JUNE 2013 Inside THE CORPORATE NEWS THIS MONTH REVIEW Springfield business journal (217) 726-6600 • [email protected] www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com This year’s Corporate Review “Turns the Tables” as we in- terview local news reporters in Springfield for their perspective Show’room’ and tell on our industry and more. P. 16-29 Showrooms make a statement By Betsy Butler, MULLIGAN STEW Senior Correspondent Local golf outing organizers talk about Springfield’s many A showroom can give busi- outings, fewer golfers and the nesses competitive advantage effects it has on fundraising. but it does not necessarily guar- antee a sale. P. 5 Cory Foster, store manager of Sundown One, said showrooms are the first visual impression for “THAT’S ITALIAN” the consumer. Springfield is getting several “If it’s clean, full of new and new Italian restaurants and has interesting products, and well a new Italian grocer. organized, it can make a very powerful statement,” Foster P. 12 said. “On the other hand, if it’s non-existent, bare, disorganized, dirty, or out-of-date, that can also REALTORS USE EN- create a powerful statement, just HANCED DATABASE not a good one. A showroom is a Realtors have a new tool in preview of how a company does their toolbox to help buyers business.” and sellers – Realtor Property The showroom at Sundown Resource. One is approximately 6,000 P. 13 square feet, and Foster said the financial commitment to the showroom and its upkeep is large. EARLY ENERGY Continued on Page 11, ADOPTOR The City of Springfield is one of Showrooms Sundown One the first in converting vehicles to a propane full system in a pilot program focused on cost Recession’s effects linger in Illinois say that this simply is savings and environmental By Ashley Caldwell, not the case in the Prairie State. concerns. Homebuilding Correspondent “Illinois is not following the P. 33 trends of the rest of the United Illinois has been bucking the States,” stated Bill Ward, execu- industry woes national trend in homebuild- tive vice president and director ing, and not in a good way as of Governmental Affairs for the A BRIGHT IDEA the number of new homes being Home Builders Association of Il- As the cost of photovoltaic built has fallen well below the linois. “We are still in a housing panels and systems continue national average in recent years. depression and we don’t see any to tumble down, it can often In the past decade, the hous- signs that we are picking up.” be far cheaper for a business to ing market in the United States, According to Ward, while na- simply replace their lighting. including the homebuilding tional survey information shows P. 35 industry, has been all over the that the overall home construc- board. In 2006, according to tion rates are currently 40 to 50 information presented by the percent of the normal national National Association of Home average, the Illinois market is MINORITY BUSINESS Builders (NAHB), the number of only at 20 to 30 percent of the Local columnist Pete Reeves new homes being built each year normal rates for the state. discusses House Bill 924 and began a steady decline across the “The last few years home- how it presents a problem country. building has really suffered,” for minorities who have been Recently, national surveys said Michael von Behren, owner excluded from construction have shown the number of new of Michael von Behren Builder, industry jobs. home starts beginning to rise P. 36 again; unfortunately, members Continued on Page 10, HBAI offices of the homebuilding industry Homebuilding QUOTE OF THE COMING NEXT MONTH... MONTH – P. 49 “While all of this officially takes effect on

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SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS SPRINGFIELD Make your nomination – springfieldbusinessjournal.com and CEO of Illinois Chamber 2 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 3 • the rookery Your Success Story Begins with DirectBuy “Two States” set for June 6 LRS acquires Capella Former Gov. Jim Edgar will be the Technologies keynote speaker at “The Two States of Il- Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc. announced linois,” a free event on Thursday, June 6 at the acquisition Capella Technologies Inc. 7 p.m. in the Brookens Auditorium at the After more than a decade of collaboration, University of Illinois Springfield. Capella will become a division of LRS, The event is presented by the American which specializes in enterprise software Society of Public Administration and the for output management. Capella manage- Engaged Citizenship Common Experience ment and staff will continue to operate Speaker Series. their business and service their traditional Some argue that Illinois may be ungov- customers, markets, and partners. ernable due to the demographic, economic, “We’ve been working with Capella and social differences that divide those since 2002, sharing market knowledge and living in the northeastern part of the state technologies,” said John Howerter, LRS and those living outside of it. senior vice president of Product Marketing. This upstate vs. downstate split is “LRS and Capella are compatible in many demonstrated in voting patterns, but it is ways including our company’s cultures, also demonstrated in difficulties in reach- technical skillsets, and the markets we ing agreements on such matters as public pursue. Both companies are excited about DirectBuy is targeting Central Illinois pension reform, gun control, economic the things we can do together.” as an excellent Franchise Opportunity. development and school funding. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful private buying service in This session will explore how this divi- sion of Illinois is affecting state leadership Staab teams up with local North America. Members save hundreds, even thousands off the national and decision making, public perceptions of restaurants average on furniture, cabinetry, flooring, lighting, appliances and more when governmental effectiveness, and political Staab Funeral Home is partnering with they buy direct from more than 700 brand-name manufacturers. and social operations. In addition to Edgar, area restaurants to extend its hospitality other panelists include Illinois Public Radio services in a new program called Sweet As a DirectBuy franchise owner, you can expect a business with: Statehouse Reporter Amanda Vinicky, Rich Memories. * A compelling and highly marketable * No upfront inventory costs Miller of the Chicago Sun-Times and Randy A certificate will be given to family service - a service that appeals to * Quality marketing support Blankenhorn of the Chicago Metropolitan members and their guests who have come virtually EVERY consumer! Agency for Planning. to Staab to say goodbye to their loved one. * Comprehensive sales, service and * Ongoing business consulting They can then present that certificate at operations training and support one of several local restaurants to receive * A manageable staff size with * A business with significant CFLL schedules events financial potential The Community Foundation of Land up to a 15 percent bereavement courtesy low labor costs of Lincoln has two events in June. on food service. Participating restaurants include On June 12 it will have the ninth an- Let us show you how investing in DirectBuy is a great way to help fuel a talented nual Scholarship Reception from 5:00 Saputo’s Italian Restaurant, Westwoods owner/operator’s passion and can reward you personally and professionally. p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Illinois National Lodge Pub & Grill, Clay’s Popeye’s BBQ, Bank Conference Center at 431 S. Fourth The Dublin Pub, Fritz’s Wagon Wheel, Street. More than $80,000 will be awarded Mariah’s Restaurant, Lake Pointe Grill and Call Julie Fletcher, Director of Franchise Development this year to more than 40 students from Chesapeake Seafood House. 800-454-0018 / franchise.directbuy.com across Sangamon County. The certificates are valid for one full On June 20 CFLL will host its Young year. Philanthropists’ annual kick-off from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Isringhausen New Salem Summer Festival BMW Center, 200 E. Madison Street. June 8 and 9 The activities of a 1830s village will LLCC accepting registrations for greet visitors during the Summer Festival MotorSports Show on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, at The Lincoln Land Community College Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. MotorSports Club is hosting its 10th an- The pioneer village will be open from nual MotorSports Show on June 28 and 29 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with residents performing at LLCC-Springfield, 5250 Shepherd Road. activities reminiscent of life when Abraham Registrations are being accepted now. Lincoln called New Salem home. On June 28, a free “park ‘n’ peek” is Period demonstrations of crafts and being held from 5 to 10 p.m. trades throughout the village will feature On June 29, the show runs from 8 a.m. fiber arts such as quilting, spinning and to 3:30 p.m. This year’s event features weaving, as well as activities and crafts for more than 35 classes, including a new children throughout the frontier village. semi-truck class. Awards are being given The Museum Store and Gift/Book Store to the top three in each category. Entry and The Bistro restaurant will be open dur- fee to display a vehicle is $15; there is no ing the event. fee for spectators. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site In addition to the entries on display, is located two miles south of Petersburg and the event will feature food, a swap meet, 20 miles northwest of Springfield on Route and vendors. 97. Tours are free, although a donation of All proceeds from the show benefit $4 for adults, $2 for children or $10 per LLCC automotive technology students and family is suggested. MotorSports Club activities. NCI Building Systems hosts Comcast launches Wi-Fi in seminar June 4-6 Springfield NCI Building Systems will host a three- Comcast announced the launch of Xfin- day conference in Mattoon, Ill. to educate ity Wi-Fi in Springfield. For no additional metal construction engineers on how to charge, Xfinity Internet customers can install different metal roofing technologies. access nearly 100 Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots in The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Springfield, with more coming online. Express and will be offered in two parts. From Friday, May 24 through Thursday, June 4 and the morning of June 5 will July 4, Comcast will make its Xfinity Wi-Fi be focused on educating participants about hot spots available for free to anyone. After six different standing seam metal roof July 4, non-Xfinity Internet customers can systems, including Ultra-Dek, Double-Lok, try Xfinity Wi-Fi via two complimentary BattenLok HS, SuperLok, LokSeam and 60-minute sessions per month. Craftsman-HB. To find its Wi-Fi hotspots, Comcast The second part of June 5 and the entire developed the Xfinity Wi-Fi app, which is day of June 6 will be spent doing mock-ups now available for Android and iOS devices. of the different roof systems. Customers also can visit www.xfinity.com/ WiFi to locate hotspots. 4 • June 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. • Sertoma Club of Springfield, Noon, (1st & 3rd weeks) Hilton Springfield IRONMAN by taking a bet • 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 Dan Dungan • 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. Profession: • Tuesday BNI, 11 a.m., Remax Building, 2475 West Monroe St. Senior Vice President, • The Network Group, 11:45 a.m., The Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St. Springfield Electric • Rotary Club of Springfield-Mid-town, Noon, Inn at 835, 835 S. 2nd St. • Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, Noon, Al’s Main Event, 1230 Fifth St., Lincoln • Springfield Noon Lions Club, Noon, Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr. Passion: • Springfield Parkway Pointe Toastmasters, 12:05 p.m., AIG Building, 3501 Hollis Dr. IRONMAN • Altrusa International of Springfield, 7 p.m., (1st & 3rd weeks) Laurel United Methodist Church, Walnut St. & S. Grand Ave. West By Raegan Hennemann, Wednesday Senior Correspondent • 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. n January 1999, Dan Dungan • Westside BNI, 11:30 a.m. Mariah’s, 3317 Robbins Rd. took a bet that changed his life. • Prospectors Referral Group, 11:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd weeks) American Harvest, 3241 W. Iles Ave. I Dungan, a senior vice presi- • Rotary Club of Springfield-Westside, Noon, Brickhouse Grill & Pub, 3136 Iles Ave. dent at Springfield Electric, was • Jacksonville American Business Club, Noon, Ponderosa Restaurant, Morton Ave., Jacksonville talking to a friend who competed • Kiwanis Club of Springfield-Downtown, Noon, Hilton Springfield, Manhattan Grille Room in triathlons. Dungan himself was • Capital City Toastmasters, Noon, IDOT Building, 2300 Dirksen Pkwy. Room 214 A & B a golfer who ran a couple of miles • Springfield Jaycees, 7 p.m., Jaycees Activity Center, 2525 S. 12th St. throughout the week for exercise. Thursday “He wanted to know who was • Thursday Morning Business Builder BNI, 7:30 a.m., Coldwell Banker, 3201 Old Jacksonville Rd. the better athlete, the golfer or the • Springfield Thursday Lunch BNI Chapter, 11:30 a.m., Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd. triathlete. I said, ‘Well, this golfer • Rotary Club of Springfield South - Noon, Centrum Coffee Cafe, 1370 Toronto Rd. can do what you’re doing,’” Dun- • Springfield American Business Club, Noon, Hilton Springfield, 29th Floor gan remembers. • Kiwanis Club - Jacksonville, Noon, Hamilton’s Catering, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville Fast forward 14 years and more than 100 triathlons, Dungan is still glad he ac- • Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. cepted his buddy’s challenge. • Kiwanis Club of Chatham, 6:15 p.m., Chatham Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham “For some people it will be on the bucket list, one and done. Others will enjoy it for Friday a couple seasons. Others will make it a lifestyle. I’ve made it a lifestyle,” he said. • Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club, 7 a.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St. • Frontier International, Noon, Hilton Springfield, Manhattan Grille Room There are various racing distances in triathlons, but Dungan specializes in what • Jacksonville Noon Rotary Club, Noon, Hamilton’s Downtown, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville are considered long and ultra events such as IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN, respec- tively. Do you have a regular business meeting to include? IRONMAN consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. IRON- Send your regular meeting to [email protected] MAN 70.3, also known as a half IRONMAN, consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1 mile run. Dungan’s first triathlon was the Olym- pic or international distance: 1.5k swim, For some people it will 40k bike and 10k run. The event took be on the bucket list, place in Memphis, Tenn. in May 1999 – five months after making the bet. He was one and done. Others 42 years old and his finish time of 2 hours, will enjoy it for a couple You play a key role and we thank you for your contributions to our community. Professional Women’s Calendar of Events 49 minutes, 4 seconds allowed him to seasons. Others will make place 85th out of 105 competitors in his it a lifestyle. I’ve made it American Association of University Women (AAUW) age group. The American Association of University Women will host its Summer Kickoff, Friday, June 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm Not bad for a “neophyte triathlete.” So, a lifestyle.” with chair Julie Haehn. For information about the event, including location, please contact [email protected] why keep going? “ or visit www.sites.google.com/site/aauwspringfieldil/home. “It was fun and it got me in pretty good shape,” Dungan said. “I liked the results AAUW board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month except July, and any member may attend. If you and I liked the competition. The fun was the training. You get to swim and you get to wish to address the Board at one of its meetings, please contact the President in advance. bike and you get to run and you kind of put it all together and it became ‘Well I can do better than that, one more. Let’s do the next one and then do the next one’ kind Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) of thing.’” Illinois Women in Leadership will hold its End of the year meeting and presenting of the Diamond Award from 5 pm Even though Dungan fell in love with triathlons, he also began participating in to 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 13th at Bella Milano, 4525 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711. other multisport and running events, including run and bike biathlons and mara- The purpose of this meeting is the election and announcement of officers, receipt of reports, transaction of business pertaining to the organization and presentation of the Diamond Award. The nominee of the Diamond Award is a woman thons. He uses those types of events as base training for his triathlons. who intuitively grasps the IWIL Credo and acts as a catalyst to those goals. This woman is dedicated, reliable and is a support In 2012, Dungan competed in eight triathlons and hopes to do six this year. His and inspiration to others – she is “the wind beneath the wings” of others who strive to fly high. final triathlon of 2012 was IRONMAN Arizona in November. After a five and a half This woman also demonstrates extraordinary standards of professional excellence, vision and dedication within the month hiatus from competing, on June 1, he competed in the Tri-Shark Triathlon business community and the IWIL organization. This member understands the IWIL organizational purpose is to promote Classic (600 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run) near Bloomington-Normal. professionalism and to develop members’ leadership and management abilities. Please come join us as we end our year and Next he’ll head to Petersburg on June 15 for the Railsplitter Triathlon. It is an present another remarkable woman with our Diamond Award! Olympic distance race: 9/10 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike and 6.2 mile run. Guests and potential new members are welcome to attend. The cost for members is $25. Non-members and walk-ins are Dungan is hoping to compete in two IRONMAN races this year – IRONMAN Louis- $25. Reservation forms are available at www.iwil.biz. Reservations with payment must be received by 5 pm Thursday, June 6th ville in August and if he does well enough he can qualify for IRONMAN World Cham- via the website or by mailing the registration form and payment to: IWIL, P.O. Box 5612 Springfield, IL 62705-5612. pionship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in October. Triathlons, especially the IRONMAN races, have taken Dungan across North Amer- Women Entrepreneurs – Central Illinois (WE-CI) ica, to the U.S. Virgin Islands and even New Zealand. Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois’ Summer Tea Social will be held on Wednesday evening, June 12th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at The Broadwell Tavern in Clayville, Ill. This is your opportunity to mix, mingle, and wear a lovely hat! “I was with 22 guys and we were training in New Zealand for three weeks in Febru- Directions: Il 97 (Jefferson) East to 125 West. The Broadwell Tavern will be just before Pleasant Plains, on the Left ary 2006. We traversed South Island, basically from north to south,” Dungan said. “We (south) side of the highway, approximately 13 miles from Springfield toured New Zealand to swim, bike and run for basically 16 days straight. Along the Program: Historic Research On The Interior Design For The Period Of The Broadwell Tavern. Presenter: Susan Day way we did (an Olympic distance) triathlon and a mountain half marathon. Within of Exciting Windows. and catered by Sue Shaw of Central Illinois Event Catering. the 16 days we covered 1,800 miles on the bike.” The cost for the meeting is $22 for members, $25 for guests and $30 for walk-ins. Please RSVP by noon, June 7th, Dungan’s love for specific triathlon locations has taken him to IRONMAN races 2013. Reservations are non-refundable. Additional information is available by contacting Cherrill Lewis at 698-6140, or in British Columbia twice; Coeur D’Alene, Idaho four times; Florida three times; Lake at [email protected]. Placid, N.Y. once; and St. Croix three times. “I do well in hot and mountainous races,” Dungan said. “I have a pretty good Proudly sponsored by: power to weight ratio on the bike. In other words I’m light enough and I’ve got a lot of power I can get up the mountain quicker than my rivals.” So far, his favorite racing has been in Coeur D’Alene. “It’s not really at high altitude. It’s a drier climate that’s kind of an arid climate in the mountains of Idaho. It’s hilly. I just like the area; it’s very mountain-y, very tree-y, very different than the plains of Illinois,” he said. 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 7, After Hours Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 5 Community Business

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Mulligan stew • new businesses • A “Real” Detail, 42 Notting- ham, Chatham, 62629, Reggie Many outings; fewer South, II, (217) 638-8103. golfers • A Stitch of Paint, 2048 N. By Roberta Codemo, 20th St., Springfield, 62702, Jera Correspondent Josserand, (217) 481-1041. • Acosta Construction, 255 Golf outings are a perennial S. Durkin Drive #2, Springfield, way to raise money and aware- 62704, Juan J. Acosta, Jr., (217) ness for not-for-profit organiza- 220-0088. tions, but some flourish while • Back Lawn Bomb Squad, others fall short of participants. 1728 N. Fifth St., Springfield, “Golf outings account for ap- 62702, Jason Boesdorfer, (217) proximately 20 percent of our 898-1390. business,” said Douglas Kind- • Bee Leaf Farm, 10257 Old In- lon, manager of Edgewood Golf dian Trail, Glenarm, 62536, Tom Course. Edgewood hosts about A. Schreyer, Carolyn R. Schreyer, 60 outings annually. (217) 341-1991. “Our numbers are up a little • Beauty Nail & Spa, 4345 over last year,” said Kindlon. Conestoga, Springfield, 62711, Over the last several years, he Michael Nguyen, Van Tran, (714) has seen a 5 to 10 percent in- 514-3677. crease. • Beloit City Press, 816 N. Fifth Golf outings are an impor- St., Springfield, 62702, Jacqueline tant part of Edgewood’s busi- D. Jackson, (262) 853-2915. ness. Kindlon’s staff works with • Blak Market Music Group, people who have never held an 1752 Shade Tree Court, Belleville, outing to people who have been 62226, Brandon Hines, (504) holding outings for 10 or 20 202-4326. years. • Blue Daffodil Designs, 200 “We know how difficult it is W. Conrey, Williamsville, 62693, to put on an outing,” said Kind- Camp COCO Charity Golf Outing has been held for more than 20 years. It raises approximately $25,000 Patti Barnett, (217) 416-1086. lon. “We do everything we can annually to pay for about one-fourth of camp expenses. to make the day easier.” • Bria’z Pretty Chow, 400 N. 14th St., Springfield, 62702, Kindlon said there is always he said. That number was down affected it.” because we didn’t have to fight room for more outings. “Outings one-third from the previous Ushman said the organization to fill it,” she said. “It was a hot Brandis S. Broomfield, Tambria A. are a unique way for an organi- year. decided to extend its fundraising commodity at the time. There Broomfield, (217) 528-0449. zation to raise money and have The event wasn’t large to be- efforts in other directions. “We was a waiting list.” • Brickhouse Towing & Auto an enjoyable day,” he said. gin with. “We had a net revenue replaced the golf outing with PMS was a huge success. “We Recovery Services, Inc., 1925 E. Golfers can choose from more of $3,000 last year,” said Landers. trivia night,” he said. Last year hope to bring it back,” said Buer- Clear Lake Ave., Suite A, Spring- than 70 outings throughout the ”It didn’t raise enough money to it raised approximately $5,000, kett. field, 62703, Kevin E. Smith, summer. While that number justify doing it this year.” which is better than the golf out- Successful outings have a Matthew E. Justice, (217) 679- For an outing to make mon- ing brought in. “We’ve been very long history of tradition behind 5958. We had a net ey, you need solid partnerships. successful with trivia night.” them and a core constituency • Capital City Wholesale, 1200 revenue of $3,000 “It takes time to cultivate rela- Ushman said there are too that comes out every year. Bunn Ave., Springfield, 62704, last year. It didn’t tionships,” said Landers. “There many golf outings in Spring- The Big Brothers Big Sisters Curt Foster, Arva Foster, (217) are a lot of challenges associated field. “The market will take care outing started approximately Continued on Page 45, raise enough with holding a golf outing. We of itself,” he said. 12 years ago to raise money and New Businesses money to justify decided to put our time to bet- PMS, or Positively Male Shut- awareness. “We share the story of doing it this year. ter use.” out, outing, which started in who we are, what we do and our The organization wanted to 2003, was put on hold two years results,” said Chris Hembrough, There are a lot of chal- create an event that was unique ago. Michelle Buerkett, manager executive director. • index “lenges associated with to it. Last year it held a 5k run/ and co-owner of Longbridge The outing has been held at The Rookery...... 3 After Hours………...…………….4,7 holding a golf outing. walk in Washington Park that Golf Course, said her mother Piper Glen for the past seven attracted 170 participants. That passed away. years. “It’s a great golf course,” Regular Meetings……………...….4 We decided to put our number rose to 229 this year. The group played for a dif- said Hembrough. “We have a Women’s Calendar……….…..…..4 New Businesses…..………..….5,45 time to better use.” “The event didn’t raise much ferent charity every year. “We great working relationship with Airport En/Deplanements...... 6 Jay Landers, money this year,” said Land- raised $30,000 for the Shriners,” the staff.” Building Permits……..……………6 director of Development ers. No decision has been made said Buerkett. The group also The event typically nets be- Business Lunch………….……….14 and Outreach for Central whether to continue it next year. purchased a handicap van for tween $13,000 and $15,000. “It’s Monthly Drive…………….……..15 Communities Health Center “We are working on concepts,” Hope School and bought air been very successful for us,” said The Corporate Review 2013.16-29 he said. conditioning units for the Mini Hembrough. “There was a dip Going Green………………..……34 seems excessive, organizers agree Crimestoppers discontinued O’Beirne Crisis Nursery. “We in all our fundraising across the Minority Business…...... …..36 it’s not the number of outings its outing three years ago. “We wanted to give something back board in 2010-2011. The outing Legal Filings………………………38 but the number of golfers that were seeing fewer golfers,” said to the community,” she said. is back to the levels it was at in Law………………………….……39 makes or breaks an event. Joe Ushman, former president. The Longbridge Charity Golf 2009-2010.” Giving Back…………..………40-41 Jay Landers, director of De- The event drew approximately Outing started two years ago The outing attracts a core Local Golf Outings…...... 42 velopment and Outreach for 72 golfers. and will be held on August 23. group who return each year be- Business Reading…………....…..43 Central Communities Health There were mixed emotions The event is limited to 64 golf- cause it believes in the organi- Community Business………..44-45 Center, said his organization when the event ended. “The ers. Last year it raised $3,000 for zation and wants a way to give Fast Tracks…………………….46-47 discontinued its outing, which golfers enjoyed it,” said Ush- Toys for Tots. Opinion………………..…………48 started six years ago. “Last year man. “It was a sign of the times. Buerkett said each outing is Continued on Page 9, Op-Ed…………………….………49 we had 53 to 55 participants,” I think the economy definitely unique. “Ours was truly unique Second Front Business Card Directory……...…50 6 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Building and Zoning Department - City of Springfield

Building Permit Report April January - April New Single Family Residence 2013 2012 2013 2012 Permit 13 10 20 35 Valuation 4,001,000 2,260,000 5,861,000 9,138,600 Revenue 4,200.36 2,757.92 6,050.89 10,553.20 Dwelling Units 13 10 20 35 New Two Family Residence Permit 2 4 9 9 Valuation 565,000 1,286,000 2,712,000 2,726,000 Revenue 785.52 1,554.60 3,616.78 3,780.26 Dwelling Units 4 8 18 18 New Multi-Family Residence Permit 0 0 0 0 Valuation 0 0 0 0 Revenue 0 0 0 0 Dwelling Units 0 0 0 0 New Commercial Permit 1 1 19 11 Valuation 2,600,000 80,000 50,910,000 19,243,446 Revenue 9,070.20 388.20 150,401.40 65,298.44 Total (New, Remodel, Addition & Misc.) Permit 301 316 840 1,050 Valuation 18,920,644 9,268,018 90,344,541 50,090,160 Revenue 56,413.56 27,163.33 277,616.13 151,611.69 Dwelling Units 17 18 38 53

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Springfield, Ill. Total Monthly Enplanements and Deplanements April Year-To-Date Airline Passengers Enplaning 2013 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change American Connection 1,379 1,486 -7.20% 6,395 6,366 0.46% United Express 2,756 3,131 -11.98% 10,354 11,936 -13.25% Direct Air 0 0 0 0 5,294 0 Vision 0 477 0 0 878 0 Allegiant Air 1,163 0 0 4,814 0 0 Sun Country / Honor Flight 157 156 0.64% 315 156 101.92% Sun Country / Riverside 140 0 0 377 0 0 McClelland Aviation 2 4 -50.00% 3 8 -62.50% Charter - Other 0 0 0 0 194 0 Sub-Total 5,597 5,254 6.53% 22,258 24,832 -10.37% Airline Passengers Deplaning American Connection 1,385 1,724 -19.66% 6,280 6,633 -5.32% United Express 2,769 3,098 -10.62% 10,475 11,830 -11.45% Direct Air 0 0 0 0 4,990 0 Vision 0 696 0 0 977 0 Allegiant Air 1,334 0 0 5,007 0 0 Sun Country / Honor Flight 157 156 0.64% 315 156 101.92% Sun Country / Riverside 140 0 0 377 0 0 McClelland Aviation 2 4 -50.00% 3 8 -62.50% Charter / Other 0 0 0 0 98 0 Sub-Total 5,787 5,678 1.92% 22,457 24,692 -9.05% *information provided by the Springfield Airport Authority TOTAL 11,384 10,932 4.13% 44,715 49,524 -9.71% Since 1975 Local Running Events Eric Kiser Insurance • 21st Annual Bob Goldman Memorial Scholastic Challege 5K and Kids Fun Runs, specializing in June 15, 7:30 a.m., FMI: GetMeRegistered.com, Jay Rogers, 217-971-4663, jay.rog- [email protected] Self-funded • Run for Kids’ Sake 5K Run/Walk, June 22, 8:30 a.m., Washington Park, FMI: www.facebook.com/RunForKidsSake5k, Cathy Strukely, 217-473-7652, RunforKids- [email protected] Group Health Plans • Road to Recovery 3K/5K Walk-Run, June 29, 10:30 a.m., Washington Park picnic pavilion – FMI: www.MHCCI.org, Raegan Hennemann, (217) 525-1064, mental- [email protected] • Scheels 5K/Run/Walk and Kiddie Run, July 6, 7 a.m., Scheels – FMI: www. scheels.com/events, Amy Beadle, (217) 726-6330 • Women’s Distance Festival and Kids Run, July 13, 2013, 8 a.m., Washington Park, FMI: www.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=7674, Diana Nevitt, (217) 498-9842 • Scheels Illinois State Fair Parade Run, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair- grounds’ Ethnic Village – FMI: www.paraderun.eventbrite.com/, Lance Cull, ltcull@ aol.com or Chris Stroisch, [email protected] • 1st Annual Springfield Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K, Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m., University of Illinois Springfield – FMI: www.springfieldmarathon.net, Bill Stokes, (217) 553-7695

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In 2012, Dungan was 55, which is the low cutoff for his age group of 55- to 59-year- Entrepreneur Week rescheduled old competitors. It ended up being one of his best seasons. He took first place out of Increased participation being Sandstrom said approximately 12 in- the 29 who finished in his age group at IRONMAN Miami 70.3. His time was 4:51:37. dividuals had signed up and another 12 At IRONMAN Arizona he finished third out of 90 competitors in his age group. His sought had expressed interest. “We needed a time of 10:31:51 is his personal best in an IRONMAN. So far, his best IRONMAN 70.3 By Roberta Codemo, minimum of 25 participants. We’re look- time is 4:35:45. Correspondent ing forward to seeing it come to fruition,” Of course, finishing times like that mean a lot of regulated training beforehand. Entrepreneurs can bring their ideas Sandrstrom said. Here’s how it breaks down for Dungan: for 30 weeks a year he trains eight hours a to Entrepreneur Week and learn what it The decision was made to include week, for 10 weeks a year he trains 14 hours a week, two weeks a year he trains for 20 takes to start a successful business. Project Innovation in the week-long se- hours a week and for the remaining 10 weeks of the year he is not officially training. The event, originally scheduled to run ries of events. Project Innovation started “I do whatever I want to do,” he said. “I’ll either mountain bike or run or walk. Or May 14-19, has been rescheduled to the in 2010 as a countywide entrepreneurial I may not do anything. It’s 10 weeks of unscheduled training.” week of Jan. 20, 2014. The change of date competition where individuals and busi- Dungan’s training regime has developed over the past 14 years thanks to advice was a mutual decision between the Uni- nesses could have their innovative ideas from people who know all about triathlons. versity of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) and recognized and rewarded. “It’s done well “I have a village of advisors. These are former professional triathletes that I’ve got- the Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- in the past,” said Sandstrom. ten to know through competition. We just bounce ideas off each other,” he said. “But merce. A few applications have been received. it’s pretty structured. I pretty much write my own plan now that I’ve been doing it Steward Sandstrom, president and “We look forward to receiving more,” so long. But I bounce it off a group of pro triathletes to make sure I’ve got it right, a CEO of the Chamber, said the decision said Sandstrom. The goal of Project In- sanity check.” was made the week before the event. “We novation is to ensure stories like Horace Dungan readily admits his training routine is “very consistent and very boring,” didn’t have the participation we were Mann, Levi, Ray & Shoup and Jar Dogs yet he doesn’t seem to mind. Four days a week he joins the Masters Swimming pro- looking for,” Sandstrom said. are not few and far between. gram at the Kerasotes YMCA. On days he doesn’t swim, he runs. He bikes three days Sandstrom said the week is about cre- This year Project Innovation added a a week. During his 14-hour training weeks, Dungan will bike as much as 100 miles in ating an entrepreneurial culture within student category. Sandstrom said part of one day. the community where there is a support the evening was to be devoted to intro- Overall, he spends the most time training on the bike. network to help entrepreneurs. ducing the first Springfield CEO class. The “That’s where I’ll spend my energy and intensity because that represents well over “You can have an idea and grow it into CEO program provides high school stu- half the race,” he said. “You have to become a bike expert to do well in these things.” a successful business that supports a fam- dents with the opportunity to learn the Good thing biking is his favorite aspect of triathlons. ily or two and a couple thousand families skills necessary to build and run a com- “I have to say I like the biking the best because I like the thrill of speed. I set a someday,” Sandstrom said. “There is a lot pany. Students earn high school credits record, my own personal record, on a downhill decent in Coeur D’Alene at 61 mph,” of room for growth.” while being mentored by a member of he said. One key component of the week is the business community. Statistically, swimming is Dungan’s weakest link in this triathlon repertoire and it Start-up Weekend, a 54-hour event where Sandstrom said the organizers are turns out the mass start of the swim is his biggest dislike of the races. entrepreneurs come together, form teams looking forward to January. “We believe “The first 1,000 yards of an IRONMAN swim is very chaotic,” he said. “It’s a mass and create companies. Sandstrom said it will be a success,” he said. “There is a start of 3,000 people.” the goal of the weekend is to educate en- market for this type of event. It gives us a Dungan didn’t grow up swimming so when he decided to compete in triathlons he trepreneurs; creating a company is a by- platform to talk about entrepreneurship. took three swimming lessons to learn the freestyle stroke. product. It’s needed in our community,” he said. “Swimming is a lot like golf; it’s very technical in your body position in the water Bruce Sommer, UIS Lecturer and and how you handle yourself. It’s an acquired, developed skill,” he said. “I’m not really Entrepreneur-in-Residence, said a good a swimmer, I’m a triathlete swimmer. So to classify me as a swimmer would be a very number of people had signed up for Start- poor use of the word swimmer. I’m proficient enough as a triathlete swimmer…I’ve up Weekend and organizers were excited Roberta Codemo is a freelance writer made a lot of improvement over the last 14 years.” to go forward. The decision was made, from Springfield. She can be reached at Despite all the training time Dungan puts into being a competitive triathlete, he however, to keep all the events together. [email protected] knows he couldn’t do it without the support of his wife, Carolyn, the person who “makes it all happen.” “She goes to the (races) that are interesting to her because it’s not a spectator sport and she’ll tell you that,” he said. “World Championships and interesting venues she goes to.” Behind all of the physical training, the mental aspect of triathlons is just as impor- tant. Dungan credits his mental strength for being a successful triathlete. “I can compartmentalize any adversity within the triathlon and overcome it. That’s the mental challenge of this, it’s like chess. In IRONMAN in particular you’re dealing with a lot of strategy. It’s when to push the bike, when to push the run because you’ve got so much energy stored in you and you’ve got to know when to basically dole it out a little bit,” he said. “My strength of all that is being able to organize and plan my day and then my race execution.” So, before every race, Dungan sits down and formulates a race plan. “I plan the race out on paper, how it might unfold. Plan A. And then I have a Plan B in case it all goes to hell,” he said. “I know what I need to do every hour of the event and it really centers around race course management and executing the plan. But I mentally think through this, prepare before the race, every race, any race.” If he has a key race coming up, Dungan might even take a quick trip to the site and scout the route. That’s his plan this summer. Even though he’s raced in Louisville before, he is going to head south and check out the bike course because it’s a qualifier for the IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii. “I will ride on that course two or three days just to get a feel for the nuances because every now and then they’ll change the course, a different layout,” he said. As for staying motivated, Dungan doesn’t have to worry too much, especially after 2008 when he was diagnosed with coronary heart disease and had a stent put in. “The motivation is deep within. I have this passion to compete and stay fit,” he said. “I like the thrill of it. It’s a diversion from the day-to-day work and I think you have to be a fairly competitive person to be able to do this type of thing.” So after 18 IRONMAN races and 27 IRONMAN 70.3 races, what’s the future hold for Dungan? “I’m going to do one more competitive season, this season, and then I’m going to evaluate at the end of this year. I may dial it back a little bit, just do a couple of races a year, just to have fun,” he said. “I’m at the point now, and at my age, it’s harder and harder to do these things at 56. If you look at the demographics, it’s clearly a bell curve.”

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

Start Delivery Today! springfieldbusinessjournal.com 217-726-6600 8 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal personality profile • The fine art of creativity By Eric Woods, Correspondent a job working at a custom drapery and children’s artful af- interior design store. “I would do filing, ternoon painting Springfield – answer phone, some receptionist duties, parties. “Corporate, What is your favorite part about living and the occasional cutting of drapes,” she children, and dogs in Springfield? Beane is happy that most said. are a large number of of her family is nearby. “My parents are Worst job? Telemarketing was a job the clients I receive nearby as are my Beane did not en- for portraits,” said sister and her chil- Tiffany Beane joy. “It was cold Beane. dren,” she said. Title: Owner, Tiffany Beane Fine Art & calling to set up Beane also met her Portrait Studio photo shoots,” she Philosophical – husband right out Address: Springfield, Ill., 62711 said. “I got hung up What do you want of college, and he Telephone: (217) 698-3500 on a lot.” to know about the fu- was originally from E-mail: [email protected] Current job and ture? “I just want to the area. That is one responsibilities? know of the health of the reasons they Born: April 19, 1974; Taylorville, Ill. Beane has been and well-being of my family,” said Beane. As an adult? Beane is proud of her moved back. “I had Education: B.F.A. from Western Illinois in business for 14 “If it is anything negative, I can wait and family but is also pleased when she re- planned on mov- University years, specializing cope with it at the time.” ceives unsolicited publicity in the forms ing to Chicago after Family: Husband – Chad; Children – in realistic and pop How do you envision your life in 10 of magazine features and awards for her graduation.” Christian and Savannah realism portraits as years? “Looking at it through a mother’s work. What is the worst well as other fine eyes, my children will be older so I will part about living in Favorites – art. She handles have more time,” said Beane. “I can take Future – Springfield? Beane Hobby: Reading official portraits in on larger projects and grow the business Upcoming job news? Beane is getting is not a fan of the Book: Game of Thrones by George R. the areas of aca- in a way where there is no cap because of ready to launch a new type of art instruc- winters. “I loathe it R. Martin demic, corporate, small children.” tion classes called The Art Party with Tif- in the winter,” she Restaurant: Indigo e n t e r t a i n m e n t , Something you learned early in life and fany. “It is a style that is very popular said. judicial and legal, still use? Beane’s father is a retired judge across the U.S., as it is more of a social The biggest issue Tidbits – medical, military, and taught her to treat people with kind- outing and art experience rolled into Springfield currently Hopes to travel with the family through religious, political, ness and respect. one,” she said. “They will be classes for faces is...? The state Europe sports and pro- anyone from the person who believes government and lo- Loves photography fessional donors. Advice – they can’t draw a stick figure to someone cal politics do not Collects pieces of art from other artists Beane will also Advice for someone seeking a career in experienced.” sit well with Beane. paint private sec- your field? Beane understands the need I want to retire when I’m ... (age)? While “There are significant issues with trust- tor portraits of adults, children, teens and to be pragmatic and look at the business Beane does see a point of retirement, she ing our governors and other leaders,” she pets. Photographic services as well as art side of art. “You have to look at it as a will never stop painting and creating. “I said. instruction classes for adults and children business,” she said. Those studying art in just do not know if it will be business or are among her offerings in both private college would also be advised to look at pleasure,” she said. Employment – and group settings. Other party services marketing and business classes as well. When I was 10, I wanted to be ... a pho- include open group art and wine night Achievements – Eric Woods is a freelance writer from to-journalist for National Geographic. out painting parties, corporate painting As a kid? Beane was always proud of Springfield. He can be reached at First job? In high school, Beane had parties, private art and wine parties, and winning art awards in school. [email protected] Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 9 Second Front, choose,” said Cusumano. “Ours has a lot the organization.” most money,” she said. “There’s enough Continued from Page 5 of tradition. This is a big event to pro- The outing is a big social event. “It’s variation within each.” mote the fund. It’s well worth the time harder and harder to get members to The outing attracts a core group of golf- back. “There’s been a really good response and effort.” come together in a social environment,” ers. It draws between 150 and 185 golfers. this year,” said Hembrough. Twenty-four The annual Capital Area Association said Sale. Overall, the benefits outweigh The event has been held at Panther Creek foursomes have signed up. of Realtors golf outing started in 1963. the costs of putting the outing on. “As the past 10 years. “It allows non-members “It’s a good cause and everyone has “We’re excited about the 50th,” said Dan long as people continue to support it, it to play on a private course,” said Tapscott. fun,” said Hembrough. “If it didn’t raise Sale, CEO of the CAAR. It’s a fun event will continue.” “It’s an opportunity to make new connec- money, it wouldn’t be worth the invest- for members. The American Lung Association golf tions.” ment of time and resources.” The event did not start out as a fund- outing has a long history. This year marks Organizers have seen a decline in the The Camp COCO Charity Golf Out- raiser. Sale said several years ago members the 20th anniversary of the Springfield number of golfers during the past five ing has been held for more than 20 years. decided to do something special with Golf Classic. “It’s not just about golf,” years. Tapscott isn’t sure what the reason It raises approximately $25,000 annually some of the sponsorship monies. The said Sarah Tapscott, manager of special is. “There are a lot of good charities,” she for the camp which hosts children bat- CAAR Fund was established in 2007 and events. “It’s a mission. All monies raised said. Golfers support different causes. tling cancer. is administered by the Land of Lincoln goes towards local research.” “This is an event that’s near and dear “It costs $700 to send a child to camp,” Community Foundation. Approximately $1.5 million has been to the American Lung Association,” said said Sue Tin, event planner for the SIU The members-only event draws be- raised to support pulmonary research in Tapscott. “It’s a fun event.” tween 130 and 144 golfers. “It’s pretty Illinois. Eighty cents of every dollar goes We have a lot of golf- steady,” said Sale. to support research. Last year the event Roberta Codemo is a freelance writer The outing has been held at Edgewood grossed $75,000. ers who are loyal to our from Springfield. She can be reached at the past three years. “Edgewood is very ac- Tapscott said Springfield is saturated [email protected] cause. If people wanted commodating,” said Sale. “It works with with outings. “Golf outings bring in the to participate in a char- ity golf outing, they could do one every day. We want everyone to come to “ours.” Sue Tin, event planner for Hoarding the SIU Foundation and the Camp Coco Charity Golf Outing done right. Foundation. The monies raised defray ex- penses. “Our target is to pay about one- fourth of camp expenses,” she said. “We have a lot of golfers who are loyal to our cause,” said Tin. There is a core group that comes out every year. The event draws approximately 120 golfers. “People are always looking for ways to do fundraising,” said Tin. “If people wanted to participate in a charity golf outing, they could do one every day. We want everyone to come to ours.” The outing has a three-year contract with the Rail. “It keeps expenses down,” said Tin. “We want to provide golfers with a different golf experience.” This is the organization’s largest fund- raiser. “Whatever we raise is really impor- tant to us,” said Tin. “It’s worth it.” The 31st annual SHG Scholarship Scramble raises money for student schol- arships. “It provides funds for students to come here who otherwise could not,” said Erica Cusumano, director of student marketing and alumni at Sacred Heart- Griffin High School. The event has been held at Piper Glen for the past 15 years. John and Susan A lot of alumni come back for it. As much as it is a fundraiser, it’s also a friend-raiser. People have the option to pick and choose. Ours has a lot Herman Miller Modern of tradition. This is a big event Classics exclusively here! “to promote the fund. It’s well It’s natural that your business has important worth the time and effort.” “stuff.” It’s unnatural for the rest of the world Erica Cusumano, director of student marketing and alumni at to see it. From attractive filing systems to Sacred Heart-Griffin High School skilled design, Wiley Office has affordable products and on-staff, certified designers Klemm, former owners, are strong sup- to offer the right mix of functionality, porters of SHG. “It was a good partner- space utilization, and aesthetics. Visit our ship for us,” said Cusumano. showroom or online store to see our new and The outing raises approximately $12,000, which funds 10 to 15 partial nearly new products. scholarships. Last year, 236 students, or 31 percent of the student body, received Plus, reupholstery and repair services of scholarships. Wiley Office keep existing furniture looking Cusumano said approximately 140 golfers sign up for the event. “A lot of 301 East Laurel Street fresh and professional. alumni come back for it,” she said. “As Springfield, IL 62703 much as it is a fundraiser, it’s also a friend- [email protected] raiser.” 544.2766301 East Laurel • wileyoffice.com Street • Springfield, IL 62703 • [email protected]’s work • to 544.2766 be • done.wileyoffice.com Golf outings are becoming more pop- ular. “People have the option to pick and 10 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Homebuilding, said. Continued from Page One Right now, that simply is not the case in Illinois. According to Ward, a survey Inc. in Springfield. “There have been very done by the NAHB shows Illinois is cur- few new starts.” rently ranked 50th in new home starts. Because of this, von Behren has Waning confidence in job security and changed the focus of his business. “Most the fear of investing in a new home are of our activity has been remodeling in really damaging the local homebuilding the last three or four years,” von Behren industry. explained. “About 75 percent of our busi- “Interest rates are great right now, but ness is remodeling and repairs and 25 per- I think people are just unsure about their cent is from new construction.” jobs so nobody wants to stick their neck Other members of the industry have out,” Buraski said. Local company begins new project in the midst of homebuilding slump

By Ashley Caldwell, Correspondent

Though home- building in the state is down for Moughan Builders, Inc., in Springfield, business is looking up. The initial plans for their newest project, Ironbridge Estates, have been approved by the Vil- lage of Chatham, with plans to break ground on the subdivision this summer. With a design that includes Ironbridge Estates in Chatham, Ill. 97 lots, varying in size from less than one-third acre to 1.5 acres, this project is quite an undertaking. When Jim and Dave Moughan discovered the 62-acre piece of land outside of Chatham, they knew it was something they could work with. “Right now, there’s a need for these lots,” Jim Moughan said. Chatham is a grow- ing community and the new subdivision will offer families looking to build a new home a chance to do so. “We want to continue to grow,” said Meredith Branham, Public Works Manager for the Village of Chatham. “We’ve had growth all along at a pretty good clip, but it’s never good for any town to lie stagnant.” In light of local interest in the project, Moughan Builders have already begun mark- ing off the lots and pre-selling them. Moving forward they will work closely with the Village of Chatham to make sure the final plans are approved and the project pro- gresses smoothly. “We’re trying to produce a subdivision that everybody will be happy with,” stated Jim Moughan.

witnessed the decline as well. “We’ve As with any industry, the homebuild- been steady, but we’re not overly busy ing rates vary from market to market, like we used to be,” said Frank Buraski, even within a single state. According to owner of Buraski Builders in Springfield. Ward, Central Illinois does not see the “We’ve been lucky that we’ve had busi- same extremes in the highs and lows of ness, but it’s not like it was four or five the industry as other markets in the state years ago.” do. A number of factors have contributed Ward also noted that Chicago is essen- to the current state of the homebuilding tially at a standstill when it comes to new industry in Illinois. New energy conser- home starts. vation codes recently put into place are “The Chicago market is one of the very among the strictest of their kind in the worst in the country,” Ward said. “They U.S. are at around 90 percent below normal.” “That code is costing us $6,500 in new Projections calculated by NAHB predict that by the end of 2014, the national av- That code is costing us erage for the industry will be at 70 per- $6,500 in new construc- cent of the normal rates, and Illinois will tion costs in a time when be somewhere between 30 and 40 percent of the normal rates for the state, but it is we don’t need one more impossible to tell if these predictions will cent in new construction actually come to fruition. costs for home construc- Nevertheless it is clear that the home- builder industry in the U.S., especially in tion.” Illinois, is still working to bounce back “Bill Ward, executive vice president and from the downward slide it has seen in director of Governmental Affairs for the recent years. Home Builders Association of Illinois.

construction costs in a time when we don’t need one more cent in new construction costs for home construction,” Ward said. In addition, new rules regarding sprinkler systems in newly constructed homes may be coming down the pike, which could be very costly to homebuilders. Another major issue is the lack of consumer confidence and the dire fiscal Ashley Caldwell is a freelance writer situation present in the state right now. from Springfield. She can be reached at “When consumer confidence is high, [email protected] home construction rates are high,” Ward Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 11 Showrooms, showcasing office furniture solutions. Continued from Page One Cindy Davis, president and co-owner of Resource One, estimates that about 60 “We take great pride in maintaining percent of the sales made are a result of our showroom’s integrity and image, and having a showroom. doing this is no minor undertaking,” Fos- “For our business, it’s about credibil- ter said. ity,” Davis said. “You aren’t as credible if Foster said he cannot put a specific you don’t have a showroom and manu- dollar amount on the cost of maintaining facturers want their products shown.” his showroom. Updating the showroom floor hap- “The overwhelming majority of peo- pens about two to three times a year. ple who visit our “The economy has store/showroom The overwhelming ma- impacted us doing buy a product or jority of people who visit a complete revamp service from us,” he of our showroom, said. “We are one our store/showroom buy but we’re always re- of the top dealers a product or service from freshing areas,” she in Illinois for the us. We do a tremendous said. products we carry, Davis said Re- and in some cases amount of business, and source One is always we are one of the it is because of our showroom, looking to market top dealers in the “reputation, and staff.” its products and to nation. Cory Foster, be creative. This Resource One “We do a tre- store manager of Sundown One year, one day a week mendous amount during the summer of direct sales off the showroom floor what a product is like in person and then of business, and it an employee will sit to be about 8-10 percent the company’s purchasing it online, typically at a lower is because of our showroom, reputation, outside and do their job. business. Hoffman said indirect sales are price. and staff,” Foster said. “The idea is ‘work where you want’,” more difficult to estimate. Resource One’s Davis said show- Maintaining an up-to-date showroom Davis said. “In today’s collaborative and “Most definitely having a showroom rooming can be frustrating at times, but floor is critical in the consumer electron- mobile work environment, the possibili- has aided us in securing some of our larger “we work to focus on the benefits that ics industry. ties are endless.” projects,” Hoffman said. “There would be we bring to the table – customer service, “If you look at all successful business- Zachary Hoffman, president of Wiley a significant nega- relationship build- es in the consumer electronics industry Office Furniture, said having a showroom tive impact on our Not having a showroom ing, servicing of the they will have at least one thing in com- provides multiple advantages. sales if we didn’t has worked for us but product.” mon: they are constantly updating items “Just having the ability to display the have a showroom.” Wiley’s Hoffman in their showroom,” Foster said. “We are product so that consumers can get a feel Hoffman said obviously there are other said that having a no different; we do minor updates almost of what they’re looking for is a huge ad- without the show- businesses that need place where cus- room floor, he ex- showrooms. We’ve been tomers can touch pects the company the project has its would see a 15-20 able to harness technol- advantage in a mar- percent decrease in ogy; we can produce a design ketplace that is in- projects. “virtually using 3D software and creasingly virtual. Wiley Office “We’ve made a Furniture typically then make it a reality.” concerted effort to Brooke Peterson, updates the show- be competitive in owner of The Closet Guy room floor on an our pricing when annual basis. “Cat- compared to pricing alogs typically update once a year and on the Internet,” Hoffman said. “When we make upgrades when that happens,” you start talking about benefits of buying Hoffman said. “We also make additions from a brick-and-mortar store, it does shift when new lines are available or when a some customers from just show-rooming. line is discontinued.” Brick-and-mortar has its advantages, but Brooke Peterson, owner of The Closet there are several challenges we face.” Guy, says in his 11 years of business, he’s never looked into the cost of a show- room. “Not having a showroom has worked for us but obviously there are other busi- nesses that need showrooms,” Peterson Wiley Office Furniture said. “If you’re selling furniture you want your customer to be able to test it out”. daily, and moderate updates frequently. vantage,” Hoffman said. “We’ve been able to harness technol- “We do major updates a few times Approximately 10,000 sq. ft. is devot- ogy; we can produce a design virtually us- per year. There are always new products ed to the showroom floor for Wiley Office ing 3D software and then make it a real- coming out. If we believe they’re good and Equipment. “The cost of a showroom ity,” Peterson said. enough, we want them in our stores and is substantial,” Hoffman said. “Finding The national trend of show-rooming Betsy Butler is a senior correspondent in our customers’ homes,” Foster said. the right balance and product mix re- has presented new challenges to local for Springfield Business Journal. Resource One dedicates about 10,000 quires some planning.” businesses, too. Show-rooming is the act She can be reached at sq. ft. of its footprint to a showroom Hoffman estimates the percentages of visiting a brick-and-mortar store to see [email protected] 12 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal A Taste of the Hill: Boccardi’s expanding on west side “That’s Italian” By Joe Natale, Associate Editor Two new restaurants opening ting a new Italian eating spot, but the Ever since the first im- By Eric Woods, downtown area is going Italian as well. migrants from Italy arrived Correspondent Mangia Pasta, Steak, and Seafood at 518 in Central Illinois during E. Adams Street just opened in May for the Great Migration in the The abundance of Italian restaurants lunch, and owner Shane Viele plans to early 20th century, access in Springfield is not stopping enthusiastic expand his hours to cover the evening to Italian food was an intri- entrepreneurs from bringing in new Ital- very soon. cal part of Springfield. ian tastes to the Springfield scene, nor is “We are going to run just lunch for a The legacy began it slowing down some other well-estab- few weeks until we get our liquor license when Arquilio Egizi and Bill lished eateries. and get out the kinks,” Viele said. Frasco opened the Italian- Hallie Pierceall, the owner of D’Arcy’s Viele, who has been in the restaurant American Importing Com- Pint is keeping the Irish and adding Ital- industry for 15 years, has wanted to run pany – a grocery store – in his own restaurant downtown Springfield in since high school. 1918, and continues today Viele notes that with Boccardi’s Italian Im- there is a difference ports, located on Spring- (l to r, first row) Arianna, Abby and Alexis Andrews (second row) between local and field’s far west side. Joel and Maria Andrews, co-owners the chain restau- Joel and Maria Andrews rants. “Small family opened the grocery store and grab-and-go meal service on Aug. 16, 2012, a significant day Italian restaurants for the Boccardi family as it marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of Lou Boccardi’s are about tradition Restaurant on The Hill in St. Louis. and family recipes,” After Maria’s father died, the family kept the restaurant going. “My mother and broth- Viele said. “With the ers carried on the business,” said Maria, who became a guiding force in the marketing the franchises, some- restaurant in the competitive environment on the Hill. one’s grandma did A unique aspect of the food served at Boccardi’s reflects the culinary traditions of both of not come up with Maria’s parents. Her father was from the Abruzzo region on the Adriatic side of Italy, while her the recipe.” mother hails from Sicily. Abruzzo cuisine is spicier than Sicilian fare. Being a bistro, “We have the best of both worlds,” Maria said. Tomasso’s will have While food available at Boccardi’s is made with the recipes from the St. Louis restaurant, Mangia Pasta, Steak, and Seafood a more casual feel. the Springfield store is neither a full service restaurant, nor does it intend to be. Pierceall admits that “We’re not interested in being a restaurant,” Maria said. “We’re not a franchise. I know ian. She will be opening Tomasso’s Ital- the restaurant will not be high end, but it what we have and I know what people want.” ian Bistro this fall out in the new Legacy is a work in progress. “Business has been very good,” Joel said, and Maria added, “People accepted us well. We Pointe near Scheels and is very excited for The new restaurants will have a com- have people come from Bloomington, Peoria and Quincy. We’re surprised. We have attorneys this new opportunity. pletely local flavor. Pierceall has always from Galesburg.” “I just decided to do this last Decem- enjoyed cooking Italian food, and what Reasons why the Andrewses selected the site at 3132 Cockrell Lane are because of its ber,” Pierceall said. “It has been in my she has in mind is different from what convenience and strategic location. head for many years, but it was on the other Italian restaurants have to offer. “We live on the west side,” Maria Andrews said. “Everything moving to the west side was back burner because of D’Arcy’s. Circum- “They are good, but I am looking for a a reason we wanted to be on the west side and improvements on infrastructure.” stances changed, so I Also, there are two Italian stores in the city with Angela’s: A Taste of Italy at 1535 S. Mac- proceeded.” Arthur and the Food Mart at 416 E. Monroe. Pierceall was Pete Pirrera, co-owner of the Food Mart, said the Italian food is “a big part of our business. originally hoping There is a large selection of raviolis with 20 different fillings. We have Italian desserts and the for a July opening, Volpi line of meats.” but she has had to Tony Pirrera, a co-owner, said that Italian food is popular because its easy to prepare. wait for permits to “Some people like Chinese food,” Tony said. “Some people like Thai food. Some people like be finalized, so now Mexican food, but everybody likes Italian food.” she is looking for The downtown store also does some light catering, with sandwiches and meat trays. As the official open- for Boccardi’s, being near Route 4, there is easy access to Chatham, where there are custom- ing to be in August ers and catering opportunities. or early September. “We get a lot of business out of both Chatham and Piper Glen,” Maria Andrews said. Boc- Pierceall’s fiancé cardi’s has catered fundraisers and golf outings at Panther Creek, Piper Glen and Illini, as well Tom Colby along as events at hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. with her brother T.J. Boccardi’s makes a baked family pack meal call the “Lucky 10” that is available to busi- Pierceall will be help- nesses. They also have a drawing, and the winning business receives a one half pan of pasta, ing with Tomasso’s bread and dessert. “It’s nice to have a free lunch,” Maria Andrews said. along the way. Bella Milano The store specializes in imports with bread, tomato sauces, salad dressings, 17 varieties of “My fiancé’s com- imported olive oils and pasta made with semolina flour and gluten free pasta. Maria Andrews pany just sold, and he is not ready to re- different feel,” she said. said that she is on the look out for adding some diabetic items to the inventory. tire,” said Pierceall. “My brother was also Sam Guarino, co-owner of Bella Mila- Fresh pastas include chicken cheese tortellini, seafood ravioli and butternut squash ravioli, interested in the idea, and I am at a place no, agrees that bistros offer a more casual which Maria Andrews said is currently popular in Rome. where I am comfortable with D’Arcy’s.” setting and does not have the full service The store has 60-70 wines imported from Italy and Europe. The whites, reds and sparkling Her former partner at D’Arcy’s, Glenn options of other restaurants. “It is a dif- wines range from $15.99 to $100. Merriman, is also assisting with the initial ferent business model,” Guarino said. “It “You won’t find our wines in other wine stores,” Maria Andrews said. “Open up your taste phase of the project. is more like a café with a limited menu. buds to what we have. A fine wine will complement our meals.” Not only is the west side of town get- You do not have the ability to take larger One of the store’s more unique wines is Cannonva from Sardinia. The red wine has no groups. We have done that before.” preservatives or sulfites. “Thirty percent of the population in Sardinia is over 100 years old,”’ Legacy Pointe is an ideal location for Maria Andrews pointed out. the bistro for a number of reasons, ac- Desserts include gelatos, cheese cakes, tiramisu, toasted almond cream cake. cording to Pierceall. Sandwiches include meatball, Italian sausage and beef sandwiches and prepared meals, “It is close to my current location, so it and a wide array of prepared pastas, like manicotti, mostaccioli, lasagna and spaghetti. A is easy to go back and forth between the frozen pizza brand, Luigi & Roffacles’ , based on a Boccardi family recipe is available, and will two,” she said. Pierceall also sees the spot be also marketed in national chains like IGA, Shop N Save and Schnucks. as an up and coming area in town. She “All the recipes come from Lou Boccardi’s on the Hill,” Maria Andrews said. hopes to bring in a steady stream of local As for the future, the Boccardis are planning for an outside patio palazzo, and additional customers but also sees the benefit of hav- interior space with more seating for wine tastings and food samplings. ing the restaurant right off the highway. “We want a nice place where people want to sit down and have an antipasto platter,” “Springfield really supports local busi- Maria Andrews said. nesses,” Pierceall said. “There is a lot of With Joel’s background as an environmental engineer, the Andrewses envision expanding long term potential, and the draw from to an 1,800 sq. ft. facility by taking out the east wall and expanding into the parking lot. Scheels is a positive thing.” The remodeling will allow for space for a self-service menu; wine tastings with high top Bella Milano has been open in Spring- and low top tables; an expanded grocery store; and space for light entrainment. field since 2005, and Guarino sees a dif- Family is important to Boccardis because, as Maria Andrews puts it, it provides a sense of ference between Italian restaurants and consistency. Joel and Maria’s daughters – Alexis, Arianna and Abby – are on hand to help. other specialty eateries. “Family-owned is the way to go,” Maria Andrews said. “Keep it in the family.” “There is a bigger menu,” Guarino That tradition of family and food is proving to be a recipe for success. “People like good said. “It is a more full service restaurant.” Italian food,” Maria Andrews said. “They are so grateful. I’m grateful. We’ve been blessed.” – Joe Natale is associate editor of Springfield Business Journal. Continued on Next Page He can be reached at [email protected] Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 13 RPR scores data points Realtors access enhanced about an area, for in- “The Property Re- area as a whole, RPR can give an area-wide stance the median in- port provides a com- view in the Market Activity Report. database come or the number of prehensive review of This “includes market activity (list- By Mary Beth Stephens, toddlers in the neigh- a particular property, ing, active, pending, sold, expired, and Correspondent borhood, or the traffic including tax assess- distressed properties), upcoming open data for the frontage ments, listing activ- houses, and recent price changes,” Sale The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has street,” Hamilton said. ity, foreclosure activ- explained. This bird’s eye view of the area been around for years and most, if not all, Since knowledge is ity, and neighborhood could be used by potential new business- realtors use it. MLS allows the average power, RPR can be a demographics,” Sale es considering relocating to Springfield or consumer and realtors to search for real Hamilton tool to provide a wide- Buscher said, giving potential the surrounding area. estate listings listed by any realtor in any ranging amount of information to buyers buyers a wealth of information about a Sale sees RPR as a new, powerful tool area of the country using MLS service. and sellers in a market. property. for realtors in the area, especially since Now realtors have a new tool in their Mike Buscher, a realtor with The Real “The Seller’s Report is similar to a only realtors have access to the site and toolbox to help both sellers and buyers of Estate Group and a board member of the Comparative Market Analysis and pro- its information. real estate. The Realtor Property Resource CAAR said, “We can find county records vides a review of the property, compara- (RPR), launched in 2009, is a database es- in a simplified, centralized database, ble properties and their selling prices for a tablished for realtors who are members of which will make research easier.” side-by-side comparison,” Sale said. Mary Beth Stephens is a freelance writer the National Association of Realtors. Sale said RPR can provide different re- If a business or someone new to the from Springfield. She can be reached at Daniel Sale, CEO of the Capital Area ports to realtors. area wants to look at Springfield and the [email protected] Association of Realtors (CAAR), described RPR as an expansive real estate database. “It is only accessible by licensed real- tors, and provides a wealth of information about any parcel, ei- ther here in central Il- linois or anywhere in the United States,” Sale said. “This includes liens, stand-alone mort- gages, historical prop- Sale erty photos, school district data, neighbor- hood boundaries and demographic data, and FEMA (Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency) flood maps.” Sandy Hamilton, a realtor with RE/ Max Professionals and Chair of the Com- mercial Real Estate Network, said she is not using RPR yet but is interested in what it can do for commercial property sales in the area. “The RPR can give us information

Continued from Previous Page Not only do full service Italian restau- rants offer the Italian options, but they may also include chicken, steak, and sea- food meals. Bella Milano houses several section lines as well as a brick oven, and the restaurant has been doing very well. “We are pretty excited,” Guarino said. “We had another good, busy year. There is a lot of competition, but if you take care of your restaurant then you will be fine. “If you are successful, it is because of what you do and not what they do. Hav- ing great food and great service is the key to success.” Viele is not too concerned with com- petition downtown. “There are not too many Italian restaurants downtown,” Viele said. “I know Saputo’s has a good customer base, but people like to try new things. You have to eat.” Guarino said Springfield’s appetite is what helps drive competition. “You have to assume there will be competition, and people will decide where to go,” said Gua- rino. “Springfield has a population that dines out frequently. There is a demand for a lot of restaurants. Springfield is lucky to have such diverse offerings.” Pierceall and Viele may just be getting their feet wet in the Springfield Italian restaurant scene, but the success of oth- ers, such as Bella Milano, could give them reason for optimism. “Springfield has been wonderful for us,” said Guarino.

Eric Woods is a freelance writer from Springfield. He can be reached at [email protected] 14 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Effective Representation business lunch • Firehouse for workday lunch

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outdoor dining area. My guests and I all and taste) of the selections. commented on the restaurant’s cleanli- Second is, by far, the neatest soda ness. There’s also ample parking. fountain I’ve ever seen. It’s computer- We noticed a number of pickle buck- ized and offers more than 120 brands of ets for sale throughout the restaurant. drinks. The container of lime and lemon Founded by firemen, Firehouse utilizes wedges was a nice touch. I particularly its restaurants as a fundraising arm of its liked that there was an option for plain foundation benefitting first responders club soda – nice to douse the heat from and public safety organizations. Proceeds the overly-aggressive hot sauce I selected from the buckets help fund life-saving to accompany my sandwich. equipment, disaster assistance and edu- My guests and I opted for the Turkey cational opportunities for area communi- Bacon Ranch ($5.99, turkey, bacon, sharp ties. Kudos to Firehouse for giving back cheddar and peppercorn ranch), the Pas- to those who give so much. trami ($5.89, pastrami and provolone), Our fellow diners included a large and the New York Steamer ($5.89, corned contingent of contractors together with beef, pastrami, provolone, mayo, mustard a healthy number of business and social and Italian dressing). Each was ordered as diners. During the 50 minutes we stayed, a combo. Firehouse remained at least three-quarters Although the regular size (8 inches, I filled. believe) is the perfect lunch size, the 12 Diners order and pay at the counter. inch “large” is more appropriate (and for Paper menus are available, but there’s a an additional $2.00, a decent value) for large board advertising all of Firehouse’s dinner or the professional eater. offerings behind the counter. Sub sand- Orders are served to the tables, and wiches are the star of the show at Fire- ours appeared quite quickly. We all com- house. For those inclined to try some- mented that one could dine at Firehouse thing else, chili ($3.89) and the “Chief’s and still have time to run various lunch- Salad” ($3.69, $5.89 with meat of your time errands. choice) are available. We are talking about subs here, and The server manning the counter when unless they are laden with foie gras, cav- we visited was helpful and patient as we iar and the like, they aren’t going to in- stumbled through the menu and offered spire flights of culinary fancy. Rather, this up our various special orders. We particu- is basic food – and that’s a good thing, es- larly appreciated that he took the time pecially when it’s done right as with Fire- to read back our selections so that there house. We all found our sandwiches to be were no mistakes. at the top of the sandwich pyramid. The As to the subs, most are served hot ingredients were fresh and portions were on your choice of white or wheat bread. appropriate (although not generous). “Large” subs are available for an addi- Nonetheless, we all felt that we received tional $2.00, and each can be ordered as a good value for our lunch dollars. “combo” with a drink and side. Notable Firehouse may not be the kind of place items included the Hook & Ladder ($5.89, you go to impress key clients, but for a turkey and ham smothered with Monterey normal workday lunch with friends or co- Jack cheese), the Engineer ($5.89, turkey workers it merits inclusion on your lunch breast with sautéed mushrooms and melt- rotation – especially when out west. ed Swiss) and the Firehouse Hero ($5.99, Tom Collins is a freelance roast beef, turkey breast and ham topped writer from Springfield with provolone). Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 15 • monthly drive Fun in the sun: BMW 328i convertible By Jane Driver shout at each other either. I was amazed. hat a set up. It’s warm out; Since no car is perfect, I do have the sun is shining; I haven’t to make note of a couple of items. The Wdriven a BMW in quite a while; front windshield is slanted to such an and Isringhausen just happens to have angle that combined with my short legs, a convertible available for a test drive. I sit very close to the windshield corner. It is a used one, but still, it’s a convert- While I did not ever hit my head on it, it ible: a Crimson Red 2012 328i, priced at is distracting, and is something the driver $45,900 and 11,250 miles. The original should watch out for. And, for some rea- sticker price, new, was $52,285. son, BMW put the window toggle for pas- Dave Heimlich, sengers way up on my salesman, be- 2012 BMW 328i the armrest. You ac- lieves this was pur- Driven at: tually have to lean chased as an execu- Isringhausen Imports forward to reach it. tive-driven vehicle. 229 East Jefferson OK, the price could The previous owner Springfield, Ill. 62701 put some people had it for a year be- (217) 528-2277 off. fore Isringhausen isringhausen.com The driver cock- purchased it. pit is comfortable Of course before with good ergo- my son and I took nomics, and easy to it out for a spin, understand controls ahem, test drive, on the media center we lowered the top. and the steering BMW designed the wheel. The seats are 328i for convert- stiff and have fabu- ible safety. While lous lumbar sup- you can lower the port. Even though top when travel- the interior is black ing at up to about leather, BMW has 30 miles per hour, integrated some- you must hold the Sticker price as driven: $45,900 thing into the ma- button while the MPG: 18 city; 28 highway terial to make it transition occurs Notables: reflective. While it and is completed. A Good, smooth acceleration; Hugs road does heat up, you green button lights on turns; Minimal road/wind noise are not in danger up then goes off Short drivers sit close to windshield corner; of harming your- when everything Awkward window control; Price self on them on a is locked in place. sunny day with the I was pleasantly surprised at how fast it top down. went up and down. When the open road This two-door coupe has relatively beckons, you don’t want to wait for the easily accessed back seats, but legroom is top to go down! short of adequate for a long drive and the I have a friend who owns a BMW back seats sit pretty straight up. And since convertible and she drives it year round, the top takes up most of the trunk room, but Heimlich thinks she might be in the you may need that back seat for your minority. BMW does take winter driving luggage, groceries, golf bag, or shopping bags. In short, this is really a two-person car. In a bright red convertible, it’s hard to be inconspicuous, but isn’t that the point? Heimlich said no one would turn in front of me; I was worried about the police. My son just thought it was sweet. And the acknowl- edgments from pe- destrians? They were sweet, too. While you can find convertibles for 2012 BMW 328i convertible a lot less money, you into account, with an insulated roof and do get the quality and the drive that is a all the accoutrements needed – heated BMW in this 328i. Yes, I’m a bit partial, seats and steering wheel and traction but it is from experience. control. So you could own this convert- Service hours are Monday through ible and not have the added expense of a Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and loaner summer only vehicle. cars available if pre-arranged. Service ap- Acceleration is fast, smooth, and seam- pointments can be made online or over less. And with virtually no blind spots the phone. with the roof down, we maneuvered ourselves quickly to the interstate. Road hugging is one of the things BMW does best (did I mention Joe Driver owns a 3-Series?), and this one corroborated that point. Even when we were up to speed Jane Driver is a freelance writer from and more on the highway, the wind noise Springfield. She can be reached at was negligent. We didn’t have to turn up [email protected] the radio to hear it and we didn’t have to 16 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal THE CORPORATE REVIEW 2013

(left to right); Brant Mackey, publisher and editor of Springfield Business Journal; Fletcher Farrar, editor and publisher, Illinois Times; Liz Foster, anchor and reporter, WICS-TV; T.C. Christian, founder and publisher, Pure News USA

“Turning the Tables” Local media gather to discuss Springfield and their industry Editor’s note: On Wednesday, May 8, As a community business newspaper, 2013 Springfield Business Journal con- we strive to focus on hot issues affecting ducted a working luncheon with members Springfield. The Corporate Review is an of the local media to discuss important opportunity to go straight to the source. issues facing the Springfield community This year, in a unique twist, we have and issues that the local media and our only included panelists who are report- industry in general faces. It was held in ing the local news in Springfield. These the “Godfather” room at Bella Milano reporters are used to interviewing oth- CORPORATE REVIEW: from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ers and we thought it might be interest- The panelists included: T.C. Christian, ing to ask them the questions instead. Panelists – P. 22 founder and publisher, Pure News USA; We are calling it, “Turning the Tables.” Fletcher Farrar, editor and publisher, Il- Therefore these panelists were also able linois Times and Liz Foster, anchor and to talk about various factors of being in LISTS: reporter, WICS-TV. the media and reporting news in our Major Employers – P. 18 Joe Natale, senior correspondent; and community. Brant Mackey, publisher and editor of Their responses are recorded and Major Manufacturers – P. 30 Springfield Business Journal moderated printed here in the Corporate Review the discussion. 2013. Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 17 • The Corporate Review 2013 Are they picking up stories here, or is our live interviews in the morning where we In other words, one reason we called it Local News news dedicated to the capital? didn’t have that before. There has been Pure News USA is because we bring news Farrar: What happens in the state an effort to increase staff and spread it from around the nation. That’s somewhat SBJ: Let’s get started. How is the news house affects our local economy more out so we all aren’t working the day side of a unique and a good aspect. We don’t business in Springfield right now? than anything else. Pension reform is go- shift, or we are not all at night side. have reporters that go out and report what Foster: Being in the capital of Illinois ing to drain Springfield more than other SBJ: How many reporters overall? is going on from day-to-day. We have the always provides news content, particu- cities. The job drain in the last 10 years Foster: Ballpark is ten. That includes opportunity to wait until the month to larly when lawmakers are in session, like has been tremendous and it’s been devas- anchors who report. We also get some be pretty much up, and then edit and se- now. Obviously, the big topic everyone tating. State government is the economic news content from our sister station in lect from the material we’ve received. Of is watching and engine for Spring- Champaign. course, we receive a lot of emails and a lot monitoring right It may be fair to say, that field, and the en- SBJ: Fletcher, how many do you have of news. We’ve been around for a while. now is pension re- yes, we cover more that gine is not doing at the Illinois Times? A lot of people know and a lot of people form. We actually is going on in the state well. Farrar: We’re small. We have two full- even call and plead, “Please, let us put have two proposals Foster: It may be time staff reporters, but we have a lot of this picture in;” or “Please, review this on the table: one capital than a news sta- fair to say, that yes, freelance news. The biggest answer to your item.” We have a small committee – and in the Senate and tion in Quincy and Peoria we cover more that question would be to look at Gatehouse, I do mean small – that reviews material one in the House. because of the proximity. is going on in the and what happened in their newsroom. I that goes in as well. There is news out Because the state state capital than don’t have numbers, but their head count there, but we don’t do too much of the is the single larg- We’re able to send a reporter a news station in is considerably different than it was a year investigative-type reporting. It’s pretty est employer here “there to sit in on discussions Quincy and Peoria ago, or two years ago. The difficulties at much centered around news events and locally, pension re- every single day; whereas, a because of the prox- Gatehouse and then the state house press news happenings, not only in Springfield, form will affect a lot imity. We’re able room is shrunken quite a bit over the past but across the nation. of people here; and reporter in station in a similar to send a reporter few years as well. There are not as many the trickle down ef- sized market elsewhere in the there to sit in on reporters in Springfield as there used to fect is it will affect state would probably get in- discussions every be. We’re doing well. Channel 20 is doing the local economy. single day; whereas, well. Individual outlets are doing well. Making news In terms of news formation from the Associated a reporter in station The biggest difference in the news busi- right now, that’s the Press wire.” in a similar sized ness is Gatehouse. decisions really big thing. Of Liz Foster, market elsewhere SBJ: TC, how’s the news business for course, you’re going anchor/reporter for WICS-TV in the state would Pure News USA? SBJ: How do you decide what to re- to have the stories probably get infor- Christian: I am proud to say – pleased port? What is news worthy? of the day. Crime stories; things of that mation from the Associated Press wire. to say – that we’re doing pretty good from Foster: The single most thing you nature. The thing we are constantly mon- a newspaper perspective. Obviously, what have to look at is how many people will itoring is what’s going on in the capital. SBJ: Do we have more reporters or is unique about our newspaper is that it this affect. We get story ideas all the time What we are doing on Channel 20, since fewer reporters in the Springfield market is an African-American newspaper; and whether it’s from the community or this new group of lawmakers was sworn than we did a year ago? yours truly founded it 30 years ago in events going on; people wanting cover- in at the start of the year, we have count- Foster: At Channel 20, I think it’s re- November. One of our biggest fears was age for different things going on around ed every day we have gone without com- mained pretty consistent. We got a new the Internet. We were concerned that the the community. The one question we ask prehensive pension reform. It’s been well news director a little over a year ago, and Internet may cause advertisers to look is how will this affect the majority of our over 100 days. she has definitely put some investment in elsewhere to place their ads. Fortunately, viewing area? SBJ: Do we cover the capital more hiring and resources. For example, now since we target a specific market – the Af- here than Peoria, Bloomington or other we have a dedicated morning reporter rican-American community market – and Continued on Page 20, media markets throughout the state? who does live shots in the morning and because we don’t have a lot of reporters. Corporate Review sHApING OUR COMMUNITY...

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Employer Name Number of Employees Principal Product / Service Web Address (www.) Year Established

Pat Quinn, State of Illinois 17500* Government illinois.gov 1818 1 Governor

Edgar J. Curtis, Memorial Health System 4,433 Healthcare memorialmedical.com 1897 2 President & CEO

Robert Ritz, St. John’s Hospital 3,073 Healthcare st-johns.org 1875 3 President & CEO

Robert A. Leming, Springfield Public Schools #186 2,189 Education sps186.org 1854 4 Interim Superintendent

Michael A. Pick, Chairman Springfield Clinic 1,953 Healthcare springfieldclinic.com 1939 5 Randall A. Bryant, CEO

J. Kevin Dorsey, M.D., Ph.D, SIU School of Medicine 1,485 Higher Education / Healthcare siumed.edu 1970 6 Dean & Provost

J. Michael Houston, City of Springfield 1,473 Government springfield.il.us 1832 7 Mayor

Susan J. Koch, Ed.D., University of Illinois-Springfield 1,435 Higher Education uis.edu 1969 8 Vice President & Chancellor

Jim McLean, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield 1,256 Insurance bcbsil.com 1969 9 Vice President of Operations

Marita Zuraitis, Horace Mann Companies 1,050 Insurance horacemann.com 1945 10 President & CEO

Source: The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. * - State of Illinois number includes all state government agencies, including education institutions within Sangamon County.

(Ranked by Number Major Private-Sector Employers in Sangamon County of Employees)

Employer Name Number of Employees Principal Product / Service Web Address (www.) Year Established

Edgar J. Curtis, Memorial Health System 4,433 Health Care memorialmedical.com 1897 1 President & CEO

Robert Ritz, St. John’s Hospital 3,073 Health Care st-johns.org 1875 2 President & CEO

Michael A. Pick, Chairman Springfield Clinic, LLP 1,953 Health Care springfieldclinic.com 1939 3 Randall A. Bryant, CEO

Jim McLean, Blue Cross / Blue Shield 1,286 Insurance bcbsil.com 1969 4 Vice President of Operations

Marita Zuraitis, Horace Mann Companies 1,050 Insurance horacemann.com 1945 5 President & CEO

John G. Stumpf, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 940 Finance wellsfargo.com 1852 6 President & CEO

Dennis E. Pauley, AT&T 698 Telecommunications att.com 1876 7 Director of External Affairs

Karen Foley, The Hope Institute for Children and Families 602 Education thehopeinstitute.us 1957 8 CEO

Arthur H. Bunn, Bunn-O-Matic 500 Manufacturing bunn.com 1957 9 President & CEO

Henry Dale Smith, Jr., H.D. Smith 428 Health/Wholesale/Logistics hdsmith.com 1954 10 Chairman And CEO

Source: The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 19

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4159-B1 Print Ad-10.125x14-Green_F.indd 1 3/18/13 1:43 PM 20 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal The Corporate Review 2013 • Corporate Review, cuts. Budget cuts happened because state Farrar: The principle of leaking. As far as Enos Park, I don’t believe we’ve Continued from Page 17 government has done a massive pullback Christian: Yes. covered Enos Park as much as other media of money for schools. I think it’s econom- Farrar: We depend on leaks. (Laugh- has. As a neighborhood association lead- Farrar: We pick and choose because ic and the turmoil on the school board ter) Well, we do. er, we have a president of our association we’re small and we’re looking for stories is turmoil everywhere when a state cuts Christian: I cannot deny that or the who knows reporters like the back of his no one else is doing. We’re also doing sto- back that much money for schools. substance of the leaks, let’s be realistic. hand, and can do an amazing amount of ries everyone else is doing, but we try to Christian: In terms of the leaks, I think Some leaks are more powerful than other publicity that I admire. The association is do it in a different way. More in depth. the highlight is on the principle. In other leaks, shall I say. clicking. There’s projects going like crazy. Try to get a different angle. Mostly we words, just merely to allow or conduct After me being involved in the neighbor- look for stories that aren’t being covered hood for 20 years, it’s great for me to sit elsewhere. back and so a lot of things that’s going on Foster: Channel 20’s parent company that I have nothing to do with. It’s not – Sinclair – is really pushing right now Illinois Times that’s causing Enos Park to for stations to do a lot of advocacy-type make the news. reporting. Hence, the reason we start- SBJ: T.C., the mission of your paper is ed within the past few months “Waste to serve the African-American communi- Watch.” We’re constantly, every day, ty. Fletcher said that they make no secret asking people if you’ve got ideas or tips of it at the Illinois Times that they are bi- about government waste, we want to hear ased. Would you agree the same thing? about it. Depending on manpower, we’ll Christian: Personally speaking, Pure pull one or two reporters that we have News USA is a mission, but it’s more of a that we’re calling an I-Team – Investiga- ministry. I consider it to be my ministry tive Team – because those type of stories from the stand point of help the least. We and those type of reports take a lot of can all agree the least is the African-Amer- time and investigative work. A lot of dig- ican minority in communities through- ging and FOI (Freedom of Information) out the country. When we look at ma- requests and things of that nature. It’s terials, we try to publish that which can not something we can do on a daily basis, uplift. How? By informing and giving in- but in terms of what people want to see, formation that can be useful, that can be that’s a big thing right now. helpful. School grants, job opportunities, whatever can be positive. We try to have SBJ: How did the media handle the (l to r); Liz Foster and Fletcher Farrar a positive impact on it. I cannot deny school board and the test scores being that after 30 years, we just don’t really do leaked? Did we (the media) do a very any type of illegal or improper leak is dis- SBJ: That brings up another concept that, as most of you all ready know, we’re good job with that? turbing in itself. Being that you’re elected – bias. Enos Park gets a lot of coverage, pretty outspoken when even one of our Farrar: The leak never went very far. It by the public, and their expectations are and Fletcher, you are very involved with own “black leaders” does something we was sort of an inside story. There was a lot for you to serve honorably. The same Enos Park. When you are setting your feel is totally inappropriate, totally not of discussion about who did it and why. thing for the mayor’s office or any elected news budget and you look at Enos Park, helpful to the black race in Springfield. What was leaked? I don’t think most peo- official as well. how do you deal with that? To make a long story short...hopefully we ple ever knew. There was a leak; everyone Farrar: Are you talking about the su- Farrar: We’re biased in everything we have uplifted our people by giving them knew about it; it was confusing. I think perintendent (Walter Milton)? do. We don’t deny bias. We just try to be information and direction and guidance the bigger issue on the school board is Christian: I’m just talking in general open and honest with our leanings; and the turmoil happened because budget about the principle. nobody is fooled by what they read by us. Continued on Next Page

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Farrar: Our cover story this week com- LOOking fOr a smaLL in terms of what we need to be think- ing out tomorrow (May 9) is about down- ing about and what we need to be doing town Springfield. I’ve just been editing business LOan? from the standpoint of job creation and Patrick Yaegle’s reporting on that. We academics, etcetera. went to the upper story tour last week, and plans for individual buildings are pretty exciting. The Cafe Brio building is going to be made into all apartments. The Buy or Build a New Facility. Minority building next door is going to be apart- ments trying get people to live down- town. We’ve been working on downtown Expand Your Current Location. leadership ever since we’ve been here for the last 34 SBJ: We have Gail Simpson and Doris years. It’s always a struggle. The problem Turner – both on the city council; Teresa with downtown is the state jobs left, so Purchase Heavy Machinery. Haley in charge of the NAACP and Nina there are vacant office buildings. Try- Harris running the Urban League. There ing to get those vacancies in office space seems to be a rise of women leaders in turned into apartments is the challenge the African-American community. Do you now. attribute that to anything? Foster: When I moved here two and Christian: I don’t know what I attribute a half years ago, I was surprised by the that to. It could be just timing. It could be lack of downtown living available. I a wave. 2013 is a rise of African-American did see that as somewhat as a negative. females, and who know, 2015 there could From what I heard, one of the reasons be another big rise in terms of males. If I is it comes down to convenience. Even would attribute that to just one factor, it the places that are available downtown, would be just timing. I know for myself, I chose to live some- SBJ: It’s just coincidence then? where more convenient to a grocery store; Christian: I would say yes. and larger stores like Wal-Mart and Target SBJ: But it’s notable, though. for everyday needs and things of that na- Christian: Notable, yes, definitely. Re- ture. If you’re downtown, what you have alistically speaking, when you say “alder- are bars and restaurants for the major- man”, even the term itself: “alderman.” ity. Even those close sometime relatively It needs to be changed to “alderwoman;” early compared to other cities; or they but nevertheless, it’s still considered “al- have odd days and are not opened at the derman.” What it says is that this posi- beginning of the week, or something like tion is designated and earmarked for male that. Downtown Springfield does an awe- occupation. Obviously, it’s going to be some job in terms of festivals. The Con- noticed when there are women there. vention and Visitor Bureau does a great SBJ: Sometimes we refer to them as job as far as tourism sites and that kind “members of the city council.” of thing to draw people there, but if you Christian: We say “alderman” because don’t have enough amenities downtown that’s the legal term. We’re not calling to keep people downtown, then that – in them men, it’s a term that identifies them my opinion – is where you need to start, so the public audience knows who we are and more living space is probably going referring to. to be a good start. But, you can’t do the GROWTH CORP living spaces without doing the ameni- Fletcher: Back to ties. your question about Back to your question Farrar: It’s al- 877-BEST 504 bias, what I was try- about bias, what I was ways a chicken and www.growthcorp.com egg thing. How ing to say is that we trying to say is that we write from a point many apartments of view and it’s good write from a point of do you have to have to be open and hon- view and it’s good to be before you can get a restaurant opened est about your point open and honest about of view because on a Sunday after- we all have a point your point of view because we noon? of view. Some me- “all have a point of view. Some Foster: Right. Christian: We’re dia try to hide that media try to hide that more more than we try to excited about the hide that. than we try to hide that.” downtown area be- SBJ: That makes Fletcher Farrar, ing spruced up and perfect sense. editor and publisher of the Illinois Times the different things Farrar: Some- that they’re bring- bOrrOWer times people don’t understand that. ing in and modifying. When people visit Christian: Of course, we point out the most cities, they tend to go downtown. bias that we see: the shortcomings of sys- Being downtown – this may be a little aDVanTages tems. We had a number of cases criticiz- personal – but we have newsstands down- ing city government for lack of minority town. Our newspapers are free, and those hiring, particularly in the police and fire from outside the Springfield area pick up • Below-market, long-term departments. Bias is kind of an anchor – and read. Why outside the Springfield for a lack of a better expression – for our area? Pure News USA does have adver- fixed rate newspaper because when we see it we tisers outside of the Springfield market, try to report it and we try to be fair and such as Peoria, Decatur, even as far as St. objective when we report it. We are very Louis. We’re excited about sprucing up • Payment stability careful before we make an accusation. We the downtown. I don’t want to play the are very careful that we have all the data blame game and start criticizing, but we • Low down payment and facts. From that standpoint we’re had difficult time to be able to put our like other newspapers; we make sure that newsstands downtown because it is part what we’re writing is in fact the truth. of our ministry; part of our mission. We • Preserves capital had to literally march on city hall in or- der to have our newsstands. We said, if other newsstands, like Springfield Busi- • Improves cash flow Downtown ness Journal, Illinois Times, etcetera, have their newsstands outside then why not us? We did win that case because, thank Springfield God, we do have a downtown and we 2401 West White Oaks Drive SBJ: Let’s move downtown. Is down- Continued on Page 22, Springfield, IL 62704 town on the upswing or the downswing? Corporate Review 22 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal panelists 2013 • Corporate Review, Continued from Page 21

have them where other newsstands are, which is only fair. SBJ: We have about three or four news racks downtown. We are little different because we’re charging, Fletcher, how many do you have? Farrar: We have 400 news racks in Springfield and the towns around. SBJ: You figure about 50 or 60 down- town? Name: T.C. Christian Farrar: Yes. They’re everywhere. Every Company: Pure News USA place that’s open we enter there. We don’t Founder and Publisher have difficulty getting in places like we Address: 1701 S. College Ave. used to when we started. Springfield, Ill. 62704 Christian: Oh, Lord, have mercy. Oh, Telephone: (217) 528-5588 yes. Even today we have from time to Email: [email protected] time a little resistance, but it’s nothing like it was in the past. Now, sometimes we get a call to put a rack in. I grab my heart and fall on my knees in thanks. (Laughter) SBJ: Last year the city had an issue with the SOHO music festival over cur- Winner of SJR Reader's Choice as: few and this year it is over location. This Best Romantic Dinner runs in conflict with downtown being a gathering place and tourism. Should we Finalist in: be marketing to a certain type of person Best Fine Dining who would want to live in a downtown Best Italian environment? Is it a different lifestyle? Best Wine List Foster: Downtown living entails be- Best Place for a First Date I think it’s too bad the Name: Fletcher Farrar controversy continues 4525 W. Wabash, Yellowstone Center Company: Illinois Times, www.bellamilanos.com • 217.547.0011 into a second year with Editor and Publisher this location and SOHO Address: 1240 S. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. 62703 thing. All that was last Telephone: (217) 753-2226 SBJ June-2013_Layout 1 5/15/13 9:31 AM Page 1 year, and why couldn’t Email: [email protected] we just celebrate this year? The “message is that they’re not quite welcomed. This is not our crowd and we’re going to fool with S U M M E R them. It’s a wonderful thing and LLCC Day! E D I T I O N we should embrace it and wel- Tuesday, June 18; 5-7:30 p.m. come it, rather than hassle it.” Fletcher Farrar, LLCC-Springfield Campus editor and publisher of the Illinois Times

ing near restaurants and bars and things going on, which includes people. You are LLCC Day-Summer Edition is a special campus living in a more concentrated area where Name: Liz Foster people are walking around, checking visitation event for prospective students, parents Company: WICS-TV things out, sometimes at all hours of the Anchor and Reporter and adult learners to introduce them to LLCC. night. Yes, there is going to be noise that Address: 2680 E. Cook St. comes along with that. The battle last year Springfield, Ill. 62703 over the music curfew, in my opinion, it’s Telephone: (217) 753-5656 a music festival. I understand, obviously, Join us for a presentation, exhibits and tours. Email: [email protected] there is a certain time to cut it off, but – 10 o’clock was the issue with it last year 5-5:30 Check in – people are going downtown for it. If Trutter Center people downtown don’t want that, then 5:30-6 Presentation: Why LLCC? Getting Started, Success@LLCC and why are you living downtown? There are moderators • Paying for College going to be festivals. Trutter Center Farrar: Exactly. 6-7:30 Exhibits, campus tours, refreshments Christian: If you want peace, or what- A. Lincoln Commons and Workforce Careers Center ever, maybe you should go out in the country. Foster: Exactly. Farrar: I think it’s too bad the contro- versy continues into a second year with this location and SOHO thing. All that was last year, and why couldn’t we just Joe Natale, Mitchell Ladd, Please let us know you’re coming! Scan the QR code, celebrate this year? The message is that associate editor, photographer, register at www.llcc.edu or call 786.2577. they’re not quite welcomed. This is not Springfield Business Springfield Business Journal Journal our crowd and we’re going to fool with them. It’s a wonderful thing and we should embrace it and welcome it, rather than hassle it. Mackey: I’m going on the record here as the Business Journal because down- town is something that I’ve talked to a lot (even if it’s just for a day!) Brant Mackey, publisher and editor, Continued on Page 24, Springfield Business Corporate Review Journal Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 23 Stronger and more flexible than ever.

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WE BELIEVE IN st-johns.orgst-johns.org inspired care. 24 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal The Corporate Review 2013 • Corporate Review, me. I’m not sure about that. Chamber has very high fees for attend- schedule. Continued from Page 22 Mackey: I wouldn’t disagree with you. ing different events, and small businesses SBJ: Is it the Chamber’s job to of- I think it’s a little bit of everything. simply can’t afford the fees or the dues. fer those small business initiatives? It’s of people about. What I have formed in Farrar: Parking garages would help. Maybe it can be proportional based on a strange question, but everyone has to my own personal opinion, and whether income. pick their mission – their ministry – what that comes through in any bias in the re- Foster: In talking about those fees, should be their goal. Should they (the porting in the Business Journal, is I gen- but one of my friends owns a small busi- Chamber) be a networking organiza- erally believe there are surplus properties Greater nesses here. She flat out told me when tion; a voice in the business community? available downtown. I believe by the way she opened her business a couple of years Should helping small businesses finan- the state is going and so forth, that will ago, the Chamber people came around cially be one of their primary goals? continue to remain surplus property for a Springfield she said for sure, she’d pay the fees. When Christian: I would say, yes, most defi- long period of time – may never be filled. they came back, she said no thanks. Her nitely. Mission and ministry go together What I’m getting at is that there may Chamber of for yours truly. By reaching out to small be an opportunity to eliminate some of It just so happened I have businesses with $50,000 or less is bring- the surplus property. You get in a lot of a note about that on this ing the least up. Make money, sure; but, trouble with some people when you talk Commerce let’s not forget the least. about tearing down buildings, but maybe piece of paper (laughter) Farrar: From my small business, I eliminate some of the surplus property SBJ: There has been personnel chang- and it reads: We can also value the Chamber’s networking oppor- es at the Chamber of Commerce. We’ve and create parking, selectively. I think ask the Greater Spring- tunities. That has been really helpful for it provides solutions for downtown resi- seen about a dozen people leave in the us in the Good Morning, Springfield and dences. If you look at the corner of Sixth past two years. Has anyone here noticed field Chamber of Com- Business After Hours. We meet our cli- and Monroe where the Cafe Brio building that? merce to help promote diversity ents there, and a lot of your clients that is, where are all those people living in that Christian: It just so happened I have we want to make our clients. (Laughter) a note about that on this piece of pa- “by rolling out the red carpet building going to park? I’m not talking It’s a great way to do business. As far as about generally just pointing out build- per (laughter) and it reads: We can also to small businesses by offering the Q5 Initiative – it’s a job building pro- ings and tearing them down. I believe ask the Greater Springfield Chamber of special assistance and guidance, gram – but, I think more so than that. It’s Commerce to help promote diversity by there is a genuine opportunity maybe on to just not black businesses, but a way for the business community to sup- a small scale to create some real parking rolling out the red carpet to small busi- port Springfield. From that pot of money, opportunities with some property that we nesses by offering special assistance and to all businesses bringing in less they’ve been able to do a lot of things that don’t expect will ever be filled again. guidance, to just not black businesses, than $50,000 in annual reve- City Council can’t do. They stepped in to but to all businesses bringing in less than Farrar: Multi-level parking. Parking nue. You brought up the sub- help promote the medical district when garages might be welcomed in selected $50,000 in annual revenue. You brought nobody else would. They supported the places, but as far as surface parking, you up the subject, and that’s one viewpoint ject, and that’s one viewpoint infrastructure program when it needed a are going to destroy what you go to town that we have. that we have.” boost and got that done. I value Q5 and for if it’s one big parking lot. Already, the SBJ: So, you feel there could be a T.C. Christian, what it has been able to accomplish. downtown is dotted with parking lots. The greater initiative by the Chamber to help founder and publisher of Pure News USA Christian: I concur with you. I am not buildings need to be preserved. There’s small businesses? knocking the Chamber, I’m just simply places to park and there’s also people that Christian: I do recall, there was an ini- viewpoint was they didn’t do enough for introducing options and in my opinion don’t value their cars as much as has been tial push toward bringing in more mem- small businesses. Why am I paying this more can be done, in particular towards the case in the past. There is a new gen- bership than reaching out more towards when I don’t feel like I’m really getting the least. Towards the least. eration coming along that doesn’t want a diversity. I feel more can be done to reach anything back, except maybe the net- car – wants to find a town where they can out more. The reason I bring up $50,000 working with a group here and there that live without a car. That’s what people tell in revenue is because sometimes the she wasn’t able to attend because of her Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 25 • The Corporate Review 2013 Continued from Previous Page going well. Christian: I don’t remember where I that we know there are police right now Christian: No, it’s not. I concur. was, but it was a shock. I do recall send- outside of Mayor Davlin’s home. Foster: Channel 20 has done stories ing him an email on the day of his death Christian: I attended his funeral. It was Springfield on minority hiring and the efforts in re- or the day before, thanking him (for plac- a real blow to me. We had a pretty good gards to the affirmative action plan. From ing a Season’s Greetings advertisement relationship. what we have heard from Police and Fire in Pure News USA). I published the letter Farrar: It was sad. Sad. It was due to Mayors is that when they in our newspaper. personal financial difficulties. It didn’t do set out to hire Channel 20 has done It was definitely a have to go that far. He was personable. He SBJ: Can anybody tell us why Mike more – yes, they stories on minority hiring shocker. would light up a room. Even, we in the Houston is raising money right now? want to hire more and the efforts in regards Foster: I had news business and covered him and went (Laughter) minorities – but, only been here two through the controversies, we enjoyed Christian: What was the question, there hasn’t been as to the affirmative action months and I had seeing him. He was a such a neat guy. again? (More laughter) great of a pool that plan. From what we have met Mayor Davlin Christian: Maybe I’m being too per- SBJ: He held a second anniversary fund they had hoped heard from Police and only once. At the sonal. Like I said, I had more than just a raiser. Has anybody heard if he is running for. Getting back to time, I was working news relationship with him. It was pretty for a second term? the infrastructure, Fire is that when they do set out days. In the news- personal. I could pick up the phone and Farrar: He said he was going to be a when Mayor Hous- “to hire more – yes, they want to room we have a po- call him. As a matter of fact, he even one-term mayor. Now it seems like he’s ton was running hire more minorities – but, there lice scanner. I hate played with me and called himself, “T.D.” changing his mind. I wish somebody that was one of his to say it, but it’s the He’d call me up and say, “Hello, T.C., this would get in office and stick to what they big things as far hasn’t been as great of a pool truth, whenever is T.D.” said they were going to do. I think it looks as a plan for that. that they had hoped for.” there is the code SBJ: Was that the biggest Spring- bad. It’s my hope that he is just trying to Maybe we expected Liz Foster, for a dead body or field news event in the last decade? How keep people guessing so he won’t lose something sooner anchor/reporter for WICS-TV for shots fired or do you compare that with other news power during his first and only term, but because that was anything like that events, like the opening of the presiden- it sure looks like he’s going to run again. one of the big platforms. I don’t know the comes up, our ears perk up because we tial museum and library with President Christian: It would be my guess; and exact timetable on how long that took to know we need to pay attention to what’s George Bush? do politicians ever change their minds get a proposal out there, but it was longer going on. You knew immediately that Foster: It might depend on who you about running for a second term? than the community had hoped. the dispatchers were maybe a little more ask and the characteristics of knowing Farrar: Another question would be Farrar: It was going to be 30 days. A hands off than with other calls, but the because maybe President Obama coming why would he want to run for a second secret plan and all that. address came over the scanner. It wasn’t to Springfield, things like that, would also term? (Laughter) Mackey: The secret plan was for two myself, but somebody in the newsroom be huge things that would put Springfield SBJ: Do you think he is accomplishing years. (Laughter) knew that was his address. They imme- on the map. You were talking about Dav- what he set out to do? Foster: It was, OK, you promised this, diately sent Heather Hubbs, who was a lin’s suicide making national news, peo- Farrar: The infrastructure money was when are we going to see something hap- reporter here at the time, with a photog- ple saw Springfield, Illinois. In terms of a big accomplishment. It’s tough to in- pen? rapher to the street. I remember there was the news angle of knowing, Davlin’s pas- crease taxes in this climate, and getting snow on the ground, and we were wait- sage was a complete shock to the commu- that done will make a big difference over- SBJ: Talking about mayors, arguably ing. We knew they were at his house, and nity; whereas, other big events had been all. It needed to be done, and it’s been ne- one of the biggest news stories in Spring- we knew there was a call for somebody planned for and celebrated. In terms of glected for a long time. Improvements in field in recent years was the death of had been shot. We were waiting for the the biggest story and in terms of shock, I the streets and sewers is what Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin. It made the national, confirmation that it was self-inflicted. I would say probably. needs to be about. The other thing Mike even international, news. Do any of you remember when Jessica McGee went on Houston will be judged on is minority remember where you were and how you the air for our midday show at 11 o’clock. Continued on Page 26, hiring. I think he would agree that is not were going to report it? It was breaking news right off the top, Corporate Review

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Springfield · Chatham · 529.5555 · bankwithbos.com Member 26 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal The Corporate Review 2013 • Corporate Review, crease our web presence. There is going to Continued from Page 25 be less and less of a need for us all to kill trees. While people like to have papers Farrar: I think you’re right about in their hands – and we get picked up – shock, but as far as significance, the finan- there are changes going on. The paper is cial difficulties were personal and didn’t less necessary than it used to be. affect public coffers or anything like that. It’s lasting effect on life in Springfield, I don’t think it was. It was a private trag- edy, and life went on. Pure News USA SBJ: T.C., your newspaper has never missed a month in 30 years. Illinois Times Christian: Never missed a month. Praise the Lord. SBJ: Fletcher, you (the Illinois Times) SBJ: Is your son, Calvin, involved with just moved into a new building. Tell us the newspaper? about it. Christian: He is one of the quote, un- Farrar: We’re leasing a new building. quote “reporters;” (Laughter) and quote, It’s great to have a new building. Our pa- unquote “a few other things.” (More per’s been in existence for 38 years – we laughter) got here first. (Laughter) We were leasing SBJ: We know what that’s like.

T.C. Christian space in another building, and our land- Christian: I founded it in 1983, and it’s Coming in July... lord wanted us to move. That was an op- been a blessing. Commenting on the web, portunity to do something different. We we have web presence. All of the pages in looked at a lot of places, and a friend of our newspaper can be seen and read for ours – architect John Schafer – offered to th free on the Internet. Not just news, but the The17 build us a building that he would own actual pages. That has been a real big plus Annual and we would lease. We have a beautiful for us. There was some fear that due to new space. Internet that we may have to shut down. SBJ: What happened to the old IT As we all know, there are some businesses space. Did they ask you to move? and newspapers that have folded. Fortu- Farrar: Yes. We were there for 10 years, nately for us, we have been able to capi- and the landlord wanted to do something talize and use the Internet to enhance our else with that building. marketing ability. With the news cover- SBJ: What are your future plans? age we have, because it’s not limited to Farrar: We signed a five year lease. We one area – Springfield – we bring news all made a major commitment to be here around as well, we find we get positive and keep publishing. We’re working on comments and feedback in terms of that developing our web presence, which we web presence. The Internet has played a have neglected sometimes in the past. positive role for our newspaper. We’re doing more blogs and daily post- SBJ: Is that something Calvin han- The July issue of Springfield Business Journal will include a special ings on news stories. That’s an emphasis dles? section saluting forty local business leaders under the age of 40. This now. We have special publications that Christian: Oh, yes. He handles that. we’re working on. We started publishing He has an Internet mind. When some- section will spotlight local entrepreneurs and managers who have the Springfield Parent as a quarterly mag- thing goes wrong with the web, I have to made their mark in the Springfield and / or Jacksonville business azine. A separate magazine. We’re grow- call him. I have no clue on how to put a community. ing and the business is growing. Thank web page together. you, very much. SBJ: You have another employee, De- SBJ: You are doing specialty publica- mond Days? Help us identify current and tions like Springfield Parents and the Christian: Right, he does the circula- future business leaders. The Visitors’ Guide. Is this an area of growth, tion as well. I’m pleased we’re going pret- or could Illinois Times publish twice a ty well. We are constantly trying to find only requirements are that the week? someplace to place a news rack, or knock individual be less than 40 years of Farrar: We do not have any plans to on the door as well. I’m pretty pleased age and be active in the business increase our print publication. The web with the circulation now, but you always is a wonderful opportunity. It’s growing want to find a way to improve or enhance community. If you would like to every year. That’s a 24 hour opportunity. what you are doing. nominate someone for possible That’s where we are going to try to grow. SBJ: You are based here in Springfield, inclusion in this section, please scan SBJ: Has the growth of the Internet af- yet you have national news. Does that fected your press run at all? help fulfill your mission of “telling it like the QR code to the right or visit Farrar: Not really. We publish 28,000 it is,” and how you are going to report springfieldbusinessjournal.com papers every week, and we’ve kept that the news? stead for several years. In the old days, Christian: That is our mission. We Make your nominations today! we always tried to increase that, and now are based here in Springfield. We carry we’re not looking to increase it, but to in- Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 27 • The Corporate Review 2013 Continued from Previous Page breaking news that the living suspect had any lack of truth anything like that. A lot stand what is happening in the world. been caught – the Boston Police Depart- of young people just don’t care what’s go- Christian: I like to do mall walking and Springfield news as well. Here we have ment tweeted it, which was confirmation ing on in the world and don’t read the staying in shape, and I do a little market- the Fantastic Jones coming. We know our for CNN and other national news to run newspaper. People come up to me and ing. I just happen to have a few copies of audience would like to hear them. Where with that information. But back to your think they are paying me a compliment my newspaper with me as well. I notice are they playing? What are they going to question, we have increased our website saying, “I don’t subscribe to the daily the young are more apt to say “No.” I’m do? They’re going to pick it up. You guys presence. Within the last year we have anymore.” Well, why not!?! You have not offended or hurt. The older ones say, cover the day-to-day, investigative report- hired a web producer. Her sole job is to to subscribe to the newspaper if you are “Oh, yes, by the way...” and even have ing. From time-to-time, we obviously ad- post content to the website. Rather than about what’s going on. A lot of people are comments. In other words, I’m kind of dress situations in the news that involves before where the reporters posted their so much into them- profiling while I’m Springfield. But, what we do is we try to story on the web, now she records the selves and their Fa- I like to do mall walking walking. (Laughter) look nationally and locally to bring in newscasts and at 5:15 and 6:15, right after cebook page, they and staying in shape, and Foster: Getting news and information targeted towards the first block of news is done, she posts don’t care what back to your ques- the African-American community be- that video, so our web content has bite. the Springfield City I do a little marketing. tion about social cause, obviously, it’s an African-American She is also solely responsible for posting Council is doing. I just happen to have a media, my opin- newspaper. That gives us another good on Facebook and Twitter. With social me- They don’t watch few copies of my news- ion, for the foresee- reason on why they are going to pick us dia in particular there is a growing need TV. They don’t read able future, people up. Believe me, it’s not just African-Amer- to connect with your audience and your newspapers. They paper with me as well. I will get their news icans who read our newspaper. We have viewers. Every on-air talent in the news- don’t do anything. notice the young are more apt from Facebook and a lot of whites and other races reading it room has a Facebook page. We’re encour- Keep in touch with “to say “No.” I’m not offended Twitter. That’s not as well. aged to communicate with the viewers. their friends. always a reliable SBJ: I saw a documentary recently Christian: What or hurt. The older ones say, source when maybe about Watergate – because of the anni- I’m hoping is as “Oh, yes, by the way...” and your friend posts versary – and how different it would have they get older, this even have comments. In other something; but, as Technology in been if it had taken place in the modern will change. When far as your friend day with social media. Woodward and they are a little more words, I’m kind of profiling posting, some- news reporting Bernstein could have never done it alone. mature, they’ll pick while I’m walking.” (Laughter) thing, comment- As we talk about technology and social the paper and read T.C. Christian, ing on something SBJ: How does Channel 20 utilize the media does this next generation ... do more. founder and publisher of Pure News USA happened, initially Internet? they have have a sense of what good Foster: As you finding out that Foster: It’s a digital age, and people journalism is and why it is important? get older and you’re paying taxes and way. I know this is a really stupid exam- have a need for immediacy. They want Foster: It depends on your source for you buy a car, you know how decisions in ple, but that’s how I found out both Whit- news now. When it happens. That plays news. Even in terms of national scope – both local government and state govern- ney Houston and Michael Jackson died. into why newspapers and companies own if we take local media out of the picture ment and the federal government affect Somebody posted on it on Facebook, and newspapers have been struggling over the for a minute – if you’re going to CNN or you. I would hope more people would pay then I went the national sites to confirm past few year. People want to go online Fox News or ABC, CBS news affiliates as attention because that has certainly been what actually happened. As far as initial- now and not wait for the next day when opposed to something like TMZ or some- the case for myself. I just bought my first ly finding out news in the world, I think the newspaper comes out. It’s crazy now thing – in my opinion, a less credible home a year and a half ago, and of course you will continue to see people finding it how many people get news now from source – you better hope the information I work in news, I follow things anyway. via social media. social media sites, from Facebook and you are getting is accurate, and not biased I’d like to think if I wasn’t in news, and as Christian: They will, as you just stated, Twitter. I’ll give you a great example: the and that kind of thing. I have gotten older and becoming more of Boston Marathon Bombing. The way the Farrar: I’m worried people are tuning an adult, I would like to think I would be Continued on Page 28, out for other reasons. It’s not because of inclined not just to know, but to under- Corporate Review Our Commercial Team is here for your lending needs

www.securitybk.com 217-789-3500 28 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal The Corporate Review 2013 • Corporate Review, gia where I was working. Community Continued from Page 27 size, Springfield is comparable to Macon, Georgia. Media market wise, Springfield Favorite news story reach out to more credible and reliable is larger, because the media market here sources, like national networks. – Springfield, Decatur, Champaign – you SBJ: One last question: what has been a favorite news story that you covered? Farrar: Maybe there is a role for us group those all together, you get a larger explaining why something happens and viewer audience. Farrar: I remember a long time ago, there analyzing. People know something hap- SBJ: Tell us about the recent renova- was a big push to legalize marijuana back in the pened, but pick the newspaper or go to tions at Newschannel 20. ‘70s. A local activist here staged a smoke-in. He the web page to get the analysis. There’s Foster: We launched the new set told everybody in advance that he was going to going to be a need for events to be ex- in early December. It took about three smoke marijuanna on the State House grounds. I plained and analyzed, and that kind of months to build, and our parent com- went down there. It was over the Memorial Day social discourse needs to happen with pany, Sinclair Broadcast Group, has been weekend. I had never seen so many cops in my journalists. investing in stations across the country life. The police was out in force. The Secretary Foster: People depend on us to figure one at a time. For example, we had pic- of State Police. It was huge. These few hippies out and analyze and tell them how some- tures of the Nashville set before we got with their joints. (Laughter) They chased them thing is going to affect them. Most people ours, so we could see what it would look all through town. The smoke-in was a big impor- are probably not going to take the time to like. Over $1 million for just the set itself. tant story because Alan Dixon was Secretary of do research about how something going It’s a huge improvement, and enables us State at that point, and he just freaked out. Over on at the state capitol is going to affect to not only broadcast in HD (high defi- reaction by the cops became the story. It wasn’t them. Hopefully, they will turn on their nition), but be a little more interactive. a riot, but it looked like Kent State in downtown local news or pick up their local newspa- We have these huge monitor walls, where Springfield. per and find out that way and let some- if we needed to, we could do the fancy body else doing the work. things like you see on the national net- Christian: Of course, there were quite a few Christian: The credible names. They works. We have lights surrounding the set controversial editorials. I got a phone call. I’m are going to turn to the credible names. that change colors for the different news- a former state employee. At the time, George casts. For example, when there is going Ryan was the governor. They had legislation to be a weather warning or threat of se- to create a Dr. Martin Luther King statue, and WICS-TV vere weather they could all go red so the they had agreed to place the statue in back of second you turn on your TV and see red the Howlett Building. I called to confirm if this SBJ: Liz, you moved to Springfield two lights you know there is a severe weather was true. Come to find out, it was true. Well, I and a half years ago. What do you think warning. Little things like that, but the tell it like it is. I called Frontiers International of Springfield? overall visually appealing aspect of it has and said, “Hey, listen, they’re getting ready to Foster: Springfield is definitely the big been very positive. place this, and it’s not right. This is an obscure small town that I heard so many people SBJ: That kind of investment says location, and it should be placed in another lo- describe it as. I like the community. I Newschannel 20 is going to stay in cation.” The response I got, to make a long story like the parks and the park district, that’s Springfield for a long time. short, was: “No, we’re not going to touch that.” something you don’t see everywhere Foster: Yes. Actually, Channel 20 has In other words, let them put it where ever they nowadays. contracted with Fox 55 to provide news wanted it to be. I contacted the governor’s office SBJ: Did you come from a larger or on the Fox affiliate here, but Sinclair has to confirm that was the location as well, and criticized that it should not be there. smaller city? just purchased the Fox station within the Then yours truly, even though an employee of the State of Illinois, came out with Foster: I consider myself from Atlanta past few months. The Fox staff and the a headline that read: “From back of the bus to back of the building.” It was very (Georgia), I lived in a suburb of Atlanta. I Channel 20 staff are merging, which is a controversial. They couldn’t believe it. They would tell me, “You’re going to get moved here directly from Macon, Geor- big boost as far as sales and advertising fired.” One of the legislators in a high ranking position didn’t want it in another and things of that nature, and put out a location. I had advocated putting it where it is right now, today (Capitol Ave. and product with hopefully more shows. Cur- Second St.). The location downtown is better than it was behind the building. rently, the Fox news is on seven days a When I drive by it, I feel pretty good, I must admit. week at 9 o’clock; there are talks to maybe Farrar: You got it moved. have additional newscasts on the Fox sta- Christian: Yes. Like I tell my son, when you are out in front of the street, you tion. As far as logistics go, we will still air have to try to have everything together; about yourself; about what you do be- all of the broadcasts out of the station on cause people are watching. One of the key things that I must express as well is East Cook Street. I’m not sure if some of there was no way I could have done that without my belief in God Almighty. He the sales team may move over there. The protects and He has. Here I am, working for the State of Illinois, working for the Fox facility may turn into an office build- governor, and willing to go to the front of the street and say this is wrong. I’m not ing. I think they are still working out the bragging about myself, I’m just saying in terms of what I believe and where the logistics of where everybody is going to strength comes from to stand up. It comes from God Almighty, and I have to give go. credit where credit is due. I’m not to preach, and that I’m all holier than thou. SBJ: Are there are other markets where That is my belief and that’s what brought me to this point today. they are running the news desks from a different market? Foster: It’s hard to follow that up. (Laughter) Foster: I know that there are, or there Being a general assignment reporter, I cover a has been, stations like that. I don’t know little bit of everything, from feature stories – my where specifically. I can’t imagine they favorite feature story in Georgia was how kids would be very popular because people, with cancer cope; what is their outlet – to in- vestigative and hard news, hard crime story. If I’m being 100 percent honest, it’s not necessarily Continued on Next Page that I choose one of the others, but I enjoy hard news. The hard news stories is like putting to- gether a puzzle, when you’re trying to collect the information and tell the story of what happened; who’s hurt; who’s affected when you’re telling that angle of the story. Most recently, probably my favorite story was a couple of months ago, the police impersonator. We had several cases across central Illinois. I wasn’t here in the ‘80s, but somebody mentioned that there was a police impersonator case in Macoupin County where a 16-year-old girl was raped and murdered by three guys pretend- ing to be police. I went back and found the chief investigator on that case who later was sheriff there, and reached out to the victim’s family – Bridget Drobney – who is in the Chicago area and I talked to them. It was going back and doing that investigative work – looking at old court documents. Not by any means try- ing to scare the community, but this is a reminder why you need to be so careful, and going back and re-reporting that information. What I enjoyed the most about putting together that piece was the interview with that chief investigator at that time. It amazed me that this man in his 80s could remember everything, as if he investigated it yesterday. It is my journalistic nature to cover hard news. If we get those kinds of story, I will be the one who volunteers.

SBJ: We want to thank all of you for participating. Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 29 • The Corporate Review 2013 Continued from Previous Page Farrar: It would be a blow to the city. Farrar: It’s more difficult to compete stantly prove yourself. That you are ac- Christian: I agree with what you’re when they are cutting rates, too. That is curate; that you care about what your I assume, would want that community saying. It almost sends a message that an exact reflection of their financial dif- viewers think. Sometime the negative ste- presence and know that the people that newspapers aren’t that important any- ficulties. We all suffer from their financial reotype people give the media – a lot of are part of the news every night know more. It’s a negative message. There is no difficulties, I think. times people feel as if the media is trying that they live in the community as well. way we would like to see them go out, to put a certain spin on stories. Some me- It’s pretty obvious, from what I have seen and neither would you guys. The more, dia, maybe, does. When you get to your here, too, when those anchors are mis- the better; but, we don’t need too many local news – I’ll speak on behalf of Chan- pronouncing local towns that we would more. (Laughter) Satisfaction nel 20 – no, there is no spin. Our job is to know how to pronounce. I know it hap- Farrar: I don’t think they are going out present all sides of the story and let people pens in places around the country, but no of business. I think we’ll still have a local decide how they feel about something. where around here that I know of. newspaper here. It’s because of the na- from reporting Any time we do a story on a controver- tional (Gatehouse) debt, it’s not the local sial issue, you’re going to have somebody market. It’s my feeling that the local mar- the news watching feel as though you’re spinning ket is supporting the newspaper well. The it one way or another, even though you State Journal- Journal Register, it seems to me, is selling SBJ: What do you enjoy the most don’t. It’s the nature of the beast. plenty of ads and is making money, but about reporting the news in Springfield? Farrar: You never know what is going all that money is not being spent here. Foster: Getting the information to to be controversial. It’s interesting to me Register and Christian: It has diminished some- the people who don’t have the means of that I think this story is going to hit them what. The number of pages. Even the getting it themselves. Asking tough ques- hard, and we’re going to have all kinds of Gatehouse number of ads has diminished as well. tion; holding people accountable; report- phone calls, and we hear nothing back. We, like you guys, look at other newspa- ing the stories. What I love most about But it’s some kind of mistake in the Cal- SBJ: We should mention the SJ-R’s pers to see who’s in and who may be in- my job is communicating what people endar item that gets you in trouble. You situation that Fletcher brought up ear- terested in us. want to know about their community. never know how people are going to act. lier. Gatehouse Publishing has about $1.2 Foster: It’s not just newspapers or TV That might seem like a safe answer, but What annoys me most is when they don’t billion in debt. In mid-March, they made stations or what not; in any business if it’s the honest to God truth. react; when you don’t get feedback; when an offer that they were going to pay 33 you cut staff you are going to see a de- Christian: I concur with what she is people are only interested in their pub- cents on the dollar to avoid bankruptcy. crease in quality. saying. What we get a joy out of is re- licity. Publish this about me, and they’ve Otherwise, they have a streamlined plan Mackey: I’ll throw in my two cents. porting the good news, the positive news never read your paper before. In general, to handle bankruptcy. They are working Fletcher, you said earlier people tell you about Springfield. it’s a pretty fun place to be in a public set- on solving that, and they have until Feb- they don’t take the daily newspaper. I Farrar: My satisfaction after being in ting where a lot of people read the paper ruary 2014. That’s when the first big note also have people approach me – I’m a the business for over 35 years is helping and give you feedback. comes due. The question is, how does the monthly business publication – and say, young journalists seeing the large picture, Editors note: For the final question SBJ future of the SJ-R affect news reporting in “I don’t read the daily. I read the Business and look at questions that haven’t been asked our panelists what has been a fa- Springfield? Journal.” I assume it’s just a pat on the asked and approach the story in a differ- vorite news story that they have covered. Foster: I think it would be a detriment back, but, I want to tell them read the ent way, and learn how big journalism Their responses are on the opposite page if there were no SJ-R. daily newspaper. It has a lot of good in- can be. To see a larger role for journalism to the left. Farrar: Yes. formation in it. They’re not my enemy. is often something very new. It’s been my Foster: It’s healthy to have competi- We’re in the same field, and we compete pleasure to open the eyes of staff mem- tion. It obviously has been a staple here for some of the same advertisers, but, it’s bers. for many decades. For homes to not to important to have as many news sources SBJ: Does the media deserve the criti- have a newspaper if they wanted one in the market at possible. Print, televi- cism we’re receiving? would be really unfortunate. sion, whatever. Foster: In media, you have to con- 30 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Major Manufacturing Firms - Sangamon County (Ranked by Number of Full-time Employees) Company Name Telephone (-) Address Fax (=) Full-Time Facility Year City, State, ZIP Code Web Site (www.) Employees Size-sq. ft. Principal(s) Product / Service Established

Standard Aero 800-731-7371 Mike Ménard, Aircraft service, modification 1200 N. Airport Drive 217-541=3365 1 250 250,000+ vice-president / general manager 1911 Springfield IL 62707 standardaero.com

DICKEY-john Corporation 217-438-3371 Jeff Schertz, Electronic design and manufacture of systems 5200 Dickey john Road 217-438=6012 2 220 225,000 vice president of operations controls for agriculture and public works 1966 Auburn IL 62615 dickey-john.com

Simplex Inc. 217-483-1600 Thomas Debrey, Load banks, day tanks, fuel supply systems PO Box 7388 217-483=1616 3 205 125,000 president 1952 Springfield IL 62791 simplexdirect.com

Brandt Consolidated Inc. 217-547-5800 Rick Brandt, Fertilizers, crop protection, micronutrients, spray 2935 S. Koke Mill Road 217-547=5801 150 25,000 1953 4 CEO adjuvants, seed Springfield IL 62711 brandt.co

Nudo Products Inc. 217-528-5636 Darryl Rosser, Laminated wood panels and related plastic 1500 Taylor Ave. 217-528=8722 140 400,000 1954 5 president extrusions manufacturing Springfield IL 62703 nudo.com

Henry Technologies 217-483-2406 Scott Rahmel, Components for HVAC / Industrial & Commercial 701 S. Main St. 217-483=2462 135 DND 1914 6 general manager / plant manager Refrigeration Chatham IL 62629 henrytech.com

Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 217-747-8200 Cory Jones, Coca-Cola Distribution 3495 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-747=8400 105 80,000 1986 7 general manager Springfield IL 62707 coca-cola.com

Mel-O-Cream Donuts Intl. 217-483-7272 David Waltrip, CEO Frozen dough products and frozen pre-fried donuts 5456 International Parkway 217-483=7744 90 70,000 1932 8 Dan Alewelt, plant manager Springfield IL 62711 mel-o-cream.com

Solomon Colors Inc. 217-522-3112 Richard Solomon, pres./CEO Manufacturing of iron oxide pigments, color for 4050 Color Plant Road 217-522=3145 82 250,000 1927 9 Charles Kreutzer, vice pres./CFO concrete, mortar and concrete products Springfield IL 62702 solomoncolors.com

Sources: Sources: “Large Employers and Manufacturers” produced by the Quantum Growth Partnership; the manufacturers DND - Did Not Disclose Major Manufacturing Firms - Morgan County

Company Name Telephone (Ranked by Number of Full-time Employees) Address Fax Full-Time Facility Year City, State, ZIP Code Web Site (www.) Employees Size-sq. ft. Principals Product / Service Established

Reyolds Consumer Products 217-243-3311 360,000 (West Plant), Jeff Phillips, Polyethylene bags and films 500 E. Superior 217-479=1222 750 508,000 (East Plant) plant manager 1962 1 Jacksonville IL 62650 reynoldsconsumerproducts.com

Perma-Bound Hertzberg New Method Inc. 217-243-5451 320,000 James Orr, CEO Prebound books for schools and libraries 617 E. Vandalia Road 217-243=7505 300 Bill Hull, plant manager (80,000 titles) 1953 2 Jacksonville IL 62650 perma-bound.com

Illinois Valley Paving Inc. 217-742-3103 20 acres Robert Bruner, president Asphalt and concrete paving PO Box 258 217-742=3107 200 James Bruner, vice president 1963 3 Winchester IL 62694

Nestle USA 217-245-9511 30 acres Brian Johnston, Non-dairy creamer 1111 Carnation Drive 217-479=2280 181 general manager / plant manager 1970 4 Jacksonville IL 62650 nestleusa.com

Bound To Stay Bound Books 217-245-5191 110,000 Bob Sibert, president Prebound children’s library books 1880 W. Morton Ave. 217-245=0424 147 Rob Crain, plant manager 1920 5 Jacksonville IL 62650 btsb.com

ILMO Products Company 217-245-2183 Wholesale/retail distributor of industrial, medical, 40,000 Linda Standley, CEO 7 Eastgate Drive 217-243=7634 laboratory EPA protocol & specialty gases and weld- 100 (8 acres) Brad Floreth, president 1913 6 Jacksonville IL 62650 ilmoproducts.com ing equipment sales & service

Westermeyer Industries, Inc. 217-754-3277 72,000 Gary Westermeyer, Manufacturer or pressure vessels for refrigeration 1441 State Route 100 217-754=3288 100 CEO and air conditioning components 2001 Bluffs IL 62651 westermeyerind.com

Brahler’s Truckers Supply 217-243-6471 80,000 Richard Brahler, CEO Retread truck tires and sales, truck and industrial tire 21 Harold Cox Drive 217-245=0565 92 (4 buildings) Terry Ranson, plant manager sales and service, farm tires 1972 8 Jacksonville IL 62650 brahlers.com

Illinois Road Contractors 217-245-6181 44,000 Devon Davidsmeyer, Liquid asphalt and aggregate application P.O. Box 1060 217-243=0604 80 CEO 1925 9 Jacksonville IL 62651 ircgrp.com

Capitol Christian Music Group 217-245-1733 DND Ken Rothdeutsch, Christian music, sheet music, DVD 400 Capitol Way 217-245=1807 49 director 1994 10 Jacksonville IL 62650 emicmg.com

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City announces vehicle pane will only cost the City about 75 The terrorist attacks began to “turn Historically, the U.S. saw a build-up of conversions cents a gallon,” McCarty said. Even with- the will of the American people”, said propane vehicles after the oil crisis in the out the government subsidy, propane au- Donaldson. In 2006, Congress passed leg- 1970s. By 1981, there were nearly 700,000 By David A. Kelm, togas costs approximately $1.25 per gal- islation incentiviz- propane vehicles in Correspondent lon. Given the conversion cost of $8,000 ing propane fueled The United States has 3 the U.S. burning 1 The City of Springfield recently an- and annual fuel savings of approximately vehicles. Then in billion excess gallons of billion gallons of nounced the conversion of 24 vehicles to $3,000, McCarty estimates that the con- 2007, gas prices hit propane annually. a propane fuel system in a pilot program versions will pay for themselves in about $4.00 and more a propane annually and Since then, the U.S. focused on cost savings and environmen- two years for vehicles that have a lifespan gallon. it will take seven to 10 has fallen behind tal concerns. Springfield launched the of seven to 10 years. A d d i t i o n a l l y, years before we are burn- other countries giv- program at the end of May with the con- In addition to the immediate cost Americans were en the low price of becoming more ing one billion gallons in gasoline and diesel environmentally American vehicles.” and the lack of pro- conscious and de- “ Curtis Donaldson, pane infrastructure manding that gov- CEO of CleanFUEL USA in the U.S. ernments and cor- Springfield is ex- porations take steps to reduce pollution. ploring the option of further converting Finally, the economic difficulties that the City’s fleet to propane autogas based began in 2008-2009 resulted in tighten- on the experience of the initial 24 vehi- ing government budgets and the need for cles. “The City will definitely look at more cutbacks and cost cutting. conversions and opportunities should the “Springfield is an early adopter”, said cost savings hold up,” said McCarty. Donaldson discussing the recent addition If the entire Springfield Police Depart- of propane autogas conversions. Clean- ment patrol fleet converted to propane FUEL USA partners with 30-40 govern- autogas, the annual savings would be mental units across the United States. $300,000 to $400,000 annually. In addi- Currently, there are 3,000 to 4,000 con- tion to the cost savings, the City believes versions taking place in the U.S. Don- having cleaner burning vehicles using aldson estimates that conversions will American resources on Springfield streets double next year and will see 10,000 con- is a win-win situation. Springfield is al- versions per year in the next thee to four ready looking at next year’s vehicle pur- years. “The United States has 3 billion chases to determine if propane autogas excess gallons of propane annually and it will be a viable option for applications will take seven to 10 years before we are beyond squad cars and public works ve- Springfield City vehicles lined up for propane fueling burning one billion gallons in American hicles. version of 17 police squad cars and seven savings, Springfield’s pilot program will vehicles,” said Donaldson. public works’ vehicles. enhance energy efficiency and conserva- There are currently 17 million pro- David A. Kelm is a freelance writer from Bill McCarty, director of budget and tion. Propane autogas vehicles emit 20 pane burning vehicles operated world- Chatham. He can be reached at management for Springfield, estimated percent less nitrogen oxide, 60 percent wide with only 200,000 or so in the U.S. [email protected] that “fuel savings in the first year alone less carbon monoxide and up to 25 per- will be more than $82,000.” cent less greenhouse gases. Springfield has partnered with Clean- McCarty admitted that there is a 5 per- FUEL USA to install the 24 conversion cent drop in fuel efficiency but that is off- kits and with LincolnLand FS to install a set by the fact that propane autogas costs propane refueling site for the propane au- less and burns cleaner than gasoline. togas vehicles. According to McCarty, the “In addition to the fuel savings, we initial costs to the City are approximately will see less maintenance costs such as $8,000 per vehicle with the conversion oil changes and engine overhauls,” Mc- kit costing $6,000 with installation mak- Carty said. Further, while CleanFUEL ing up the difference. USA installed the conversion kits on site However, given a grant from the fed- in Springfield, the company trained City eral government and a grant from the Il- employees to install future kits thereby linois Environmental Protection Agency, reducing costs going forward by approxi- there is “virtually zero cost to the City of mately $2,000 per vehicle. Springfield,” said McCarty. Government incentives are but one el- Immediate savings include the price ement leading to the growth of fleet con- for propane autogas compared to the cur- versions to propane, according to Cur- rent price of a gallon of gasoline. McCarty tis Donaldson, CEO of CleanFUEL USA. said that the City took an average price of Donaldson said the Texas-based company a gallon of gasoline at $3.40 per gallon to has been in business for 20 years but it project fuel savings. was the terrorist attacks of 9/11 that “With alternative fuel tax credits from “made us all sensitive about where fuel the federal government, the price of pro- comes from.”

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ince the oil embargo of the late version efforts. Bloodworth also pointed subsidy, Chicago’s taxi fleet has added ‘70s, politicians have been running Going Green to railroad BNSF that recently announced nearly 250 CNG taxis. The CNG vehicles Sand winning elected office with the David A. Kelm that it would start testing LNG locomo- are Ford Escapes but Dodge has also in- promise of ending tives. One of the manufacturers working troduced a CNG Caravan that will find its the United States’ de- trucks. with BNSF is EMD, a unit of Illinois-based way into taxi fleets and paratransit appli- pendency on foreign According to Michelle Bloodworth, Caterpillar. cations. Other publicly visible light duty oil. Over the last sev- Vice-President of Business Development Light duty fleets and passenger ve- commercial fleets include AT&T’s 8,000 eral years, drivers and for ANGA, the growth in natural gas fleets hicles face a number of hurdles to rapid U-verse vans fanning out across Ameri- business owners have is currently centered around LNG vehi- growth. The first is can neighborhoods seen gasoline and die- cles. “A number of heavy duty fleets are the infrastructure Given the long term as well as 1,100 sel prices increase to looking at a complete conversion because simply does not ex- stability of natural gas UPS vehicles in the as high as $4 and $5 of fuel costs,” Bloodworth said. ist - CNG pumps United States. per gallon. Given the long term stability of natu- have to be installed prices, ANGA estimates Given the grow- As crisis breeds ingenuity, American ral gas prices, ANGA estimates that natu- in order for business that natural gas fleets ing availability of energy producers have re-engineered ex- ral gas fleets will grow from 120,000 vehi- and private vehicles will grow from 120,000 lower priced U.S. ploration processes coupled with new cles to over 350,000 vehicles in the next to take advantage of natural gas, conver- technology to extract increasing quanti- 10-15 years. Worldwide there are approxi- lower priced natural vehicles to over 350,000 sion of the nation’s ties of natural gas through hydraulic frac- mately 12 million natural gas vehicles on gas. vehicles in the next 10-15 years heavy duty and turing or “fracking”. The result has been the road. The U.S. has only seen a growth ANGA estimates “ light duty fleets ap- a dramatic decrease in the price of natural rate of 3.7 percent for natural gas vehicles that the CNG equivalent price is $2.06 pears to be the wave of the future. LNG gas and a resurgent interest in natural gas per year since 2000 as compared with a per gallon compared to the price of a gal- and CNG vehicles will certainly assist powered vehicles. 30.6 percent per year growth rate world- lon of gasoline. However, the infrastruc- governmental and commercial fleets save In May, America’s Natural Gas Alliance wide. ture build out is costly and slow. Second- on fuel costs, provided the infrastructure (ANGA) displayed a number of natural Bloodworth believes that the U.S. ly, the price of CNG light duty vehicles is readily available. As the infrastructure is gas powered vehicles at the Illinois State heavy duty fleet will grow more rapidly run $6,000 to $9,000 higher compared to built out, technology improves and prices Capitol. The demonstration vehicles con- because of centralized fueling for buses, gasoline/diesel counterparts. continue to drop, perhaps the politician’s sisted of liquified natural gas (LNG) ve- trains and other commercial and govern- Looking at two popular fleet vehicles, promise of reducing our dependence on hicles and compressed natural gas (CNG) mental fleets. Waste Management, Inc. the Ford F-250 and F-150 pick-up trucks, foreign-oil will be fulfilled. vehicles. has for several years supported the use of an analysis done by ANGA shows that Springfield drivers are familiar with natural gas vehicles in its fleet and cur- without a federal tax credit, neither truck CNG vehicles as they encounter Spring- rently has the largest heavy duty com- achieves payback for eight years (based field Mass Transit District (SMTD) buses mercial fleet with over 2,000 natural gas on 50,000 miles driven annually). Giv- on the roadways every day. CNG powers vehicles. en the infrastructure and pricing issues, lighter duty fleets such as public transit Waste Management intends to convert it may be several years before light duty buses, school buses, waste haulers, taxis its entire service fleet of 18,000 vehicles to fleets can be converted economically. and work duty trucks. LNG produces natural gas over the next several years. It Commercial applications for CNG ve- higher BTUs and is capable of driving is estimated that Waste Management has hicles are starting to come into the main- David A. Kelm is an attorney heavy-duty applications such as locomo- eliminated approximately 3 million gal- stream. Taking advantage of centralized from Chatham with experience in tives, marine fleets and over-the-road lons of diesel fuel per year with their con- fueling, lower fuel prices and government environmental law Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 35 • environment A bright idea

Despite falling costs, solar en- greater interest in retrofits along the lines are many federal and state rebates that Marley-Knox mentioned the Illinois ergy still expensive of the City Lights program as opposed to can be pursued to help defray the cost of Department of Commerce & Economic solar energy installations. a solar system installation. Additionally, Opportunity’s (DCEO) recent Commu- By Gabe House, “Yes, we do quite a bit of retrofits for CWLP offers net metering, which means nity Solar and Wind Grant Program as a Correspondent those large commercial projects,” Mar- any excess energy produced results in yet powerful example. The program, which Running a small business in today’s saglia said. “They’re updated and com- another credit. ran from September 2011 until April of economy is always a tricky endeavor, and pliant, and then they’ll get rebates from “It’s a premium cost compared to a this year, offered grants of up to 25 per- owners are constantly looking to keep CWLP. They’re smaller numbers. A de- lot of the other items we look at such cent of photovoltaic project costs up to costs low. One of the most basic – and cently sized solar sys- $250,000 for businesses. at times most expensive – costs is that of tem is going to cost “A couple of years ago it was pretty power. quite a bit more than hot,” Haenig said in reference to inter- Solar energy – and to a lesser extent, just a retrofit light- est in solar systems and the DCEO grants wind energy – has been hailed as a cost- ing package inside of working in conjunction. “The incentives effective measure for reducing one’s reli- a building.” now aren’t as lucrative as they used to be. ance on typical power providers. But even For a rough cost Of course, the economy has changed all as the cost of photovoltaic panels and comparison, Hurley that too.” systems continue to tumble down, it can estimated a 5 kilo- Still, Marley-Knox believes renew- often be far cheaper for a business to sim- watt (kW) solar in- able energy can be a boon for businesses ply replace their lighting. stallation (a small as long as they know when to strike and “Our biggest (rebate program) is prob- system for commer- with what grants to arm themselves. ably our City Lights Program,” said Gary cial purposes, he said) “You are getting your return of invest- Hurley of City Water, Light and Power could cost upwards ment,” Marley-Knox said. “Beyond that, (CWLP). “That’s a rebate for installing of $40,000. The same it’s actually paying you.” more energy-efficient (interior) lighting. business may spend Marley-Knox said she has heard CWLP Solar panels at FitClub South “A lot of the buildings out there have only $4,000 on in- has had few applicants for the Solar Re- older lighting, and basically with the re- terior lighting upgrades and obtain a fair as lighting, which is a cost effective way wards program this year and is trying to bate we encourage customers to install amount of savings by doing so. to save money,” Hurley said in regards drum up more business in the Springfield more efficient lighting which reduces our But it’s not all doom and gloom for to photovoltaic systems. “It depends on area. demand. It’s been kind of our cornerstone solar energy. Just as there are rebates for what they can apply for on tax credits. “I think a big part of the problem is program and has been leading the way more traditional retrofits of lighting and Some paybacks can be 10-20 years or, if just getting the word out and educating over the years,” Hurley said. other commercial equipment, so too are they don’t qualify for a lot of credits, it the public,” Marley-Knox said. “I think The City Lights rebates can total up to there programs for solar energy at all lev- can be upward of 30 years.” there’s a lack of education on solar pho- $15,000 per fiscal year, per facility. That’s els of government. Michelle Marley-Knox, owner of tovoltaic technology. It’s a simple pro- nothing to sneeze at when it comes to es- CWLP has a Solar Rewards program WindSolarUSA in Owaneco, said pay- cess, but I think people are still just kind sentially changing some light bulbs. that offers rebates up to $15,000 per busi- backs (how long it takes for savings to of scared of it.” Rich Marsaglia, project manager for ness to customers who install photovol- surpass the up-front equipment invest- Haenig Electric, said he’s quite familiar taic systems up to 25 kW. Unless a check ment) can range from five to seven years Gabe House is a freelance writer from with the program. In the past couple is specifically requested, the rebates take if businesses apply for the correct incen- Auburn. He can be reached at years, Marsaglia said, there has been a the form of CWLP bill credits. Also, there tives and install at the appropriate times. [email protected]

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700 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702 217.788.2100 36 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal minority business • The Tax Payer’s Burden n April 18, 2013, the Illinois Dewitt-Anderson’s position is that and link economies across the Midwest House of Representatives passed Minority Business multiple bidders create a competitive region. OHouse Bill 924 on a 60 to 50 vote. marketplace and keep costs down. HB Move Illinois will address the remain- The bill amends the Exchange 924 will undermine this essential market- ing needs of the existing tollway system; Illinois Prevailing Pete Reeves place dynamic and would be yet another rebuild and widen the Jane Addams Me- Wage Act (820 ILCS law hatched in Springfield that makes lo- morial Tollway (I-90) as a state-of-the-art 130/2) to require that phis activists have sought economic par- cal government more expensive for tax- 21st century corridor; construct a new all contractors and ity in the construction industry as wom- payers. The bill is also a first step toward interchange to connect the Tri-State subcontractors bid- en and minorities have been locked out imposing the State’s cumbersome and Tollway (I-294) to I-57; build a new, all- ding on work subject of construction industry jobs as a direct bureaucratic procurement rules on local electronic Elgin O’Hare Western Access to the Act; satisfy the result of lack of access to construction ap- governments. Local residents, as well as and fund planning studies for the Illinois Illinois Procurement prenticeship programs. legislators, need to know that local gov- Route 53/120 Extension and the Illiana Code’s definition of “responsible bidder.” Historically, the drawback of the con- ernments are opposed to HB 924. Expressway. To qualify as a “responsible bidder,” struction apprentice system has been its In addition, Chambers of Commerce Locally, the High Speed Rail which is all contractors and subcontractors would ingrown nature and exclusion of women throughout the state oppose HB 924 be- expected to be a multimillion dollar mul- have to meet a series of requirements, and minorities. The federal government cause it reduces the competitive bidding tiyear project promises to offer thousands three of which may increase costs and re- intervened in the 1960s to try and correct process and would effectively preclude of jobs regionally. Local organizations duce the pool of bidders. They are also re- this injustice by requiring women and many local businesses from competing on such as the NAACP, the Springfield Black quired to participate in a U.S. Department minorities on federally funded projects. a level playing field. Statewide opponents Chamber of Commerce and the Faith Co- of Labor apprenticeship program; provide On the local and state level, as activists of the bill include but are not limited to alition for the Common Good are work- proof of extensive insurance coverage, are working for inclusion of women and the Associated Builders and Contractors, ing diligently with local, state and federal many of which may not be germane to minorities in the construction industry, DuPage Mayors and Managers Confer- officials to ensure that minorities are not the work being bided; and maintain an their opponents have stepped up aggres- ence, Illinois Landscape Contractors excluded from the jobs and contracts that Illinois office as the primary place of em- sive campaigns to not only maintain the Association, Illinois Municipal League, will be available from the High Speed Rail ployment for persons who will work on status quo but make significant advance- Midwest Truckers Associations and Town- Project. the work being bid on. ment to eliminate the smaller firms. ship Officials of Illinois. Local opponents The city of Springfield is at an extreme HB 924 presents a serious problem HB 924 is one such tool. It also would included the Springfield Branch NAACP disadvantage when it comes to the num- for minorities, specifically African-Amer- require all contractors and subcontractors and the Springfield Black Chamber of ber of women and minority owned con- icans, who have systematically been ex- to identify and report on a monthly basis, Commerce. struction firms. More specifically, there cluded from construction industry jobs. either as part of their certified payroll sub- Teresa Haley, NAACP President said, are currently no minority owned general According to the Annie E. Casey Foun- missions or monthly manpower utiliza- “HB924 would be devastating to black contracting firms or specialty trades firms dation’s report titled, “The High Road to tion reports, the number of hours worked contractors because their payroll can’t that are bidding on either city or state Greater Inclusion in the Construction In- by minorities and females on projects handle it. It will simply force many small construction projects. dustry: Problems and Prospects,”on Jan. subject to the Act. This new reporting businesses to shut down. They cannot af- There are, however, many African- 20, 2009, when Barack Obama became requirement could be a concern to many ford the cost associated with training.” American tradesmen who believe that the first African-American President of smaller local governments that do not Larry Beckom, a diversity activist and it is senseless to waste time and money the United States most were unaware of have minority- and women-owned busi- CEO of Beckom and Associates, agreed on bidding on projects that they have no a little known fact is that his new home, ness participation requirements. stating, “the bill will make it virtually im- chance of being awarded. The city recent- the White House, was built with slave la- According to Letitia Dewitt –Anderson, possible for African American contractors ly got its first African-American engineer- bor. CEO of Andersen Legislative Consulting to compete.” ing firm when Infrastructure Engineering The builders initially planned to im- Ltd., the lobbying firm representing op- While bordering states are backing of Chicago, Ill. opened its offices here in port skilled workers from Europe, but ponents of the bill, HB924 requires that away from public sector union domina- Springfield in the Springfield Chamber of when their call met with a dismal re- contractors bidding on any public works tion, Illinois would move in the opposite Commerce Building. sponse, they turned to slaves. Having project must meet the requirements un- direction by requiring private contractors The minority community needs more acquired skills building essential struc- der the “responsible bidder” provision set to provide apprenticeship training pro- minority owned architectural, engineer- tures on plantations, slaves were leased forth in the Illinois Procurement Code. grams for journeymen employees enter- ing, general contracting and specialty from their masters at $5 a day to work on This change in the law will place sev- ing the trades field, such as pipefitting contracting firms to participate in the up- the White House and Capitol beginning eral expensive and burdensome require- or plumbing. Most small, non-union coming construction boom both locally in 1792. Serving as skilled brick mak- ments on small contractors, the most construction businesses do not have the and on the statewide level. ers, stonemasons and carpenters, slaves burdensome being the mandatory partic- funds to establish apprenticeship pro- HB 924 will aggressively decrease any worked seven days a week even during ipations in USDOL approved apprentice- grams. hope for future advances for inclusion the stifling Washington summers. ship program. This costly and time con- If HB 924 becomes law, small busi- that have been made in the construction Despite the progress represented by suming provision will thwart the ability nesses will either be forced to offer train- industry while aggressively increasing the Obama’s election, two centuries after our of small contractors to bid on local gov- ing, bid only on non-government jobs or tax burden on local residents. nation’s founding, African Americans still ernment contracts. leave the state. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Jay occupy an inferior position in skilled con- “This of course will reduce the num- What is at stake is billions of dollars Hoffman, Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, Rep. struction trades and in construction firm ber of bidders eligible to bid on local in state contracts from various programs. Mike Smiddy, Rep. Keith Farnham, Rep. ownership. public projects, not only hurting small Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has unveiled John D’Amico, Rep. Patrick J. Verschoo- For over a century civil rights activists contractors, but also increasing the cost a $12.62 billion infrastructure plan which re, Rep. Daniel V. Beiser, Rep. Brandon have pushed the construction industry to of the public projects by decreasing com- he hopes will move the state’s economy W. Phelps and Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II. hire more women and minorities both lo- petition; thus hurting local tax payers forward by improving roads and bridges The bill remained in the Senate Labor cally and federally. From Chicago, to New who are left to foot the higher bill,” said and revamping public transportation. and Commerce Committee meeting on York to Los Angeles to St. Louis and Mem- Dewitt-Anderson. It is part of his $31 billion “Illinois Jobs May 20, and has received an extended Now! Program,” which was passed by deadline of May 31. The Senate Labor and legislature in 2009. The program will sup- Commerce Committee is not scheduled port 439,000 jobs over the next six years for a hearing as of this writing. and contains progressive hiring incen- “HB924 is harmful to small business tives aimed at bringing more women and and bad for taxpayers. It should remain minorities into the construction trades. in the Senate Labor Committee and die,” “The plan will improve 2,142 miles of declares Dewitt-Anderson. highway and replace 517 bridges across the state,” Quinn said. State officials with the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program are hoping women and minorities take ad- vantage of various construction jobs available. On May 20, state officials held an informational meeting at the Peoria Next Innovation Center with another meeting scheduled in the near future pos- sibly in Springfield. Another program is The Illinois Toll- way’s $12 billion capital program, “Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.” Move Illinois will improve Pete Reeves is Principal at mobility, relieve congestion, reduce pol- VERVE Media Group. He can be lution, create as many as 120,000 jobs reached at [email protected] Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 37

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1500 N. Fifth St. • Springfield, IL 62702 • (217) 525-1420 • http://springfield.ben.edu 38 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal legal filings • Credit Union, Plaintiff, Vs. Catherine A. Vs. Sharon L. Waldron, Unknown Owners • 05/07/13 – PHH Mortgage Corpora- The following information was obtained Brodehl, Derek Brodehl, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, tion, Plaintiff, Vs. Melanie Putts, Melanie from the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, and and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Pinter, Grant L. Pinter, Unknown Occu- has not otherwise been verified by Springfield Foreclosure. • 04/26/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. pants, Unknown Owners and Non Record Business Journal. • 04/18/13 – Flagstar Bank, Plaintiff, James D. Kissel, Tammy J. Kissel, TJ Kis- Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. This list of recent filings does not represent vs. Jamie Petitt, James C. Petitt, Unknown sel Construction, Illinois National Bank, • 05/08/13 – Flagstar Bank FSB, Plain- all matters filed with the Seventh Judicial Cir- Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defen- Trevi Gardens Homeowners Association, tiff, Vs. Marilyn J. Murphy, Defendant, cuit Court for Sangamon County for the given dants, Foreclosure. Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners, Foreclosure. time period, but instead represents those filings • 04/19/13 – Bishop Hardware and Sup- Defendants, Foreclosure. • 05/08/13 – Heartland Bank and Trust Springfield Business Journal, independently of ply Inc., Plaintiff, Vs. Jeffrey A. Wandell, • 04/29/13 – Town and Country Banc Company, Plaintiff, Vs. Lorenzo A. Louden, the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, believes Prairie Gardens Inc., Jeffrey Alans, Defen- Mortgage, Plaintiff, Vs. John M. Cota, Don- Bevey A. Louden, LNT Properties LLP, Tower will be of interest to its business readers. dants, Injunction. na M. Cota, Defendants, Foreclosure. of Refuge, The United States Department Lawsuits • 04/22/13 – Chuck J. Galman, Plain- • 04/30/13 – CitiMortgage Inc., Plaintiff, of Revenue, Illinois National Bank, Illinois • 04/15/13 – Willie Ousley, Plaintiff, Vs. tiff, Vs. Robert Plouviez, Majorie Plouviez, Vs. Kevin M. McDermott, Stacy L. McDer- Department of Revenue, Unknown Owners Michael A. Harris, Stephanie A. Dawson, Defendants, Injunction. mott, Defendants, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Cynthia Harris, Denise R. White, Defen- • 04/22/13 – Kevin A. Williams, Plaintiff, • 04/30/13 – Credigy Receivables Inc., Foreclosure. dants, Contract. Vs. People of the State of Illinois, Illinois Plaintiff, Vs. Danny Gardner, Unknown • 05/09/13 – LoanCare, Plaintiff, Vs. • 04/24/13 – Bart Troy, Virginia Troy, Department of Corrections, Defendants, Heirs and Legatees, Unknown Owners Michelle Spann, Village of Grandview, Plaintiffs, Vs. Robert DeLong, Michele Injunction. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claim- DeLong, Defendants, Agreement. • 04/22/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. Foreclosure. ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. • 05/06/13 – Triad Financial Services Thomas J. Stufer, Shawn S. Stufer, Defen- • 04/30/13 – MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, • 05/09/13 – US Bank National As- Inc., Plaintiff, Vs. Keri A. Mounce, Eric R. dants, Foreclosure. Vs. Richard E. Harmes, Cynthia A. Harms, sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Donald E. Shull, Mounce, Defendants, Contract. • 04/22/13 – Wells Fargo Bank, Plaintiff, United States of America, State of Illinois, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claim- • 05/14/13 – Bank & Trust Company, Vs. Debra Prior, George Prior, Defendants, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Plaintiff, Vs. David L. Ingram, Defendant, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 05/09/13 – Wells Fargo Bank, Plain- Contract. • 04/24/13 – County of Sangamon, Foreclosure. tiff, Vs. Frederick Harrold, Defendant, Plaintiff, Vs. Michael Sinnott, Lynn Sin- • 05/02/13 – Athens State Bank, Plain- Foreclosure. Chancery nott, Defendants, Injunction. tiff, Vs. William E. Stapleton, Mary Meyer, • 05/10/13 – HSBC Bank USA, Na- • 04/12/13 – PNC Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. • 04/24/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, Capitol Group Inc., Unknown Owners tional Association as Trustee Series 2007-1, Matthew F. Murphy, Kathryn Amand Vs. Jennifer Vargas, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series Murphy, David Murphy, Linda Murphy, and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. 2007-1, Plaintiff, Vs. Theresa Wade-Day, State of Illinois Department of Revenue, Foreclosure. • 05/02/13 – PNC Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. Alternative Loan Trust, Unknown Owners Unknown Heirs and Devisees, Unknown • 04/24/13 – MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. Dustin Warren, Debbie Warren, Heart- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Claimants and Lienholder, Defendants, Anthony R. Cunningham, Unknown Occu- land Credit Union, Unknown Owners Foreclosure. Foreclosure. pants, Unknown Owners and Non Record and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 05/10/13 – People of the State of • 04/15/13 – James Foster, Plaintiff, Vs. Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Foreclosure. Illinois, Plaintiff, Vs. Loren Spengler, De- Fred W. Eanless, Bobella Glatz, Defendants, • 04/24/13 – Springleaf Mortgage Loan • 05/02/13 – Wells Fargo Bank, Plaintiff, fendant, Injunction. Injunction. Trust, Plaintiff, Vs. Melissa Mabe, Dustin Vs. Ryan M. Carter, Unknown Owners • 05/10/13 – South Central Illinois • 04/16/13 – Bank of America, Plaintiff, Fetter, The Bank of New York, Unknown and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Mortgage, Plaintiff, Vs. Theresa M. Wade- Vs. Michael W. Clark, Jill Clark, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and Non Re- Foreclosure. Day, Defendant, Foreclosure. Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defen- cord Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. • 05/03/13 – Illinois National Bank, • 05/13/13 – Bank of Springfield, Plain- dants, Foreclosure. • 04/25/13 – Beneficial Financial, Plain- Plaintiff, Vs. Delmer S. Watson, Defendants, tiff, Vs. Jacob M. Burris, Kara M. Owens, • 04/16/13 – Flagstar Bank, Plaintiff, tiff, Vs. Douglas Curtner, Tara Curtner, Foreclosure. Unknown Owners and Non Record Claim- Vs. Billie W. Greer, Unknown Owners Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners • 05/03/13 – Marine Bank, Plaintiff, ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Vs. Ronnie Taapken, Frances Taapken, • 05/13/13 – PNC Bank National Associ- Foreclosure. Foreclosure. Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners ation, Plaintiff, Vs. Ray D. Kissick, Melisa D. • 04/16/13 – HSBC Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. • 04/25/13 – Deutsche National Trust, and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Kissick, Unknown Owners and Non Record Brenda M. Clevenger, Unknown Heirs and Plaintiff, Vs. Theresa Wade-Day, Unknown Foreclosure. Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Legatees, Unknown Owners and Non Re- Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defen- • 05/03/13 – US Bank National As- • 05/14/13 – Bank & Trust Company, cord Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. dants, Foreclosure. sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. L & M Springfield Plaintiff, Vs. The National Museum of • 04/16/13 – PNC Bank National As- • 04/25/13 – HSBC Bank USA, Plaintiff, LLC, Jody A. Martin, Unknown Owners Surveying, City of Springfield, Illinois, sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Misty L. White, Vs. Theresa Wade-Day, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claim- Defendant, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. ants, Defendants, Foreclosure. • 04/16/13 – Stonegate Mortgage Foreclosure. • 05/06/13 – Bank of America Na- • 05/14/13 – Edward Mitchell, Plaintiff, Corporation, Plaintiff, Vs. Kadi L. Hamra, • 04/25/13 – JP Morgan Chase Bank, tional Association, Plaintiff, vs. William Vs. S.A. Godinez, Lisa Weitekamp, Defen- Cory M. Hudelson, Unknown Owners Plaintiff, Vs. Kevin L. Mitchell, Tina G. Whalen, William S. Whalen, Director of dants, Injunction. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Mitchell, Worldwide Asset Purchasing, Employment Securities, Foreclosure. • 05/14/13 – JP Morgan Chase Bank, Foreclosure. Defendants, Foreclosure. • 05/06/13 – PNC Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. Plaintiff, Vs. Joanna L. Deffenbaugh, Un- • 04/16/13 – US Bank National Asso- • 04/25/13 – PNC Bank National As- Kelly L. Hammack, Defendant, Foreclo- known Owners and Non Record Claimants, ciation, Plaintiff, Vs. Helen M. Clark, First sociation, Plaintiff, Vs. Sara B. Mayherly, sure. Defendants, Foreclosure. Franklin Financial Corporation, Unknown Daniel Lazar, Defendants, Foreclosure. • 05/07/ 13 – Beneficial Financial Inc., • 05/15/13 – Bank of Springfield, Plain- Heirs and Legatees, Unknown Owners • 04/25/13 – TCG National Corporation, Successor by Merger to Beneficial Mortgage tiff, Vs. Jacob Burris, Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Plaintiff, Vs. Tod A. Estill, Athens State Bank, Company, Beneficial Mortgage Company, and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, Foreclosure. Defendants, Specific Performance. Plaintiffs, Vs. David L. Thompson, Kath- Foreclosure, 2013-CH-000493. • 04/18/13 – Citizens Equity First • 04/26/13 – Flagstar Bank FSB, Plaintiff, leen L. Thompson, Unknown Owners • 05/15/13 – Bank of Springfield, Plain- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, tiff, Vs. Jacob Burris, Unknown Owners Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 05/07/13 – JPMC Special Mortgage, Foreclosure, 2013-CH-000494. Plaintiff, Vs. Thomas F. Kilby, Francis Kilby, • 05/15/13 – Bank of Springfield, Plain- Credit Acceptance Corporation, Unknown tiff, Vs. Jacob Burris, Unknown Owners Owners and Non Record Claimants, Defen- and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, dants, Foreclosure. Foreclosure, 2013-CH-000495. • 05/07/13 – MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, • 05/16/13 – Bayview Loan Servicing Vs. Montress S. Donwell, Montress Sho- LLC, Plaintiff, Vs. Constance S. Ciota, rum Donwell, Heartland Bank & Trust Randall D. Hemming, Phillip L. Maberry, Company, Successor in Interest to Bank, Charles E. Maberry, Premier Mortgage Unknown Occupants, Unknown Owners Funding Inc., Defendants, Foreclosure. and Non Record Claimants, Defendants, • 05/16/13 – PNC Bank, Plaintiff, Vs. Foreclosure. Bonnie Sutton, Defendant, Foreclosure.

Start Delivery Today! springfieldbusinessjournal.com 217-726-6600 Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 39 • legal Can creditors reach your IRA? t some point in your life, you may federal exemption rules.) it is not clear whether or not a surviving be faced with a large judgement Law In the Clark case, Ruth Heffron owned spouse’s interest will be protected, at least against you or even be forced to an IRA worth approximately $300,000. if she does not roll the account over into A Sarah Delano Pavlik declare bankruptcy. In that event, there Ruth’s daughter Heidi Heffron-Clark was an IRA of her own. are certain assets that are protected un- ally require you to take a distribution of the designated beneficiary. Ruth’s ac- Although the Seventh Circuit held der the law. One of the plan assets. If you want to contin- count passed to Heidi at Ruth’s death. that inherited IRAs are not protected, the the major categories ue to defer income tax on the plan, you Heidi and her husband subsequently Fifth Circuit (covering Texas, Louisiana of protected assets is will roll the proceeds over into an IRA in filed for bankruptcy. The appellate court and Mississippi) and the Eight Circuit retirement plans. This your name. This is called an “inherited ruled that the inherited IRA was not ex- (covering the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, is true in all states. IRA.” You will be required to take distri- empt in bankruptcy because the funds Nebraska, Missouri and Arkansas) have (There are exemptions butions from the plan every year regard- did not constitute “retirement funds” as held that they are protected. In order for under the federal bank- less of your age, i.e., you do not have to to Heidi. this matter to be resolved, a determina- ruptcy laws, but each wait until you turn 59½, nor can you wait The appellate court made this determi- tion will have to be made by the U.S. Su- state also has its own until you turn 70 ½. How quickly you nation in part because “instead of being preme Court or by a legislative change by exemptions. If you file for bankruptcy in are required to take the distributions will dedicated to Heidi’s retirement years, the Congress. Illinois, you are required to use the Illi- depend on your mother’s age when she inherited IRA must begin distributing its Is it possible then, to protect inherited nois exemptions. Some states have much died. Distributions will be different if she assets within a year of the original own- IRA assets? Yes, it is, by means of a trust. more generous exemptions than Illinois.) died before her “required beginning date” er’s death. . . An inherited IRA does not If Ruth Heffron had named a spendthrift Under Illinois law, all assets in a re- (age 70½) or after her RBD. have the economic attributes of a retire- trust as the beneficiary of her IRA rath- tirement account governed by ERISA (em- Illinois law provides that “a debtor’s ment vehicle, because the money cannot er than her daughter Heidi, the assets it ployer sponsored retirement accounts) interest in or right, whether vested or not, be held in the account until the current could have been protected in bankrupt- such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, SEPs and Simple to the assets held in or to receive pen- owner’s retirement.” cy. However, naming a trust can be dis- IRAs are fully exempt. Traditional IRAs sions, annuities, benefits, distributions, The Court of Appeals apparently does advantageous for income tax purposes. and Roth IRAs are also exempt, although refunds of contributions, or other pay- not want its ruling to apply to married Depending upon the terms of the trust, under the federal exemptions protected ments under a retirement plan is exempt persons. It stated, “If a married holder of the assets may need to be withdrawn over amounts in these IRAs are limited to from judgment.” (Other states’ laws have an IRA dies, the decedent’s spouse inher- a five year period instead of the benefi- $1,245,475 (as adjusted every three years similar language.) On its face, this would its the account and can keep it separate ciary’s life expectancy, resulting in a loss for inflation). appear to include all retirement plans, or roll it over into his or her own IRA. of deferral and likely a higher tax bracket. Although the principal in your re- whether they are inherited or not. The Either way, the money remains “retire- Therefore, an IRA owner must weigh the tirement account is exempt, once you Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, howev- ment funds” in the same sense as before benefits of tax deferral versus the protec- remove assets from the account, they are er, has held otherwise under federal law in the original owner’s death: the surviv- tion of trust assets from creditors and no longer exempt. re Heidi Heffron-Clark which was decided ing spouse cannot withdraw any of the name her beneficiaries accordingly. These rules for your own retirement on April 23, 2013. (Although bankruptcy money before age 59½ without paying accounts that are funded with your earn- in Illinois uses Illinois exemptions, all a penalty tax and must start withdraw- ings are clear. What has not been clear is bankruptcies are filed in the Bankruptcy als no later than the year in which the whether or not a retirement plan contin- Court, which is a federal court. Appeals survivor reaches 70½.” This statement, ues to be protected after the death of the are taken to the District Court, then the however, is incorrect. A surviving wife participant. For example, your mother Court of Appeals, and then the U.S. Su- can withdraw her husband’s entire IRA had a 401(k) and at her death left the preme Court. The Clark bankruptcy was at his death without penalty regardless Sarah Delano Pavlik is an plan to you. Her employer will gener- filed in Wisconsin and decided under the of her age. In light of this discrepancy, attorney from Springfield 40 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal philanthropy • King’s Daugthers awards $115,000 for seniors Komen awards grants, a grant to support the Foster Grandpar- in Springfield, Champaign-Urbana Public Giving Back ent Program, which offers senior citizens Health District in Champaign, Regional announces race financial assistance for serving as men- CARE in Joliet and Legacy Training and The Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. Ko- Jean Jones tors for youth with special needs. Salva- Development in Grand Chain. men announced that nearly $80,000 has The third annual event was held at Erin’s tion Army to assist clients in Sangamon been awarded in grants to Springfield- Pavilion in Southwind Park. County with the increased cost of pre- area agencies for programs which provide First Black Firehouse supported scriptions, which prevents seniors from breast health awareness, education and skipping their prescriptions and causing by local organizations screening. The Springfield-area grants Express volunteers, hosts further illness and Senior Services of Cen- The Springfield Area Basic Crafts are part of the total funding of $560,000 food drive tral Illinois, Inc. to fulfill emergency se- Council, Operating Engineers Local 965 that the Memorial Affiliate will provide Express Employment Professionals is nior requests, provide meals to seniors in and The Springfield Project helped fund throughout its 36-county service area. celebrating 30 years in business by host- need, and ensure the physical wellness of restoration efforts for the First Black Fire- Seventy-five percent of net proceeds ing two events to help the community. the seniors in our community. house in Springfield. With these dona- raised from Memorial Affiliate events re- On June 8, Express is volunteering at a Other grants were given to Chatham tions, the project has now raised 72 per- main in Central Illinois and 25 percent Central Illinois Foodbank agency in what Fire Department, First Presbyterian cent of the cost to pay for architectural supports the Susan G. Komen National they call Brand it Blue Day. Express is Church Board of Deacons, Greater All Na- and engineering work to improve the fa- Grant Program for breast cancer research looking for volunteers for Brand it Blue tions Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, çade of the historic structure. to benefit women throughout the United Day. To take part, contact Heather Stanley Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois, “We hope to finish up fundraising ef- States and the world. Since its establish- at (217) 528-3000 or email heather.stan- Loami Area Community Pantry, Prairie forts before summer and hope to begin ment, The Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. [email protected]. Art Alliance, Springfield Municipal Opera seeking funds for construction of the Komen has awarded more than $9.6 mil- In addition, the staffing agency is Association, Springfield Park District and project soon,” said Ken Page, Past Wor- lion to Central Illinois agencies. hosting a food drive until June 8. Non- YMCA of Springfield. shipful Master. The board of trustees of Southern Illi- perishable food items may be donated Ameren Illinois, Hanson Profession- nois University in Springfield was awarded at the Express office, 3000 Professional al Services and The Greater Springfield $23,460; the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Drive, Monday through Friday from 7:30 Belmont Social for Prairie Art Chamber of Commerce have already do- Foundation, Inc. in Springfield received a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Prairie Art Alliance is hosting The nated to the historic project. $15,000; the Logan County Department Belmont Social, the alliance’s summer An envelope party fundraiser is also of Public Health in Lincoln received King’s Daughters awards grants social and fundraiser, on June 8 from 4-7 being planned for the restoration efforts. $14,708; the Montgomery County Health p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The King’s Daughters Organization The Belmont race will be streamed at Department in Hillsboro was awarded Fund at the Community Foundation for Habitat and Lowe’s for National $11,120; and Shelby Memorial Hospital the social starting at 5 p.m. Among the the Land of Lincoln has announced the events planned for the social is a hat con- Women Build Week in Shelbyville received $14,000. All grants recipients of its 2013 grant awards. A to- were given for each agency’s programs on test. There will be awards for the prettiest, Local women volunteered at the Habi- tal of $115,000 was awarded to 16 non- funniest and most original hat. There will tat for Humanity construction site in rec- mammograms and other forms of early profit agencies to support programs and detection for breast cancer. also be a hat decorating station for those ognition of National Women Build Week, services for seniors in Sangamon County. who’d like to create a hat and join the May 4-12. Now in its sixth year, National The Susan G. Komen Memorial Affili- The organization has awarded grants of ate also announced the Inaugural Spring- competition. Women Build Week challenges women to $555,000 over the last six years. The Springfield Civic Garden Club will devote at least one day to help build af- field Race for the Cure will be Friday eve- The King’s Daughters Organization ning, May 16, 2014 at the State Capitol. present floral interpretations of artwork fordable housing in their communities. announced the grant awards at its 120th displayed in the gallery and the Spring- The volunteers worked on a project It will be the first evening event in the Annual Corporation Meeting and invited entire Race for the Cure Series. It is also field Bonsai Society will exhibit and dem- for Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush With the recipients to attend. onstrate the art of Bonsai. Kindness Program. The program is de- the first race co-chaired by a mother and “We have been pleased that the King’s daughter, breast cancer survivor Julie The social will also have a photo booth signed to provide landscaping, painting Daughters Organization legacy of serving with pictures by Prairie Art Alliance Artist and minor repairs for low income hom- Henderson and Nicole Henderson. seniors continues through these grants to “We are excited to bring the Susan G. Member Jennifer Davis. Hors d’oeuvres eowners in the community. local nonprofits,” said Teresa McElwee, and treats will be provided by Arena Food Lowe’s donated a $5,000 store gift card Komen Race for the Cure to Springfield,” president of the organization. said Henderson. “My daughter and I have Service and a horse- and art- themed si- to Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon Organizations receiving grants in- lent auction will run through the gallery. County and $1.75 million to the 2013 Na- participated in the Peoria Race for the cluded the American Red Cross Illinois Cure for many years. Now we can finally Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 pre- tional Women Build Week to support 300 Capital Area Chapter to support the sale. Tickets may be purchased at either participating affiliates. National Women run the race right here.” work of the Meals on Wheels program Honorary co-chairs of the event are Prairie Art Alliance gallery location, by Build Week is one of the initiatives sup- and Catholic Charities of Springfield to calling (217) 544-2787. ported through Lowe’s five-year, $20 mil- breast cancer survivor and Springfield provide emergency assistance to seniors OB/GYN Dr. Jane Arbuthnot and Spring- lion pledge to Habitat. As the underwriter for food assistance, rent and utility as- of the Women Build program since 2004, field Police Chief Robert Williams, Jr. who sistance, assistance with medical co-pays Organizations partner for lost his sister to breast cancer. Lowe’s conducts how-to clinics at stores and prescriptions. In addition, Comfort minority health initiative to teach women construction skills and Living and Associates received a grant Springfield Urban League, Spring- provides the support of Lowe’s Heroes Evanwalk raises $16,000 to strengthen its existing Heating and field Community Federation, Springfield employee volunteers to build homes with Evanwalk, an event to raise money for Cooling Assistance Program, which pro- Housing Authority, American Cancer So- partner families across the country. the Evan Hoffman Children’s Fund for St. vides low-income seniors with support ciety, Illinois Department of Public Health John’s Children’s Hospital, was held in for emergency utility costs. Contact Min- Center for Minority Health Services and late April and raised more than $16,000. istries received a grant to provide emer- Poplar Place Townhomes partnered for a SOB Festival announces charity Evan was 13-years-old when he passed gency prescriptions to senior clients for minority health initiative in recognition The planning committee for the away from rhabdomyosarcoma in 2010. medication. One Hope United received of Minority Health Month. The organiza- Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival has tions used the Wellness on Wheels pro- chosen the recipient charity for 2013. gram in two health fairs to provide free Proceeds from the fourth annual SOB screenings including glucose, blood pres- Festival will go to the Cochlear Implant sure, cholesterol and HIV/AIDS. Awareness Foundation. The Wellness on Wheels program “I am honored that the Cochlear Im- enables health providers, faith- and plant Awareness Foundation has been giv- community-based organizations to offer en this gift. The generosity of the people services to people, including minorities, behind the SOB Festival is going to allow low-income families and rural commu- CIAF to reach more families dealing with nities, who may have limited access to hearing loss and maintaining cochlear health services. The mobility of the pro- implants,” said CIAF founder Michelle gram allows it to serve multiple popula- Tjelmeland. tions. WOW has participated across the After considering other local charities, State of Illinois at such events as back- organizers ultimately chose CIAF because to-school fairs, Juneteenth Celebrations, of its founder’s reputation. According to health fairs, faith-based celebrations, out- Karen Conn, one of the event’s founding door sporting events and homeless out- organizers, she and her husband, Court, reach programs. have known Tjelmeland for a long time. The WOW program, funded by the Il- “I know what generous and kind things linois Department of Public Health Cen- she has done with the foundation”, Conn ter for Minority Health Services, has four shared, “so we pushed for CIAF as this mobile units that serve throughout the year’s recipient.” State of Illinois. They are maintained and operated by the Springfield Urban League Continued on Next Page Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 41 • philanthropy Continued from Previous Page the most “likes.” have the dollars to fund our technology in the rail industry.” The fifth round of this contest ran needs, so we are grateful to Heart Tech- For more than a century, U of I’s rail- Founded in 2006, the Cochlear Im- from April 1 through April 30. Seventeen nologies, Inc. for providing this opportu- road engineering program, known since plant Awareness Foundation is a 501 charities from the Central Illinois area nity,” Kate Peters, GSCI Chief Operating 2010 as RailTEC, has been recognized in (c)(3) non-profit organization based in participated for a total of 1,565 votes. Officer of Fund Development, Marketing, the rail industry as North America’s pre- Springfield, Illinois. Its mission is to pro- MidState Mayhem Roller Derby received and Communications, said. mier railroad engineering program. vide information, resources, support, and the most votes with 378. This is the fourth year of the Great Supported by Hanson, Amsted Rail Co. understanding to cochlear implant recipi- MMRD is Springfield’s all-female ama- HEART Give, which is based in Peoria. Inc. and several major railroads, includ- ents and their families. teur roller derby league. The organization Past grand prize winners have included ing BNSF Railway Co., Canadian National The SOB Festival, held this year on empowers women through sisterhood, the Community Workshop and Training Railway Co., CSX Transportation Inc. and September 7 in the lot of Inn at 835, is an sportswoman-ship and personal growth, Center, Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Union Pacific Railroad, RailTEC provides event organized by local craft beer enthu- both on and off the track. MMRD plans Central Illinois, and South Side Mission. leadership in research and curriculum de- siasts. Held from noon until 5 p.m., rain to use the donation to put on a bout and Heart Technologies, Inc., based in velopment and encourages students to or shine, the event’s goals are to educate intends to donate some of the proceeds central Illinois, services North America pursue careers in rail engineering, trans- the public about beers and to promote from that bout to another local charity. with technology-based solutions in tele- portation planning and operations. small, independent breweries. The next contest is scheduled to start phony, network, fire, security, video, and Hanson serves as an industry partner East Coast oysters are also a staple of June 1. Not-for-profit organizations that infrastructure disciplines. The company to RailTEC as part of a team researching the festival. This year will include fresh would like to enter may email their in- was founded in 1987. ways to improve concrete crossties and New Orleans oysters, too. Other seafood formation to Mary from Mike Williams fastening systems for U.S. high-speed pas- and pub fare will also be available. Plumbing at [email protected]. Hanson pledges to RailTEC senger rail and corridors for passenger The University of Illinois at Urbana- and freight. Hanson also is assisting Rail- Mike Williams Plumbing donates Girl Scouts receives prize in Champaign Rail Transportation and Engi- TEC on a high-speed rail feasibility study that RailTEC is conducting for the Illinois to roller derby HEART Give neering Center received another $150,000 donation from Hanson Professional Ser- Department of Transportation. Mike Williams Plumbing donated Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) “Railroad engineering is an important $2,000 to MidState Mayhem Roller Der- received a $10,000 business technology vices Inc. This gift, to be issued over five years, renews the company’s continued market for our company. It not only of- by, the winner of the fifth Mike Williams grant from Heart Technologies, Inc. The fers potential growth in revenue and Plumbing Facebook contest. grand prize was awarded to GSCI as part commitment to railroad engineering and the University of Illinois. number of projects but also professional The plumbing company has set a goal of the 2013 Great HEART Give and will growth for our employee owners,” said to donate $12,000 to local charities dur- be used to provide technology equip- Hanson previously pledged $150,000 over five years in support of RailTEC. That Sergio “Satch” Pecori, P.E., ExecEng, Han- ing 2013. Instead of choosing local not- ment and services to the organization, son’s president and CEO and an alumnus for-profit organizations on their own, which serves over 21,000 girls and 5,000 gift helped fund a new teaching position and expand the railroad engineering pro- of University of Illinois’ civil engineering Mike Williams Plumbing is allowing the adults in 38 counties throughout central program. community to choose which organiza- Illinois. GSCI was nominated and select- gram. Hanson, founded in 1954 by U of I tions should receive the donations. ed to receive the grand prize through a alumnus and former civil engineering fac- Each organization that enters the con- community-wide vote. ulty member Walter E. Hanson, has been test is listed on Mike Williams Plumbing’s “The need for technology continues a longtime supporter of the program. Facebook page and the community votes to grow as we work to serve thousands of Professor and RailTEC Executive Di- Jean Jones is a freelance writer by “liking” the photo of the logo that young girls, providing them with skills rector Christopher Barkan said, “Han- from Springfield. represents their favorite not-for-profit or- and confidence that will help them be- son’s support has made it possible for us If your organization has an item that ganization. Every two months Mike Wil- come leaders in their communities as well to teach several new courses in rail engi- you would like Jean to include, email liams Plumbing will give away $2,000 to as their professional fields. Like many not- neering, thereby attracting new students information and details to her at the local not-for-profit organization with for-profit organizations, we simply don’t and encouraging them to pursue careers [email protected] 42 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal Local Golf Outings (Ranked in calendar order of event) Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Joanie determined, Long Bridge Golf Course, 4:00 Golf Discount proudly supports local charitable outings. Whaley, (217) 241-6202 p.m. Shotgun Start, Michelle Buerkett, (217) • 20 – Coach Wolff Outing, Lincoln Greens 744-8311, Scramble golf outings receive 10% off all Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start, Jim • 25 – The 700 Club, The Oaks Golf Course, Sutzer, (217) 786-4111 Tee times starting at 10 a.m., Danny Pesch, • 21 – The Officials Association, The Oaks (217) 528-6600, Scramble. purchases! Golf Course, Tee times starting at 1 p.m., Joe • 27 – 9th Annual Birdie Fore the Zoo, Lincoln 3040 Lindbergh Blvd. Meyer, (217) 341-0125, Scramble Greens Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Kim Springfield, IL 62704 • 21 – D.R.I.V.E Golf Outing for Teamsters Local Alexander, (217) 585-1821, Scramble 217-698-8509 916, The Rail Golf Course, 1 p.m. Shotgun • 31 – Patriot Golf Outing, Northridge Hills Monday-Friday 10 am – 7 pm Start, Sue, (217) 522-7932 Golf Course, Noon Start, Derek James or How- Saturday 9:30 am – 6 pm • 23 – Ladies Own the Course/Susan G. Komen ard Pillsbury, (217) 243-4241, Scramble Sunday 11am – 4 pm Breast Cancer Research Outing, Northridge Hills Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Derek September June • 7 – Rochester High School Football Team James or Howard Pillsbury, (217) 243-4241, • 5 – Friend in Deed Golf Outing, Piper Glen • 1 – Don “Poochie” Byus Charity Outing Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Four-woman scramble, Ladies only event Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, Edie Weaver, Benefiting American Cancer Society, The 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Jim Sutzer, (217) • 24 – 13th Annual Bill Glenn EIU Invitational, (217) 788-1356 Links Golf Course, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Keith 786-4111 Piper Glen Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, • 6 – 15th Annual Springfield YMCA Golf Ward, (217) 479-4663 • 8 – Dennis James Memorial Bud Light Three John Smith, (217) 962-0888 for Kids Charity Tournament, Lincoln Greens • 1 – Rob Isringhausen/Business Men in Man Charity Outing, Northridge Hills Golf • 24 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Jane Frech, Christ 2013 Charity Golf Classic, Piper Glen Course, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, Derek James Golf Outing, Jacksonville Country Club, 12:30 (217) 544-9846 X116 Golf Club, 8 a.m., Shotgun Start, Bernie or Howard Pillsbury, (217) 243-4241 p.m. Start, Ginny Fanning, (217) 245-2174, • 6 – 20th Annual Calvary Charity Golf Classic, Lutchman, (217) 479-4663 or Doug Ryherd, • 8 – Drive Out Cancer Golf Outing Benefit- Scramble Piper Glen Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 622-6832 ing St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, The • 25 – 19th Annual Ronald McDonald House Tina Casper, (217) 546-9700 X210 • 3 – 7th Annual St. John’s Children’s Hospital Rail Golf Course, 1 p.m. Shotgun, Jeff Dorr, Golf Classic, Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon • 7 – MacMurray College Men’s Golf, Golf Challenge, Panther Creek Country Club, (217) 652-3978 Shotgun Start, Megan Mueller, (217) 528- Northridge Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Peggy Goone, • 8 – Long Bridge Golf Course 15th Annual 3314 x148, Four-Person Scramble Start, Derek James or Howard Pillsbury, (217) (217) 544-5437 Summer Bash, Long Bridge Golf Course (18 • 27 – Springfield Home Builders Association 243-4241, Scramble • 5 – AthletiCare, The Oaks Golf Course, 8:30 holes), 11 a.m. Shotgun Start, Michelle Buer- Golf Outing, Edgewood Golf Course, Noon • 8 – NFL Kickoff Golf Outing, Long Bridge a.m. Shotgun Start, Danny Pesch, (217) 528- kett, (217) 744-8311 Shotgun Start, Lee-Ann Burgener, (217) 698- Golf Course (nine hole), 10 a.m. Shotgun, 6600, Scramble • 8 – Play for the Cure, Brookhills Golf Course, 4941, Scramble Michelle Buerkett, (217) 744-8311 • 5 – Esper Figueras Golf Outing, Lincoln Morning and afternoon flights (Times TBA), • 28 – Camp COCO Golf Outing - SIU School • 9 – 2nd Annual Dave Cope Swing For The Greens Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Bob Mabie, (217) 787-8576 of Medicine, The Rail Golf Club, 12:30 p.m. Love Of It Memorial Golf Outing, The Den Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111 • 9 – 5th Annual Fr. Franzen Memorial Golf Shotgun Start, Ruth Slottag or Karen Carlson, Golf Course, Noon Shotgun Start, Megan • 6 – 20th Annual POE Golf Outing, The Rail Outing, Edgewood Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shot- (217) 545-2955 Mueller, (217) 528-3314 x148, Scramble Golf Club, 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Shot- gun, Doug Krones, (217) 483-4581 • 29 – MLD Charity Golf Outing, Northridge • 9 – Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lo- gun Starts, Mary Johnson, (217) 525-0365, • 9 – 18th Annual Scottie Open Golf Outing Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Open cal Qualifier, Illini Country Club, 1 p.m., Scramble sponsored by the Waverly Sports Boosters, Tee Times, Derek James or Howard Pillsbury, Four-Person Scramble, John Gilchrist, (217) • 6 – 31st Annual SHG Scholarship Scramble, Terry Park Golf Course, 11 a.m. Shotgun start, (217) 243-4241 546-4614 Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, Nancy Heriford, (217) 971-8719. • 9 – State Senator Sam McCann Golf Out- Erica Cusumano, (217) 787-9732, cusuma- • 10 – 50th Annual CAAR Summer Outing July ing, Panther Creek Country Club, 12:30 p.m. [email protected], Scramble Benefiting SCCF Realtors Fund, Edgewood • 12 – 18th Annual Greater Springfield Cham- Shotgun Start, Jerry White, (217) 622-7127 Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start, Kathy ber of Commerce Corporate Cup Challenge • 12 – Chatham Chamber of Commerce Golf Nichelson, (217) 698-7000 Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, 7:30 a.m. Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun • 10 & 11 – Michale Candioto Youth Outing, and 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Starts, David Earhart, Start, Andy Koester, (217) 483-6537 Brookhills Golf Club, 8 a.m. Start, Bob Mabie, 525-1173, four- person team, Scramble • 13 – American Business Club 8th Annual (217) 787-8576 • 12 – 21st Annual Mike Ferrence Scramble for Charity Open Benefiting UCP Land of Lincoln, • 13 – Home Builders Association of Illinois Sparc, Piper Glen Golf Club, 12:30 p.m. Shot- Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon gun, Denise Schainker, 793-2206 X145 Andy Koester, (217) 483-6537 Shotgun Start (Best Ball), Evelyn Yowell, • 12 – Little Flower Men’s Club, Lincoln • 13 – Lutheran High School Golf Outing, (217) 753-3963 Greens Golf Course, Time TBA, Jim Sutzer, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun • 14 –Blue Ridge Club, The Oaks Golf Course, (217) 786-4111 Start, Buzz Sperry, (217) 546-6363 Noon Shotgun Start, Ray Packingham, (217) • 19 – Bridge Pin and Links Golf Outing, • 14 – 22nd Annual Derek Dolenc Memorial 971-9499, Scramble Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Time TBA, Jim Golf Outing supporting the Derek Dolenc • 14 – 14th Annual “Golf Fore Kids” Lutheran Sutzer, (217) 786-4111 Cancer Patient Assistance Fund at Memorial Child and Family Services Charity Golf Outing, • 20 – Jimmy Buffett Golf Outing, Northridge Medical Center’s Regional Cancer Center, Edgewood Golf Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Hills Golf Course, 11 a.m. Start, Derek Edgewood Golf Club, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, Start, Neil McCutchan, (217) 523-4725 James or Howard Pillsbury, (217) 243-4241, Kent Dolenc, (217) 553-4449 • 14 – Carpenters Union Golf Outing, Lincoln Scramble • 14 – Bud Light Benefit Outing, The Links Greens Golf Course, 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. • 22 – Italian-American Society of Central Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun, Keith Ward, Shotgun Starts, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111 Illinois, Edgewood Golf Course, 10:30 a.m. (217) 479-4663 • 18 – Lions Club Charity Outing, Piper Glen Shotgun Start, Nick Ciaccio, (217) 494-321 • 20 – Be a Hero For Babies Golf Outing Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun, Andy Koester, • 25 – SCRCC 2013 Golf Outing, The Rail Golf supporting March of Dimes, Piper Glen Golf (217) 483-6537 Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Rosemarie Club, 10 a.m. Shotgun Start, Kathy Starkey, • 19 – 28th Non-Annual CaddyShack Open Long, (217) 528-6267 (217) 793-0500 supporting (charity TBA), Piper Glen Golf • 26 – 5th Annual Carter’s Drive Golf Outing, • 20 – Holes fore! Habitat Golf Outing, Lin- Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. Shot- coln Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun, gun Start, Scott Selinger, (217) 494-8040 Brittany Elder, (217) 523-2710 August • 23 – 10th Annual Orthopedic Center of • 2 – 4th Annual Elijah Iles House Golf Outing, Illinois Foundation (OCIF) Chip in Fore Char- Piper Glen Golf Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun ity!, Panther Creek Country Club, 12:30 p.m. Start, Farrell Gay, (217) 698-6223 or Mike Shotgun Start, (217) 547-9100 Denk, (217) 546-9537 • 27 – Lincoln Land Community College 21st • 5 – Ansar Shriners Charity Golf Outing, Piper Annual Baseball Team Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, Noon Shotgun Start, Andy Glen Golf Club, 12:30 Shotgun, Ron Riggle, Koester, (217) 483-6537 (217) 786-2426 • 16 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce • 28 – 7th Annual Mark Timm Memorial Golf Golf Outing, Northridge Hills Golf Course (18 Outing, Brookhills Golf Club, 9 a.m. and 1 Holes), 2 p.m. Start, Ginny Fanning, (217) p.m. Starts, Bob Mabie, (217) 787-8576 245-2174, Four-Person Scramble • 23 – Josh Langfelder Sangamon County October Recorder Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, • 7 – Fellowship of Christian Athletes State Noon Shotgun Start, Misty Buscher, (217) Qualifier, Illini Country Club, 12:30 p.m., 726-0632, Foursomes Four Person Scramble, John Gilchrist, (217) • 23 – Fundraiser for local charity to be 546-4614

If you have a golf outing you would to list, please forward your information (date, name, time, contact and format) to [email protected] Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 43 • business reading A wake-up call for leaders: It’s not them, it’s you ometimes you need people to tell it to work well, positivity replaces stress. One study examined the performance of to you straight and not sugarcoat the Book Review Getting back to neuroscience again, a more than a thousand insurance agents, Struth. And Dr. Henry Cloud does just Tom Fitch positive emotional climate expands ev- comparing the results of those who had that in his book, “Boundaries for Leaders: eryone’s intellectual abilities. We pass on hired based on passing aptitude tests with Results, Relationship their people, when what they should do good feeling or bad feelings. Cloud uses the results of a group of agents who had and Being Ridiculous- is focus on the people – and then their one successful CEO as an example: His flunked the hiring test. Surprisingly, the ly in Charge.” plan will achieve better results. company policy is “flunkies” won. Just looking at the The author writes that leaders need to that if any leader The problem, Cloud That is because the title, you can proba- understand a little about neuroscience, wakes up in a bad writes, is that leaders “flunkies” were bly sense the sarcasm which has shown that good things hap- mood, he instructs optimists. The les- in the phrase, “Be- pen when brain processes are cultivated them to stay home. too often focus on plans son is that positive ing Ridiculously in and protected (which is what strong Cloud writes, “As instead of the people thinkers always Charge.” The phrase boundaries provide). He references what with the flu, it’s best who execute the plans. win. means that as the leader, you’re totally brain scientists call the “Executive Func- not to infect the I think all lead- in charge and therefore you need to own tions” of the brain: whole office with And what they typically ers would ben- what happens in your organization. So, • Attention. The ability to focus on your bad mood.” do is constantly change the plan efit from reading any problems that exist are the result what’s relevant and block out what’s not. In fact, people “to fix the poor results of their “Boundaries for of what you create and what you allow. • Inhibition. The ability to refrain from are strongly influ- Leaders.” Much of Ouch, right? certain actions that could be distracting, enced by the peo- people, when what they should it is common sense, So now you’re depressed. You think, irrelevant or even destructive. ple that surround do is focus on the people – and but as we all know, “No one listens. No one does what they • Working memory. The ability to re- them. Cloud refers then their plan will achieve bet- sometimes com- are supposed to do. And insult to injury, tain and access relevant information for to an experiment mon sense gets lost it’s apparently all my fault!” reasoning, decision making and taking that compared a ter results. in the complexities But the good news is that you can future actions. This allows a person to re- monkey’s stress hor- of being a leader. It’s change things – and that’s the point of the member and build on relevant informa- mone levels in two different scenarios: He a good reminder of how to stay focused book. Cloud recommends that you start tion. was exposed to a high level of psychologi- and leading your team to a better place. with creating boundaries, and defining When people do these three functions cal stress, including loud noises and flash- where your “property” begins and ends. well, they will become more engaged, ing lights, while in the cage by himself You have to be “ridiculously in charge” which will lead to better execution of the and also in a cage with another monkey. of your company vision, the people you plan and better results. The monkey’s stress hormones dropped invite in, what the goals and purposes are When a leader doesn’t set boundaries by half when he experienced the stress going to be, and what behavior is going that enable a person’s executive boundar- while in the cage with another monkey. to be allowed and what isn’t. You define ies, it causes the brain to switch gears. The He offers 10 suggestions for creating and shape what is going to be and what “fight or flight” chemistry kicks in, which a connected team, which he compares isn’t. further reduces the ability to engage the to growing a plant. “You cannot grow a The problem, Cloud writes, is that executive level functions. So, a leader’s plant by dipping it into the dirt once a leaders too often focus on plans instead actions (or inactions) work against him. year. It takes an ongoing connection to of the people who execute the plans. He gets what he creates and allows. build a root system.” Tom Fitch is an avid book reader and And what they typically do is constantly But, when a leader sets boundaries Cloud also addresses “learned op- business professional from Springfield change the plan to fix the poor results of that allow a person’s executive functions timism” or the ability to stay positive.

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For property, new sales units The companies on the list will be profiled is a graduate of Springfield High School and building on the Jacksonville hospital’s increased seven percent compared to the in the Daily Herald Business Ledger. served this year as president of the LLCC campus. first quarter of 2012. Student Government Association. The building is home to the physi- Annuity segment net income was $11.1 Junior League announces new The board approved also a new con- million, decreasing $0.5 million compared tract for Warren, resulting in a 2.9 percent cians of Memorial Physician Services board – Jacksonville as well as Springfield Clinic to the same period in 2012. Primarily increase in annual compensation, to The Junior League of Springfield an- Jacksonville’s physicians and surgeons. An reflecting growth in assets under manage- $218,568. Dr. Warren’s contract will extend nounced its new board members for indoor walkway connects the building to ment, the net interest margin earned on through June 30, 2018. 2013-2014. Passavant Area Hospital. fixed annuity assets increased four percent At a separate meeting LLCC approved The new board members are President The ceremony featured Jacksonville compared to the first quarter of 2012. The a memorandum of understanding with Megan Swanson, President-Elect Kath- Mayor Andy Ezard; Passavant Area Hospital evaluation of deferred policy acquisition St. John’s Hospital to transition the re- ryn Kleeman, Communications VP Katy President and CEO Chester Wynn, CPA, costs in the quarter had a $1.6 million spiratory care training program to LLCC. Stephens, Community Service VP Caitlin FHFMA; Memorial Health System President pretax positive impact on annuity seg- The training will continue to be located Dungan, Membership VP Catie Woodruff, and CEO Ed Curtis, FACHE; and members ment earnings compared to a $2.6 million at St. John’s, but LLCC now becomes the Secretary Stacey Courtwright, and Treasurer of the board of directors for Passavant Area positive impact in the prior year, with the sole sponsor of the program. Last year, a Nicole George. Hospital, Memorial Health System and decrease primarily due to financial market similar agreement transferred sponsorship The Junior League also recognized US Springfield Clinic. performance. of the electroneurodiagnostic technology Life segment net income of $4.3 mil- Marble & Granite with its Community (ENDT) training program from St. John’s lion for the first quarter decreased $0.9 Partner of the Year award at their annual to LLCC. Memorial holds groundbreaking million compared to the same period in meeting on May 14. The respiratory care program trains ceremony 2012, including an increase in mortality The league will host two socials for students to assist physicians in the treat- Memorial Medical Center employees losses in the current period, as well as a potential new members. On June 24, there ment of disorders of the respiratory system. gathered on the hospital’s front lawn on slight decrease in investment income. Life will be a wine tasting at It’s All About Wine ENDT is the scientific field that studies and May 14 to celebrate the beginning of an persistency of 96 percent improved slightly from 6-8:00p.m. The group will also host records electrical activity of the brain and expansion project called Advancing Care compared to 12 months earlier. a happy hour at Brickhouse West on July nervous system. Both programs prepare by Design. Life segment insurance premiums and 18 from 6-8 p.m. students for careers in hospitals, sleep labs The project totals an estimated 200,000 contract deposits of $23.0 million were and physicians’ offices, and are part of the square feet of new construction. When comparable to last year. LLCC honors retiring board LLCC Health Professions department. completed in January 2016, the project will New life sales continued to be strong members, seat new members, The Board also approved a partnership add three patient care units, 114 private compared to the prior year, with a growth agreement with the Illinois National Guard inpatient rooms, six operating rooms, a rate of 28 percent in sales of Horace approves agreements to provide training facilities for the U.S. renovated lobby and front entrance, and Mann-manufactured products – consis- In a special meeting of the Lincoln Land Army Cooks School. The Army is training the Memorial Center for Learning and tent with the company’s strategic intent Community College board of trustees, personnel in the culinary labs of LLCC’s Innovation. to significantly increase its underwritten, trustees certified recent election results Workforce Development Center. LLCC’s Edgar J. Curtis, president and chief mortality-based business. and welcomed new board members Dennis Workforce Division is also providing executive officer of Memorial Health Sys- During the first quarter of 2013, the Shackelford, representing Trustee District airframe and powerplant training for the tem, told employees at the groundbreaking company repurchased 89,649 shares of 2, and Jeff Fulgenzi, representing Trustee Illinois National Guard at the LLCC Avia- that the project was “not about bricks and its common stock at an aggregate cost of District 5. Both took the oath of office along tion Center, to prepare students for Federal mortar. It’s about people.” $1.8 million, or an average price per share with continuing board members Justin Aviation Administration certification on “The exciting thing about this project of $20.53, under its $50 million share re- Reichert, Trustee District 1; Kent Gray, helicopter maintenance. is that it’s giving us an opportunity to not purchase program. Trustee District 3; Wayne Rosenthal, Trustee And, trustees approved an agreement only create a healing environment for As of March 31, the program had a District 4; Craig Findley, Trustee District 6; with Lincoln College-Normal, allowing our patients and families but also a caring remaining authorization of $30.4 million. and Jerry Wesley, Trustee District 7. LLCC associate degree graduates a smooth environment for our patient care teams,” There were 39,667,063 shares outstanding Trustees elected the following new offi- transfer into Lincoln College’s Accelerated said Marsha Prater, PhD, RN, senior vice on March 31. cers: Reichert, chair; Findley, vice chair; and Bridge to Education Program, designed for president and chief nursing officer for Wesley, secretary. Shackelford and Fulgenzi working adults. were selected as the trustees’ liaisons to Memorial Health System. CMT wins award “This expansion project not only the LLCC Foundation Board, and Gray as The American Association of Airport April home sales up meets the needs we have now, but it will representative to the Illinois Community Executives (AAAE) honored Crawford, Illinois home sales increased 25.3 also prepare us for the future,” said Doug College Trustees Association. Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT) with its Cor- percent over previous-year levels in April Rahn, DBA, executive vice president and At a reception prior to April’s board porate Cup of Excellence Award. AAAE and median prices increased 7.7 percent, chief operating officer for Memorial Health meeting, LLCC honored retiring Chair of represents more than 5,000 members according to the Illinois Association of System. the LLCC board of trustees Cinda Edwards, working at 850 public-use commercial REALTORS®. J. Kevin Dorsey, PhD, MD, dean and Past Chair Andrew Ramage and Student and general aviation airports throughout Statewide home sales in April 2013 to- provost for Southern Illinois University Trustee Colin Heshmat. the country. CMT was selected for the taled 12,621 homes sold, up from 10,076 School of Medicine said, “We’re excited for Edwards joined the board in 2007, rep- award based on the contributions and in April 2012. This was the best April per- the construction of this facility, which will resenting Trustee District 2. She was elected improvements it has made to the airport formance since 2007. allow all healthcare providers to advance secretary of the board in 2008, vice chair industry, and for its service to the AAAE. The statewide median price in April was their knowledge, their understanding and in 2009 and chair in 2011, during the final The award was presented at the AAAE’s $145,900, up 7.7 percent from April 2012 their ability to deliver high-quality care.” months of construction of the Workforce 85th Annual Conference and Exposition Careers Center, the college’s largest building when the median price was $135,500. held in Reno, NV. CMT was selected to re- project since the campus was erected. She “The spring numbers are encourag- Horace Mann reports financial ceive the award by a committee of airport and her husband, Frank Edwards, advanced ing.” said Michael D. Oldenettel, CRS, results executives who serve on the association’s the Workforce Careers Center further with GRI, president of the Illinois Association Horace Mann Educators Corporation board of directors. their donation of a biodiesel processor for of REALTORS® and Managing Broker/ reported its first quarter 2013 financial Mike Doerfler, CMT director of avia- the center’s Renewable Energies lab. Owner with RE/MAX Results Plus in Jack- results, which ended on March 31. Total tion servicesaccepted the award on behalf Ramage was elected to the board in sonville. revenue hit $254.6 million, a four percent of CMT, and was accompanied by CMT 2005 and was involved in the selection of The inventory of homes for sale in increase from the same period in 2012. Aviation Professionals Chuck Taylor, Bri- Warren as president in 2006. He became April was 62,503 units, a 30.6 percent drop Net income increased to $27 million, an Welker, Randy Vogel and Brad Ham- vice chair in 2007 and served as chair from compared to last year’s 90,041 units. The up from $26.7 million last year. Operating ilton. 2008-2011. He oversaw a great period of time it takes to sell a home has also fallen income was $22.6 million, or $0.55 per expansion for the college with the funding with days on market averaging 89 days in share, down about 14 percent from first Hanson named ‘Best Places to and construction of three new facilities: A. April, down 19.8 percent from 111 days in April 2012. quarter 2012. Work in Illinois’ Lincoln Commons student center on the The property and casualty segment “The housing market is exhibiting Hanson Professional Services Inc. was Springfield campus, the LLCC-Taylorville recorded a net income of $10.2 million for signs of a more stable recovery with an ranked 18th out of 25 companies in the Classroom Building, and the Workforce the quarter compared to $13.2 million for anticipated strong early summer led by large-employer category on a list of 60 Careers Center, along with renovations at the same period in 2012. The total property strong sales gains and more modest but companies named the best places to work LLCC-Jacksonville. and casualty combined ratio of 97.2 percent still positive gains in median prices,” noted in Illinois. Retiring from a one-year appointment and the underlying combined ratio of 95.4 Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, Director of the Re- “Best Places to Work in Illinois” is cre- as student trustee was Colin Heshmat. He percent each increased approximately 2 gional Economics Applications Laboratory ated by Harrisburg, Pa.-based Best Com- was recognized for his leadership and aca- percentage points compared to the first of the University of Illinois. panies Group. Best Companies works demic achievements, including selection quarter of 2012. Fifty-five of 102 Illinois counties report- with local media and publishing partners to the 2013 Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois True new auto sales units – units as- ing to IAR showed year-over-year home to establish “Best Places to Work” pro- Academic Team and served as president of sociated with new Horace Mann auto sales increases in April 2013. Forty-two grams, which recognize businesses that the LLCC Engineering Club. He graduated policyholders – increased one percent in from LLCC in May and will transfer to the counties showed year-over-year median create and maintain workplace excel- price increases. Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 45 • fast tracks • new businesses LLCC honors award winners don, Ph.D., professor of speech; Nina M. New Businesses, Lincoln Land Community College Koch, registration technician; Dee Krue- Continued from Page 5 • Pinfall Wrestling Association En- has named Tim Humphrey, professor of ger, assistant director, LLCC-Taylorville; tertainment, P.O. Box 9697, Springfield, education, and Bev Provines, administra- Brenda L. Michel, Ed.D., professor of 481-4034. 62791, Antoine Archie, James B. Ealey, Jason tive assistant to the dean of health pro- nursing; Jennifer C. Ramm, professor of • Cassandra Dattoli Events, 2603 Gay- P. Kluge, Adrian Gandhi, Robin Casper, fessions, as the college’s winners of the chemistry; Lyndell P. Robinson, professor lord Ave., Springfield, 62704, Cassandra L. (217) 652-5080. National Institute for Staff and Organiza- of biology; Leanne M. Roseberry, library Dattoli, (217) 220-3227. • Precision Detailing, 230 S. Grand Ave. tional Development Excellence Award. acquisitions specialist; Donna J. Satterlee, • Cubby’s Landscaping, 3920 Greenfield East, Springfield, 62704, Trevor Miller, They were selected for the honor by a professor of nursing; and Duane D. Whit- Drive, Springfield, 62704, Erik McCubbin, (217) 503-9500. committee of LLCC employees. ney, information technology specialist. (217) 280-1939. • Renegade Wrestling Organization, Humphrey joined LLCC in 2003 as an Retirees were also honored. They in- • Data Destruction and Recovery of Il- 1428 E. Carpenter, Springfield, 62702, assistant professor and cluded: Lee Bursi, assistant vice president linois, 5580 E. State 54, Riverton, 62651, Joseph H. Burge, (217) 299-5447. earned the title of pro- of financial aid, 21 years; James C. Cha- Joshua L. Smith, (217) 414-7197. • Rochester Carpet & Upholstery Clean- fessor in 2010. He was a pel, professor of electronics (deceased), 32 • De Priest Puppets, 2333 S. Lowell ing, 34 Lancelot Drive, Rochester, 62563, finalist for the Pearson years; Patricia J. Finke, study skills special- Ave., Springfield, 62704, Ollie M. De Priest, Darren M. Barr, Janice D. Barr, (217) 498- Master Teacher Award ist, 21 years; Deborah D. Johnson, admin- Bridget E. De Priest, (217) 789-1219. 1181. in 2006 and 2010, and istrative assistant-president’s office, nine • Ellis Engraving Concepts, 8150 Bomke • S3 Consulting, 2235 Greenbriar Drive, recently co-chaired the years; Barbara Marr, administrative assis- Road, Pleasant Plains, 62677, Darius R. Ellis, Springfield, 62704, Sheila Stocks-Smith, team to transform the tant, LLCC-Jacksonville, 13 years; Donna (217) 836-3414. (217) 691-9124. college’s strategic plan. J. Martin, director, LLCC-Beardstown, 25 • Executive Commercial & Residential • Safeway Cleaning Solutions, 833 Humphrey He will attend NISOD’s years; Karen F. Middleton, education ser- Cleaning Inc., 2124 Dunwich, P.O. Box 42, Cherokee Drive, Springfield, 62711, Stanley vice representative, LLCC-Jacksonville, International Confer- Springfield, 62705, Pam Spoor, Amanda Young, (217) 816-9450. seven years; Melissa Moore, accounts pay- ence on Teaching and Kemper, (217) 691-7474. • Shear Karma, 917 Clocktower, Suite able technician, 10 years; Mike Mueller, Learning Excellence. • Flavor Farm, 401 W. Vine St., Spring- 240, Springfield, 62704, Melissa S. Wills, community service officer, seven years; Provines has field, 62704, Lifestyle Enjoyment Inc., (217) 781-1918. Lyndell P. Robinson, professor of biology, worked at LLCC for (217) 971-5760. • Signs of All Kinds, 2150 E. Clearlake, 20 years; Bob Rogers, public safety assis- 25 years, first as a se- • Flash Out Graphics-Photography, 839 Springfield, 62703, Kevin R. Thompson, tant, LLCC-Litchfield, seven years; John nior secretary. She was S. MacArthur Blvd., Apt A, Springfield, (217) 416-3622. A. Scarbrough, Ph.D., professor of sociol- nominated by her co- 62704, Tranell Jones, (217) 931-2855. • Spencer for Hire Lawn Service, 129 ogy, 25 years; Donald L. Upton, custodial workers and won the • Great American Road Show, 300 N. E. Stoddard, Virden, 62690, William C. Provines operations supervisor, 17 years; Mary E. Distinguished Service Martindale Road, Suite 200, Schaumburg, Sweeney, (217) 691-9822. Award for classified Wheeler, professor of English, 35 years; and William F. Wofford, Sr., building cus- 60173, Scott C. Garber, (630) 823-3127. • Stark Construction, 709 Eastman, employees in 2012. • Grumpy’s Café & Pub, 3217 Lake Plaza Springfield, 62702, Steven A. Stark, (217) LLCC also honored recipients of the todian, seven years. Drive, Springfield, 62703, Melissa Gould, 306-8886. 2013 Pearson Master Teacher and Distin- Lincoln Land Community College (217) 331-8621. • Sunrise Remodeling, 1025 N. Dirksen guished Service awards at the 19th annual honored top students with academic, • Hartson Management, 1222 N. Fifth, Parkway, Springfield, 62702, Johnella S. Employee Recognition and Appreciation leadership and special awards at the 2013 Springfield, 62702, Kyle Hartson, Jr., (773) Gettings, (217) 553-3261. Ceremony Thursday, May 2. Student Recognition Ceremony April 30. 217-0336. • T. Allen’s PC Repairs, 604 N. Milton, Professor of Biology Barbara Bernar- Zainab Jasim of Springfield was hon- • Jill Gum Photography, 2 Marshall Springfield, 62702, Trevor A. Hopkins, di was named the 2013 Drs. Raymond ored as the Outstanding Graduate of the Court, Springfield, 62712, Jill Gum, (309) (217) 381-6960. and Ann Pearson Master Teacher. Ber- Year. She is actively involved in campus 306-1578. • Tara Long Photography, 405 Colbrook nardi received an associate in arts degree leadership roles in the Honors Program, • Lawn Boy Landscaping, 1987 E. Con- Drive, Springfield, 62702, Tara Long, (217) from Springfield College in Illinois. She Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society, 494-0405. received a bachelor’s degree in biology, the English Club, Student Government verse, Springfield, 62702, Shane M. Adkins, with minors in chemistry and Italian, in and Model United Nations. She will grad- (217) 801-4222. • The Country Cottage, 301 N. Pine St., addition to a master’s degree in micro- uate with an associate of arts degree with a • Lemar’s Mowers, 932 E. Raylots, Williamsville, 62693, Cathy Jo Chambers, biology and immunology from the Uni- focus in literature and plans to transfer to Spaulding, 62561, Keri Lemar, (217) 629- (217) 741-4226. versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Truman State University to double major 9199. • The Pharmacy, 1227 S. Pasfield, She is currently completing a doctor of in English studies and political science. • Lincoln Land Field Inspection Services, Springfield, 62704, Janet L. Sgro, Andrew philosophy degree at St. Louis University. Jasim was also honored at the ceremony 1516 E. Knox Ave., Springfield, 62703, Woolbright, (217) 720-2222. Bernardi has received numerous awards by the Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa Charles R. Dumbris, Sr., (217) 502-3770. • Three Brothers Firearms, 302 Third St., and honors including LLCC’s Innovative and the Student Government Association • Lorenco, 3312 Robbins Road, Spring- Cantrall, 62625, Michael L. Hanson, Brad Teaching Grant, LLCC Woman of the Year and received an award for excellence in field, 62704, John A. Lorenzini, Gail L. Gentry, Phil Lima, (217) 725-5973. nominee and Who’s Who Among Ameri- Social Sciences-Model United Nations. Lorenzini, (217) 753-8070. • Tilly’s, 10 Whatney, Irvine, CA, can Teachers. Other Honorees and their awards are • Magnolia Lane Home Décor and More, 92618, World of Jeans + Tops Inc., (949) The college also named five faculty listed in hometown order. 3020 S. Sixth St., Springfield, 62703, Marci 609-5599. and staff as recipients of the LLCC Distin- Two LLCC students were also present- J. Fields, (217) 503-6513. • Touch Therapeutic Massage and Body- guished Service Award. Award recipients ed with awards at the 2013 Illinois Geo- • McCasland Remodel, 430 N. Blair, work, L.P., 1024 W. Lawrence, Springfield, include: Classified staff – Deanna Tarter, graphical Society Annual Banquet held in Virden, 62960, John Morgan McCasland, 62704, Stephen C. Laffey, Vonda K. Laffey, administrative assistant, LLCC-Litchfield; Peoria. (217) 691-9784. (217) 899-7350. Professional staff – Michelle Burger, stu- Susannah Oettle of Jacksonville was • Night Out Springfield, 200 S. Grand • Turbonium Computers, 2404 N. 15th, dent events coordinator; Administrative the recipient of the Ave. East, Springfield, 62704, James M. Springfield, 62702, Jason P. Nation, (571) staff – Lee Bursi, assistant vice president 2013 Illinois Geo- McCormick, (217) 741-2898. 340-8968. of financial aid; Faculty – Lyndell Rob- graphical Society’s • O’Malley’s Home Improvement, 709 • Video OP, 2204 Finch Haven Lane, inson, professor of biology; and Adjunct Charles Womack Me- E. Wellesley Ave., Springfield, 62703, David Springfield, 62711, T. Troy Tolan, (217) Faculty – Sue Hamilton, adjunct music morial Scholarship O’Malley, Jr., Joann Tomlingson-O’Malley, 960-2681. instructor. Award. The award is (217) 528-1532. • Was Con Co, R.R. 1, Box 168, Ham- Faculty and staff retirees and those presented to a student • Patton Construction and Remodeling, mond, 61929, William A. Schroeder, (312) with service anniversaries ere also hon- currently enrolled in 235 E. Lawrence St., Illiopolis, 62539, Bret 209-5140. ored at the Employee Recognition and an Illinois community K. Patton, (217) 816-5825. • Winks Antiques, 773 S. Farmingdale Appreciation Ceremony. Oettle college or who has • Personalized Hypnosis of Springfield, Road, New Berlin, 62670, Becky Dickerson, Mary E. Wheeler, professor of English, been enrolled within 2021 Timberbrook Lane, Springfield, (217) 787-9958. was recognized for 35 years of service. the past year and is planning to pursue 62702, Jeff Harpring, (217) 899-9988. Peggy Goetsch, professor of biology and an undergraduate degree in geography. Paula M. Hermes, programmer analyst Susannah graduated from LLCC with an were recognized for serving 30 years. associate in arts in geography with high For 25 years of service, the following honors. She plans to study geography at to transfer this fall to Illinois State Uni- are eligible to take the state board test for individuals were recognized: Jeff A. Lopi- Western Illinois University in the fall. versity to study geography. their RN licensure. The graduation cer- an, mechanical maintenance technician; Dalton Brown of Divernon was the emony took place on May 10. Donna J. Martin, director, LLCC-Beard- recipient of the 2013 St. John’s announces graduates stown; Teri L. McDonough, coordinator, Illinois Geographical Students from the St. John’s Hospi- Distance Education Services; Joseph T. Society’s Outstanding tal School of Clinical Laboratory Science Roth, programmer analyst; and John A. Community College graduated on May 11. Scarbrough, Ph.D., professor of sociol- Geography Student Graduates include: Nikki Benematti, Does your company have an ogy. Award. This award goes Mike Hartwick, Anastacia Lehman, Me- announcement, new hire, employee The following individuals were rec- to a community college gan Moore, Dawn Ray and Amy West. promotion and/or award? Springfield Business Journal invites you ognized for 20 years of service: William student who excelled St. John’s College also announced May to share it with our readers. J. Callaway, program director, associate in one or more geogra- graduates from the Department of Nurs- Brown phy classes within the Send your announcement to degree radiography; Linda D. Chriswell, ing. The graduates will receive a Bach- [email protected] special needs professional; Claire B. Gor- past year. Dalton plans elor’s of Science in Nursing degree and 46 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal fast tracks • Sims receives Rail Splitter Award for AFLAC for three years. Hurricane Ivan FEMA disaster assistance in counties in southern Illinois: Sangamon, Norm Sims is the recipient of the 2013 Alabama’s Mobile County. She also spent Christian, Macoupin and Montgomery. Rail Splitter Public Service Award, an award Hagedorn joins Security Bank four months in 2011 as a project special- Gibson is a 2004 graduate of Illinois given annually by the Security Bank, s.b., announced the ap- ist in South Dakota, which experienced State University, where he earned his Central Illinois Chapter pointment of Daniel J. Hagedorn as Senior statewide flooding. Bachelor of Science in Human Resources of the American Society Vice President and Chief Commercial Of- Ramsey has a bachelor’s degree in chem- and Organizational Leadership. of Public Administra- ficer. Hagedorn has been in the financial ical and petroleum refining engineering tion. industry for more than 20 years, both from the Colorado School of Mines. She also Bangert named Employee of the earned a Master of Business Administration Sims has almost 40 with regulatory and as a direct provider Month years of experience in 1984 and a master’s degree in environ- of banking services. Passavant Area Hospital’s April 2013 in public administra- mental studies in 1986 from Southern Hagedorn is a graduate of DePaul Employee of the Month is Chris Bangert, tion. He came to the Illinois University at Edwardsville. She is University with a Bachelor of Arts degree Emergency Department. Springfield-Sangamon a licensed professional engineer in Illinois, Sims in Economics and of Keller Graduate Bangert is a reg- County Planning Com- Colorado and Texas. School of Management with a Master of istered nurse/trauma mission after serving as executive director Amy Kay, public relations coordinator at Business Administration in Finance and nurse specialist in the of the Illinois Tax Increment Association. Hanson Professional Services Inc. received Accounting. Emergency Depart- Prior to joining ITIA, he served as director the Certified Commu- “We are enthusiastic about having Dan ment. She has been of Planning and Economic Development nications Professional join our team,” said Security Bank President employed at Passavant for the City of Springfield. designation from the and CEO Eloise L. Mackus. “His familiarity for 32 years. He has also worked in Gov. Jim Edgar’s Association for Women with our marketplace, his background in Her responsibili- cabinet as director of the Illinois Dept. of in Communications being a provider of all types of business ties in the Emergency Commerce and Community Affairs and as Matrix Foundation. loans and his management skills will enable Bangert Department include director of State Services for the Council Kay has a bachelor’s him to help us ensure the future success providing patient care, of State Governments, a national public degree in communi- and growth of Security Bank.” provding department education, and policy research organization, located in cations and political serving as quality coordinator in the de- Lexington, Ky. Kay science from Iowa State Marine Bank adds Hughes partment. The Rail-Splitter Public Service Award University. In 2011, she Dan Hughes has joined Marine Bank honors individuals who have spent a part was named one of Springfield Business as Senior Vice President, Compliance and of their careers working in public service; Journal’s “Forty Under 40.” HSHS adds Hoodin, announces BSA Officer. made contributions on a sustained basis She is a member of AWC, for which she Hughes has more resignation of Ritz rather than a single deed; and accomplished was a judge for the 2010 Clarion Awards than a dozen years of Daniel E. Hoodin has been appointed programs or projects within their areas of Program and the Springfield chapter’s vice bank audit and compli- Vice President, Managed Care Strategy and responsibility for the general public. president of programs from 2009 to 2011. Development for Hospital Sisters Health ance experience. He She also is a graduate of the Greater Spring- earned a bachelor’s System. field Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership In this position, Hoodin will lead the Scheina appointed managing degree and a Master Springfield. of Business Adminis- system-wide effort of director at Northwestern Mutual developing the man- Patrick Scheina has been promoted to tration from Western Altorfer promotes Robeen and aged care strategy for the managing director by Northwestern Mutual Illinois University and organization. This effort in Springfield. Hughes completed certifica- Nuehring, hires Gibson includes developing Scheina started his career with North- tions in regulatory Altorfer Inc. announced the promotions strategic partnerships western Mutual as a financial representative compliance, including the Bank Secrecy of Craig Robeen to field sales manager, with payers, the design in August 2003. As Act, through the Independent Community Corey Nuehring to vice president of fi- and creation of physi- managing director, he Bankers Association. nancial services and chief financial officer cian networks, creating will recruit, train and “In a time of complex regulation, Dan and hired Josh Gibson as construction Hoodin new and innovative develop financial rep- will be a solid addition to the Marine Bank machine sales representative for Sangamon, payment structures and resentatives within the senior management team,” said Marine Christian, Macoupin and Montgomery ensuring appropriate IT solutions are used district office located in Bank CEO Chris Zettek. “His knowledge counties. to gather data needed to ensure best prac- Springfield. and community bank compliance experi- In his new role, Robeen will be respon- tices for population health management A member of the Mil- ence will be invaluable.” sible for driving all machine sales and and medical management. lion Dollar Round Table rental activity for the Hoodin most recently served as Vice Scheina (2011-2012), Scheina construction division Ramsey marks 20 years at President, Contracting & Provider Services has earned the National in Altorfer’s Illinois Hanson, Kay earns designation in the Georgia and Alabama markets with Quality (2006-2010) and National Sales Caterpillar service ter- Deb Ramsey, P.E., project manager, Cigna Healthcare in Atlanta. He was reas- Achievement award (2006, 2009). He has ritory. celebrated 20 years of service at Hanson signed to this position after serving as Vice been in a leadership role with Northwest- Robeen is a 1999 Professional Services Inc. President, Contracting in the Carolina ern Mutual since 2004, serving as a college graduate of the Univer- Ramsey joined Han- markets to manage a $1.25 billion revenue unit director, recruiting field director, and sity of Indiana, where son in 1993. She has portfolio and negotiations for all hospital, director of internship development for the he earned his Bachelor experience in process Robeen physician and ancillary contracting in the Central Illinois region. of Science in Public design and operation, Georgia and Alabama markets. A native of Petersburg, Scheina received Affairs and the Kelley construction man- Hoodin earned a Master of Hospital a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois School of Business Certification. He earned agement and project and Health Administration degree from State University in 1997. a Master of Business Administration from startup. She manages the University of Illinois in 2009. Xavier University in Cincinnati, a Juris a variety of projects, Robeen joined Altorfer in May of 2005 Doctorate from the University of Dayton Koch receives recognition with an emphasis on as a machine sales representative cover- School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Steve Koch, CFP, a Financial Advisor Ramsey the treatment of water, ing four counties in the southern Illinois Political Science from Marietta College in with Ameriprise Financial, qualified for wastewater and hazard- territory. Marietta, Ohio. and attended the 2013 Circle of Success ous and industrial waste. Before becoming vice president of HSHS also announced the resignation Conference held in New Orleans, La. She has been involved with the de- financial services and CFO, Nuehring previ- of Bob Ritz as President and CEO of HSHS To earn this achievement, Koch estab- commissioning of the former site in West ously served as Altorfer’s affiliate St. John’s Hospital to begin a new lished himself as one of the company’s top Chicago, Ill. She managed audits conducted corporate controller for role as President of Mercy Medical Center advisors achieving high levels in produc- at precast concrete plants in 46 states, two 11 years. - Des Moines in Iowa. Ritz’s last day at St. tion and client satisfaction and in support Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico for the Nuehring is a gradu- John’s Hospital will be June 14. of providing client service. National Precast Concrete Association, a ate of the University of “We will truly miss Bob’s leadership at project that received a State Finalist Award Northern Iowa, where St. John’s Hospital. During the past five Marsalgia joins American from the American Council of Engineer- he earned his bachelor’s years, he has been instrumental in help- ing Companies of Indiana’s Engineering degree in Accounting ing St. John’s navigate through a variety of Central Excellence Awards. financial and competitive challenges,” said Brianne Marsalgia has joined American and a minor in Eco- She has managed demolition projects, Mary Starmann-Harrison, HSHS President Central Insurance Services. Nuehring nomics. Prior to joining including for a frozen-food facility in Mat- and CEO. Marsalgia specializes Altorfer Inc., Nuehring toon, Ill., and for the Holiday Inn Holidome Among Bob’s accomplishments during in voluntary benefits successfully completed and the FS feed mill. In 2002, she provided his time at St. John’s include overseeing for employers through- the Certified Public Ac- technical review and recommendations for a project to rebuild the hospital’s main out Illinois and helps countant and Certified improving a potable water-treatment sys- campus. He worked to build St. John’s develop group benefit Management Accoun- tem in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine, Springfield’s Health Centers across the community and programs for companies tant exams. sister city, and reviewed municipal waste- was instrumental in helping launch the of all sizes. Prior to join- Josh Gibson has water treatment plant operations there. HSHS Medical Group, which today has ing American Central joined Altorfer as a con- She also has been involved with the 35 physicians providing primary care at Insurance Services, she struction machine sales Federal Emergency Management Agency. Marsalgia was a sales coordinator representative for four Continued on Next Page She served as a project officer in 2004 for Gibson Springfield Business Journal • June 2013 • 47 • fast tracks Continued from Previous Page “Kate represents the best in the nursing Group and Anthem Insurance Companies. marketing relations in the marketing divi- profession. Her commitment to caring for He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathemat- sion, is retiring after 38 years. 12 new ambulatory care sites in St. John’s the vulnerable and her dedication and duty ics from Millikin University. service area. He also launched St. John’s to her patients and colleagues makes her Charles Gowland has been appoint- Looker joins Purple Wave CONNECT, which now represents one third worthy of this honor,” said St. John’s Col- ed vice president and Purple Wave Auction announced that of admissions to St. John’s. lege Chancellor Brenda Jeffers, RN, PhD. claims general counsel. Jason Looker joined the company as a ter- Scherzer entered St. John’s School of He will be responsible for ritory manager. SIU School of Medicine names Nursing in 1942 immediately after gradu- providing legal advice Looker’s responsibil- ating from Pana High School. She was and counsel involving Cox-Largent and Kruse to new ities include contacting instrumental in advancing the care for property and casualty potential sellers and positions premature babies. In the early 1950s, she claims issues and will customers and collect- Southern Illinois University School of worked to establish a dedicated room for be directly involved in ing data on items sold Medicine has named Wendy Cox-Largent premature infants. In the 1970s, she worked claims governance prac- at auctions. He covers associate provost for finance and admin- with faculty from the newly founded South- Gowland tices, an appropriate the central Illinois ter- istration and Dr. Jerry E. Kruse executive ern Illinois University School of Medicine control environment ritory. associate dean and chief executive officer to recruit a neonatologist to Springfield. and legal and regulatory compliance. Looker He comes to Purple of SIU HealthCare of Southern Illinois Gowland has 16 years of experience in Wave with 17 years of University School of Medicine. Benedictine names Springfield law and most recently served as general experience in the construction industry. Cox-Largent will serve as the School counsel for Universal Property & Casualty branch campus president Looker’s previous positions have allowed of Medicine’s chief operating officer. The Insurance Company. He also has experi- him to gain knowledge of equipment. He former associate provost, Pam Speer, will Benedictine University’s board of trust- ence in the State of Florida’s Department ees named Michael D. Bromberg Springfield used to run his own construction service remain with the school through June 30 of Financial Services and Department of company and represented several manu- to assist in the transition. After that, she branch campus president. Insurance. Gowland holds a bachelor’s Bromberg served as the dean of Aca- facturers in the storm water drainage and will serve as a part-time senior advisor on degree in political science and a doctorate chemical containment industry. special initiatives for SIU HealthCare. demic Affairs for Benedictine University in law from Florida State University. Cox-Largent had served as the chief at Springfield since 2007, and the school’s Carol Minter has been appointed as- financial officer for SIU HealthCare, the CEO since 2012. sistant vice president, Klunick named new SHG girls School’s medical practice, since 2008. She “This past December the University field claims human re- basketball coach also has served as the CEO for Chicago board of trustees approved a plan for the sources generalist. She is Sacred Heart-Griffin High School an- Family Health Center from 2000-08, and Springfield branch campus,” said Brom- responsible for human nounced the hiring of Steve Klunick as executive director of Family Practice Com- berg. “This plan lays out some fundamental resources generalist ac- head girls basketball coach. munity Wellness Center in Chicago from changes intended to deal with the unique tivities for property and Most recently, Klunick served as the 1995-2000. nature of our community and the evolving casualty claims. Minter assistant boys basketball coach at Roches- She received her Master of Business Ad- character of our campus.” most recently worked ter High School and previously served as ministration with a concentration in health As a branch campus president, Bro- as regional human re- assistant boys basketball coach at Sacred care management from DePaul University mberg will be responsible for specific Minter sources manager at Atria Heart-Griffin. in Chicago in 2005 and her bachelor’s de- academic decisions, including reporting on Senior Living Center He is also co-owner of The Gym of gree in accounting from Indiana University issues related to accreditation, providing a and has also held positions with Allstate Springfield, the Illinois State Director for in Bloomington in 1988. She is a certified state board filing local contact, University and Time Warner/Comcast. She earned her the American Youth Basketball Tour, Illinois public accountant. representation in professional associations, bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State State Director of the United States Sports She is on the board of directors for and other issues that pertain to the overall University in Huntsville, Texas. Specialty Association and the Director of Sangamon County’s Coordinated Access University at state and national levels. Hetal Desai has been promoted to as- Premier Basketball. to Community Health program and a sistant vice president, IT business solutions. “Steve brings 35 years of coaching member of the Medical Group Manage- Horace Mann announces new He will be responsible for IT support for the experience and a great desire to take the ment Association. appointments, anniversaries and property and casualty claims organization girls to the next level,” said SHG Assistant Kruse has been professor and chairman in addition to his current responsibilities Principal Bob Brenneisen. of the Department of Family & Community retirements leading the Data Services team. Hetal joined Horace Mann Educators Corporation Medicine from 1997 until March 2013. Horace Mann in June of 2010 as a senior Butterfield new Springfield Field He will be the authority for all clinical announced appointments of four officers enterprise architect and was promoted to and clinically-related academic issues and as well as promotions, data services director in January 2012. Office director planning. service anniversaries Mike Dossett has been promoted to Landmarks Illinois, the state’s leading Kruse is past-president of the Society of and retirements. vice president and actuary, actuarial fi- preservation organization, has selected Teachers of Family Medicine. In 2007, he Marita Zuraitis has nance and planning, ALG Division. He Frank Butterfield to serve as director of the was appointed to the Council on Gradu- been appointed presi- will be responsible for financial reporting new Springfield Field Office. Butterfield will ate Medical Education, the multi-specialty dent and CEO-Elect, for annuity and life products. He will also lead the organization’s first regional office, advisory committee that reports to the effective May 13. She work directly with KPMG audit staff and expanding Landmarks Illinois’ statewide U.S. Congress and Secretary of Health and will work with the board Department of Insurance personnel. Dos- presence and supporting local efforts to Human Services. of directors and current sett joined Horace Mann in 2003 as director protect heritage, enhance communities, Kruse joined SIU in 1984 as an as- Zuraitis President and CEO Peter and actuary, financial modeling and plan- and promote economic development. sistant professor and assistant director H. Heckman over the ning. He was promoted to assistant vice As Springfield Field Office director, he of the Quincy program. He completed a next several months to achieve an orderly president actuarial finance and planning will be responsible for direct advocacy, as two-year Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship transition. in May of 2005. well as educational and technical assistance in academic family medicine as well as a Zuraitis joins Horace Mann from The DeEtte Stump has been promoted to to support a broad group of stakeholders master’s in public health at the University Hanover Insurance Group where she was assistant vice president and actuary, group in Illinois. of Missouri School of Medicine in 1984, an Executive Vice President and member of operations, ALG Division. In addition to her Butterfield joins Landmarks Illinois where he also completed his three-year The Hanover’s executive leadership team. group financial reporting and reinsurance after three years as director and field of- residency in family medicine in 1982. He Since joining The Hanover in 2004, she duties, Stump will take on the functions of ficer for the Wisconsin Field Office of the earned his medical and bachelor’s degrees served as president, Property and Casualty group underwriting and claim processing National Trust for Historic Preservation. at the University of Missouri at Columbia Companies, and was responsible for the and be responsible for all aspects of group His work included preservation education in 1979 and 1975, respectively. personal and commercial lines operations operations. Stump worked in the Horace and advocacy assistance to the state’s rural He is board certified as a diplomat by at Citizens Insurance Company of America, Mann Group division for 10 years before communities and regional centers in coor- the American Board of Family Medicine and The Hanover Insurance Company and their leaving for a time to be with her family and dination with the National Trust’s Chicago the National Board of Medical Examiners affiliates, representing returned to the company in 2003. Field Office. and a fellow of the American Academy of $3 billion in annual net Two Horace Mann Educators Cor- Previously, Butterfield held positions Family Physicians. He is a member of the Il- written premium. poration employees celebrated service with the Roger Brown Study Collection linois Academy of Family Physicians, North Joel Abrahamson anniversaries. Carla Morrison, individual and DePaul University in Chicago. American Primary Care Research Group, has been appointed as- risk assessor in the property & casualty A native of Illinois, Butterfield has Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, sistant vice president, division, has been with Horace Mann for a Master of Science degree in historic Adams County Medical Society and Alpha auto product manager, 30 years while Wendy Sapp, senior IT busi- preservation from the School of the Art Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. in the Property and ness analyst in the information technology Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor of Casualty Division. He division, has been with the company for Science degree in chemistry from Boston Abrahamson will be responsible for College. He joined the staff of Landmarks Scherzer selected for 25 years. growth and profitability Three Horace Mann employees are Illinois on April 22. Distinguished Alumna Award of auto insurance in the Pacific Region. celebrating their retirement. Joy Tuttle, Catherine “Kate” Scherzer has been Abrahamson was most recently director benefits specialist in the annuity life & Does your company have an announce- selected by the St. John’s Nursing Alumni of product management for Nationwide group division, is retiring after 12 years. ment, new hire, employee promotion Association to receive the 2013 Distin- Mutual Insurance Company in Colum- Brad DeLuka, director of casualty statis- and/or award? Springfield Business guished Alumna Award. Scherzer served at bus, Ohio and has held previous pricing tics in the property & casualty division, Journal invites you to share it with our St. John’s Hospital from 1945-1987 caring and product management positions with is retiring after more than 27 years and readers. Send your announcement to [email protected] for premature babies. Liberty Mutual Group, Celina Insurance Harry Mitchell, vice president of strategic 48 • June 2013 • Springfield Business Journal OPINION Not for sale? Brat Day and beyond constant challenge is to There should be a Brat Day,” Astay true to our journalis- “our 30-something year old tic integrity while keeping with son recently suggested. industry trends. Founded as a Technically, there are Brat news agency, Days, which we attribute is an annual our success festival cel- over the years ebrating Ger- to being “old man pork school” jour- sausages that nalists. Yet, are typically our industry fried or grilled continues to on Aug. 1-3 in Brant Mackey Joe Natale evolve. S h e b o y g a n , PUBLISHING This month WORKING BLUE Wis. you will note a fresh front page But we’re talking brat, de- design. Since we are reporting fined as a child, typically a badly more local news than ever, the behaved one. That got me think- “ticker” down the right hand ing: Americans celebrate all side of the page allows us to run kinds of commercially inspired more teasers to the local sto- “Son, your horsepower is fueled by a sustainable source of energy.” secular observances – like Super ries inside the publication. The Bowl Sunday –– so how could cover stories featured on the top one more hurt? Let’s examine a and bottom of the fold usually few. consist of one hard or breaking In the 1950s, the U.S. Cham- news story accompanied by an ber of Commerce officially sanc- industry or enterprise article. EDITORIAL tioned Secretaries’ Day (aka Ad- More frequent business jour- ministrative Professionals’ Day) nals in larger markets have gone and Boss’ Day. The two obser- to a single story featured on the vances (on the Wednesday dur- front cover. While I don’t like it, Professional courtesy ing the last full week of April and my assumption is that they have This month features our Corporate her. She too shares a genuine interest and Oct. 16, respectively) hit middle greater resources for market re- Review. More than a decade ago it began passion for quality and accurate news re- managers especially hard in the search to identify that this is the with high-profile business and commu- porting. pocket book since they have to direction in which to go. If this nity leaders in a round table discussion. It is evident from all of their responses ante up for gifts for the boss and is the future of successful busi- Over the years it evolved, instead, to a that they all take the responsibility of re- just about every other employee ness journal publishing we will group of small business owners. porting the news in our community seri- when the hat is passed. be able to omit the two cover While keeping the ideology behind ously. Those office-oriented holi- stories in lieu of one big image this feature, this year you will note some The result was a lively discussion cov- days are much like Mother’s or feature on the cover. This more differences. First, we decided to nar- ering a broad spectrum of topics from Day, where you have to come up would create a hybrid by keep- row the members of the group. Previous local news stories, community business, with something, be it flowers, ing the index of teasers on the panels included a greater number of peo- socio and economic issues and media gift cards or lottery quick pick right hand side of the page. ple forcing to be brief and concise so that perception. We are grateful for their time tickets. Perhaps the bigger concern is everyone had an opportunity to speak. and thoughtful insight. By the way, Moms are way whether we should be selling ad- Less people this year allowed for more Conspicuously absent were members too smart to buy into the line: vertising on the front page? thorough responses. from several of the radio stations and “Every day is Mother’s Day.” As Traditional industry values say The second difference is that we added the State Journal-Register. They indicated for Dad, just lob some brats in that the front page is completely a theme – “Turning the Tables.” We gath- that they were unable to attend due to his general direction on Father’s sacred; reserved only for news. I ered a group of news media who are used scheduling conflicts. We were looking to Day. That’ll hold him until his agree. However, in an era where to sticking microphones and tape record- forward to discussing the importance the birthday or Christmas, which- print newsholes are dwindling, ers in other peoples’ faces. We decided it daily newspaper in the community and ever comes first. publications are financially was time to put them in the hot seat. the status of talk radio both locally and Then there are Valentine’s Day struggling and cash is king, al- We have known T.C. Christian of Pure nationally. and Sweetest Day. We all have most every print publication, in- News USA and Fletcher Farrar with the Ironically among the topics addressed had a pretty good idea of what cluding the Wall Street Journal, Illinois Times, both community publish- by our panelists who did attend was the Valentine’s Day entails since is garnering serious ad revenues ers like the Business Journal, for many effects of having fewer journalists in the the Middle Ages, but Sweetest from front page advertising. years. They are forthright and straight- community. Day sneaked up on us. It began So why aren’t we? It is a good forward journalists who admittedly offer Regardless of who wasn’t there, we on June 8, 1921 in Cleveland to question. Being financially sta- their unique perspective in reporting the are truly appreciative of Christian, Farrar promote candy sales. Personally, ble with plenty of local news to news. While we did not previously know and Foster for sharing their time and in- I prefer dark chocolate. report does not exactly provide Liz Foster with WICS-TV and were more sights. I could probably make a for- motivation to place ads on the than pleasantly surprised after meeting tune on greeting cards alone by front page, although some peo- trademarking Brat Day, with or ple would remind me that we without the U.S. Chamber’s seal are leaving substantial money of approval. From 1979 through on the table every month. Letter to the editor: Women of Influence 2007, Hallmark increased the size In the evolution of the print Thank you so much for your continued dedication to our community. I believe if of its Boss’ Day Card line by 28 industry where selling the front support of women through the Women you could survey all of those who attend percent. In 2006, Hallmark mar- page has not only become ac- of Influence program. I was humbled and you would find you influence reaches keted 151 greeting card designs cepted, it’s the standard, Spring- honored to be one of the nominees this deep within our community. for Sweetest Day, and American field Business Journal is clearly in year. But more importantly I have left Greeting marketed 178 card de- the minority. That might be the that evening year after year with renewed Julie Davis signs. mitigating factor when it comes Then there is the issue of se- time to make the decision. Not lecting a day that captures the a lack of ethics or integrity but true essence of being a brat. rather a desire to remain current Since this was our son’s idea, July and mainstream. In other words, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 24 can be Brat Day since that’s so that we are not the only idiot Springfield Business Journal welcomes all letters to the editor. We look forward to providing an his birthday; but, like I told him out there that is not doing it. open forum for you to express your views. Please include your name, address and telephone when he brought up the subject: All I can say for sure is that number for verification. Please send them to: Editor, Springfield Business Journal, P.O. Box 9798, “Everyday is Brat Day.” this month, and for the foresee- Springfield IL 62791 or e-mail them to [email protected]. Letters may be ed- able future, the front page is not ited for clarity, space or libel. for sale. Joe Natale is a freelance writer HOW TO CONTACT THE PRESIDENT from Springfield. Brant Mackey is publisher and edi- He can be e-mailed 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 e-mailed 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 • June 2013 • 49 OP-ED We must approve Medicaid expansion in Illinois As the Legislature heads into the final support low-wage staff – the added finan- pansion, which means the cost shift back Address: weeks of the spring session, the business cial penalties could mean drastic cuts in to the private-payers will be more acute P.O. Box 9798, Springfield, Ill. 62791 community is acutely aware of the seri- services or even shuttered doors. without expansion. 1118 W. Laurel, Springfield, Ill. 62704 ous policy and budget decisions lawmak- The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Under the ACA, employers with 50 or ers must make in order supports access to high quality, affordable more employees are responsible for pro- Telephone: (217) 726-6600 to restore security to healthcare for all employers and consum- viding affordable coverage to all of their Fax: (217) 726-8300 the state’s economic ers. The Illinois Chamber also supports full-time equivalent employees. If the future. While it may retaining as much federal tax paid by employer fails to provide this affordable Website: seem counterintuitive Illinois’ employers and employees. Illi- coverage and the employee qualifies for www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com to argue in favor of nois employers and and accepts a pre- expanding the state’s consumers have While all of this officially mium tax credit to Email: Medicaid program to already invested takes effect on Jan. 1, purchase coverage [email protected] serve single, childless enormous amounts on the exchange, Douglas L. Whitley adults at or below 138 of resources on the 2014, employers are the employer could Facebook: OPINION percent of the federal implementation being forced to address face a penalty of up www.facebook.com/sbjmonthly poverty level (FPL) of and compliance all of the financial impli- to $3,000 per em- ($15,826 for a one member family), we with the Affordable ployee. While the Twitter: believe Medicaid expansion is an impor- Care Act (ACA); a cations of their health ACA authorizes ex- www.twitter.com/sbjmonthly tant part of a very complex equation in law that does little benefit decisions right now. pansion of the Med- alleviating overall costs on employers in to address escalat- “ icaid program to all Publisher and Editor the short- and long-term. That’s why we ing healthcare costs, but does promise to childless adults at or below 133 percent Brant W. Mackey urge the General Assembly to approve create new avenues to insurance thereby FPL, the ACA also authorizes the appli- [email protected] Senate Bill 26. reducing the uninsured population in cation of the premium tax credit to in- The Illinois Chamber fully recogniz- 2014 and beyond. dividuals whose income is between 100 Associate Editor es the fiduciary weight of this decision; The Illinois Chamber remains com- percent FPL to 400 percent FPL. If the Joe Natale the state stands to gain over $12 billion mitted to addressing the challenges of this state were to forgo expansion, employers [email protected] in federal funding under the expansion law at both the state and federal levels, could face greater penalty exposure. over the course of the next seven years, but it believes the expansion of Medicaid, There is much that can be said about Copy Editor but not without the state incurring some as was originally envisioned by the ACA, Illinois’ track record when it comes to Courtney Westlake additional costs over that same period is the best way to mitigate additional cost Medicaid. The employer community at of time – albeit a fraction of the federal pressures on employers and consumers in large has long proposed needed reforms Senior Correspondents funding gained. the near term. to improve the fiscal integrity of the pro- Betsy Butler Beginning in 2014, all employers with Our support for expansion is derived gram. The history of the program, how- Raegan Hennemann 50 or more employees must offer all full- from several key considerations: ever, should serve as a lesson to the path time employees and their dependents Illinois will receive approximately $12 forward and not a resignation that we Correspondents/Columnists coverage that meets minimum criteria billion in federal funds to support the ex- cannot move beyond the past. The state Ashley Caldwell outlined under the federal health reform pansion of its Medicaid program between took an important step forward last year Roberta Codemo law. Failure to do so will result in a pen- 2014 and 2020. with new Medicaid payment and delivery Tom Collins alty if an employee obtains subsidized The Medicaid program will incur ad- reforms – a process that has been imper- Jane Driver coverage on the insurance marketplace/ ditional costs through 2020 regardless of fect but has shown considerable improve- Tom Fitch exchange, but no penalty is assessed if expansion as individuals who currently ment and progress. Gabriel House the employee enrolls in Medicaid. Ac- qualify for Medicaid enroll to avoid the The Illinois Chamber asks our lawmak- Jean Jones cording to a recent Jackson Hewitt study, individual mandate penalty. ers to support SB 26 to expand Medicaid Dave Kelm without Medicaid expansion, Illinois em- A recent study performed by the Uni- in Illinois in order to protect our state’s Sarah Delano Pavlik ployers would face up to $106 million in versity of Missouri on the impact of Med- employers from even higher short-term Pete Reeves penalties assessed annually. icaid expansion In Missouri cited expan- costs and their employees from missed Mary Beth Stephens While all of this officially takes ef- sion’s multiplier effect on the economy, coverage opportunities, and provide some Eric Woods fect on Jan. 1, 2014, employers are be- generating an estimated 24,000 new and additional certainty in the planning and ing forced to address all of the financial sustainable jobs through 2020; a positive preparation for 2014. Business Manager implications of their health benefit deci- economic impact that is likely to be felt John Schilsky sions right now. Employers have already in other states, including Illinois. [email protected] spent countless resources attempting to A recent Kaiser Family Foundation get a handle on the complexities of the state-by-state analysis of the impact of Advertising Manager health reform law and are doing so amid Medicaid expansion projected a 49 per- Jennifer Benanti uncertainty about what Illinois will do on cent reduction in the uninsured popu- [email protected] Medicaid expansion. For those employ- lation under expansion and only a 26 Douglas L. Whitley is president and CEO ers in the not-for-profit sector – many of percent reduction in the 1.8 million un- of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Circulation and Promotion Manager which serve the Medicaid population and insured Illinoisans if the state forgoes ex- Jamie Staadt [email protected]

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