SEPTEMBER 2013 Inside NEWS THIS MONTH AFTER HOURS Local Barbecue Enthusiasts, Springfield Neely and Brian Petty Talk About Their Passion for Compe- Tition
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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 compe- tition. 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. COMING UP... QUOTE OF THE October will feature the MONTH – P. 41 11th annual 15 Under “However, Il- Fifteen Small Business linois business Awards. Don’t wait. continues to CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE PERMIT NO 209 NO PERMIT Nominate a deserving do well despite SPRINGFIELD IL SPRINGFIELD CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE the perpetual PERMIT NO 209 NO PERMIT Springfield, Ill. 62791 Ill. Springfield, PAID business at springfield- SPRINGFIELD IL SPRINGFIELD failings of our U.S. POSTAGE U.S. P.O. Box 9798 Box P.O. PAID businessjournal.com or Springfield, Ill. 62791 Ill. Springfield, governments.” U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT P.O. Box 9798 Box P.O. SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS SPRINGFIELD PRSRT STD PRSRT with a nomination form Douglas L. Whitley, president 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.