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Meet Nathan Bishop Project director, Downtown Springfield, Inc. By Shannon O’Brien

Imagine, if you will, a Friday night in interactive in order to draw families and decisions in a silo.” He provides an example from his various beverages such as craft beers. with no trouble and enjoy dinner at one of time in St. Louis. When a large university firsthand how they operate while sampling thedowntown neighborhood’s Springfield. excellent You findrestaurants. parking hearkids. aboutHe sees frequently ways to deal at DSI. with the problem wanted to stabilize the neighborhoods give them a good enough reason, people of parking, a topic he and his colleagues surrounding it, his role was to investigate willDetails come are downtown,” still being he worked says. out. “If we State Capitol plaza, you come across an Bishop also finds great value in outdoorAfterward, ping-pong while walking table. Whothrough could the resist Old “We don’t want parking or parking the history of Springfield. “The city of stopping for a game or two? isknowledge unique. toWe be wanta barrier people to our to downtown have no beautification, safety and security. He and Springfield has a very rich urban history. Nathan Bishop has this vision for problembusinesses,” getting he downtown.” says. “Our downtown his colleagues had to ask themselves how downtown. He sees it as a destination Bishop earned a master’s degree in to breakThese downare some some of of the the questions red tape andhe see what it was...if it happened before, it urban and regional planning from the iskick-start now revitalization.addressing about downtown canOnce happen you look again,” at these he historic says. “Thephotos great and interesting shops and playful, interactive University of Colorado. He says urban opportunitiesfor residents in looking select public for good spaces. food, As events DSI has planned. the new project director for Downtown about changes to their environments. Springfield,He and beginninghis colleagues with somehave started unique iscities, a great I think, path forwardare the kind for downtown.” that meld the planners help communities make decisions historic and modern. I think that direction realizing this vision. event geared toward getting people into Shannon O’Brien is a writer Springfield, Inc., he is working toward “Planners are trained to look holistically at establishmentspreparations fordowntown. Blocktoberfest, Festival-goers an and photographer at the University he sees areas that could be made more how everything works together,” he explains, will stop by different businesses to see of Illinois Springfield. When Bishop looks at downtown “thinking about economic development, Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 3 public health, transportation – not making INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

Private equity in the capital city By David A. Kelm

From the venerable Investopedia.com: The company is and the E.U. Cimbria investment opportunity for our clients,” “Private equity is a source of investment the brainchild of invests in companies capital from high net worth individuals and Rasmussen and Brian merging technology northern Europe are well suited for growth institutions for the purpose of investing and Iversen, managing with agricultural andRasmussen diversity continued. in our core areas.” “The Midwest and acquiring equity ownership in companies. director at Cimbria’s processes and water Providing clients with an international resources. “These scope is typically the purview of large, global and manage these monies to yield favorable odd thing is that Brian are two of the oldest returnsPartners for at theirprivate-equity shareholder firms clients.” raise funds isHouston also Danish, office. was “The an necessities – food investment deals. Similarly, smaller private and water,” explained banks and firms that do not focus on smaller home (or at least “co-home” with Houston, Rasmussen. “The In the last year, Springfield has become marriedofficer inan the American Danish world is running out andequity regional firms tendprospects. to provide Cimbria investors was started with a that brings a new corporate philosophy to woman,”military likeRasmussen me and of water and farming parochial strategy that identifies only local Texas) to a private equity investment firm noted. “But we didn’t must adapt to produce with relationships across the E.U. and the Rasmussen, one of two managing directors U.S.to provide that results the nimblenessin investments of awith small greater firm its international investment strategy. Henrik until we were both Agriculture and water impact for clients and companies. meet or work together more efficiently.” in the United States.” Henrik Rasmussen investing also tend Finally, Rasmussen and Iversen strongly for the new firm, hails from Denmark but Iversen – who has believe that corporate statesmanship can purposefully calls Springfield home. The bring about industry change and change new firm, Cimbria Capital, draws on the equity focused on the therebyto be overlookedgiving Cimbria by for society. “Cimbria is an evangelist for thestrengths steppes of of itsnorthern founders Europe. but also finds energyworked sector in – privateand Rasmussen decided to limited competition. private equity firms, how we do business predicated on the directionRasmussen’s from the fieldscareer of thebegan Midwest toin stretch their entrepreneurial wings with the Cimbria provides its investors with other three pillars,” Rasmussen said. “We Washington, D.C., consulting with sizable opportunities in products and innovative international corporations. “I largely Rasmussen and Iversen built the technology that may save water, energy or foundationformation of of a newCimbria type ofCapital investment upon firm.four both. The firm’s investment focus includes canare activedrive results in speaking in agriculture out on issues and water such regulation and branding,” Rasmussen pillars: value-added private equity, limited companies that improve water quality quality,as working and internationally, investors can thatplay technology an active explained.worked in In businesshis consulting development, capacity, with smart technology that drives value role in bettering companies.” By leading Rasmussen assisted companies in building scope and commitment to and returns for clients. the charge to transform how private equity solid cross-Atlantic relationships between corporatefocus on specific statesmanship. sectors, an international can drive change, Cimbria contends that the United States and the European Union. “Cimbria is not just about “We look to invest agricultural concerns As often happens, Rasmussen’s family in companies that Thethat firmare also supporting seeks out expanded and he and his wife, Kristina, society will benefit and investors will see noted.plunking down“We believe capital andwe already have a new biotechnology operatingprofitable rewards.in Europe and across the U.S. to raise their children. An opportunity bringwalking a talented away,” Rasmussen group of advancements.crop and livestock “We withare wouldAn lead international some to privatebelieve equity that New firm decided to seek out a better location product and sales now executive vice president of the Illinois directly with our companies that grow soybeans or Cimbria. Rasmussen, however, argues that Policyopened Institute) for Kristina and the in SpringfieldRasmussen (shefamily is toprofessionals support their who efforts work but with our raisenot looking cattle, atbut companies we are technologyYork or D.C. allows would himbe a andbetter his location colleagues for set down roots. to scale.” Cimbria is an interested in companies Rasmussen continued to advise clients assistance can move developing advanced feed on international matters and found that on substantive functions and fertilizer that positively or(like Houston Springfield or wherever. native Noah Rasmussen Sabich) to work also withinactive investora company that such takes as to the next level.” impacts agriculture,” said where they want to live, be that Springfield continue building his public relations Rasmussen. Springfield provided a great location to development or public – Rasmussen sees hope for Springfield’s business climate. it because of its location between Chicago branding, logistics, market With the Sangamon CEO program and the andbusiness. St. Louis,” “Springfield Rasmussen has a lotsaid. going “The for in companies that already have a product with a base of operationsCimbria’s in the Springfield midst of “PeopleInnovate with Springfield talent incubator,move where Rasmussen other airport is very convenient – it is easy to andrelations. sales but “We with look our to invest assistance can move agricultural innovation.offices Aside provide from the the acres firm peoplesees positive with developmentstalent are,” Rasmussen for Springfield. said. get to the east coast and Europe without to the next level,” said Rasmussen. of corn and the barns of hogs, Illinois is home Cimbria is poised to play just such a role in to some of the largest agriculture players provided Rasmussen with a lifestyle that agriculture and water. This narrow scope supportsmuch difficulty.” family and Additionally, business success. Springfield The allowsThe firm’sthe company focus is limited to become to two sectors,expert as well as academic research institutions attracting talentedDavid A. Kelmpeople is toa Springfield-area Springfield. like ADM, Staley, Caterpillar and John Deere attorney. He can be reached development and focus of Cimbria Capital. relationships with the players in the U.S. four pillars is to provide a true international at [email protected]. Midwest also played a major part in the in the area and build deeper, beneficial such as the University of Illinois. “One of our

4 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal EDUCATION

PHOTO BY DIANE LYDDON Educating the educators Perceptions of District 186 examined in new study By Catherine O’Connor

In April 2016, Springfield Business Journal Framework for Teaching. There are precise Finances previewed a year-long study of perceptions steps to remediate behavior that falls below putting the rate at 79 percent. about District 186 which was launched expectations, including the removal of a nine-point jump from 2014 to 2015, Reflecting what many in Springfield at the request of district superintendent teachers who fail to improve. discovering that the district’s composite ACT The score task is 19, force comparable also explored to similar ACT scores, urban Illinois legislature, survey respondents the evaluation system rivals what many districts in central Illinois, but below the state expressedknow to be concerns a hotly debatedthat District issue 186 in the is StrategicJennifer Gill,Leadership working Council. with the (See Greater “186: private Task businesses force members have in concluded place. They that average of 21. However, top performers on UnderstandingSpringfield Chamber the Connection.”) of Commerce’s Recently, Q5 a were also pleased to learn that resources the ACT compared favorably to surrounding central Illinois districts, Springfield allocated toward professional development Sangamon County suburban and private publicnot adequately schools funded.do not receiveLike other the urban level results, along with real data. went above and beyond that of comparable schools. Composite ACT scores for the top of general state aid recommended by chamber“The taskperceptions force reexamined were only the thestudy’s tip the Illinois State Board of Education. 24 for both Lanphier and Southeast. The Respondents were split on whether or not Hembrough. “We weren’t interested in localdistricts. funds, No helping less than the $850,000 district wasto attract, spent 25 percent are 28 for Springfield High and the district is spending the dollars they do of the iceberg,” said chamber CEO Chris developin 2014-15 and through retain top a variety talent. of federal and receive wisely. people felt. We wanted the results to be “A strong school system helps build a rigortask forcethat help concluded prepare that students the high-quality for college Financial data provided by District 186 ajust catalyst making for generalizations a discovery process about howand strong community,” said Gill. “We play a large class work provides the opportunities and revealed that fiscal responsibility has been meaningful discussion about the true state role in attracting families and businesses to a priority under Gill’s leadership. Prior andFacilities develop important business skills. district useful information through the lens was in deficit spending and dipping into of the Springfield business publiccommunity.” schools and give the investingSpringfield, in theirand our success.” teachers are educating itsto thefund 2013-14 balances. school However, year, theduring district the The Chamber dove into this process, the future workforce. We feel strongly about condition of school buildings in District Student achievement 186,When respondents asked for opinions had concerns, on the physicalbut the fund balance increased and spending majority felt that conditions neither helped 2013-14 and 2014-15 schools years, the forming a 17-member task force of business Respondents felt that the district had nor hurt student learning. At least one limited means. At the conclusion of community:leaders which turnedteacher its attentionand administrator to four key adequate core course offerings, but had respondent felt that older buildings may was curtailed to keep within the district’s evaluations,areas of significant student interest achievement, to the businessfacilities concerns about elective opportunities lead to false perceptions about the quality of increase once again. and overall college and career readiness, education provided and prevent attracting 2015-16,A common the fund criticism balance of ispublic projected schools to particularly as demonstrated by standardized the best new teachers, while others felt that generally is that they spend an inordinate Evaluatingand finances. staff test scores such as the ACT. technology, resources and quality of staff amount on administrator salaries. However, trumped physical space. While survey respondents had positive offers 16 different advanced placement not administratively heavy from a cost opinions about teachers, there were (AP)The courses task forceacross learned all three that high the schools, district the district’s buildings were constructed, standpoint,the task force with determined adjusted Districtexpenses 186 per is concerns about the ability of District 186 with at least 10 offered at each school. AP no “Weone could know conceive that when how the the majority economy of to resolve employee performance issues. courses include ones in core subjects that would evolve from a labor-driven to a comparable urban districts (see full report, service and information-based model. We’re pagesstudent 21-22). more than five percent lower than how the district formally evaluates its biology, literature and calculus, but also Both Gill and Hembrough agree that teachersThe task and force administrators. set out to understandWhat they includemay readily courses come such to as mindcomputer like science, history, underway within District 186 facilities,” said found was reassuring, as the district psychology, music and art. In addition, there Hembrough,encouraged byreferencing the modifications the new technology currently intend to continue to enlighten the business follows an evaluation process based on the are eight dual credit courses offered, giving plan that includes updating wiring systems communitytheir work together on the assetsis just beginning.of District They186, Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) students entering college a leg up. They also to allow for Wi-Fi access points in every passed in 2010, which overhauled the way learned about robust offerings in career learning space. Illinois educators are assessed. and technical education including business, and find new ways to work together to “Not only have we adopted a more health sciences and family and consumer facilities have received updates within the ofdrive us,” economic said Gill. growth “In inmany Springfield. instances, I rigorous process under PERA, but our science courses. Members also learned that all 33 school was“They able askedto provide some important data that questions showed district was on the forefront in the alarms and other maintenance, while Enos we are either ahead of the curve or implementation of this more in-depth model, opportunities available locally, and that we last five to 10 years including HVAC, energy, which is supported by the Illinois Education give“We everyone want everyone a chance toto know succeed,” the immense said Gill. need improvement. This has been a Association (IEA). Districts across the state alland middle Matheny-Withrow and high school elementary security schoolscamera highlymaking rigorous significant process, gains but in I value areas their that are now using similar models,” said Gill. the Chamber to learn how we can better were newly constructed in 2013. Additionally, expertise and hope to put solutions in Teachers are evaluated periodically “We also want to work hand-in-hand with on planning/preparation, classroom Even as district graduation requirements 186systems to consider were updated a comprehensive in 2015. facilities our city.” environment, instruction and professional haveprepare become our students more for rigorous, the workforce.” with 26 studyThe and task long-range force has facilities encouraged plan in District order place that shape the future workforce of responsibility, which educators recognize credits now required to graduate, Catherine O’Connor can be reached at as the four domains in Charlotte Danielson’s graduation rates have increased, including with the ever-changing economic landscape. [email protected]. to best serve the community and keep up Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 5 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS EVENT

On May 10, this year’s Women of Influence were recognized at a reception and awards ceremony held at the Inn at 835. Elly Mackus, president and CEO of Security Bank, described how these women from diverse backgrounds have each played an influential role in shaping our community. The recipients each spoke briefly, acknowledging those who have influenced and mentored them along the way and offering lessons learned from their experiences. To learn more about this program or make a nomination for next year, visit www. springfieldbusinessjournal.com.

The 2016 Women of Influence from left to right: Jennifer Gill, Kathy Germeraad, Maryam Mostoufi, Georgia Winson, Emily Becker and Sister Catherine O’Connor and also pictured, Eloise Mackus, president and CEO of Security Bank. PHOTOS BY GINNY LEE

Jennifer Gill, right, with her parents, Larry and Judy Stack Kathryn Harris, Becky Bertram and Katie Spindell Nalo Mitchell and Adam Lopez

6 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal Siamak, Saan and Leila Mostoufi Marilyn Kushak, Julie Cellini and Julie Dirksen Randy and Kathy Germeraad

Previous Women of Influence winners. Sisters Ann Clennon, Katherine O’Connor, Philip Neri Crawford, Mary Lou Owens, Kathleen Gallagher and Kathlyn Mulcahy

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Springfield Business Journal invited a smallEditor’s group note: toOn a Tuesday, business May luncheon 10, the for the purpose of discussing the

downtown area. It was held at the Inn present and future of Springfield’s The panelists consisted of Brent Boesdorfer,at 835 from noonowner until and 2 p.m.operator of

Realtor with the Real Estate Group Custom Cup Coffee; John B. Clark,

Grahamand downtown Prellwitz, manager resident; of Melissapatient Hamilton, owner of Your Corner Office; Center and downtown resident; and Lisaexperience Clemmons for Stott, Memorial executive director Medical

The Springfield Business Journal’s editorof Downtown and publisher, Springfield Fletcher Inc. Farrar, associate editor, Scott Faingold

Higginbotham, moderated the discussion.and associate publisher, Michelle John B. Clark, Michelle Higginbotham, Fletcher Farrar, Lisa Clemmons Stott, PHOTOS BY PATRICK YEAGLE Scott Faingold, Melissa Hamilton, Brent Boesdorfer and Graham Prellwitz.

Catching up with downtown Springfield

to save money, but now awesome it is. downtown place that will amenitiescommunity and co-working meeting space.space We for provide those try outHenderson: working downtown Right, we and offer find outoptions how endI know up ifbeing I eat atreciprocal another private offices, shared working space with of three months, six months or 12 months – they’ll send somebody advantage is that my clients don’t have that to get coffee from me largewho commitment would like to of hosta three-year events. lease The with real – so I don’t see it as an a facility, but they’ll have everything they they’re– a business not committed can pick anlong option, term. hang It gives out additional expense. themfor a bit,a sample and if of they downtown. decide it doesn’t work, Stott: and at some point hopefully they will grow Boesdoerfer: Downtown’s been great rap that downtown gets outneed. of I’ll my help space build and them end and up marketgetting them,their for being I tough think theto baddo own facility, maybe downtown. There’s this past Christmas and we’re expanding business in applies mostly nowto us. – Ourremoving next some door neighborsections of closed the wall up to the larger development with others within a community that really to combine the two properties and basically projects. If you are an something about networking and working gaining four times the space. We’ll also be entrepreneur downtown, hoping that just by being there it’s also expanding our product line to include bottled you can move things along supportingmakes a difference. the other downtown In the meantime, businesses, I’m that Custom Cup can bring in coffee or Inn at doing some small food offerings. There’s still Boesdorfer: As we soand much kegged potential cold brew – in ourand building are going alone, to start the Graham Prellwitz developedpretty quickly. our space, Stott: 835 can cater a luncheon. to the other. It’s this massive space that’s just with the city was going to On any given day, Your Corner beentop two sitting floors there are for wide four open years. from one end everyone said working Office has people renting out the event space. Working downtown there,Last week, DSI has the had American some events Heart there,Association a few Living downtown take forever but from our aldermenhad a meeting have had of meetings, about 45 and individuals there was Lisa Clemmons Stott (Downtown anything else. It waspermits one tocall. getting “Can we a bike get a Women Entrepreneur event. Graham Prellwitz (downtown resident, Springfield, Inc.): rack out front, that part went faster than Hamilton: manager of patient experience at of downtown for entrepreneurs – of any age, Memorial Medical Center): but young entrepreneurs I think one especially of the benefits – is a bike rack?” “Sure.” It was there two days We are looking to do a lot of came to town I ended up living on the west side that it is a true community. There is a lot of later. They’ve been phenomenal to work workshops and training out of the location. for a year and then had the great When opportunity I first crossover between businesses here and a hadwith wanted and Mark to put[Mahoney, a sign out director front ofwith public our betweenA space and the a tableindividuals to work who is great, lease but space what to move downtown into the new apartments lot of caring. It truly is a neighborhood with works] has been a great leader of that. We fromI’d like us. most would be building connections can’t do that, but here’s what you need to Boesdorfer: pleased – it’s nice having a 90-second drive to how everyone else is doing because it only name on it but there was a zoning thing. “You Chris Nickell had just renovated. We are very helpswalkable their boundaries, own business. and people care about we’ve tried to do yet. [Your Corner Office] our front doorstep. It’s a fantastic experience Brent Boesdorfer (Custom Cup do.”Melissa There’s beenHamilton no pushback (Your on anythingCorner seems like a great way to give someone a forwork, someone and the in farmers their mid- market to late-20s, is literally but it’son Coffee): I used to always eat lunch at home Office): We opened in February 2016 as a very affordable experience of what it’s like not just single people living there – some of to work downtown. Rather than going out 8 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal west and making a big investment they can study says downtown can support up to 400 units immediately but there’s thewho idea work of downtownhaving housing for still this perception that, downtown.their internships so they liked even though we have these John B. Clark (Realtor, resident of Town House a few people living here condominiums, 717 S. andlittle there isolated downtown, pockets that of Seventh St.): We have all ages people don’t want to live of people at the Town House, downtown or wouldn’t be the way up to people who’ve downtown. It boggles beenthere’s retired young upfolks to in 20 there years. all willing to make the move People are moving here from

apartments.people’s minds to think thatPrellwitz: we could fill 400 orsubdivisions out around aroundIllini Country Lake Club,Springfield, they come Panther out of Creek that Looking area into the Town House. hasat theto be [SIU] a decent-sized School of We have senators living here. John B. Clark and Lisa Clemmons Stott Medicine alone, there Melissa Hamilton are maybe not going to to the restaurants for lunch bemarket here long-term of students but who for orIt’s whatever easy to you walk want downtown to do. those two to three years For me, at my age, I love it. I are not move-in ready where you toss they would need living space. versatilemy neighbors living arespace. families. It has Youa very don’t modern, have Higginbotham: wouldn’t do it. We’ve got a little garden wouldn’t go back to living in a house, I just crazy noise levels or anything like that, it’s a outside, the patio area, we put new picnic sometimessomebody a keyhundreds and they of walk thousands in the door. of There is something like housing every year. dollars,You’re talking of build-out tens of necessarythousands toof dollars,modify it’sfresh very look open. with exposed brick. It doesn’t look 500Stott: people UIS coming isn’t putting through any SIU money who needinto there’s a couple tables of people out there tables out there with chairs. On an evening likeBoesdorfer: your basic white-walled, It’s just really tiny neatapartment, – that the Bluffstone project (student housing at and then you might get $10, $12 a square section is so historic and now you guys are footthat in space rent. and make it work for a tenant having cocktails and visiting, camaraderie living in modern housing. Clark: But values go up on that piece of is good. Once you live like that, you don’t Prellwitz: Half of our apartment has to300 their E. Madison graduate St., students, slated to so open it’s Aug.the first 12) be lonesome. the original white tin ceiling from however timebut they’ve that they’re said that partnering. they will The market units it wantHigginbotham: to go back to aAffordable house because rent is you’ll both real estate too, just like what happened with Michelle Higginbotham (SBJ, the property owner’s side it’s a tremendous the Town House. You can’t believe what you will be marketed to the 250 graduate a blessing and a curse for Springfield. On Springfieldmany years ago. GivesEconomic it a very Developmentnice look. students at SIU. There are 72 units, 92 challenge because a lot of these buildings tocan sell get them over forthere $61,000 for $50,000 in a couple or $35,000. years students through UIS and 250 graduate Commission, Enos Park Neighborhood potential residents. have deferred maintenance or they may time.Now someThat’s of big those money, $35,000s, that’s you’lla big change,be able Improvement Association): The Bowen Higginbotham: UIS has a lot of interns percentage-wise. be functionally obsolescent. Most of them

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visiting from Chicago and minutes is absolutely not enough. Stott: and the chamber and everyone else. I’m meters are just a quarter. would pursue if I had the time – someone sureout andthe lookproperty for that, owners along would with thelove city to theyHamilton: laugh that our parking should runOne a valet great company entrepreneurial in downtown idea I

just stay here allThey’re day. like: tohave be adone state on office some plop of these back buildings into their to laps, get HowStott: much isShould a ticket? there I’ll Springfield. There’d be four different thembut there’s ready definitely for that. some work that needs really be half-hour stations on the outskirts of downtown and Farrar: shuttleDSI’s servicerole to specific destinations. discourage waiting around for the state to of any restaurant these I know you’re trying to parking meters in front Stott: DSI is a very good festival thrower give us a lot of help if the state would get able to use an app to add but we also need to focus on some other oncome board. back downtown but it sure would moneydays? No.to your You meter should and be issues. I have business owners telling me Stott: stay in the restaurant an extra hour and have a It’s not like we’re not asking. I ownersthey’ve sitting seen aon marked vacant buildings, increase waiting in foot togetherthink that in downtown the next couple and the of realmonths estate to traffic lately but meanwhile, we have had comecommunity up with are a goinggood toproposal need tofor workthat shouldn’tgreat conversation, have to get drink out owners should divest themselves of the – I just don’t want to put all our eggs in ofanother your chair. glass of wine. You propertyfor the state and let to someone come back. else Maybe buy it who’s those Hamilton: We do have other entrepreneurs, we need to have to realize that when those going to be a new generation of property localthat basket.businesses We needwith tooffices keep lookingdowntown. for changes come, so does the interested in this new reality. I think there’s Lisa Clemmons Stott and actually want to do something now to have a meter that costs a investowners in who it and see tothe get market people for downtown. what it is moreWe need of toan takeinvestment a multifaceted themselves approach and Parking downtown quartercost. You’re for half not goingan hour to When a tourist comes to town, that’s great to it. It’s good to see the Realtors making anymore, you’re probably going to be business community has been slow to thinking it’s the next hot place to sell. The Boesdoerfer: Custom Cup is halfway paying a little bit more to justify all those leave the presidential museum and it feels between the Capitol and downtown, on a dead– but downtown, if they’re walking is that really around a win? after What they adjust to the state workers not being our heavily traveled street, so we have a very we change the meters now and bring the does it mean if we’re attracting new retail or pricemeters up being or do changed. we get the I don’t people know already – do new residential, but at the same time people there,primary there market. are otherWe’re people trying tolocally talk nowwho coming down now who are used to paying youa lot can about convince how there to come are newdowntown. markets How out frontgood advantagedoor every as day. far as foot traffic and ease to drive somewhere else to get something do you attract them? are walking around downtown and have of parkingFaingold: – there In biggerare parking cities, spots people at ourare you’re coming down here prices are going Boesdorfer: There’s a lot of focus on a quarter and then say, OK, great, now that the biggest barrier to fostering that sense the tourist business but there’s still a whole they need? These vacancies are definitely up? Because I think the reaction will be usedStott: to walking DSI is going a fair to bittry to – here,turn some people of here they’ve raised the prices.” A lot of that DSI is positioned to do the economic going on, and then they come downtown something like, “Oh, now that we’re down expectthat stuff to parkon its right head at bythe doing entrance. some funny people don’t associate the costs of creating developmentof community attraction we’re talking downtown about. because I think andother everything’scity out there thatclosed. doesn’t That’s know another what’s

just grabbing people from the museum – the something, they just think, “They’re trying lightvideos of andthem. things like that, just to try to dig debit card, there are costs behind that. I thewe’re data on we the have ground, that weshows know where what’s the going gaps actualperception people that who I thinklive here is evenwon’t moredo it. than to take my money now.” If you swipe your on, we know the connections. We can take intoBoesdorfer: some of those We perceptionshave people and come make in are in our retail community and we can go Stott: Justine, who owns Inspire, which think we definitely need longer meters, 30

10 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal is a relatively new artist co-op, said they were changing out an exhibit last Wednesday downtown. has knowledge on how to activate those haveFaingold: something like that And then we had this meeting where we said he’lltype beof spacesdoing with and makecommittees then exciting in the next and and view” type thing. maybenight and we peopleneed to were change walking our hours by all and night. she sixfun. monthsThere’s thatgoing will to beresult a lot inof workproposals that Stott: AccordingLike a “brew to Nathan Bishop’s master’s thesis data, economic said, “Yep, I totally get it – maybe we’ll start thatWhat’s we’ll takenext to thefor city. downtown? development spillover of a peopleworking leave from a show noon they to go 8.” out The and... Hoogland boardHamilton: definitely They expressed leave. to me that once Stott: I consider downtown to be the city’s 100 percent. We could have Boesdorfer: brewery is something like having a movie theater down here. I’m not Hamilton: They see the tire shop. “Oh cultural district, and I’ve talked before about andmany it wouldmore businesses be very good. like look, there’s some tires.” Then they go home. ObedPrellwitz: and Isaac’s We’ve downtown hit on theater show tonight,I think if businessesI stay open just are this not talking IMAX, more like a cool place where this a little already, but one onein the night habit that of could thinking, mean “Hey, something there’s – a or big if you can have a drink and be in one of those thing that would help would I can convince the two businesses on either La-Z-Boys that lean back. There’s also been be getting businesses to side of me to also stay open, people might talk about bandshell space, places to have be open at the same time festivals there, things like that. so people don’t just come that I’m actually open.” downtown for four hours makeStott: it far enough down the street to see According to Nathan Bishop’s to the Lincoln museum, proposals we’ve received are both for and then they just leave Brent Boesdorfer residential Asspace. for Whatever the YWCA goes block, in there the master’s thesis data, economic needs to be an addition to – and not a nothing to do. It would be subtraction from – all the upper stories development spillover of a brewery greatbecause if they they could think come there’s for that we need to develop and vacant going art shopping at 10 in the morning? storefronts that we already have. Some is something like 100 percent. thinkFarrar: everything’s Kidzeum closed is at another 6 p.m. Is anyoneproject dinner.breakfast, For go example, to museums, I live stay next for door lunch, to Elfgo that doesn’t always seem to quite be there. who put in the money for that, but which Shelfto the but park for in the the longestafternoon time and when then I stay was for at What’s the latest on that? alsotype doesn’tof a mix decimate that works what for thewe developershave going Stott: They’re about a half million on throughout the rest of downtown. Hamilton: It would be cool to have a dollars away from their goal, and it seems I have to reconcile all that with what’s place where you could go to a theater, watch work they were open, and when I got home a movie and then after it’s over there would playingthey’d be music, closed. they’ll Since thebe outsidenew owner hanging took comments and how the project morphs be a band or a comedy show right upstairs over, every day when I get off work they’re phenomenallike every other that weekthis group they haveof volunteers another frombeen initial proposed. design I thinkinto what that theultimately public and people could still hang out a little bit. At have there are not what you’d be able to go haslarge gotten gift being as far announced. as they have. I think I’m it’s hoping pretty happens is going to be an interesting this point, my friends and I will go to a show out. And it turns out the kinds of things they that it’ll be open in the next year and a half, process. Springfield is really good at and the things they have there. and it’ll be another great asset. When we’re Fun date night! If there was something else out Boesdorfer:to the mall for, Asthe for records the art and co-ops the books and people aren’t really hanging out in, they’re there,and then that it’s would like, be “Oh awesome. well, let’s go home.” stuff, maybe adjusting their hours to where making beautiful historic spaces that Boesdorfer: they might capture some of the people looking at downtown, that is definitely an family-friendly.anchor point when We’re we’re still talkingcounting about on it. how just pretty to look at. DSI’s new project Think about the Muni, we make the Old State Capitol Plaza more director, Nathan Bishop [see profile, p. 3], all the way out on East Lake – we could getting off work rather than having them 2016 CORPORATE REVIEW PANELISTS

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Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 11 Sources: The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. * - State of Illinois number includes all state government agencies, including education institutions within Sangamon County. MAJOR EMPLOYERS (Ranked by number of employees)

NUMBER OF YEAR EMPLOYER NAME EMPLOYEES PRINCIPAL PRODUCT/SERVICE EST’D WEBSITE

1 State of Illinois 17,600 Bruce Rauner, Governor Government 1818 illinois.gov

2 Memorial Health System 4,455 Edgar J. Curtis, President & CEO Healthcare 1897 memorialmedical.com

3 HSHS St. John’s Hospital 4,217 Charles Lucore, President & CEO Healthcare 1875 st-johns.org

Mark D. Greatting, M.D.; Springfield Clinic 2,631 Healthcare 1939 springfieldclinic.com 4 Randall A. Bryant, CEO

5 Springfield Public Schools #186 2,150 Jennifer Gill, Superintendent Education 1854 sps186.org

Susan J. Koch, Ed.D., University of Illinois-Springfield 1,696 Higher Education 1969 uis.edu 6 Vice President & Chancellor

Jerry Kruse M.D., MSPH SIU School of Medicine 1,546 Higher Education / Healthcare 1970 siumed.edu 7 Dean/Provost

8 City of Springfield 1,431 James O. Langfelder, Mayor Government 1832 springfield.il.us

Jim McLean, Vice President Blue Cross/ Blue Shield 1,310 Insurance 1969 bcbsil.com 9 of Operations

10 Horace Mann 1,008 Marita Zuraitis, President & CEO Insurance 1945 horacemann.com

12 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 13 Sources: The individual Networking Groups NETWORKING GROUPS (Ranked by numbers of members)

ORGANIZATION NAME PHONE (-) MEETING LOCATION WEBSITE (www.) NUMBER OF YEAR MEETING ADDRESS EMAIL MEETING TIME MEMBERS CONTACT DUES EST’D

Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) 217-528-5679 ext. 111 11.30am to 1pm every third Thursday in Regular member: $80 Sangamo Club 200+ 1 227 E Adams St. iwil.biz the month except September, December, Cheri Plummer Associate member: 2004 Springfield, IL 62701 [email protected] March and June- Dates and times TBD $40

Young Springfield Professionals Network 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 11:30am (YSPN) 217-525-1173 (Board Meetings) The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 200+ Sarah Graham No dues 2006 1 1011 South Second Street [email protected] Various meetings/events throughout Springfield, IL 62704 the month

$25 plus national The Association for Women awcspringfield.org Kara Kienzler, dues, various in Communications 58 [email protected] 2nd Wednesday of the month Dawn Pennington 1977 2 (meeting location varies) (effective July 1) membership categories

Prospectors Referral Group Engrained Brewery Wednesdays, 11:30am, 217-483-1536 45 Tracy Formea Lunch cost only 1999 3 1120 West Lincolnshire Blvd. [email protected] (1st & 3rd weeks) Springfield, IL 62711

McBrian Lincoln Douglas Toastmasters Club 217-546-8624 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church http://mcbrianlincolndouglas.toastmasters.org Thursdays, 6pm 28 Nate Randall $48/6 months 1936 4 2645 Old Jacksonville Road [email protected] Springfield, IL 62704

Capital City Toastmasters IDOT Building (Hanley Building) 217-785-2148 http://1313356.toastmastersclubs.org Wednesdays, Noon 21 Juliet Shoultz $46/6 months 2009 5 2300 Dirksen Parkway, Room 214A&B [email protected] Springfield, IL 62764

The Network Group The Sangamo Club 217-496-3686 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11:45am 17 Ed Clark Lunch costs only / 2000 6 227 E. Adams St. [email protected] $90 twice a year Springfield, IL 62701

Noontime Toastmasters Laurel United Methodist Church 217-414-7378 http://noontime.toastmastersclubs.org Mondays, Noon 16 Storm Wolff $44/6 months 1998 7 631 South Grand Ave W. [email protected] Springfield, IL 62704

League of Our Own Toastmasters Club Springfield Urban League Inc 217-789-0830 Ext. 1126 Fridays, 11:30am http://1179206.toastmastersclubs.org 16 Larry Hemingway, Sr. $10.50/mo. 2008 7 100 N. 11th St. [email protected] (2nd & 4th weeks) Springfield, IL 62703

BNI Capital City – Tuesday 7:30am Schnuck’s On Iles BNI Business United – Tuesday 8:00am 2007 BNI of Central Illinois 309-453-2463 The Real Estate Group 15-25 $445/ year. First year 2011 BNI Business Insiders – Wed 7:45am 8 3603 W Bennington Ct. [email protected] The Real Estate Group per Jeff Ensinger fee for Books & 2013 Peoria, IL 61615 BNI-IL.com BNI Business Builders – Thurs 7:30am chapter Training of $150 2000 Schnuck’s on Iles 2000 BNI Thurs Lunch – Thurs 11:30am Lake Pointe Grill

14 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE

Reporting a love for Springfield By Eric Woods

With the exception of her time in college, Catie and diving into different things.” Soon after a reunion for past patients of the Neonatal positions at two local television stations IntensiveSheehan. OneCare event Unit. in “Anyonethe planning who stages was isa PHOTO BY JOSH HESTER, STORYTELLER STUDIOS here,”Sheehan she hassaid. spent Although her lifeshe does in Springfield. yearn for overcollege, a six-year that career period wouldand two take other off, media with some“I love of my the hometown. wider options My of entire a bigger family city, is positions that followed. For the past six months, Sheehan has patientSheehan at the has NICU a lot in of the advice last 75 for years those is Catie Sheehan served as the director of communications invited to come back,” she said. she will stick to visiting places like Chicago and entertainment in bigger cities but is not for the central Illinois division of Hospital “Starting as a journalist is a good basis for Title: Dir ector of Communications, Hospital one weekend at a time. She loves the variety Sisters Health System (HSHS). She oversees manylooking things. to follow Understanding in the same the career news path.cycle Sisters Health System St. John’s the internal and external communications Hospital downtown.a fan of the traffic. She Onecurrently thing Sheehanserves on would the as well as all public relations for the of,” she said. “Even here, I still sometimes feel like to see in Springfield is a more thriving gives you many skills you would never think Education: Bachelor ’s in journalism from St. John’s. They provide for the community University of Missouri Downtown Springfield, Inc. board and has inhospital. so many “It ways,” was alwayssaid Sheehan. a goal toAlong work with at like a reporter when doing press releases. Family: Not married, no children seen that keeping businesses has become an her duties at the hospital, Sheehan serves My Asears far are as thealways future on is alert concerned, at meetings Sheehan for issue. “It has been difficult for businesses to on the Sangamon County Board for District things that will benefit the community.” Favorites – do well and stick around there.” 28 and oversees the jail committee, election Hobby: Cooking and running ThatAs dream a young was followed child, Sheehanby one of becoming first saw life,”just prefersshe said. to Shelive doesday-to-day. want to “If remain I knew intoo a Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom herself growing up to be a clerk at a toy store. much, that would take the adventure out of emergency management. She usually has Restaurant: DiCarlo’s Pizza in Virden as a babysitter and she admittedly had some betweenoversight, eight court and services, 10 meetings and the a officemonth. of a difference in the community. “I want to a pediatrician. One of her first actual jobs was utilizeposition my where strengths she willand activelytalents inbe themaking best Tidbits – a television station for the variety that the Previously a reporter for WICS-ABC NewsChannel day,awful and experiences got paid eightdoing dollars,”that. “One she time said. I had At daysSheehan would does bring sometimes but she does miss not working miss the at I can and treat people with respect because agenot 12, agreed Sheehan to an became hourly a rate,newspaper worked carrier a full unstable schedule of being a journalist. “I do way. My parents taught me to be as nice as 20 and WCIA-WCFN for the State Journal-Register which, in a way, still get that some in this job. I do not always gone through or the day they have had.” Enjoys painting, crafts and home improvement was the start of her career in journalism. “I you don’t know what the other person has projects always gravitated toward journalism, English, There are a lot of exciting things coming Eric Woods can be reached Would love to visit Australia upknow in thewhat near is going future to athappen HSHS, here.” according to at [email protected]. and speech classes. I really like learning

Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 15 Sources: “Large Employers and Manufacturers” produced by the Quantum Growth Partnership; the manufacturers MANUFACTURERS - SANGAMON COUNTY DND - Did Not Disclose. (Ranked by number of full-time employees) BUSINESS NAME STREET ADDRESS PHONE (-) FULL-TIME YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP FAX (=) WEBSITE (www.) EMPLOYEES FACILITY SIZE (SQ. FT.) PRINCIPAL(S) PRODUCT/SERVICE EST’D Manufacturer of a complete line of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation 217-529-6601 commercial dispensed beverage 1400 Stevenson Dr. bunn.com 500 DND Arthur Bunn, President & CEO 1957 217-542=2827 equipment, paper filters and home 1 Springfield, IL 62703 coffee brewers

Standard Aero 800-731-7371 Enrique Hernandez standardaero.com 250 250,000+ Aircraft service, modification 1911 2 1200 N. Airport Dr., Springfield, IL 62707 217-541=3365 vice pres. / general manager Brandt Consolidated Inc. 217-547-5800 Fertilizers, crop protection, micro- 2935 S. Koke Mill Road brandt.co 200 25,000 Rick Brandt, CEO 1953 217-547=5801 nutrients, spray adjuvants, seed 3 Springfield, IL 62711 Nudo Products Inc. 217-528-5636 Manufacturer of wall and ceiling 1500 Taylor Ave. nudo.com 198 400,000 Darryl Rosser, president 1954 217-528=8722 panels with a variety of substrates 4 Springfield, IL 62703 Simplex Inc. 217-483-1600 Load banks, day tanks, simplexdirect.com 172 125,000 Thomas Debrey, president 1952 5 PO Box 7388, Springfield, IL 62791 217-483=1616 fuel supply systems DICKEY-john Corporation Electronic design and manufacture 217-438-3371 Jeff Schertz, vice pres. 5200 Dickey john Road dickey-john.com 145 225,000 of systems controls for agriculture 1966 217-438=6012 of operations 6 Auburn, IL 62615 and public works

Mel-O-Cream Donuts Intl. David Waltrip, president; 217-483-7272 Frozen dough products and frozen 5456 International Parkway mel-o-cream.com 115 70,000 Dan Alewelt, 1932 217-483=7744 pre-fried donuts 7 Springfield, IL 62711 director of operations

Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 217-747-8200 Brad Harden, 3495 E. Sangamon Ave. coca-cola.com 105 80,000 Coca-Cola Distribution 1986 217-747=8400 distribution center manager 8 Springfield, IL 62707

Solomon Colors Inc. Manufacturing of iron oxide 217-522-3112 Richard Solomon, pres./CEO; 4050 Color Plant Road solomoncolors.com 94 250,000 pigments, color for concrete, 1927 217-522=3145 Charles Kreutzer, vice pres./CFO 9 Springfield, IL 62702 mortar and concrete products

Henry Technologies 217-483-2406 Sandy MacDonald, general Components for HVAC / Industrial henrytech.com 90 DND 1914 10 701 S. Main St., Chatham, IL 62629 217-483=2462 manager / plant manager & Commercial Refrigeration

Springfield Plastics, Inc. 217-438-6167 7300 W. State Route 104 spipipe.com 70 40,000 Steve Baker, president Manufactured plastic drainage pipe 1978 217-438=6949 11 Auburn, Illinois 62615

Sources: “Manufacts” produced by the Quantum Growth Initiative; Jacksonville Regional Economic Development MANUFACTURERS - MORGAN COUNTY Corporation; the manufacturers (Ranked by number of full-time employees) BUSINESS NAME STREET ADDRESS PHONE (-) FULL-TIME YEAR CITY/ST/ ZIP FAX (=) WEBSITE (www.) EMPLOYEES FACILITY SIZE (SQ. FT.) PRINCIPAL(S) PRODUCT/SERVICE EST’D

Reynolds Consumer Products 217-243-3311 360,000 (west plant), 500 E. Superior reynoldsconsumerproducts.com 750 Jeff Phillips, plant manager Polyethylene bags and films 1962 217-479=1222 508,000 (east plant) 1 Jacksonville, IL 62650 Perma-Bound Hertzberg 217-243-5451 James Orr, CEO; Bill Hull, Prebound books for schools New Method Inc. perma-bound.com 300 320,000 1953 217-243=7505 plant manager and libraries 2 617 E. Vandalia Rd. Jacksonville, IL 62650 Nestlé USA 217-245-9511 Brent Keener, general 1111 Carnation Drive nestleusa.com 181 30 acres Non-dairy creamer 1970 217-479=2280 manager / plant manager 3 Jacksonville, IL 62650 Bound to Stay Bound Books 217-245-5191 Bob Sibert, president; 1880 W. Morton Ave. btsb.com 147 110,000 Prebound children’s library books 1920 217-245=0424 Rob Crain, plant manager 4 Jacksonville, IL 62650 ILMO Products Company 217-245-2183 Linda Standley, CEO; Brad Wholesale/retail distributor of industrial, 7 Eastgate Drive ilmoproducts.com 100 40,000 (8 acres) medical, laboratory EPA protocol & specialty 1913 217-243=7634 Floreth, president 5 Jacksonville, IL 62650 gases and welding equipment sales & service

Westermeyer Industries, Inc. 217-754-3277 Manufacturer or pressure vessels for westermeyerind.com 100 102,000 Gary Westermeyer, CEO refrigeration and air conditioning 2001 5 1441 State Route 100, Bluffs, IL 62651 217-754=3288 components Brahler’s Truckers Supply 217-243-6471 Richard Brahler, CEO; Terry Retread truck tires and sales, truck 21 Harold Cox Drive brahlers.com 92 80,000 (4 buildings) and industrial tire sales and service, 1972 217-245=0565 Ranson, plant manager 6 Jacksonville, IL 62650 farm tires

CCK Automations, Inc. 217-243-6040 Printed circuit board assemblies, industrial cckautomations.com 72 100,000 JJ Richardson, CEO control panels, injection molded parts, 1999 7 500 Capitol Way, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-245=4105 engineering services. Illinois Road Contractors 217-245-6181 ircgrp.com 65 44,000 P. Devon Davidsmeyer, CEO Liquid asphalt and aggregate 1925 8 P.O. Box 1060, Jacksonville, IL 62651 217-243=0604 application Jacksonville Machine Inc. 217-243-1119 2265 West Morton Ave. jmimachine.com 55 40,000 Jeff Rodems, president CNC job shop 1919 217-243=3631 9 Jacksonville, IL 62650 Eli Bridge Company Amusement ride manufacturing and 800 Case Ave. 217-245-7145 elibridge.com 23 66,000 Patty Sullivan metal fabrication 1919 10 Jacksonville, IL 62650 16 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE

Brew globally, act locally By Eric Woods

to everyone at Bunn, and Watson wants to PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF

From growing up in Arkansas to living in rememberswas a kid,” hethat said. job Watson’sas his hardest first becausejob was the next decade. Watson feels that the plans Mexico, Germany and upstate New York as a stock clerk while in high school. He aresee Springfieldin place for growingthe company exponentially to double over in Mark Watson along with two separate stints in Memphis, that. “I learned how to discipline myself to size in the next few years. “We are always Mark Watson has seen and done a lot in his of never working outside the home prior to Title: Senior vice president of global haslife. metHe and while his living family here. moved “It isto notSpringfield a small Watson has always been very proud newest is the espresso machine which is in operations, Bunn-O-Matic Corporation town,five years but there ago and is a hesmall loves town the feel. people There he ofwork his in family, the workforce.” both growing up and today. putting new products on the market. Our Early in his life, Watson learned that Education: MBA from Arkansas State University of a town,” he said. Watson enjoys the local to school when he was growing up and the commercial market now.” Family: Wife - Stacie; Children – Jared is a lot Springfield has to offer for this size heHe always was able had to the work, support play he sports needed. and His go jobs. “A lot of people want the easy jobs. If and Tate the city. He also appreciates that Chicago wife and children are the same way. “We it took a diligent person to take the tough andtheater St. Louisscene areand not all farthe away parks for throughout someone do all of this together. We have always been you will apply yourself, and good things will Favorites – there for each other,” he said. This coming happen,”you dive inhe and said. take “There the tough is not assignments, as much of It’s a Wonderful Life him a while, though, to get used to the cold September, the family will travel to Tybee a reward in doing the easy jobs as there is Movie: winterwho wants weather to visit since a bigger he grewcity. It up has in taken the Island where they vacation each year. “It is with the tough ones.” Author: Ken Blanchard the last time to enjoy the weather before Watson intends to stay at Bunn until he Restaurant: American Harvest the cold hits.” retires, and while he estimates that he will south. If there was one thing he would like throughout the country as a whole – it would Tidbits – beto seegetting improved high –school not only graduates in Springfield who butare operational staff as well as all manufacturing, counting the days. “I want to run through Loves outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking purchasing,At Bunn, Watsondistribution oversees and the the Springfield various retirement,retire in the not 65-year-old run to it,” age he said.range, “As he long is not as I can do what I am doing and stay relevant, I and biking not college-bound ready for the workforce. sure our product is available for customers Would like to travel to Italy he wantedWith a to father be a alwaysbusinessman working as well. in the “I plants around the world. “We want to make Speaks some Spanish and lived in Mexico lovedbusiness watching world, him Watson do business. knew I early am now on global. They are everywhere,” said Watson. want to continue working.”Eric Woods can be reached for two years doing exactly what I wanted to do when I Growthall over of thethe world.company Our is very customers important are at [email protected].

Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 17 TECHNOLOGY

PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF

Sikich provides defense from cyberattacks By Colin Patrick Brady

When it comes to breaches in cybersecurity largest retailer. – whether originating from foreign actors in rogue states, disgruntled employees within a company or just run-of-the-mill ThisOne process, service formally Sikich offersreferred is to what as penetrationWagner describes testing, as “emulatingbrings in specialists a hacker.” Jim Wagner, the partner in charge ofmalware manufacturing – Sikich can and help. distribution for dingknowledgeable or smash a hole in through infrastructure the security and apparatuscyber weaknesses of a client, to a attempthigh-tech to variation make a inSikich, technology, describes accounting, the company investment as “a on the old adage, “if you want to catch a professional services firm that specializes criminal, hire a criminal.” Using the data

Webanking conduct and advisorya survey services,across several with a industriesbrick and mortarto see presence what inis Springfield.happening evengathered design by entire these security specialists, plans. Sikich and where individuals and companies’ representatives can make suggestions or concerns lay.” The industries surveyed range from automotive to aerospace. spaces,“The which main finding,” are not according held to standardsto Lutgen, “Through these surveys,” Wagner “is lack of security in manufacturing explains, “we attempt to see how spend capital in order to save potentially- companies’ priorities are set, and more compromisedakin to HIPAA.” capital Convincing in the companies future can to be an unforgiving job, but he insists it with concern. What direction are they is worthwhile. “Some may come in the goingimportantly, as an organization?” what keeps them up at night North Korea or other rogue nations, which security and compliance practice mayform devalue of state-sponsored a company. Similarly, attacks, rogue from and Bradthe Lutgenco-author is a of partner the company’s in Sikich’s employees may act from within to defraud 2016 manufacturing report. Lutgen their employers. The FBI estimates that provided a three-item list which sums losses of nearly 400 billion dollars can be

would have to be cybersecurity and “Depending on a company’s budget,” stayingup the company’sa step ahead approach. of the ‘bad “The guys’ first saysattributed Wagner, to such “they attacks.” might not necessarily

prophylactic service so they may be isseeking research to doand companies development, harm ofwhich the unsureknow theif it costis a cost of suchthat they a preventative/ can absorb.” financial or infrastructural sort. Second unseen adversaries. The third focus is onis keycontinually in combating staying oftencompetitive clever and To thatSuch end, threats Sikich are will certainly often work perceived with an investing capital to ensure that we are on organization to create a workable budget. employs between 90 and 100 employees. other players.” Headquarteredas real and Sikich’s in Naperville, Springfield Illinois, office equalLutgen footing observed as the cyberthat while attackers services and such as these can sometimes be hard sells, Decatur as well as across the country. there are also Sikich offices in nearby has started to change all that. “We are all Wisconsin and Illinois, but cybersecurity awarerecent of media some attention cybersecurity for cyberattacks headlines, is a Muchglobal of concern. Sikich’s “Webusiness must originatesbe prepared in to compete on a global basis if we want to remain competitive,” says Wagner. seasonlike the onewhen which the occurredinformation with from Target,” an estimatedreferring to 40 the millionevents ofcredit the 2013 and holiday debit Colin Patrick Brady is a writer cards was stolen from the nation’s third living in Decatur. 18 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal MEDICAL NEWS

SIU alumna key in reducing complete a brief interview and attend a worldwide HIV spread seven-hour training course. Interviews are the terms “systolic” and “diastolic” and the cared for HIV-infected children and adults currently being scheduled. The training healthblood pressureimplications sounds of havinglike, the an meaning unhealthy of These were the words and also worked as a global health expert in blood pressure. The Kidzeum of Health of“Go one far Southernand come Illinois back.” Republic,many areas Russia, of the Nepal, world, Haiti, including Lesotho Malawi, and June 18. The course offers an introduction and Science is being designed with a focus University School of Peru, Romania, Moldova, the Dominican tocourse the willhospice take placephilosophy from 8 a.m.and togeneral 3 p.m. on fun and learning. Upon completion of focused on reducing the number of mother- guidelines for volunteering. Hospice support has a passion for global Swaziland. Much of her work has been also continues after the death of a loved Medicine alumna who to the Centers for Disease Control and one with bereavement care extended to ofits Vitalall abilities for Our aboutYouth Campaign,health and it sciencewill be infected children. The Prevention,to-child HIV have infections, declined which,by more according than 90 throughable to fulfilldiscovery its goal and ofplay, teaching The facility children will medicalhealth, especiallyschool HIV-has percent since the early 1990s. At the U.S. information about volunteer opportunities, Dr. Elizabeth family and friends, Streckfuss said. For more Montgomery Collins honored Elizabeth Department of State, she addressed youth $6.2feature million 25,000 of squareits $6.8 feet million of exhibit dollar space goal. China, Northern Ireland and Switzerland. HSHScontact Medical Streckfuss Group at 217-788-3870. supports over three floors. The Kidzeum has raised with its 2016 DistinguishedMontgomery Alumni Collins,Award. health issues by working with others in Kidzeum with sponsorship gift The annual award fromMD, theMPH, School’s class of Alumni 1996, Memorial Home Services Information online at www.kidzeum.org, Society Board of Governors recognizes Hospice seeks volunteers pressure exhibit for Kidzeum and will serve Springfieldwww.facebook/kidzeum. Clinic adds general surgery outstanding contributions to medicine and asHSHS signature Medical websiteGroup is sponsorsponsoring in theorder blood to to outreach services in Rushville training on Saturday, June 18, to people whoMemorial are interested Home Services in serving Hospice as volunteers. will offer best, through play. The exhibit will be a a team of general surgeons in Rushville professordistinguished of servicepediatrics to humankind.specializing Since in featureteach healthy of the practicesphysical inexhibits a way withinkids learn the Starting in June, Springfield Clinic is adding retrovirology2008, Collins and has workedglobal health as an and associate as a in 14 counties throughout central Illinois. Healthy Body gallery. The physical exam pediatrician with the Baylor International Volunteers work with patients and families exhibits allow children to role-play as a at Culbertson Outpatient Specialty Pediatric AIDS Initiative at Baylor College has nearly 90 volunteers in its program. pediatrician/family practitioner. Children willClinic. combine Michael to N. provide Fenner, general MD, Daniel surgery M. TheirMemorial roles Home range Services from Hospice offering currently direct servicesHallam, MD,to Rushville PhD and area Abigail patients White, at MD,the assistance to patients and their families to University,of Medicine inwhere Houston. she Previously,directed Collinsmany physicalwill first exam put onto the a lab three-story coat and (40 grab feet a worked as a pediatrician at Saint Louis are an integral part of the hospice program. physical exam checklist to conduct a six-step Outpatient Specialty Clinic. They will Program, Foreign Adoption Clinic and Theyhelping provide in the companionship, hospice office. “Volunteersassist with Body Gallery. The blood pressure exhibit areperform joining procedures orthopedic at Culbertson outreach specialists Memorial theprograms, Pediatric including Advocacy the Medicineand Community Abroad errands and chores, offer bereavement encouragestall) human childphysical that movementmakes up the by Healthyhaving Hospital. Springfield Clinic general surgeons support and even help in the hospice SLU, she also directed pediatric volunteers JianJun Ma, MD and William D. Payne, MD andEducation resident Program. rotations Through at La Clinica her work Latino at community education coordinator. Prior placekids manuallythe giant pumpstethoscope the oversized on the bulbarm to at this location. To make an appointment at Community Health Care Center. Collins has tooffice,” becoming said Kylia volunteer, Streckfuss, individuals volunteer must and fill the pressure cuff with air. Children can Springfield Clinic in Rushville, patients or referring physicians can call the Springfield hear blood flow. They learn what a healthy office at 217-528-7541.

Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 19 Sources: The Hotels. (Ranked by number of rooms) HOTELS PHONE (-) NUMBER NUMBER ROOM RATE HOTEL NAME FAX (=) OF OF MEETING SINGLE/ GENERAL ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) ROOMS ROOMS DOUBLE MANAGER AMENITIES

50,000 sq. ft. meeting space, The Grille at City Centre & Starbucks store The Wyndham Springfield City Centre 217-789-1530 on-site, free high-speed internet, 26 suites, pool / health club, HDTV, in- 700 E. Adams St. 217-789=0709 369 30 $109 - $209 Emily Mitchell room safe, 34 fully furnished corporate apartments for short-term and 1 Springfield, IL 62701 springfieldil.hilton.com long-term lease, Pinnacle Club and Nick & Nino's Penthouse Steakhouse 30th Floor

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - Featuring 310 overnight guest rooms, 13,000 sq. ft. meeting space; 217-544-8800 complimentary WiFi access in all guest rooms, complimentary shuttle A DoubleTree by Hilton 217-544=9607 to Amtrak and Abraham Lincoln Capital airport, connected to Prairie PresidentAbrahamLincolnSpringfield. 310 17 $109 - $209 Robert Sabin 2 701 E. Adams St. Capital Convention Center, heated indoor swimming pool and 24-hour DoubleTree.com Springfield, IL 62701 fitness center.

All new rooms and suites, 70,000 sq ft of event space and the all-new Crowne Plaza Hotel 217-529-7777 Rosewood Restaurant features breakfast, lunch and dinner and the 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-529=6666 288 32 $109 - $229 Alan Filer Crowne Plaza Bar & Grill is open daily for appetizers and cocktails. Rooftop 3 Springfield, IL 62703 cpspringfield.com pool, 14th floor sundeck and Lifecycle fitness center. 850 complimentary parking spaces, great for outdoor events and motorcoach travel.

Holiday Inn Express 217-529-7771 Complimentary breakfast bar, business center, complimentary, Wi-Fi, 3050 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-529=1777 140 2 $89 - $165, (2 suites) Alan Filer fitness center, free local calls, guest laundry complimentary parking. Easy 4 Springfield, IL 62703 hiexpress.com highway access.

The Statehouse Inn - An Asend Hotel 217-528-5100 Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet, business center, fitness center, 101 E. Adams St. 217-528=4358 125 6 $89 - $139 Jake Nes lounge, complimentary on-site parking, complimentary in-room wi-fi, 3 5 Springfield, IL 62701 thestatehouseinn.com blocks from Amtrak, 6,500 sq. ft. of meeting space Hampton Inn 217-529-1100 Complimentary hot deluxe breakfast, free wireless internet, indoor pool 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-529=1105 124 3 $99 - $149 Joseph Smith and fitness center, easy interstate access, great location 6 Springfield, IL 62703 hamptoninn.com

Drury Inn & Suites Free hot quickstart breakfast, manager’s reception, hot foods, indoor 217-529-3900 pool/jacuzzi, exercise room, guest laundry room, micro/fridge com- 3180 S. Dirksen Parkway 877-732=0594 117 1 $99 - $159 Chris Fultz bos, in-room coffee, wired & wireless internet, business center, free 7 druryhotels.com Springfield, IL 62703 long distance

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield Indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, free wired / wireless high-speed 217-529-7171 internet, restaurant and lounge open daily, free local calls, free business 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-529=7172 117 7 $95 - $199, (13 suites) Stacy Hamlin center with wireless printing from the rooms, refrigerator and microwave 7 springfieldil.gardeninn.com Springfield, IL 62703 in every room, complimentary parking, Fit Club passes

Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center Outdoor swimming pool, wireless internet service, fitness center 217-529-6626 pass for the Fit Club, in-room coffee maker, iron & hair dryer, on-site 625 E. Saint Joseph St. 217-529=4666 114 7 $72 - $150, (8 suites) Joseph Vala guest laundry, two-room suites available, free parking, bar on site with 8 rt66hotel.com Springfield, IL 62703 limited menu. Light continental breakfast every morning included.

Candlewood Suites Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet and full kitchens in spacious 217-522-5100 guest rooms for longer visits. Free laundry facilities, unlimited access to 2501 Sunrise Drive 217-522=5101 110 1 $99.99 - $129.99 Janie Deheve a state-of-the-art business center, an exercise room and the Candlewood 9 candlewoodsuites.com Springfield, IL 62703 Cupboard convenience store for meals and snacks., Green Certified hotel

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PHONE (-) NUMBER NUMBER ROOM RATE HOTEL NAME FAX (=) OF OF MEETING SINGLE/ GENERAL ADDRESS WEBSITE (www.) ROOMS ROOMS DOUBLE MANAGER AMENITIES

Studios, 1-2 bedroom suites (w/ full kitchens, separate living space, work Residence Inn Springfield South 217-527-1100 areas, sleeping areas), evening reception/social hour Mon.-Wed., 24 hr. 2915 E. Stanford Avenue 217-527=1101 108 1 $149.99 - $199.99 Darin Dame fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, laundry facility, coffee in lobby, 10 Springfield, IL 62703 residenceinnspringfieldil.com coffee/tea in-room, buffet breakfast, phone calls: toll-free, safe deposit boxes at front desk, pets allowed - contact hotel for details

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Free high-speed internet in Guestrooms and Conference Center. 13,000 217-523-7900 sq. ft. of meeting space, fitness center & business center. Free extended Center 217-523=7273 105 8 $89 - $149 Marianne Zarndt Continental Breakfast. In-room coffee makers, refrigerators, and micro- 11 3280 Northfield Drive northfieldinn.com waves. Jacuzzi Suites, Standard, and Accessible Rooms available. Free Springfield, IL 62702 parking and indoor pool

Motel 6 217-529-1633 Kids under 18 Stay Free (With Parents), Pets Welcome, Outdoor Pool, 6011 S. Sixth St. Rd. 217-585=1271 104 0 $39.99 - $59.99 Jonathan Graham Free morning Coffee, Free Local Calls, WIFI, Guest Laundry, Cable with 12 Springfield, IL 62712 motel6.com two HBO Channels and three ESPN Channels

Ramada Springfield North Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, All 217-523-4000 non-smoking hotel, Newly Updated Guest Rooms, Indoor Pool, Fitness 3281 Northfield Drive 217-523=4080 97 2 $89 - $149 Marianne Zarndt Center, Refrigerator/Microwave in all rooms, Business Center, Jacuzzi 13 springfieldramada.com Springfield, IL 62702 Rooms, 32" flat screen TVs, guest laundry facilities

Comfort Suites 217-753-4000 All rooms equipped with wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, whirlpool tubs, 2620 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-753=4166 92 1 $100 - $110 Sherri White pull-out sofa bed, remote TV w/ DVD, free high-speed wireless internet 14 Springfield, IL 62703 comfortsuites.com access, separate work / leisure areas

Hampton Inn & Suites 217-793-7670 Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, 24-hr. fitness center, free 2300 Chuckwagon Drive 217-793=6522 83 2 $99 - $169 Darrin Thurman high-speed internet, wireless internet, business center, 2-room suites, 15 Springfield, IL 62707 hamptoninn.com microwaves and refrigerators, Evening Sundowner Tues, Wed, Thurs

Staybridge Suites Complimentary hot & cold breakfast, free wireless & hard wired internet, 217-793-6700 $124 - $179, free local calls, direct phone line w/ voice mail, indoor pool w/ jacuzzi, 4231 Schooner Drive 217-793=6694 82 1 Joe Council 24-hr. fitness center, convenience store, business ctr., complimentary 16 staybridge.com (all suite hotel) Springfield, IL 62711 evening social (m-th w/ soda, beer, wine & food), pets welcome

Comfort Inn & Suites 217-529-8898 Cable/Satellite TV, Free Local Calls, Hair Dryer, In-Room Coffee Maker, in- 3675 S. Sixth St. 217-529=4354 80 1 $100 - $129 Phyllis DeRosear room microwave and mini fridge 17 Springfield, IL 62703 comfortinn.com

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 217-541-8762 Complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, outdoor pool, 24 1701 J. David Jones Parkway 217-541=8774 79 3 $69, $89 Shailesh Parekh suites, truck parking, free wireless 18 Springfield, IL 62702 hojo.com

Courtyard By Marriott 217-793-5300 All non-smoking hotel, heated indoor pool, spa, exercise room, lounge, 3462 Freedom Drive 217-793=5300 78 1 $109.99 - $179.99 Nathan Biermann in-room coffee, iron, free high-speed wireless internet, restaurant - The 19 Springfield, IL 62704 marriott.com Bistro, Starbuck's coffee, HD-TV in all rooms

Country Inn & Suites Complimentary hot breakfast, 18 suites, refrigerator/microwave in every 217-544-5151 room, heated indoor pool, free WIFI, business center, free weekday news- 3092 Stevenson Dr. 217-544=5353 78 1 $119 - 199 Samuel King paper, fitness center, airport shuttle service, Inn Case Market ™, Read It & 19 countryinns.com/springfieldil Springfield, IL 62703 Return Lending Library ™

Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 21 ACCOMMODATIONS A downtown hotel by any other name By Rhonda Buckhold

which is the tallest building in town and oversee all operations for the hotel. I would Ask the average Springfieldian to guess saystays the busy most in important her new role.duty I “As have a GMis to I This would be incorrect for two reasons. First,many arethe likelyCapitol to building say the Hiltonis the building. tallest; ensure the best guest experience possible. second, the Hilton is now the Wyndham Everythingkeep everyone at the motivated Wyndham and is really on taska team to effort – and in my opinion, I have the best team around.” Springfield City Centre, a change which became official on Jan. 1, 2016. ways to customize a stay at the Wyndham beganWyndham long before Springfield the recent City transition. Centre According to Mitchell, there are many “Augustgeneral will manager be my Emily nine-year Mitchell’s anniversary,” tenure Hotel. “We have various packages that can be booked. We have a package that withinshe says. less “I than started two as years a front I was desk the agent, front includes tickets to the Lincoln museum, a was quickly promoted to a supervisor and statebreakfast and packagelocal government, so that guests conventions, can enjoy weddings,our wonderful social breakfastevents, plus buffet. we have We a host lot pursueoffice manager.” an opportunity Mitchell in heldthe Chicago that title area, for of return guests who have been loyal to our around five years before a brief departure to PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF property for years. We love to host weddings! We have a fantastic wedding coordinator.” but she relocated back to central Illinois to There is no new ownership – in fact, all major assistantbe closer generalto family. manager “When and I came just recentlyback to disciplines were in training the last six months lb. weight limit and a small deposit required receivedwork for athe promotion hotel, I was to broughtgeneral manager.”back on as Springfield visitors and residents alike. I The hotel is also pet-friendly with a 75 don’t think people realize everything that one name to another was fairly straightforward. hasof 2015 strong – so theties transformation to central Illinois. was seamless.” She is LincolnSpringfield museum has to – offer.equally From incredible the farmers – not samewhen theas itguest ever checks was. Asin. we accommodate “TheAccording hotel was to neverMitchell, for the sale. transition We decided from Personally and professionally, Mitchell tomarket mention – whichthe vast is array incredible of fantastic – to local the our “Ourcustomers goal at and Wyndham clients, asCity we Centre have foris the so with a Hilton-managed property across resides in Chatham with her husband the street (the President Abraham Lincoln andoriginally two school-aged from Jacksonville children. and She currently notes is a great area for activities, food and fun.” stay, convention, and organizational goals as that her history here helps in introducing restaurants and festivals. Springfield really comfortablelong, we will as try possible.” in every way to make their

WeSpringfield interviewed is a DoubleTree three byother Hilton nationalhotel) it Centre to clients. “I have been located in the With 369 rooms, 50,000 square feet Rhonda Buckhold is a freelance writer was time to bring someone new to Springfield. the benefits of Wyndham Springfield City Clubof meeting and Grille space, at threeCity Centre) restaurants as well (Nick as and researcher. She can be reached at the downtown area is a great attraction for and Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse, Pinnacle [email protected]. chains and Wyndham was the best fit for Springfield area for almost 10 years. I think Springfield. Wyndham was not stale but fresh. a Starbucks all in her purview, Mitchell

22 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal ENTREPRENEURS

“That was a very successful project, it we’re over a year into it and we’ve not seen went exactly how we wanted,” Sonneborn that15 years, problem. and we We had have that distinct conversation, customer but said of the business they sold about two

demographic downtown that may not have theirbases success,and we refer along back with and what forth.” Sonneborn beenyears coming ago. “Idowntown think we so much brought already.” a new That back-and-forth is one of the keys to Sonneborn and Lindvall opened the plans a wedding, catering is a service at the topidentified of the asto-do vertical list. integration.However, a Whenmeal isn’tone Apothecary Bar and Drinkery late last atmosphereyear in the oldhas Marley’sled to excellent space downtown. business, Signaturetruly a meal Event without Rental, plates. in other Or words. silverware. Just SonnebornFocusing on said. cocktails and a more refined Or tables. It’s a perfect opportunity for 2008, so too has Signature Event Rental, Downtown (217 South Fifth St.) closed whichas 5 Flavors started has at thegrown same since time. its genesis in lastWhen year, Sonneborn sports bar and and Lindvall grill Brickhouse invested “We’re in our fourth warehouse in nine alongside Steve Balen in what would years,” Sonneborn said. “We just moved last become Balen’s Bar & Grill. Again, it’s been

and we’ve bought a competitor of ours, “We have a bit of a smaller share in that summer to a 30,000-square-foot warehouse, onea very and profitable Steve (Balen) venture. is running that show,”

American Rental, over in Jacksonville. We’re and it’s been received tremendously. The andlooking bounds.” at doing another buyout in another volumeSonneborn is aboutsaid. “We’redouble about what 10we weeks thought in, marketTo rightfurther now. the It’s conceptreally grown of invertical leaps we’d be doing.” integration, Sonneborn said the new Clearly, Sonneborn and Lindvall have warehouse space also houses the combined their hands in many businesses to varying sales staff for both the rental and catering degrees. Their typical aim is to rejuvenate services he partners in. Rental and catering services aside, before moving on to the next project. Sonneborn and Lindvall have also a flagging“We’ve enterprise been putting and sell itmoney to partners into been integral in the rejuvenation and/ businesses for a long time with the hope or rebranding of several businesses in of being bought out in one to two years.

was the purchase of Cafe Brio. They also for very long,” Sonneborn said. “We want purchaseddowntown Springfield.Catch 22 and Their reopened first venture it as toOur create plan isa successfulreally never business to hold modelonto these and then sell it and pass it off to someone else to run. Josh and I just really enjoy the FirehouseLucid, which Tavern Sonneborn came next.calls theLindvall first trueand development process.” Sonnebornnightclub inbought downtown it, closed Springfield. it, extensively The Josh Sonneborn PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF remodeled and opened the Craft Beer Bar Gabe House is a freelance writer in Springfield.

in its wake. A flavor for everyone From catering to house-flipping, savvy entrepreneurs see opportunity By Gabe House

Josh Sonneborn, owner of Signature Event a bit of catering, but nobody was really Rental, describes the company as his focusing on that style of food service at a true catering level of chef-created dishes.” Considering he has ownership interest in myriadmainstay, areas the – business from event he trulyrental works supplies at. to catering to bars and restaurants to chefAccording Kennedy’s to personal Sonneborn, involvement 5 Flavors insparked events interest, – he will thanks often create in large a custom part to menu with event organizers to truly andrental his properties frequent tobusiness flipping partner, houses Josh – it personalize it. Lindvall,seems a down. difficult proposition to pin him “We do a lot of weddings. It’s a majority “What we really are doing – we’ve of what we do, but we also have a lot of corporate customers and fundraisers, company-wide right now – is all about things of that nature,” Sonneborn said. “I people,”got somewhere Sonneborn around said. 250 “If employeeswe have someone really motivated, we want to go feel 5 Flavors is still really boutique. We’ve them to expand.” Chip’sgrown, handit’s doing is in well, most but every I think event. we stillHe intoTheir business enterprise with them is most and workcertainly with doeskeep the that menu, smaller oversees company the production feel where of expanding. the food. He runs the show, he’s the man Sonneborn and Lindvall started out there.” Last year, they purchased Secret Recipes thereafter, they enticed chef Chip Kennedy Catering and merged the two companies 5 Flavors Catering in 2008. Shortly while retaining separate brand identities. to Portland – to become executive chef Lindvall also owns Nelson’s Catering with and– a Springfielda partner in native the business who had Sonneborn relocated his brother, Jeff. Among the three catering describes as the upscale catering service services, Sonneborn said, one would be

on the spectrum not being serviced. Springfield had been lacking. hard-pressed to find any particular point Augie’s,“It seemed Sebastian’s like in theand ’90s Indigo, the restaurant and it Flavors and Nelson’s they’re all very distinct scene changed here – you saw places like “When you talk about Secret Recipes, 5 a nicer style of food,” Sonneborn said. “And a concern when we brought on Secret thenseemed we like had the a marketlot of those really peopleopened doing up to Recipes.brands,” Josh Sonneborn and I have said. been “(Overlap) friends wasfor Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 23 Sources: The caterers CATERERS (Listed alphabetically)

PHONE (-) COMPANY NAME WEBSITE (www.) MIN/MAX PRICE RANGE TYPES OF EVENTS YEAR ADDRESS EMAIL OWNER(S) SERVED PER PERSON MENU SPECIALITIES CATERED EST’D

Arena Food Service, Inc. 217-698-2944 Fully customized event services Galas, fundraisers, Shaun Moore and 3101 Greenhead Drive, Suite B arenafoodservice.com 25-5,000 varies featuring modern renditions with corporate and private events, 1985 Sherri Madonia 1 Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected] a strong culinary foundation. weddings, class reunions

Playful spins on old classics to Intimate gatherings to fund- 217-787-4654 Chip Kennedy, 5Flavors Catering cutting edge contemporary raising galas and everything in 3086 Normandy Rd. 5Flavors.com Josh Lindvall, 30-2,000 $25-$50 2009 cuisine and custom menus between including weddings 2 Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] Josh Sonneborn created just for you. and corporate events

Hamilton’s Catering 217-675-2720 Prime rib, pork loin with bourbon/ Weddings, holiday parties, $8 101 Main Street hamiltonscatering.com George Hamilton 50-5,000 peach glaze, parmesan crusted business parties, 1913 and up 3 Franklin, IL 62638 [email protected] chicken, fried chicken family events, etc.

Just the Basics Catering 217-899-7239 $10 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza Connie Regan 20-700 Modern American, farm to table All types 2016 [email protected] and up 4 Springfield, IL 62701

Nelson’s Catering 787-9443 Josh Lindvall, 3005 Great Northern Rd Nelsonscatering.com 10-10,000 $8-$30 Grilled foods Corporate, non-profit, private 1995 Jeff Lindvall 5 Springfield, IL 62711 [email protected]

Poe’s Catering 217-487-7601 Fried chicken, BBQ, 295 East Andrew Road poescatering.com Lance Poe 20-5,000 varies All 1997 family recipes 6 Springfield IL 62707 [email protected]

Bar service for your formal wed- POUR Bars 217-679-2709 Chip Kennedy ding, backyard party, or anything 3086 Normandy Rd. pourbars.com Josh Lindvall 30-2000 varies in between. Poured wine with All 2013 7 Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] Josh Sonneborn your dinner, specialty drinks, and professional bartenders.

Secret Recipes Catering 217-585-1100 Josh Lindvall, American home style cuisine. 3086 Normandy Rd. SecretRecipesCatering.com Chip Kennedy, 30-2,000 $15-$30 Chicken romano and our cheesy All 2003 8 Springfield, IL 62703 [email protected] Josh Sonneborn potatoes are fan favorites.

On-site grilling, stuffed pork chops, Wedding receptions, Turasky’s Catering 217-626-2803 roast beef top round with au jus golf outings, company 1020 West Jefferson turaskyscatering.com Tony Turasky 30-50 & up varies gravy, marinated grilled chicken picnics, company parties, 1978 9 Springfield, IL 62702 [email protected] breasts, pulled pork, Italian beef, corporate events, banquets, ribeyes and ribeye sandwiches fundraisers, etc.

217-370-2274 Food truck locations, festival Twyford BBQ & Catering vending, drop off, buffets for 217-370-6353 BBQ ribs, brisket, pork, whole hog 2562 Twyford Road Randy & Marla Twyford 25-500 $10-$50 corporate events and employee 2008 twyfordbbq.com roasts, pork loin, chicken 10 Jacksonville, IL 62650 appreciation, weddings and [email protected] other social events.

24 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal PERSONALITY PROFILE

Join the club By Eric Woods

outdoor activities gear up, Hubbard sees PHOTO BY MARANDA POTTERF moved to Edwardsville for college and deli as the early morning doughnut fryer, a the club getting busier. “People have called Whitney Hubbard grew up in Greenfield, jobOne that summer was not she one worked of her in favorites. a grocery “It store was to start a membership because they want comfortable here. I have a lot of family here too early, and dealing with the grease was landed in Springfield in 2009. “I am very messy,” she said. In high school, Hubbard anticipate that we will have a big boom Whitney Hubbard whento golf the that pool next opens weekend,” as well.” she said. “I sizeand Springfieldfor me,” she was said. always Hubbard the destination saw going that still stands today. To have a successful career in this Title: Dir ector of membership, Panther area from Greenfield. It is just the right brokeAs the directorschool record of membership in hurdles, of a Panther record transition. She has settled in to the capital building relationships. “Always be driven Creek Country Club from Edwardsville to Springfield as a nice Hubbard is in charge of everything having andfield, goal Hubbard oriented, believes and most in focusingimportantly, on Education: B.S. in marketing from Southern Ballet Company. However, she stays involved toCreek do withCountry current Club and for thepotential past six members. months, be yourself. Do what you say you are going Illinois University - Edwardsville city and serves on the board of the Springfield in her hometown as she also serves as the She also assists in planning member events, to do,” she said. Hubbard has enjoyed her Family: Not married, no children along with various other club events that help to generate membership. The club career continuing for a long time to come. andGreenfield I do wish Triennial I was closer Homecoming to them,” she Pageant said. holds numerous annual events, such as time so far at Panther Creek and can see her Favorites – director. “My parents still live in Greenfield, does have a sister and brother-in-law living Movie: Dirty Dancing the ongoing state budget impasse which has Although her parents live in Greenfield, she Restaurant: Pao Bistro affectedHubbard businesses sees Springfield’s that count biggest on the issue state as the summer kickoff party on Memorial able to stay close to family. She also has a Sports team: St. Louis Cardinals for funding. inDay January. weekend, This a bigyear, formal they will holiday play partyhost two-year-oldin Springfield, nephew so she and would a niece enjoy on being the Growing up, Hubbard wanted to be a toin Decemberthe inaugural and aLincoln welcome Land back Charity party way. “In 10 years, I may possibly be married Championship, a new PGA Web.com Tour Tidbits – a minor in criminal justice. “As I got older, I be active in my niece and nephew’s lives.” Collects carnival glass pieces wantedpolice officer. to be more She even on the started investigative college side,with the State Farm Classic here,” said Hubbard. with a couple kids. If not, I will definitely Wants to someday flip a house but there was no straight path to do that,” “Weevent. are “It excited has been to be five bringing years since professional we had Eric Woods is a freelance writer Enjoys home improvement projects from Springfield. He can be reached was as a dance and gymnastics instructor. As the summer months approach and at [email protected]. she said. Her first job, as a young teenager, golf back to Springfield.”

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Melissa Parris takes new role In her new role she will assist clients with at SB Financial individual retirement accounts, employer- inducted Sergio “Satch” Pecori into the SHG sponsored retirement plans, investment HallHeart-Griffin of Fame for High the Schoolexemplary community ways in employee-ownedand worked his way Hanson up to being has become president an which he has integrated the mission of SHG and CEO. Under his leadership, the advisorMelissa Parrisat SB hasFinancial, been trust accounts and insurance products and into his life. Pecori was born in Italy and providing engineering, planning and apromoted subsidiary toof financialSecurity brokerage services, college savings plans, immigrated to America at a young age. He alliedaward services. winning, Not national surprisingly, consulting Satch firm is attended St. Joseph’s School, and at the time a strong proponent of educational and hasservices. been “I’ma valuable excited member that Melissa of our has team taken for mentoring opportunities. He has been Bank, where she has been the steps to become a financial advisor. She instrumental in Hanson’s development Melissa Parris forworking six years. with In clients her asnew a alongside her to help more people plan for wentof his on enrollment, to earn a bachelor knew very of science little English. in civil role,financial Parris services is able assistant to help some time, and I look forward to working engineeringSatch graduated at the from University Griffin inof 1968Illinois and at Karen Hansen, who is also a member of the –and designed implementation to mentor of theSpringfield’s Grow Our develop individualized plans to help them SBtheir Financial financial team. future,” said financial advisor Own minority participation program reachclients those determine goals. their Parris financial has more goals than and recipientUrbana-Champaign of the Distinguished in 1973 and a Alumnusmaster’s technology, engineering and math. He Sergio “Satch” Pecori inducted Awardin the samefrom fieldthe University in 1974. He of laterIllinois was at a hasminority served youth on inseveral the fields local of science,boards: services industry and has her state life and into SHG Hall of Fame Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Civil healtha decade insurance of experience licenses, inas thewell financial as the and Environmental Engineering. Satch Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. ceremony for the class of 2016, the Sacred joined Hanson Professional Services, Inc. theMemorial Abraham Medical Lincoln Health System,Presidential the On Sunday, May 22, at the graduation Library Foundation, the Hope Institute

Foundation, Network Knowledge-PBS TV, the American Red Cross and Sacred SpringfieldHeart-Griffin’s Plastics, Advisory Inc. board. promotes Jennifer Furkin to vice president of operations

Plastics, Inc. recently announced the The board of directors of Springfield

theappointment company ofin Jennifer2000 and Furkin since as that vice president of operations. Furkin joined responsibility and management within thetime organization. has taken on Her increasing new levelsposition of will require her to be involved in all daily operations of the company. The company has experienced high levels of growth over the past eight years and

holdsFurkin awill bachelors play an integraldegree rolein inbusiness future administrationdevelopments for from the company.the University Furkin of Illinois Springfield and a masters degree in business administration from

UniversityBenedictine of University Illinois golf at Springfield. coach earns sponsor exemption for Lincoln Land Charity Championship

announced today thatTournament the University officials of Illinois’ men’s head

has earned one of thegolf coach,championship’s Mike Small, Mike Small sponsor exemptions for the upcoming Lincoln Land Charity Championship. Coach

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the PGA Tour and what is now the Web. comAdditionally, Tour, and Small continues spent five to yearscompete on

forand hissucceed ninth at PGAa handful championship of high-profile and events each year. In 2013, Small qualified to be a banner year for Small as he was inducted12th career into major. the TheIllinois year 2013Golf Hallproved of

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Nancy’s Chicago Pizza By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.

As with chili, horseshoes and burgers, the apologize and upon ultimately reviewing the going to be quite spirited. Perhaps that’s why NANCY’S CHICAGO PIZZA billkitchen. I noted At a least discount three had staff been came given. over Not to topic of Springfield’s best pizza is usually joints over the past few months. The more Address: 2300 West Monroe Street Atmosphere: HHHH importantly, however, we all concluded that Springfield has seen an influx of new pizza thenecessary forced delay but nicely was worth done, the Nancy’s. wait. More And the addition of Nancy’s Chicago Pizza is Phone: 217-679-0456 Service: HHH3/4 (opening day issues to be expected) I had been picturing more of a the merrier, I say – it’s all good for Springfield. Sunday – Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm; Food: HHHH1/2 Gabatoni’s style thin pizza but what we Nancy’s is a chain with locations in got was a little more substantial. The northerndefinitely goodIllinois, for Springfield.Georgia and California. Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm Price: HHHH (on the higher end, but good value) crust was certainly high-quality, well- Wheelchair Access: Yes Suitability for Business Lunch: HHHH Although I suspect there’s no real way to were, again, impressed with the ratios of Credit Cards: Yes OVERALL: HHHH verify,Springfield Nancy’s is its boasts latest franchise.that it’s the original 1/4 cooked and had a nice “bite.” My guests doesn’t cover up a mediocre pizza with couldn’t care less who invented it. But I do aingredients-to-cheese. mound of cheese. We I also like aenjoyed place thatthe careinventor about of whether the stuffed it’s good. pizza. Frankly, I tasty sheen of grease from the sausage and peppers and onion – $26.70 for a large). For pepperoni that permeated each bite. The the lunch hour on Nancy’s second day the thin, we decided on sausage, green olives table’s conclusion was that Nancy’s thin My guests and I arrived very early in saladchicken (mixed tenders, greens, marinara pepperoni, and mozzarellaCanadian crust pizza was equal, if not superior, to month or so after an opening before doing on garlic bread – $7.95), the garbage for each ingredient). many of Springfield’s better pizzas. of operations. Usually I like to wait for a mushrooms, green pepper, red onion, tomato and pepperoni ($19.95 for a large, plus $2.50 Service was, in the main, attentive and bacon, mozzarella, black and green olives, traditionally a big fan of stuffed pizza – too accurate – not bad for the second day of a restaurantFor being review in a strip in order mall, toNancy’s let the spacekinks muchOur bread stuffed and pizza cheese. came outNancy’s first. versionI’m not work out. But pizza sounded good. mushrooms,and cucumber butter,– small $6.50parmesan and large sauce $12.75), and made me a believer. Somehow I found it to monitored and we felt well attended-to. and the chicken tetrazzini (chicken breast, However,operations. my Our one drinksguest decided were very to try well a walls.is nice. If There’syou’re in exposed the mood, ductwork there’s ona bar. the We opted to start with an order of the so many others, it was adequately sauced. Despiteceiling and all thesome hard nice surfaces, stonework the alongacoustics the spaghetti, baked with mozzarella – $14.95). Everyonebe much lighter at our thantable its was peers. impressed And, unlike with to appear, despite repeated requests, until were good. But again – who cares? It’s really while we waited for a wayward guest the meat-to-cheese-to-crust ratios. We cannoli for dessert ($1.85) which failed about the pizza. tomeatball arrive. trio They (served were with attractively marinara, plated,$7.95) were also uniform in our praise of the sauce, Still, given that Nancy’s just opened, these By the time we left toward the end of generously sized, well spiced and moist. It we asked for it in a to-go box as we left. the lunch hour (we lingered for quite some set a positive tone for our visit. I could have could not identify. Nancy’s entry into the crowded used a bit more marinara sauce but that’s a which contained a spice hint we liked but kinds of glitches are to be expected. customers and other diners who pretty matter of personal preference. addition. I’m not going to give up my love time) we saw a steady stream of take-out For our entrees, we decided to go with utensilsOne ofwere my appropriatelyguests, who eats sturdy. his deep Another dish Springfield pizza market is a welcome and I recognized quite a few of the diners. a stuffed pizza and a thin pizza. Keep in guestwith a forkcommented and knife, that commented he particularly that the muchIn additionfilled Nancy’s to four to types capacity. of pizza My (stuffed, guests appreciated that the stuffed pizza had enough Theof thin, only cracker-style question: Which pizza stylebut when of crust I’m toin thin, rustic Italiano and pan), Nancy’s has structure that he could eat it using his hands. gothe for? mood to change things up, I’ll be back. ordermind thatahead. the stuffed pizza can take over 30 It being the second day of operations, sandwiches and starters. We noted with minutesFor the to fullystuffed, cook. we Planordered accordingly the Uncle or there was an accident with our thin pizza Thomas C. Pavlik is an attorney with interestseveral pasta the Godmotheroptions ($8.95 sandwich – $14.95), (breaded salads, Tony’s (Italian sausage, pepperoni, green Delano Law Offices, LLC, in Springfield. Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 27 which necessitated a re-fire from the LEGAL

Collecting on judgments By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr.

attorneys’ fees unless provided for by statute Claims Court and the process of converting or in a written contract. In most situations, aLast claim month, into anSarah actual Pavlik judgment. wrote about But getting Small the typical business owner will not be able a judgment doesn’t mean that the judgment to rely on a statute to get attorneys’ fees. will get paid. In order to get paid, you have However, the savvy business owner or to collect on the judgment. Typically, the operator uses a written document, signed by the customer, in which the customer agrees actually getting the judgment. to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs collectionBefore discussing process is the more collection difficult process, than in the event litigation is needed to collect it’s important to understand that there are a debt. Absent such a provision, it is often not economically practical for a business to the entire process easier. collect on a debt. steps that can be taken in advance to make Now that you have your judgment, what can you do with it? accountsFirst, allreceivables business ownersor other have claims. to take In a close look at their documents which create some time to actually collect. Judgments to collect. Whenever possible, you should carryFirst, interest don’t beafter too the worried date ifthey it takes are havesome some situations, written oral evidence debts canindicating be difficult that entered at the rate of nine percent per year. money is due and owing from the transaction. A written invoice, signed by a customer, convert the judgment to cold, hard cash? JudgmentsSecond, what can actions be recorded can you with take the to contract may be warranted, depending on county recorder. A recorded judgment acts thewill circumstances. often be sufficient. Sometimes, Or, a more 100 formalwords as a lien against any real property owned by the judgment debtor in that particular the transaction. or lessThere might is bea sufficientsecond, toand properly often papermore or mortgage. With virtually every county important, reason for having written incounty, Illinois just having like a taxan lien,online mechanics database lien to evidence of the debt. In Illinois, the search for property owners, it’s very easy property to you so that it can be liquidated prevailing party in a lawsuit is not entitled to to determine exactly where a debtor owns (in a commercially reasonable manner) property. For Sangamon County, the link with the proceeds being applied to the youris: http://bit.ly/1Vh47FP. debtor may eventually need to sell judgment. With the court’s approval, it’s some Although real property, it may at take which several time years, s/he possible to enlist the aid of the county will have to address your lien. For those sheriff to enforce that order. with less patience, there is a whole host of If your citation exam shows that the post-judgment remedies available. debtor is employed, a wage garnishment Citations to discover assets allow for affords another tool to recover on a an examination of your debtor, under oath, judgment. Wages can’t be garnished

judgment. The citation notice lists the as to the financial wherewithal to pay the isunless met, takethe amounthome pay of afterwages taxes that is can more be bring to court. The judge swears in the than $371.25 per week. If that threshold debtor,financial and documents you are then the debtorfree to needsexamine to gross pay. If other judgment creditors got the debtor on his or her ability to pay. An theregarnished before is limited you, there to 15% may of bethe nothing weekly left to garnish until their judgment often lead to the discovery of certain non- is satisfied. Certain benefits (such as exemptexamination assets of that the financialcan be liquidated records will to unemployment, social security, public satisfy the judgment. aid and pensions, if needed for support) In that regard, it’s important to note cannot be garnished. that certain assets have been deemed What about “professional debtors”? exempt from collection – the theory being that a debtor should be left with a certain advantage of every opportunity for delay minimum amount of assets necessary to andThese hindrance. debtors workProfessional the system debtors and often take survive. Illinois’ list of exempt assets is count on their creditors giving up. Don’t. not as generous as other states. Common Use the tools available to you, and be persistent and patient. in the primary residence, up to $2,400 in The last resort for many debtors aexempt vehicle, assets a $4,000 include “wildcard” $15,000 exemption of equity approach this situation is beyond the in “tools of trade,” and certain retirement scopeis bankruptcy. of this article. A discussion However, of whatever how to that can be applied to any property, $1,500

assetsand other of yourbenefits debtor like availablesocial security. to satisfy youIn do, these file adays proof of ofincreasingly claim with tight the yourAssume judgment. that Non-wage you find garnishments non-exempt bankruptcy court when advised to do so. provide a means to get at those assets. For example, a citation exam might lead to the toprofit red. margins, Preventive often measures one or two will customers go a long waywho refusetoward to improving pay can send your you chances from black of available. The non-wage garnishment successfully, and economically, recovering discovery of a bank account with funds those amounts. If necessary, obtaining those judgments is not as tough as it issues to the bank and, if the court would seem. Armed with such a judgment, aapproves, third party the isbank holding will payproperty the funds for the to and with the collection tools available to debtor,you. Or the if yoursame examinationprocess applies. reveals that all creditors, your chances of eventually If you discover non-exempt assets getting paid aren’t all that bad. being held directly by the debtor, you Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr., is an attorney with directing that the debtor deliver that Delano Law Offices LLC in Springfield. can ask the court for a “turnover” order 28 | June 2016 | Springfield Business Journal EDITORIAL

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For me, a lifelong music fan and collector, Brenda Matheis the last few decades have been turbulent, an ignominious fate involving a too-small [email protected] to say the least. Being the right age to Alas, a few weeks ago my iPod met ownsome collection, algorithm at used least by while Apple utilizing Music their was navigate the progression from vinyl to platform.blocking myThis access seems to unprecedented. certain parts ofAfter my sweatshirt pocket and a toilet bowl. As Apple all, no corporation ever arbitrarily replaced Beth Parkes-Irwin had officially removed the iPod classic from Stacie Lewis recently, to online streaming has meant that earnest steps into the new streaming lifestyle. a song on any of the “mix tapes” I used to [email protected] mycassette music to collectioncompact dischas tohad MP3 to and,transform most Thethe market lion’s share in 2014, of my I decided digital music to take collection my first itself numerous times. 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Information for them while in transit or in the office of the 30,000 songs) worth of storage which were being replaced with alternate versions gathered from reliable sources, but the accuracy of still expanding) collection. Loss of sound in a way that seemed unnervingly arbitrary. published in SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is version of my decades-in-the-making (and usesAt floppy the disksvery to coordinateleast, my its musicalnuclear it was true. A three-minute studio recording misadventureforce. Maybe theymight have act theas a right cautionary idea. tale this information cannot be guaranteed. 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(same A jazz bandleader,performance completelyfrom 1959 BUSINESS JOURNAL or its staff. buttressed up against acquisitions made last different musicians) from 1966. The version Scott Faingold can be reached via [email protected]. Springfield Business Journal | June 2016 | 29 week, etc., ad infinitum. in my iTunes was thankfully unchanged, but GET YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE ON THIS PAGE

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