan shares How do you envi- to go boating. “It Crossroads Ford Truck Sales, Inc. a one-sixth part- sion your life in 10 is a small city with Address: 100 North Hill St., nership with five years? Hogan plans a big city attitude,” Springfield, Ill., 62708 brothers and sisters. to remain at Cross- he said. Telephone: (217) 528-0770 He has been with roads while looking What is the worst E-mail: [email protected] the company al- at the golden years part about living most 20 years and of a prosperous business. He is also eager Illinois State Fair one year. in Springfield? Ho- Born: May 24, 1961; East St. Louis, Ill. is responsible for to watch his children grow up with their As an adult? Getting married and hav- gan loves St. Louis Education: National Automobile Dealers all sales, both new own children. ing children has been a blessing for Ho- and does not like Association Certification and used. “I take gan. “I love my family,” he said. “They the distance from Family: Wife – Mary Rose; Children – care of the custom- Advice – mean everything to me.” Springfield. “I grew Danielle, Allie, Nikki, and Hunter er, from parts and Advice for someone seeking a career in up there and lived service to sales,” he your field? “For the right people, this is a Future – and worked there Favorites – said. Hogan spends very satisfying job,” said Hogan. “In sales, Upcoming job news? “I would like the for years,” he said. Hobby: Boating quite a bit of time you can look in the mirror and change opportunity to own and operate this deal- The biggest is- Restaurant: E.L. Flanagan’s (Highland, Ill.) in his office work- your income by networking with cus- ership or one very similar,” said Hogan. sue Springfield cur- Sports team: St. Louis Cardinals and Rams ing with customers tomers and businesses.” Hogan also real- Any vacation plans? Hogan recently rently faces is...? as well as members izes that most automobile sales are now returned from vacationing at Bull Shoals “We have the same Tidbits – of the sales and ser- started over the internet, as people look Lake in Arkansas. “I love boating with my national issues here Coaches youth basketball and soccer vice teams. “It is a up what they want and target the dealer- family,” he said. He also enjoys taking the in Springfield,” said Sings and plays the drums lot of mental work ships that sell such vehicles. family to his parents’ vacation home on Hogan. “The econo- Wants to visit Ireland someday more than physi- Best advice you have ever been given? Daufuskie Island near Hilton Head. “It is my is tough. If busi- cal.” Crossroads is “If you love what you are doing, you will a golf haven. It is like Disney World for nesses are not thriving, there is a ripple family-oriented, and Hogan hires people never work a day in your life,” said Ho- adults.” effect on people not spending.” for the long haul. gan. I want to retire when I’m ... (age)? Ho- gan plans to work until at least age 65. “I Employment – Philosophical – Achievements – want to retire comfortably and live well “When I was 10, I wanted to be... Elvis What do you want to know about the As a kid? Playing in a band at age 14 into my 80s,” he said. Presley. “I wanted to be an actor and sing- future? Although there have been a num- helped Hogan live out his dream of being er,” said Hogan. ber of ups and downs since 2008, Hogan an entertainer. “I had ‘rock star’ status in Eric Woods is a freelance writer from First job? When he was 12 years old, sees a bright future once people get back the St. Louis area,” he said. By age 18, he Springfield. He can be reached at Hogan worked for himself cutting grass to work. “Their confidence will be up,” had his own band and even played at the [email protected]

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Fighting effects of ‘Cash for ships and lots, it is not something that Clunkers’ happens often. “We rarely would take a vehicle to a By Gabriel House, salvage yard,” explained Dave Seadler, Correspondent chief financial officer of Landmark Ford. It has often been said that one per- “If we think a vehicle is retailable, it’ll go son’s trash is another person’s treasure. on our lot. Otherwise, it’ll go to an auto That old saying might never have been auction.” truer than in today’s age of recycling, re- While Seadler said Landmark Ford’s using and rebuilding. sales have been steadily improving since Doug Nevill, owner of Nevill’s Auto an all-time low in 2008, Nevill said he is Salvage located at 1836 Groth, has built experiencing a bit of slump on the salvage up his nine-acre salvage yard since 2004. side of the automobile business. But contrary to the popular image of re- “I really don’t know for sure, but I sourceful restorers scouring salvage yards think Cash for Clunkers has probably for that missing piece to their dream proj- kind of rolled around on us,” Nevill of- ect, Nevill said they are not in the busi- fered. “The cars being junked two or three ness of selling to individuals anymore. It years ago are probably the cars we’d be was a part of Nevill’s early strategy but he seeing more of now.” ended up growing away from it. Cash for Clunkers, the colloquial name for the Cash Allowance Rebate System (CARS), was a government-funded program started to incentivize the purchase of new, fuel- efficient vehicles. It started in July 2009 and ended shortly thereafter in August 2009 after exhaust- ing its initial budget of $1 billion and the subsequent approval of an additional $2 billion in federal Nevill’s Auto Salvage funds. Rebates of up to “It just wasn’t our direction,” Nevill $4,500 were available on purchases of said. “We got into it and we started grow- new vehicles that were more fuel-effi- ing the business. We started with noth- cient than a combined value of 18 miles ing here; it was me, my girlfriend and my per gallon. One caveat to prevent those dad and it kind of grew too fast for the traded in vehicles from being sold again amount of employees we could afford. We was the mandated destruction of the old were doing more and more and more, so motor and total scrapping of the cars as we decided it was time to do something well. different.” The United States Department of A & M Towing and Auto Salvage, lo- Transportation reported after the pro- cated at 1737 N. 14th Street, do not cater gram that nearly 700,000 new cars had to parts-procuring private individuals. But been sold as a result of CARS. Owner George Richard said in his case the “Well, it had a tremendous impact on decision is not his to make. increasing vehicle sales for that month “The great city of Springfield decided probably two to three-fold over what it I’m not zoned to sell parts, even though would’ve been,” Seadler said. “I think it I’m zoned commercial,” Richard said. “I had a short-term boost in not only retail thought about trying to appeal it, but I’m sales, but in helping keep the (automo- just not doing it at this time. The funny bile) factories going. I also think it came part is they’ll let me sell cars here.” at tremendous cost to the government as So what happens to those defunct well, so it was a trade-off.” vehicles harboring all that scrap metal? As for the nearly 700,000 new vehicles “We send them out to a shredder,” Nevill sold that translated into an equal amount said. of vehicles scrapped and destroyed, signi- “We core out certain parts from the fying a hefty amount of potentially lucra- vehicle, anything that’s cost-effective for tive salvage. us to take off a car,” he said. “Catalytic Richard, though, said he was not in- converters, aluminum wheels … and, of volved in the program. He believed cer- course, we have to take the batteries out. tain salvage yards were designated to take The rest we send to the shredder.” part, but he said he would have been in- Nevill further explained that even the terested in participating given the chance. fluids in the old automobiles – mainly oil Nevill said he made some calls when the and antifreeze – can be recycled and re- program was first announced but decided used after being drained out. it was not a worthwhile endeavor to pur- Apart from the more valuable asides – sue. batteries and converters that are resold to “We stayed away from it,” Nevill said. wholesalers, Richard said – the worth of “It just wasn’t profitable for us to buy the scrap is then based on one simple fac- the cars just to crush them. The cars they tor: tonnage. were trading in were good cars. They just So, while neither Richard nor Nevill didn’t get the good gas mileage. are in the business of selling to individu- “As the cycle goes through, I think als, they will gladly buy from them. In those are the cars that would’ve been fact, both men said, the majority of their breaking down now,” he added. business comes from people looking to junk their cars and also from auto auc- Gabriel House is a freelance writer tions. Although both salvage yards will from Auburn. He can be reached at gladly do business with area car dealer- [email protected] 32 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Automobile Dealers (Ranked by New Car Sales in Illinois: January 1 - December 31, 2012)

Dealer Name Telephone (-) Address Fax (=) New Vehicle New Vehicles Full-Time General Year City, State, ZIP Code Web Site (www.) Sales Sold Employees Owner Manager Established

217-525-1370 Green Hyundai on Dirksen Todd Mike 1200 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-717=9145 2,007* Hyundai 83 1985 1 Green Quimby Springfield IL 62702 greenfamilystores.com

217-698-3100 Green Toyota Volkswagen Audi Scion Toyota, Volkswagen, Todd Mylas 1983 - Toyota, 3901 W. Wabash Ave. 217-717=9146 1,466 70 2 Audi, Scion Green Copeland 1985 - Audi Springfield IL 62711 greenfamilystores.com

217-522-1222 Green Dodge, Quality Kia, Mitsubishi, Subaru Dodge, Kia, Todd Josh 3801 W. Wabash Ave. 217-953=4074 1,176 55 2006 3 Mitsubishi, Subaru Green Wagoner Springfield IL 62711 greenfamilystores.com

Landmark Ford Inc. 217-862-5200 William T. Grant, Jr., Sean B. 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive 217-862=5328 1,129 Ford 85 1974 4 Sean B. Grant Grant Springfield IL 62711 landmarkauto.com

Green Nissan 217-787-7620 Todd Josh 4801 W. Wabash Ave. 217-717=9981 1,060 Nissan 46 2011 5 Green Wagoner Springfield IL 62711 greenfamilystores.com

Friendly Chevrolet Inc. 217-547-0700 Susan Bill 2540 Prairie Crossing Drive 217-698=8401 996 Chevrolet 75 1965 6 Langheim Lynch Springfield IL 62711 friendlychevroletspringfield.com

Honda of Illinois 217-547-0750 Susan Steve 2500 Prairie Crossing Drive 217-546=8403 674 Honda 33 1979 7 Langheim Belcher Springfield IL 62711 hondaofillinois.net

Landmark Chrysler Jeep Fiat 217-862-5300 William T. Grant, Jr., Sean B. 8 2331 Prairie Crossing Drive 217-862=5312 619 Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat 40 1980 Sean B. Grant Grant Springfield IL 62711 landmarkauto.com

Isringhausen Imports 217-528-2277 BMW, Mercedes Benz, Geoff Isringhausen, Geoff 9 229 E. Jefferson St. 217-528=8146 541 60 1981 Porsche Susan Isringhausen Isringhausen Springfield IL 62701 isringhausen.com

Green Lincoln Mazda 217-391-2400 Todd Tim 10 3760 S. Sixth St. 217-717=4442 514* Lincoln, Mazda 41 2005 Green Nice Springfield IL 62703 greenfamilystores.com

S & K Buick - GMC, Inc. 217-544-0771 Kevin Tony 11 1400 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-544=2956 419 Buick, GMC Trucks 50 1992 Kallister Kapp Springfield IL 62703 skbuick.com

Crossroads Ford Truck Sales, Inc., 100 North Hill St. 217-528-0770/522-5500 Ford - Hill: light/ed. 45 - (Hill) John John Hogan (Hill) 1981 - (Hill), 12 Crossroads Truck Solutions, 3441 Gatlin Drive, 217-528=2039/527=1935 147+ duty trucks, Gatlin: 19 - (Gatlin) Hogan Tim Hogan (Gatlin) 2005 - (Gatlin) Springfield IL 62702 / 62707 crossroadstrucks.com med./heavy duty trucks

Landmark Cadillac 217-793-6050 William T. Grant, Jr., Sean B. 13 2360 Prairie Crossing Drive 217-726=5093 135 Cadillac 28 2006 Sean B. Grant Grant Springfield IL 62711 landmarkcadillac.com

Giuffre Volvo and Certified Pre-Owned 217-788-2400 Roger C. R. Scott 14 1030 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-391=3003 58 Volvo 22 1954 Sables Sables Springfield IL 62703 autogiuffre.com

Sources: Sources: The Illinois Statewide Dealer Summary provided by Cross-Sell.com, The Illinois Auto Dealers Association (IADA), and The Ill. Secretary of State for the period specified. + New Vehicle sales number reflects Crossroads Ford Truck Sales only. * Sales for Green Hyundai / Lincoln Mazda is 2,521. Breakdown of sales per location provided by Green Family Stores. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 33 • monthly drive Ford Flex: 21st Century drive Connect with with a retro touch Springfield CliniC By Jane Driver the headroom and legroom certainly . . . your circle of care etting into the Ford Flex is a bit make up for that. like traveling back in time, with My view out the front was good; the Gits station wagon look, but defi- steering wheel had a nice size and grip, nitely a 21st Century version. I went but the gear shifter was an awkward to Crossroads Ford on the far northeast shape and bit large for my hand. I re- corner of Springfield to check out a 2014 member when I drove a Flex a few years Ford Flex and met ago as a rental, it new salesman Mark 2014 Ford Flex Limited being higher off the Conwill, a recent Driven at: ground. It could be retiree from Illinois Crossroads Ford Truck Sales that my memory state government. 100 N. Hill St. is faulty, and I like Crossroads parking Springfield, Ill. 62702 the height allow- lot was devoid of 217-528-0770 ing easy ingress and cars, but they had crossroadstrucks.com egress with the deep simply moved them and far swinging to make room for a doors. Ford Mustang show As we drove over the weekend. north on Dirksen Our mission is to provide the He put me into a Parkway, I did no- highest quality health care to 2014 Ford Flex Lim- tice some road noise the people of central Illinois. ited, mineral gray and the acceleration metallic with char- was a bit loud. But Our network of care includes: coal black leather at speed the vehicle • Nearly 400 board certified physicians and gray inserts. drove very quietly; and mid-level providers practicing in With a boxy, and, son John Driv- nearly 80 medical specialties panel-look exte- er was completely rior and long hood, impressed by the • Service to patients in more than 40 the Flex really does Sticker price as driven: $47,870 sound system. locations in Springfield & throughout remind me of the MPG: 18 city; 25 highway An impressive central Illinois station wagons of part of this vehicle my youth, but the Notables: is the Sport mode. interior doesn’t. Exceptional leg and head room It’s a completely The gauges radiate Good handling, especially in Sport mode different vehicle a blue light on the Easy egress/ingress in this mode – im- safe • timely • efficient • equitable • effective • patient centered left side and red on Large hood and dashboard area proved accelera- www.SpringfieldClinic.com the right. That cer- Confusing media/information center tion, and handling, tainly was not an which was fine in option in those station wagons. regular drive. You feel as if you are part of Ford has updated the front grill on the Flex in Sport mode. The brakes han- the Flex, wrapping the now chrome grill dled well too. around the front corner, squinting the A not-so-impressive part is the center headlights, and adding an obvious front console/media center. John Driver didn’t plastic cover over them. The overall look like the lack of buttons, and even he is aggressive and determined looking. struggled a bit figuring out the system. Ford wants men to feel comfortable in this vehicle too, so they installed “stadi- um seating” for the far back seats, just like the Honda Od- yssey minivan. I did have to climb onto them, and the head- rest position was a bit awkward, but it is a great feature. And, to top it off this Flex came with a cooler between the back captains-style seats. I would forgo the cooler and get a 2014 Ford Flex Limited bench seat. If I owned one of While I’m short, even a tall person these, the long road trips we take would would feel comfortable inside. Conwill, a necessitate the backbench for lounging. bigger guy, said he and three of his friends Like the station wagon of old, the Flex of equal size fit comfortably in the Flex. I can be a multi-purpose vehicle for long would believe him with the high ceilings, family trips or running errands around expansive front and back seat areas and town. Gas mileage isn’t great at 18 in the three rows of sunroofs. I didn’t care for city and 25 on the highway, but it’s better the acre of dashboard between me and than most SUVs. the windshield or that I sat below the With changes to the intersection at windowsill in the driver’s seat. However, Dirksen Parkway and Clear Lake Avenue, the latter could have been an adjustment to get to Crossroads, turn left at Hill Street error on my part. (the last light before the highway) and The back seats sit higher than the right into the parking lot. front, and back seat passengers are af- forded nice views out their windows and the front windshield. The seats in both Jane Driver is a freelance writer from rows were an “in between” – not exactly Springfield. She can be reached at squishy, but not exactly firm either. But [email protected] 34 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal new businesses • business reading • New Businesses, Continued from Page 5 • Springfield Walks, 425 S. Seventh St., Why we’re all in sales in now • KTS Education & Services, 700 Tren- Apt. C, Springfield, 62701, Garret Mof- ton Drive, Sherman, 62684, Kirk T. Sand- fett, (217) 502-8687. hile you might not have “sales” Book Review erbeck, Phyllis A. Sanderbeck, (217) 496- • Steady Hands Tattoo, 441 E. Adams, anywhere in your title, you 2065. Springfield, 62701, Jeromy M. Gough, Wprobably spend a lot of time Tom Fitch • L.E. Enterprises, 10 S. Griffith Creek (217) 891-0770. trying to convince Road, Mechanicsburg, 62545, Sean Simp- • Webster House Interiors LLC, 1105 other people to buy States. son, (217) 638-9082. Latigo Lange, Springfield, 62712, Jenni- into what you’re say- At this point of the book, Pink has • Meneghetti Cleaning Services, 3037 fer E. French-Johnson, Erin M. Selinger, ing. Whether it’s made his case that we are all salespeople, Twin Lakes Drive, Springfield, 62707, (217) 529-6035. pitching a new idea whether we like it or not. So now the Kimberly Meneghetti, (217) 544-4142. • T & W Floor Covering, 59 Illini Drive, to your coworkers or question is, can we all handle this role? • Pawnee Learning Center, 303 Carroll Pawnee, 62558, William J. Daugherty, Ty- persuading the fam- Don’t you have to be an extravert to be Street, Pawnee, 62558, Kimberly S. Well, ler Lee Sandidge, (217) 381-5859. ily that Nebraska is a salesperson? The answer, surprisingly, (217) 971-7147. • World’s Largest Community Garage a better choice than is “No.” A comprehensive study of sales- • Physical Therapy-Solutions for Pain Sale, 256 S. Durkin Drive, Springfield, Florida for vacation, you probably “sell” people showed no correlation between Problems, 226 E. Lawrence, 1st Floor, 62704, Bryce McKeithen, (217) 415- more than you think. extraversion and sales. But, that doesn’t Springfield, 62704, Violet R. Lalicon, 6720. And in Daniel Pink’s “To Sell is Hu- mean that introverts are necessarily bet- (217) 721-6373. • Young PAC FGM, 117 South Grand man: The Surprising Truth about Moving ter salespeople. In fact, the most success- • Piano Gallery of Springfield, 3730 Ave. West, Springfield, 62704, Keyon O. Others,” he writes that contrary to the ful salespeople tend to be “ambiverts – Wabash, Springfield, 62711, LML Enter- Klein-Horton, (217) 361-3207. belief that the Internet has replaced the people who are neither overly extraverted prises, LLC, (217) 787-7788. • Zukunft Group Worldwide LLC, 2150 need for salespeople, the Internet has ac- nor overly introverted. • Pies, Pies, Pies, 24 Glenwood Lane, Illini Road, Springfield, 62704, Lothar E. tually prompted more of a need for sales- The reason that ambiverts tend to Chatham, 62629, Lynn Jo Baldwin, (217) Soliwon, Audrey B. Soliwon, Erik E. Soli- people. better salespeople is because they know 483-4105. won, Diane K. Soliwon, (217) 787-3544. First of all, sales never really died the how to balance themselves in a sales situ- • SMG Medical, 1375 Wyndmoor way people thought ation. They don’t Drive, Rochester, 62563, Shawn Gibson, it would when the The new A-B-C principle get overzealous, as (217) 553-3228. Internet entered extraverts often do, the scene. The U.S. “To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth and they don’t get Bureau of Labor about Moving Others” by Daniel Pink shy and removed, (Ranked in calendar Statistics reported as introverts often recently that only A – Attunement; harmonizing do. Local Golf Outings order of event) one in nine workers your actions But again, re- are traditional sales- B – Buoyancy; stay afloat amid gardless of whether Golf Discount proudly supports local charitable outings. people, which is rejection you are an extravert, still a lot of people! C – Clarity; solving the right introvert or ambiv- If the nation’s sales- problem ert, you probably golf outings receive 10% off all people lived in a still have to sell. For single state, it would be fifth largest state a long time, salespeople operated under purchases! in the United States. And, while the sales the A-B-C principle: Always Be Closing. 3040 Lindbergh Blvd. industry took a hit during the economic Today, if you want to influence people, Springfield, IL 62704 downturn between 2008 and 2010, the aka “selling,” you should remember the 217-698-8509 field is picking up momentum and the new A-B-C principle. Monday-Friday 10 am – 7 pm BLS now projects that the United States • A – Attunement. This involves Saturday 9:30 am – 6 pm will add nearly 2 million new sales jobs harmonizing your actions and outlook Sunday 11am – 4 pm by 2020. with other people, and seeing the world But there’s another part to this equa- through their eyes. You want to look into tion – the other eight in nine people from their hearts and minds, and interestingly September Start, Buzz Sperry, (217) 546-6363 the BLS report. These people also do sales, enough, their bodies. • 5 – Friend in Deed Golf Outing, Piper Glen • 14 – 22nd Annual Derek Dolenc Memorial but more of what Pink calls “non-sales • B – Buoyancy. This means that Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, Edie Weaver, Golf Outing supporting the Derek Dolenc selling.” He writes, “Physicians sells pa- you have to stay afloat amid rejection. (217) 788-1356 Cancer Patient Assistance Fund at Memorial tients on a remedy. Lawyers sell juries on After all, selling involves rejection and if • 6 – 15th Annual Springfield YMCA Golf Medical Center’s Regional Cancer Center, a verdict. Teachers sell students on the you let it paralyze you every time it hap- for Kids Charity Tournament, Lincoln Greens Edgewood Golf Club, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, value of paying attention in class. Entre- pens, you will never succeed. Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Jane Frech, Kent Dolenc, (217) 553-4449 preneurs woo funders, writers sweet-talk • C – Clarity. When you are sell- (217) 544-9846 X116 • 14 – Bud Light Benefit Outing, The Links producers, coaches cajole players.” While ing, you are likely trying to sell a solution • 6 – 20th Annual Calvary Charity Golf Classic, Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun, Keith Ward, these acts don’t involve convincing oth- to someone’s problem. So, in essence, you Piper Glen Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 479-4663 ers to make purchases, which is what are a problem solver. To make sure you are Tina Casper, (217) 546-9700 X210 • 20 – Be a Hero For Babies Golf Outing many consider sales to be, they involve solving the right problem, you need clar- • 7 – MacMurray College Men’s Golf, supporting March of Dimes, Piper Glen Golf moving others to act, which is really what ity about what the other person’s prob- Northridge Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. Club, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, Kathy Starkey, sales is about. lem is. You should also try to sell insights Start, Derek James or Howard Pillsbury, (217) (217) 793-0500 Pink commissioned a study called about what you’re selling, not just try to 243-4241, Scramble • 20 – Holes fore! Habitat Golf Outing, Lin- “What Do You Do at Work?” in which the product (or service) itself. • 8 – NFL Kickoff Golf Outing, Long Bridge coln Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun, 9,057 respondents from around the world One of the most important things to Golf Course (nine hole), 10 a.m. Shotgun, Brittany Elder, (217) 523-2710 were interviewed about their working remember when you’re selling is that you Michelle Buerkett, (217) 744-8311 • 23 – 10th Annual Orthopedic Center of habits. The two main findings were: 1) are there to serve others, so make your • 9 – 2nd Annual Dave Cope Swing For The Illinois Foundation (OCIF) Chip in Fore Char- People spend about 40 percent of their sales engagements as personal as you Love Of It Memorial Golf Outing, The Den ity!, Panther Creek Country Club, 12:30 p.m. time at work engaged in non-sales sell- can. In business, we try to stay profes- Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Megan Shotgun Start, (217) 547-9100 ing, which equates to about 24 minutes sional, which is good but sometimes we Mueller, (217) 528-3314 x148, Scramble • 27 – Lincoln Land Community College 21st of every hour, and 2) People consider this can appear distant in the process. People • 9 – Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lo- Annual Baseball Team Golf Outing, Piper aspect of their work crucial to their pro- who put themselves out there personally, cal Qualifier, Illini Country Club, 1 p.m., Glen Golf Club, 12:30 Shotgun, Ron Riggle, fessional success. standing behind whatever they are sell- Four-Person Scramble, John Gilchrist, (217) (217) 786-2426 There was a day when only certain ing, often have the most success. 546-4614 • 28 – 7th Annual Mark Timm Memorial Golf types of people were in sales, but that Well, I hope I’ve done a good job of • 9 – State Senator Sam McCann Golf Out- Outing, Brookhills Golf Club, 9 a.m. and 1 was before the rise of the entrepreneur, “selling” this book to you. It has so much ing, Panther Creek Country Club, 12:30 p.m. p.m. Starts, Bob Mabie, (217) 787-8576 especially in recent years. These people valuable information in it and I’ve just Shotgun Start, Jerry White, (217) 622-7127 • 28 – Benedictine University at Springfield have to do everything themselves, from scratched the surface with this review. I • 12 – Chatham Chamber of Commerce Golf 14th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing, bookkeeping to accounting to sales. As a hope you’ll pick up a copy yourself and Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Piper Glen Golf Course, 8 a.m. and 1 a.m. matter of survival, they have to learn to read more. Start, Andy Koester, (217) 483-6537 Starts, Steve Torricelli, (217) 652-7090 become diversified. This group of people • 13 – American Business Club 8th Annual is growing every year. The U.S. Census Charity Open Benefiting UCP Land of Lincoln, October Bureau estimates that the American econ- Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, • 7 – Fellowship of Christian Athletes State omy has more than 21 million “non-em- Andy Koester, (217) 483-6537 Qualifier, Illini Country Club, 12:30 p.m., ployer” businesses, which are operations • 13 – Lutheran High School Golf Outing, Four Person Scramble, John Gilchrist, (217) without any paid employees other than Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun 546-4614 the owner. Although this group only accounts for a modest portion of America’s Tom Fitch is a construction If you have a golf outing you would to list, please forward your information gross domestic product, they constitute professional and an avid reader (date, name, time, contact and format) to [email protected] the majority of businesses in the United from Springfield. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 35 • environment Frack-IL-licious: Hydraulic Fracking comes to Illinois ydraulic fracturing or “fracking” Natural gas extraction by way of hy- has garnered quite a bit of na- Going Green draulic fracturing is a necessary part an Htional and Illinois coverage lately. David A. Kelm “all of the above” approach to energy Stories of unparalleled policy in the United States. Central and job growth, U.S. ener- (DNR). While the act took effect upon Southern Illinois have abundant coal re- gy independence and Gov. Quinn’s signature, it will take a year sources and natural gas reserves that must boom-times for rural or so before DNR will bring rules and reg- be exploited for the good of the region, parts of the country ulations on line. Passing the act through the state and the country. New technol- have been balanced the Illinois General Assembly was con- ogy is allowing fracking to be efficient, by reports of envi- tentious and the process to properly regu- effective and safe. The State of Illinois, ronmental concerns, late fracking in Illinois will no doubt be thankfully, is finally catching up with the NIMBYism and “rose- equally problematic. rest of the country. colored glasses” syn- In an article that appeared in Law360 drome. written by Lawrence Falbe and Sandford David A. Kelm is an attorney On June 17, Illinois finally put in Stein, the authors anticipate a struggle from Chatham with experience in place regulations for fracking in Illinois. every step of the way for those seeking environmental law To listen to the skeptics, Illinois is soon to drilling permits. Successful applicants become a vast wasteland depleted of all will need to overcome active, organized potable water with the population escap- opposition and “successful permitting of ing to caves beneath the first wells under the earth like the We can’t have an energy the new framework Morlocks in H.G. strategy for the last cen- will depend on the Wells “The Time industry’s ability to Machine.” In reali- tury that traps us in the successfully ‘make ty, recent studies are past. We need an energy its case’ before the showing that doom strategy for the future Illinois Department and gloom will not of Natural Resourc- come to pass and – an all-of-the-above es,” wrote Falbe and that fracking can strategy for the 21st century Stein. provide a needed “that develops every source of Once DNR has energy source, high developed the rules quality jobs and in- American-made energy.” needed to permit creased revenues. Barack Obama, a fracking opera- Illinois has a President of the United States, tion, the hoops an long history of hy- March 15, 2012 applicant will have draulic fracturing to leap through are going back decades. In the last few years, expensive and will take time. Amongst however, advancements in technology other steps, applicants will have to reg- driven by demand for natural gas has al- ister with DNR, show proof of insurance, lowed energy companies to access depos- disclose any industry violation, pay a its previously unreachable. The process non-refundable fee of $13,500, notify involves drilling deep underground, typi- the public and seek public comment that cally more than a mile, injecting pressur- could include a public hearing. The appli- ized water, sand and additives to fracture cation process and restrictions placed on the shale deposits thereby releasing natu- drilling operations have been called the ral gas. In Illinois, the New Albany Shale most restrictive in the nation for fracking deposit resides in the Illinois Basin and and a model for other states looking at extends from the southeast portion of Il- harnessing new fracking technology. linois into Indiana Given the enor- and Kentucky. Re- This new law will unlock mous size of the cently, reserves of the potential for thou- New Albany Shale natural gas in the formation, energy New Albany Shale sands of jobs in Southern companies are eye- deposit were esti- Illinois and ensure that ing the new Illinois mated at 86 to 160 our environment is pro- regulations and trillion cubic feet. hopeful that DNR As with all tected.” will get the rules in change, a great Pat Quinn, place as quickly as deal of fear and “ Governor of the State of Illinois, possible. In a recent apprehension has June 17, 2013 article, DNR Direc- developed amongst tor Marc Miller in- groups opposed to fracking in Illinois dicated that in all reality regulated frack- or any other state, for that matter. Fear ing will not begin until next spring. The of the unknown has also led to misinfor- process will include the need to hire an mation dispensed through major media, additional 50 to 55 state employees to the internet and “documentaries” with a oversee the program. Miller also estimat- strong bias against fracking. There have ed that 700 to 800 wells could be started been wild claims that fracking will dra- per year in Illinois. matically deplete water sources; will con- Fracking holds great potential in Il- taminate drinking water because of the linois, particularly Central and South- drilling and additives used to frack; and, ern Illinois. Illinois State University, in will lead to massive earthquakes as a re- conjunction with the Illinois Chamber sult of the fissures created to release the of Commerce Foundation, published a natural gas. study during the discussion over fracking However, in several studies conducted before the General Assembly that showed by state and federal governments, none as many as 47,000 jobs may be created as of these issues has proven valid. Most a result of fracking in Illinois. recently, the US Department of Energy The estimate also includes an eco- published findings late last month that nomic impact to the State of Illinois of showed no evidence that drinking water over $9.5 billion dollars, which does not aquifers were impacted by fracking ad- include what property owners might see ditives. The study was conducted over a as a result of land leases to drillers. Illi- year in Pennsylvania, which sits over the nois’ unemployment rate for June 2013 Marcellus Shale formation. was 49th at 9.2 percent. North Dakota, Illinois’ new legislation regulating which has seen a fracking boom in the fracking places administration with the last few years, was ranked 1st with an un- Illinois Department of Natural Resources employment rate of 3.1 percent. 36 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal legal • What happens legally when someone dies? he good news is that most of us ciary need only present a death certificate to do so. For example, if a husband dies don’t have to deal with the death Law to the bank. For joint accounts, such as and he and his wife owned everything of a loved one very often. However, a bank account in the names of husband as joint tenants with rights of survivor- T Sarah Delano Pavlik that means that most people don’t un- and wife, no paperwork is required to ship, there is no reason for the wife to derstand the process involved which can Once the funeral arrangements have access the funds, however, the survivor probate his will, as all of the assets pass cause confusion and been made, the funeral home will notify should contact the bank to remove the to her automatically. Or, if mom dies and anxiety. social security of the person’s death and deceased’s name from the account. Gen- her debts exceed her assets, her children The first step after order the death certificates. If there is not erally this will require the creation of a may choose to do nothing. In that case, a someone dies is gen- an inquest or other complications, the new account solely in the name of the creditor can open an estate in order to file erally to contact a fu- death certificates will usually be available survivor, rather than simply removing its claim and obtain estate assets. neral home to make within a week. the deceased person’s name. A will may also not need to be pro- arrangements. Who After the funeral, the family or other What about assets that do not have bated if probate assets are worth less than is authorized to make beneficiaries of the deceased need to a named beneficiary? If there is a will, $100,000, there is no real property (land) the arrangements? Dis- claim his assets. How this is done will the assets pass in accordance with the in the estate, and there are no debts oth- agreements over disposition of a body depend on the type and amount of the will. However, the will must be submit- er than funeral expenses. For example, (such as whether or not to cremate) can assets. ted to the court for probate. It is a com- if dad dies and his only asset is a bank arise, particularly when family members Some assets can be claimed with just mon misunderstanding that a will is ef- account worth $50,000 and he has no are estranged. For example, Ted Wil- fective on its own. It debts, his beneficiaries (either under his liams’ children engaged in an extensive Illinois law provides for the following order: is not. In order for a will, or if he has no will, his heirs) can legal battle over whether or not their fa- • a person designated in a written instrument such as an will to have any ef- claim the $50,000 from the bank using ther’s body should be frozen, and James “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains,” fect and in order for a small estate affidavit. Using this docu- Brown’s body was kept in his house (in a a will or a prepaid funeral or burial contract; a person to serve as ment is much cheaper and faster than the coffin) for weeks while his family fought • the executor or legal representative of your estate; executor, the will probate process. If dad also had a home, about his burial and his money. • your surviving spouse; must be presented to the home could not be transferred with a Once it has been determined who can • your adult child, or a majority of your children if you the court. The court small estate affidavit, although it may still make the funeral arrangements, the issue have more than one; will then “admit be possible to sell the home without go- of payment arises. According to the Na- • your parents; the will to probate” ing through probate. Depending on the tional Funeral Directors Association, the • your next of kin; and appoint the ex- circumstances, a title company may issue average cost of a funeral in 2009, includ- • a designated public official (if you die indigent); ecutor. The executor a title policy on property that belonged ing the burial value, was $7,755. Ceme- • if you donate your body to science, the institution that does not have the to a decedent even though there has not tery costs are in addition to this amount. receives your body; or power to control es- been a probate, allowing the property to Many people buy life insurance to pay • any person willing to take on legal/financial responsibility. tate assets until he be sold. for a funeral, but life insurance proceeds is appointed by the The death of a family member is an aren’t available immediately upon death. a death certificate and a claim form. For court. emotional and confusing event. Heirs Therefore, funeral homes will accept an example, if the deceased named a ben- Although any person in possession and beneficiaries should take their time assignment of a life insurance policy. eficiary of his retirement accounts or life of an original will is required to deliver it locating and obtaining the decedent’s as- When the insurance company pays the insurance, then the beneficiary need only to the Circuit Clerk’s office within thirty sets in the most efficient way that they proceeds of the policy, it pays the funeral file a claim form with a death certificate days of a person’s death, there is no re- can. home directly for its services, and it pays to obtain the proceeds. Likewise, if the quirement at all that the will be probat- the rest of the proceeds to the named deceased designated his bank or broker- ed. No one is obligated to probate a will, Sarah Delano Pavlik is an beneficiary. age accounts “pay on death,” the benefi- however, any interested party may choose attorney from Springfield legal filings • The following information was obtained Chancery ing, Unknown Owners and Non Record • 08/05/13 – JP Morgan Chase Bank, from the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, • 07/19/13 – CitiMortgage Inc., Plain- Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Plaintiff, Vs. Robert J. Ross, Unknown and has not otherwise been verified by tiff Vs. Donald Gardner, Secretary of • 07/25/13 – Flagstar Bank, Plaintiff, Owners and Non Record Claimants, De- Springfield Business Journal. Housing and Urban Development, Unit- Vs. Lori Schwartz, Mark Schwartz, Un- fendants, Foreclosure. This list of recent filings does not repre- ed States of America, Unknown Owners known Owners and Non Record Claim- • 08/06/13 – G Creative Inc., Plaintiff, sent all matters filed with the Seventh Judi- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Vs. Blake A. Casper, Citizens Equity First cial Circuit Court for Sangamon County for Foreclosure. • 07/26/13 – Green Tree Servicing Credit Union, Harvest Credit Mgt. VII, the given time period, but instead represents • 07/22/13 - Jerome Larkin, Plaintiff, LLC, Plaintiff, Vs. Diana Hayes, State of Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners those filings Springfield Business Journal, in- Vs. Mark A. McFarland, Defendant, Parti- Illinois, Unknown Owners and Non Re- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, dependently of the Sangamon County Cir- tion. cord Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Foreclosure. cuit Clerk, believes will be of interest to its • 07/22/13 – PNC Bank National As- • 07/29/13 – Wells Fargo Bank, Plain- • 08/06/13 – Williamsville State Bank business readers. sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Theresa L. Powers, tiff, Vs. Kala A. Hunter, Unknown Owners and Trust, Plaintiff, Vs. FM Properties Defendant, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Inc., Bank of Springfield, Defendants, Lawsuits • 07/22/13 - WJ Scott Co., Plaintiff, Vs. Foreclosure. Foreclosure. • 07/25/13 – Navistar Financial Cor- Jalal M. Rahman, Anna’s Place, AV Martin • 07/29/13 – Wells Fargo Bank, Plain- • 08/07/13 – Citizens Equity First poration, Plaintiff, Vs. Curry Ice & Coal LLC, Asad Asad, Catalenda M. Asad, Big tiff, Vs. Lisa Leinigner, Unknown Owners Credit Union, Plaintiff, Vs. Robert E. Free- Inc., Curry Ready Mix and Builders’ Sup- John Super Stores, inc., Unknown Own- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, man, Virginia A. Freeman, Defendants, ply Inc., Curry Ready Mix of Carlinville, ers, Non-Record Claimants, Defendant, Foreclosure. Foreclosure. Defendants, Contract. Mechanics Lien. • 07/30/13 – PNC Bank National As- • 08/07/13 – People of the State of Il- • 07/23/13 – HSBC Bank US National sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Sean M. Whitley, linois, Plaintiff, Vs. Sharks Franchising Association, Plaintiff, Vs. Steven R. Bivin, Melissa M. Whitley, Quail Meadows Ho- LLC, Defendant, Injunction. Capital One Bank NA, Unknown Owners meowners Association, Defendants, Fore- • 08/09/13 – Bank of Springfield, Plain- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, closure. tiff, Vs. Michael B. Hashman, Unknown Foreclosure. • 07/31/13 – US Bank National Asso- Owners and Non Record Claimants, De- • 07/23/13 – Nokomis State Bank, ciation, Mortgage Pass Through Certifi- fendants, Foreclosure. Plaintiff, Vs. Cynthia S. Austin Jones, Un- cation Series 2003-1, Plaintiffs, Vs. Barry • 08/09/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, known Owners and Non Record Claim- W. Shade, April Shade, Unknown Owners Vs. Kelly C. Cassaday, Troy Yenney, Un- ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, known Owners and Non Record Claim- • 07/24/13 – Flagstar Bank, Plaintiff, Foreclosure. ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Vs. Jill A. Friday, Peter Beaty, Unknown • 08/01/13 – Bank and Trust Company, • 08/09/13 – PNC Bank National As- Owners and Non Record Claimants, De- Plaintiff, Vs. James E. Dozier, Marilyn S. sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Karl J. Kientitz, fendants, Foreclosure. Dozier, Midland Funding LLC, Unknown Defendant, Foreclosure. • 07/24/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, Owners and Non Record Claimants, De- • 08/09/13 – PNC Bank National As- Vs. Velma Alexander, Springfield Lake fendants, Foreclosure. sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Shad Wilkinson, Shore Improvement Association, United • 08/02/13 – US Bank National Associ- Kristina M. Wilkinson, Sunny View Citi- States of America, Owen F. Lasley, Inda ation, Plaintiff, Vs. David L. Montgomery, zens Committee, Defendants, Foreclo- C. Blackley, Marean M. Lasley, Thomas T. Jan M. Montgomery, Unknown Owners sure. Lasely, Kevin N. McDermott, Unknown and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 08/12/13 – Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Heirs and Legatees, Unknown Owners Foreclosure. Plaintiff, Vs. Nancy Alexander, Unknown and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 08/05/13 – Bank of Springfield, Owners and Non Record Claimants, De- Foreclosure. Plaintiff, Vs. Jacob Burris, Kristy L. Bur- fendants, Foreclosure. • 07/25/13 – Flagstar Bank, Plaintiff, ris, Unknown Owners and Non Record Vs. Paul E. Pershing, Edward P. Persh- Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 37 BUILDINGin SPRINGFIELD

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(217) 522-1836 • 500 W Monroe Street, Suite 1NW, Springfield, IL 62704 38 • September 2013 • Springfield Business Journal fast tracks • Flick joins Marine Bank tor of financial aid/veterans services and Allied Design promotes Hannah librarian and records specialist. Eric J. Flick has joined Marine Bank as coordinator of Foundation scholarships Allied Design Consultants, Inc. pro- Popovitch joined Hanson in 2012. She vice president of commercial lending. at Kaskaskia College. moted Todd R. Hanna, AIA to a principal is responsible for materials in the corpo- Flick has 12 years She holds a Master of of the firm. rate library at Hanson’s of banking experi- Science in organization Hannah received headquarters and the ence, including branch and management from his Bachelor of Sci- firm’s branch libraries management, credit Capella University and ence in Architectural at its other offices. She analysis and commer- a Bachelor of Science in Studies from Southern catalogues, classifies, cial lending. He earned organizational leader- Illinois University in processes and collects a bachelor’s degree in ship from Greenville 2002 and joined the materials, provides file economics from the College. firm in 2006. After a maintenance and re- Collier “As financial aid searches references on University of Illinois at hiatus, he returned as a Popovitch Flick Urbana-Champaign. rules and regulations continue to grow Hannah project manager, head- technical, scientific, “We are excited to add Eric to our lend- in complexity, Lisa brings experience in ing construction and renovation projects engineering and business subjects. She also ing team,” said CEO Chris Zettek. “His managing and processing state and federal for educational, community, state and assists with the storage, protection and commercial and agribusiness lending expe- aid for 10,000 students annually,” said federal agencies. retention of corporate records. She has a rience will be an asset to Marine Bank.” Justin Reichert, chair of the LLCC board Hannah also serves as the vice president bachelor’s degree in history from Millikin of trustees. of the Springfield Section of the American University and a master’s degree in library Institute of Architects. and information science from the Univer- Horace Mann employees sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. celebrate service anniversaries Byers named UIS assistant tennis Eight Horace Mann Educators Cor- coach Two Hanson employees receive University of Illinois Springfield tennis Cummins joins CEC poration employees celebrated service licenses, one becomes full-time Cummins Engineering Corporation an- head coach Manny Velasco announced the anniversaries. nounced that Kimberly S. Cummins will addition of Tammie Byers as the assistant librarian Three employees, Two employees at Hanson Professional join the firm as vice president. Cummins coach for the men’s and women’s tennis Kristin Cervellone, Services Inc. have earned professional en- joins CEC after 15 years with the Illinois programs for the 2013-14 season. Manager of Separate gineer licenses. Department of Transportation. She will A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Account Reports from Ryne Fiorito, P.E., received his license manage the operations of the company, Byers was a three-sport athlete in tennis, the Finance & Plan- in Illinois. He joined Hanson in 2008 and including business development. badminton and swimming. She earned her ning Division; Tricia serves the firm’s power Cummins began her career at IDOT in degree in physical education with a minor Seifert, Assistant Vice and industry market. He 1998 in the Bureau of Highways at District in coaching specialty. Upon graduation, President of Market conducts siting, design, 6 in Springfield, working in both construc- Byers went to work in the Illinois State Alliance Services; and development and con- tion and design. In 2005, she joined the Cervellone Police before retiring as a master sergeant Vicki Yonker, Claims struction services for Bureau of Local Roads as a Field Engineer with more than 27 years of service. Operations and Systems educational, industrial, for several counties and municipalities Byers is a member of several United Assistant Vice President medical, military and within the district, including the City States Tennis Association teams and a certi- in the Property and water-supply facilities; of Springfield, as well as Cass, Christian, fied official for all levels of tennis including Casualty Division, each parking garages; bridg- Macoupin, Mason, Menard and Sangamon Division I and professional play. marked 40 years with Fiorito es; levees; municipal counties. Byers is a Decatur native and graduated the company. landfills; and power-generating stations More recently, Cummins has been from Eisenhower High School. She will Ronald Hoehn, Se- and facilities. He received a bachelor’s involved in Statewide Programs including assist in recruiting efforts for both teams, nior Underwriter in the degree in civil and environmental engi- Public Private Partnerships and Design Build Property & Casualty as well as assist with team travel. Seifert neering from the University of Illinois Legislation. She has a Bachelor of Science Division and Christine at Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University Deloney, Product Com- Brutty joins Burrus Hybrids degree in physics with engineering from of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was pensation Analyst in John Brutty has joined Burrus Hybrids Illinois College. one of the first graduates to complete the the Marketing Divi- as general sales manager, responsible for Julie Shipp, P.E., also received her license Technology Management Program, which sion, both celebrated sales force innovation, in Illinois. She joined the firm in 2008 and is now a Master’s Degree. 35 years. dealer relations, and serves the infrastructure Ken Feraris, Data- customer services. market. She has been CMT named among top 25 base Analyst III in the “John is a creative, involved with several Information Technol- strategic thinker who infrastructure projects, aviation consultants in the U.S. ogy Department and Engineering News Record included Yonker has experience in grain including roadways, Diana Esela, Service marketing,” said Tom streetscapes and sew- Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. on its list of Consultant for the Annuity, Life and Group Burrus, president of ers. She assisted with the top 25 airport consultants in the coun- Division celebrated 30 years. Burrus Hybrids. ” try. The mid-sized firm has earned their Brutty traffic-impact studies Mary Filbrun-Kuhar, Client Services Previously with Car- and public involvement place on the list by forming relationships Compliance Administrator in Property, gill AgHorizons as a sales manager for 10 Shipp for the Illinois High- with a diverse roster of airport clients. celebrated 25 years. years, Brutty was responsible for coordinat- Speed Rail Chicago to St. Louis program’s “Although we do work at major airports ing marketing services and crop insurance. environmental impact statement. She also like Chicago O’Hare and Midway, Lambert Collier joins LLCC During his leadership, Cargill AgHorizons has been involved in maintenance-of-traffic -St. Louis and Washington Reagan and The Lincoln Land Community College more than doubled the bushels purchased. design for the widening and reconstruction Dulles, we’ve built our business by offer- board of trustees approved the hiring of Brutty also has seed experience as national of Interstate 90. She earned a bachelor’s ing that same type of service to all sizes of Lisa Collier as the school’s assistant vice sales manager for Hoegemeyer Hybrids degree in civil engineering from Bradley commercial service and general aviation president for financial aid at its meeting. as well as sales positions with Mycogen, University. airports throughout the Midwest,” said Dan Since 2007, Collier has served as direc- Cargill, and AgriPro. 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LAW OFFICES, LLC Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 39 • healthcare announcements Continued from Previous Page Gildner receives certification, of the rehabilitation services offered at Me- well as SIU’s associate doctoring curriculum morial Medical Center, Koke Mill Medical director. She began her career at SIU as an Meckes, CMT president and CEO. O’Brien joins Memorial’s Center and Memorial’s SportsCare. assistant professor of internal medicine In addition to the top 25 ranking, the Women’s Heathcare in 1998. She is active in medical educa- firm was the 2013 recipient of the Corporate Dr. James Gildner with Memorial SIU part of Alzheimer’s study tion, physician-patient relationships and Cup of Excellence Award from the American Physician Services – Women’s Healthcare Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s women’s health issues. She helped create Association of Airport Executives. has been certified to prescribe, InTone, a disease who exhibit anger and aggression a section of the curriculum focusing on medical device to help women with blad- may be eligible to participate in a national communication skills. der leakage. Lamboo wins Governor’s Award multi-site study of the drug ELND005 at In April, Hingle was named chair of The device strengthens muscle tone in a Lamboo, Inc., a technology and manu- Southern Illinois University School of the board of governors of the American woman’s pelvic floor by combining a daily facturing firm that uses engineered bamboo Medicine. The drug is being evaluated for College of Physicians. Hingle has been a exercise program, voice-guided instruction, for structural, architectural and industrial the treatment of agitation and aggression fellow of the American College of Physi- biofeedback and micro-current stimula- applications, won the 2013 Illinois Gover- in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. cians since 2001 and recipient of numerous tion. It treats both stress incontinence and nor’s Export Award in the Emerging/New “This drug will hopefully reduce the ACP awards during the past decade. In May, urge incontinence. Export Business category. outbursts of anger, aggression and agitation she received the Golden Apple Award for Up to 30 million women in America The award recognizes the growth of that many people with Alzheimer’s disease outstanding teaching from the graduating have experienced bladder leakage issues, Lamboo’s export sales in 2012 by 63 per- experience,” said Dr. Tom Ala, associate class at SIU SOM. according to the National Association cent over 2011. Twenty-seven percent of professor of neurology and interim director Hingle completed her internal medi- for Continence. About one in four new the company’s total sales are now attrib- of the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and cine residency at Georgetown University mothers experience leaking after normal uted to exports. The company’s products Related Disorders at SIU, who is principal Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in delivery, and about one in six after cesar- include structural components, beams, investigator for the study. 1997. She earned her medical degree at ean section. window and door components, panels Volunteers must be between the ages of Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1993 “Many women are reluctant or embar- and veneer. 50 and 85 and have been diagnosed with and her bachelor’s at Miami University in rassed to discuss urinary incontinence with Lamboo is also involved in business moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Oxford, Ohio in 1989. She is board certified their physicians and don’t receive any jets, super yachts, and luxury cars due to They must exhibit agitation and aggression in internal medicine. treatment,” Gildner said. “For those who properties such as high stability in harsh at least once a week, and be on stable doses Christine Todd, M.D., has been named do seek treatment, other options – such as environments. Lamboo has developed its of symptomatic AD drugs. chair of the medical humanities depart- absorbent pads, medications and surgery – processes through proprietary technology Anyone interested in participating in ment at Southern Illinois University School have not always been effective.” and partnership with industry leaders. the study should contact Barbara Lokaitis of Medicine in Springfield. Also, Amanda O’Brien, MD, has “Lamboo’s vision is to combine at [email protected] or call (217) 545- Todd is an associate professor at SIU and established an obstetrics/gynecology high-performance technology with sustain- 9737 weekdays. a 1993 SIU graduate. She was an assistant ability,” said Luke Schuette, founder and practice with Memorial Physician Services professor of internal medicine and family – Women’s Healthcare and is accepting and community medicine and an adjunct president of Lamboo. “We see potential for SIU announces additions growth as the green building and ecological new patients. faculty member. She has been director of David E. Steward, M.D., M.P.H., has been innovation wave within primary industries O’Brien earned her medical degree and the Department of Internal Medicine’s named associate dean of community health spreads across the globe.” completed her obstetrics and gynecology hospitalist program since 2006. Todd has residency at Southern Illinois University and service at Southern Illinois University also served as chair of the Department of School of Medicine in Springfield. School of Medicine. Steward will lead a Medicine at St. John’s Hospital, associate IHCA announces scholarships She has received special training for new Office of Community Health and director of the internal medicine residency The Illinois Health Care Association the da Vinci Surgical System, robotic Service, which will organize and oversee program at SIU, a general internist at Family has announced the winners of the John W. technology offered at Memorial Medical the School’s community service work in Medical Center in Mason City and direc- Maitland, Jr. / Joseph F. Warner Long-Term Center for patients requiring gynecologic Springfield and throughout central and tor of the rural health partnership mobile Care Nurses Scholarship Fund scholarships procedures. southern Illinois. clinic in Logan County. for the 2013-2014 school year. To schedule an appointment, call (217) Steward has been professor at SIU since Todd completed her residency in in- Since its inception, the John W. Mai- 757-7932. Her practice is located on the 1993 and chairman of the Department of ternal medicine at University Hospitals of tland, Jr. / Joseph F. Warner Long-Term second floor of the Baylis Medical Building, Internal Medicine since 1996. Cleveland, Ohio, serving her final year as Care Nurses Scholarship Fund has awarded 747 N. Rutledge St. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 Steward is a past-president of the As- chief resident in 1997. She earned her medi- scholarships to individuals pursuing nurs- p.m. Monday through Friday. sociation of Professors of Medicine, former cal degree at Southern Illinois University ing degrees who intend to have a career in governor of the Illinois Downstate Region School of Medicine in 1993. long-term care. of the American College of Physicians – Todd is certified by the American Board This year’s scholarship recipients are: Memorial receives accreditation American Society of Internal Medicine Memorial Medical Center has received a of Internal Medicine, a fellow of the Ameri- Catherine Chase of Decatur; Laura Hohlt and former chair of the Regional Cancer fivefold accreditation for its rehabilitation can College of Physicians, a fellow of the of Pakota; Patricia Leonhard of Beardstown; Partnership of Illinois. His community services from the Commission on Accredi- Society of Hospital Medicine and a member Jacqueline Marianovich of Millstadt; service includes work with the Sparc board tation of Rehabilitation Facilities. of the Association of Program Directors Laruen Miller of Belleville; Nancy Ngoma of directors, Illinois Department of Public Memorial is the only healthcare orga- in Internal Medicine of Health and Alpha of Bloomington; Sandra Offermann of Red Health Comprehensive Cancer Control nization in Illinois, and one of 40 in the Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She Bud; Maria Phillips of Murrayville; Nicole Executive Committee, IDPH Chronic Dis- world, to receive full, three-year accredi- received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Pilger of Astoria; Rebecca Reinstorf of Pana; ease Task Force and St. John’s Community tations for five distinct program areas for Humanism in Medicine Award in 2012. Razia Sewell of Fairview Heights; and Carla Benefit Committee. rehabilitation services: comprehensive Rama Poola, M.D., has joined the Weis of Aviston. Each will each receive a Steward came to SIU in 1975 as a resident inpatient rehabilitation: adults, children faculty at Southern Illinois University scholarship of up to $1,000. in internal medicine and finished his three- and adolescents; brain injury inpatient School of Medicine as an assistant pro- year residency as chief resident in 1978. He rehabilitation: adults, children and ado- fessor of internal medicine, specializing earned his medical and bachelor’s degrees Scott named Passavant lescents; spinal cord system of care: adults; in endocrinology. She also is a member at the University of Iowa at Iowa City in interdisciplinary outpatient medical reha- of SIU HealthCare, the medical school’s Employee of the Month 1975 and 1972, where he also earned his Passavant Area Hospital’s July 2013 bilitation: adults, children and adolescents; group practice. Poola sees patients with master’s degree in public health in 2008. Employee of the Month is Chris Scott, and stroke inpatient specialty. diabetes, disorders of the thyroid, adrenal Steward is board certified by the Ameri- Information Systems/ In 2010 and 2007, Memorial Medical and pituitary glands, calcium metabolism can Board of Internal Medicine, a member Print Shop. Center earned a three-year CARF accredita- disorders, osteoporosis, menopause-related of the American College of Physicians, Scott is a night oper- tion in the same five service areas. hormonal problems and obesity. American Federation of Medical Research, ator in the Information “We help our patients overcome bar- Poola completed a fellowship in en- American Public Health Association, Illi- Systems Department riers to safely return home and to return docrinology, diabetes and nutrition at St. nois Rural Health Association, Sangamon and a printer in the to productive daily activities,” said Teresa Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital Center/Colum- County Medical Society and Alpha Omega Print Shop. He has been Reiser, PT, MS, LVR, director of neuromus- bia University College of Physicians and Alpha Medical Honor Society. He has had a Passavant employee cular sciences at Memorial Medical Center Surgeons in New York City in 2011. She articles published in national medical jour- for six years. and a physical therapist. completed her internal medicine residency nals. Steward also received the Arnold P. Scott Scott’s responsibili- “Our rehabilitation programs foster at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine ties include assisting employees with their independence, dignity and hope, improv- LaCrosse, Wisc. in 2009 and earned her Award in 2002. computer problems, monitoring the ing the lives of persons across the lifespan medical degree at Sri Venkateswara Medical Dr. Susan Thompson Hingle, has been computer systems’ overnight transition to and with the most severe and chronic dis- College in Tirupathi, India in 2002. named interim chair of the Department the next business day and processing and abilities,” said Evan Davis, PT, MS, MBA, Poola is board certified in internal of Internal Medicine. performing print requests from hospital administrator of orthopedics and neurosci- medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and Hingle is a professor of internal medi- departments. ences at Memorial Medical Center. metabolism by the American Board of In- cine, internal medicine’s clerkship director A six-member survey team spent two ternal Medicine. 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WORKING BLUE me? Good These days it is a little tempera- spirited, full of hope, optimistic, mental. It takes time for pages persistent, cooperative, thought- to download and then I need ful, loyal friend, helpful, team to apply slight pressure to each player, genuine, tenderhearted, page to get it to run through the good citizen, reliable, trusting. manual feed. “I call it ‘Cashed in Clunkers.” At least, that’s what my yellow Eighteen years ago we used Charlie Brown coffee cup says. to print our own mail labels on I was directed to open the at- an antiquated dot matrix printer tached zip file in order to respond that had its own issues. After to the complaint. There was a each line was printed the “on- EDITORIAL warning that failure to promptly line” button had to be pressed respond may be reflected in the to keep it going. That’s 6,000 Back to school with real world experience report Dun & Bradstreet gives addresses with at least 4 lines a to consumers. Even worse, the piece. So, yes, I sat there until 3 Opportunities abound for students in CEO program was adapted from a program complaint would become part of a.m. pressing that button in ex- Springfield interested in getting some hands by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneur- my permanent record, as if that cess of 24,000 times. on business experience. ship in Effingham. hasn’t haunted me for most of Back then we were a brand Benedictine University at Springfield, Local businesses of all sizes are participat- my life. new small business on a shoe- University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), Lin- ing in the programs by providing a work- Dun & Bradstreet is a reputable string budget so the hundreds of coln Land Community College (LLCC) and study position in their businesses; providing company that licenses informa- dollars we saved were necessary. School District 186 are all involved in pro- classroom space that serves as learning labo- tion on businesses and corpora- Today we could afford to pur- grams that provide students practical experi- ratories; making financial commitments to tions for use in credit decisions, chase a new tabloid printer and ence in the business world. the programs; and offering their expertise as business-to-business marketing, my business partner, John Schil- Benedictine University has just estab- a way to teach, mentor and coach students supply chain management and sky, would not hesitate for a sec- lished a cooperative education program as they take their first steps into the business issues nine digit unique iden- ond to spend a thousand dollars where students are placed in entry level po- world. fitication DUNS numbers for all just to make my life easier. sitions. Business students at UIS participate Ultimately, these business education pro- entities doing business with the The problem is that we only in an Applied Study Program that requires grams foster workforce development and re- United States. use the tabloid laser printer once them to focus and reflect on their experience tention. The email made me suspicious a month for one project – print- in a business environment. LLCC reimburs- Benedictine President Michael Bromberg because 1) I do not have any ing 48 to 60 pages for the copy es businesses for students participating in a said the school’s cooperative education pro- customers; 2) I am not registered editor. It only has a single pur- work-study program. The Sangamon CEO gram “helps build and retain talent. It takes with Dun & Bradstreet; and 3) pose and there is no return on program is sponsored by and conducted in a pool of talent to help a community grow.” what it says on my yellow cof- investment because I don’t have businesses throughout the community, ex- Stephanie Hinds of District 186 and lead fee cup. Putting on my investi- anything better to do on Friday posing students to the business world. instructor for the Sangamon CEO said that gative reporter’s hat – a souvenir night anyway. All of these programs balance the theo- the program will help engender the idea in NCIS baseball cap – I Googled Plus, standing at my 10-year retical with the practical. While earning students that Springfield is a great place to “Dun & Bradstreet complaint old printer every month (and academic credits for graduation from high grow a business and a family. email,” and found numerous that piece of garbage from 18 school, community college and university is “Springfield has a lot to offer,” Hinds posts about spammers target- years ago) seems to hold some required for the program, there is an empha- said. “They can have families here and start ing businesses using the Dun & kind of significance for me and sis on other important life-lessons, like criti- their own businesses.” Bradstreet brand. small-business ownership. cal thinking, writing and communication The community, in general, should be Thus, my suspicions were It is the cross we bear as skills, risk taking and how to ask questions. justifiably proud that these excellent educa- confirmed that a person or per- small-business owners. We milk There was a significant degree of efficien- tional programs are being offered in Spring- sons were phishing – attempt every penny out of every piece cy in rolling out these educational programs field. The business community, in particular, to acquire information such as of equipment we have. Remem- locally. The cooperative education program should continue to support and participate usernames, passwords and credit ber that copier I wrote about two Benedictine is offering was pioneered by the in these programs. card details by posing as a trust- years ago in my September 2011 University of Cincinnati. The Sangamon worthy entity. column? It lasted almost 17 years Dun & Bradstreet is investigat- before we donated it to recycle. 15 Under Fifteen nominations – Don’t wait... ing phishing. There is a notice on However, as small-business own- its website indicating if you were ers, every penny we save – that In October, United Community Bank meant to nominate someone but I just did a recepient of an email regarding money is ours to put in our own and Springfield Business Journal will bring not get to it in time.” Our point is, don’t a Better Business Bureau com- pocket. you the 11th annual small business awards wait. Please take a moment to submit a busi- plaint filed against your compa- I also think it is about pride. program; 15 under Fifteen. ness you feel is worthy of acknowledgement ny, do not open the attachment I am proud that it isn’t easy – it We will recognize and honor 15 business- and explain why and do it today. and delete it immediately. should be hard, at least a little es with 15 or fewer employees in the Spring- Nomination forms are available in this is- The chances of me opening bit, even after 18 years. Owning field community. sue and may also be made online at www. the attached zip file were as re- and operating your own small Too often we hear people say, “Oh, I springfieldbusinessjournal.com mote as me sending money to business should take time, effort the heir to a throne who prom- and sacrifice. ises to share untold riches with So I really don’t mind. How- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR me once he is reinstalled as the ever, if you ever find yourself free Springfield Business Journal welcomes all letters to the editor. We look forward to providing an rightful ruler of an exoctically on the last Friday of the month, open forum for you to express your views. Please include your name, address and telephone named nation, which I doubt stop by and we can catch up for number for verification. Please send them to: Editor, Springfield Business Journal, P.O. Box 9798, has even registered for a DUNS an hour while I am standing in Springfield IL 62791 or e-mail them to [email protected]. Letters may be ed- number. front of the printer. ited for clarity, space or libel. Joe Natale is a freelance writer HOW TO CONTACT THE PRESIDENT from Springfield. Brant Mackey is publisher and edi- He can be emailed at: joe@ tor of Springfield Business Journal. Office of the President and Vice President: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Wash- springfieldbusinessjournal.com He can be emailed at: brant@ ington, D.C., 20500; main telephone number: (202) 456-1414; comment line: (202) 456-1111; or follow Joe on Twitter at springfieldbusinessjournal.com e-mail: [email protected] twitter.com/workingblue Springfield Business Journal • September 2013 • 41 OP-ED Why is it so hard to do business in Illinois? he most important issues facing Il- tric grid to Chicago customers who will objectives? Address: linois’ elected leaders are unaccept- benefit from greater service quality and In Springfield, the General Assembly P.O. Box 9798, Springfield, Ill. 62791 Tably high unemployment and the management of energy usage? How does has taken to approving laws governing 1118 W. Laurel, Springfield, Ill. 62704 perennial public finance shortfalls exac- one not recognize that such a program business tax policy and the telecommu- erbated by a lagging equates to equipment purchases from lo- nications industry with short-term termi- Phone: economy. These are is- cal suppliers, construction work and new nation dates. Not only does the approach Telephone: (217) 726-6600 sues that can best be re- permanent jobs? undermine corporate investments for Fax: (217) 726-8300 solved by encouraging Contractors engaged in the construc- lack of stability and predictability as- and facilitating private tion of the Dan Ryan sociated with long- Website: sector investment. Expressway and the However, Illinois busi- term planning, but www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com Yet you would not Englewood Fly-Over ness continues to do well the cynic knows know it by observ- know “winning the the necessity of Email: ing our governments’ low bid” exposes despite the perpetual fail- returning to the [email protected] Douglas L. Whitley performance. Time slim margins to ings of our governments. General Assembly OPINION and again we see the further challenges The litany of govern- for reauthorization Facebook: reputation of Chicago associated with sub- insures contracts www.facebook.com/sbjmonthly as “The City that Works” and the Prai- contractors, minor- mental failings, scandal for lobbyists and rie State’s storied connection to “Honest ity set asides, excess and corruption that we have fetches campaign Twitter: Abe” besmirched and tarnished. of bureaucratic re- “endured as business minded contributions. www.twitter.com/sbjmonthly Recently, we learned a planned multi- porting and an oc- We regard Chi- million dollar investment to establish casional congress- people, employers, taxpayers cago as a world- Publisher and Editor a Ford dealership in Chicago has been man’s suggestion and voters should not be dis- class city. So, like Brant W. Mackey frustrated with costly delays from politi- that a favored party missed as simply another story Moscow, we ac- [email protected] cal leverage being exerted over unrelated get a contract, too. knowledge the ex- business interests. Last week we watched Oh, and least we of the day. istence of a mafia, Associate Editor a former Congressman (Jesse Jackson, Jr.) forget...non-union but we elect ours. Joe Natale and former Chicago Alderman (Sandi contractors need not apply for the bil- The taxpayers’ tolerance for high cost [email protected] Jackson) get sentenced to federal prison. lions of taxpayer dollars spent on public and inefficient government is matched The frequency of these actions goes to works by Illinois governments. Illinois only by donors’ willingness to pay for it Copy Editor the heart of the Illinois business owner’s taxpayers are oblivious to the premium. and the voters perpetuating such political Courtney Westlake frustrations. Why is it so hard to do busi- We saw the University of Illinois suf- entertainment. It is a high price to pay. ness in Illinois? Ask the Ricketts family fer a scandal over legislative intrusion However, Illinois business continues Senior Correspondents about how easy it is to invest $500 million and now we watch the transit boards im- to do well despite the perpetual failings Raegan Hennemann of private capital to renovate their own ploding as cronyism and questionable ap- of our governments. The litany of gov- property. Ask Walmart about the barriers pointments are exposed. ernmental failings, scandal and corrup- Correspondents/Columnists of entry into the Chicago market. Gov. Rod Blagojevich thought his tion that we have endured as business Tom Collins Chicago politicians stymied the build “golden” appointments to boards, com- minded people, employers, taxpayers and Roberta Codemo out of multiple locations, millions in con- missions and the U.S. Senate were worth voters should not be dismissed as simply Jane Driver struction investment, hundreds of jobs millions. And so they were. Edwards Hos- another story of the day. Tom Fitch and economic opportunity in neighbor- pital exposed the abuse of power and cor- There are still many reasons why Illi- Gabriel House hoods desperate for fresh food, afford- ruption at the Health Facilities Planning nois is a good place to live and do busi- Jean Jones able products and jobs. Aldermen even Board. ness, but that is content for the future. Dave Kelm concocted special legislation to impose So, is every potential investment a Stay tuned. Teresa Paul excessive, anti-competitive minimum shakedown opportunity? Is Illinois gov- Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr. wage requirements directed solely at the erned by threat, coercion, a union squeeze, Amanda Reavy Simhauser company. a minority hold-up, a double-dip, a no- Courtney Westlake Ask Northwestern University about the show job, a kick-back and a sweetheart Eric Woods ease with which an under utilized prop- deal? Does a successful investor have to erty can be turned into a modern research employ the “right” law firm, the “right” Business Manager facility. Why did ComEd have to struggle lobbyist, the “right” consultant, take care John Schilsky with the Governor, the Attorney General of a family member or precinct worker, [email protected] and the Commerce Commission in order donate to the “right” charities and keep Douglas L. Whitley is president and CEO to invest $3.5 billion towards introducing the campaign contributions flowing in of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Advertising Manager a safer, more efficient, state of the art elec- order to accomplish legitimate business Jennifer Benanti [email protected]

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