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2017 APRIL 2 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal One year with the Springfield Sliders Todd Miller reinvests in his team

BY PATRICK YEAGLE appropriate facilities or adequate population to For last season, Miller’s crew updated Miller says he is committed to Springfield support them . the ballpark with new paint, improvements and has rejected offers to move the Sliders to Todd Miller can thank the Pittsburg Pirates “I knew we had a huge opportunity here for to the field and more . Attendance at games other cities . baseball team for his journey to becoming growth,” he said . doubled last season over the previous one, “I plan to keep the team here for the long owner of the Springfield Sliders one year ago . The Sliders play in the Prospect League Miller says, and he hopes to spur further term,” he said . Miller enjoyed going to Pirates games as a child at Robin Roberts Stadium, located next to growth with a winning season, the introduction The Sliders’ first home game of the with his father, despite the team’s often dismal Lanphier High School . Owned by the Springfield of live music and by cutting wait times at the 2017 season is May 31 against the Lafayette record . Park District, the stadium has 5,200 seats and concession stand . He also hopes to renovate Aviators . u “I went to pretty much every Pirates game I additional seating in special areas . the concession stand this season, replace the could,” he said . “They were not very good, so I Miller jokes that his goal for this season is outfield fence, expand the party decks along decided I wanted to get a team and make them only to win every game and the championship . first and third base, and add an additional party very good .” The current league record is 42 wins with 18 deck at the bullpen . Miller completed his first year as owner and losses in a season, and the Sliders came just “That way, when we have three, four or five general manager of the Springfield Sliders in short of that last season with 39 wins and 20 parties during a game, we can accommodate March, and he says he’s rededicating his efforts losses . Miller expects the team to do well again all of them, as opposed to just picking a to building the team and improving its facilities . this coming season . different date or putting them in the stands,” Springfield’s long history with baseball “On paper, this is the best team we’ve ever he said . “We want to make sure they have that stretches back to the early days of the sport, had in Springfield,” he said . great experience .” shortly after the end of the Civil War . The first Miller focuses a significant portion of his When he purchased the Springfield Sliders, baseball game here took place in 1866, and energy on recruiting promising college-level Miller was also part owner of the Carolina the city has yielded several legendary players players . Three Sliders players from last season Cougars basketball team in South Carolina . since . The Springfield Sliders’ history is a bit were drafted to the majors, and every drafted He has since sold that team and moved to shorter: established in 2008 as an amateur player raises the team’s chances of recruiting Springfield to focus on the Sliders . Part of summer collegiate team, the Sliders have other top players . Miller anticipates at least six that focus will be getting more involved in changed hands at least twice since then . players from this year’s team will be drafted . the community and getting his players more Miller, whose background is in live event “We wanted to get everybody that’s on involved, as well . management, says he purchased the team our team drafted into the pros,” he said . “To “They’re here; they want to be part of because Springfield is a “great market for a be able to get them into the next level – that’s Springfield,” he said . “That’s the kind of guys team .” Rarely do teams go up for sale, he says, what our league is all about . It makes me feel we try to bring on: good on the field, but also and many collegiate teams in other cities lack great . That’s what we do this for .” certainly good off the field .” Todd Miller PHOTO / TERRY FARMER

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Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 3 Busy as bees Buzz Bomb Brewing Company prepares to open downtown

BY PATRICK YEAGLE building themselves . They even plan to install outlets at tables with built-in USB ports to charge customers’ What started as some friendly sword play is phones . leading to a new brewery in downtown Springfield . “We’re trying for the vibe of classy but Buzz Bomb Brewing Company plans to open its accessible,” he said . “That’s the same thing we’re doors this fall at 406 E . Adams St . – formerly Oasis going for with our beer . We’re aiming to have bar . something for everybody, so if you’re not a craft beer Josh Flanders, a co-owner at Buzz Bomb drinker, we’ll still have something that’s accessible to Brewing, says he and partner Bill Larson are part of you . And if you’re really into the obscure stuff, we’ll the Society for Creative Anachronism, a historical have that for you, as well .” reenactment group that teaches skills like sword The upstairs of the building, which previously fighting, calligraphy and mead brewing . About seven hosted live music in the Oasis era, will again host years ago, the two men began experimenting with small musical acts, as well as a small library and a brewing mead . second brewing system . Flanders says they will offer “It didn’t turn out so well,” Flanders said . “We brewing classes and custom brews for occasions like thought, ‘Maybe we should try brewing beer ’. ” weddings . He adds that the brewery’s logo design is Their decision to open a brewery came when inspired by 1940s World War II aesthetic, so the library (L-R) Bill Larson, Benji Gines, Josh Flanders PHOTO / PATRICK YEAGLE they served their beer at Springfield Oyster & Beer will contain books on bomber airplanes and tattoo Festival last year . flash from that period, among other topics . Flanders says, but there are plans to have food from have one of those, too,” he said with a laugh . “That was when we were like, “You know what? Brewing capacity will initially be five barrels – nearby restaurants delivered on demand . He adds Flanders says that rather than seeing other local I think we could really do this,’ ” Flanders said . equivalent to 155 gallons – split between a large that locating downtown was a priority, and the Oasis brewers as competition, he and his partners see them Kevin Lust, director of Lincoln Land Community primary system downstairs and the smaller secondary building was a perfect fit because it’s an older building as part of a network that strengthens the downtown College’s Small Business Development Center, helped system upstairs . Flanders says the brewery will have with character, in keeping with their design motif . and the region surrounding Springfield . the duo create a business plan, and they’re now a couple of rounds of brews on hand at open, and he “We thought this location was great,” Flanders “We think there’s room at the table for preparing to open their downtown microbrewery and expects to outgrow the original system before long if said . “We’re right in front of the farmer’s market, and everybody,” he said . “In other places like St . Louis, taproom in September . on-site demand and distribution are strong . we want to participate with that .” Denver or Portland, you’ve got a community of Flanders and Larson are renovating the former “What we’re hoping is if things go well, we’ll open The brewery’s spent grains could be made into different brewers who work together . That’s what Oasis bar to have a “rustic industrial” feel with a a second site,” he said, adding that a potential second bread and sold at the market, he says, along with we’d like to see here . We would like to help create copper-top bar, light fixtures made with black gas site could see a larger 10-barrel system installed . kombucha tea, a fermented drink popular in Asia . that community .” u pipe, and custom stained glass and furniture they’re Buzz Bomb Brewing won’t have a kitchen, “If you want a beer at 10 in the morning, you can

4 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 5 Sun shines on local solar business

Michelle Knox with Chef Michael Higgins atop the roof of the building housing Maldaners. PHOTO / COURTESY OF WINDSOLARUSA

BY NAOMI VELAZQUEZ GREENE manufacturing process, vetting each FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR product before entering into a contract . “We are marketing American-made Michelle Knox didn’t set out to be modules,” Knox said . “Not only are the an expert on solar energy . In fact, she modules made here, 80 to 85 percent of worked in insurance, then for private the components are sourced from other schools, both as an educator and doing American manufacturers .” funding development . But her interest She also uses local installers – Jon in renewable energy was piqued when Locke Home Improvement in Kincaid for someone asked whether a solar system construction, and Senergy Electric in could not only pay for itself but pay the Williamsville for the electrical work . owner to keep it . WindSolarUSA systems have been Knox realized the answer was yes installed at homes, commercial sites, after doing her own research and schools and agricultural facilities . discovering that a solar electric system According to Knox, the payback period could eventually pay for itself . The idea to recover the cost of a solar investment clicked, and she decided to become part depends on the size of the installation . of the solar power industry, founding Smaller residential systems may WindSolarUSA in 2011 . take three to five years, while larger Knox took courses from one of only commercial installs could see a payback two – at the time – renewable energy as early as three years . training centers in the U .S ., driving to Recently, WindSolarUSA launched Go Custer, Wisconsin, for classes . She Solar Springfield, a new initiative which became a certified site assessor for both aims to bring competitive group pricing solar photovoltaics and solar thermal to the Springfield area, meaning smaller systems . installations can get the benefit of bulk Six years after starting her company, pricing offered to larger purchases . WindSolarUSA has installed more than Knox is optimistic about the future 60 systems in the region, including of solar energy, especially due to a at the Kerasotes building housing her state program to purchase renewable company’s offices, atop the building energy credits from solar arrays . The housing Maldaner’s Restaurant, the renewable energy climate in Springfield Bicycle Doctor and the Abraham Lincoln also benefits from Springfield City Water, Unitarian Universalist Congregation . Light and Power’s solar-friendly “net Knox uses her training as an educator metering” policy . to serve her customers and increase “It allows customers to ‘bank’ awareness of renewable energy . Because kilowatt hours at the same rate that they of her efforts and those of her company, pay for retail electricity,” Knox said . Sustainable Springfield recognized Knox While customers aren’t paid for as Best Facilitator in Renewable Energy the banked electricity, it is taken into Installation in 2016 . account annually when assessing a WindSolarUSA also serves as business or resident’s electrical usage . a distributor for solar systems Knox says due to the favorable manufactured in Oregon and Florida . payback window and funding Knox takes a personal interest in the opportunities, “2017 is looking, to date, to be the best time to go solar .” u

6 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal NOT FOR PROFITS/ASSOCIATIONS AND EDUCATION Meet Kara Rapacz Q and A with SHG’s first lay principal On March 13, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School of my incredible high school guidance counselor, Mrs . named Kara Rapacz as its next principal and its first Hoffek . I was a senior in high school with no idea what What are you most looking forward to as lay principal . field I wanted to go into . She helped me evaluate my principal? Katherine O’Connor, president and interim strengths and find the right career path . principal of SHG, said the school examined several Wow, I’m not really sure . I guess I am qualified candidates from around the nation, but How long have you been at SHG, and what most excited to collaborate with the students Rapacz, who currently serves as assistant principal, brought you here originally? and help them realize that they have a voice in was clearly the best fit . their future . The student leadership at SHG is “This is an exciting time for us Dominicans as I am currently in my ninth year at SHG . As amazing, and I can’t wait to see what they want we entrust our treasured institution to lay leadership,” a teenager, I wanted desperately to attend SHG; to accomplish next . O’Connor said . “We have partnered with lay teachers unfortunately, that was not in God’s plan for me . When for many years, and it is now time to pass the torch of I first saw the job posting almost 10 years ago for my Does being the first lay principal at SHG Kara Rapacz PHOTO / JASON JOHNSON the role of principal on to a lay person . I am confident first position at SHG, I knew it was finally my chance to bring any challenges? that Kara’s deep faith and love for the Dominican get inside the doors of this amazing school . I applied, charism will compel her to deepen the Catholic, and the rest is history . Being selected as the first lay principal is an How do you hope to affect your students as they Dominican identity of Sacred Heart-Griffin .” 12 MONTHS incredible feeling, but it does come with a great deal go out into the world? As assistant principal, Rapacz leads the school’s Why did you decide this new role was the right of responsibility . The Dominican Sisters and Viatorian staff in curriculum building, granular analysis of move for you? FOR ONLY $35Priests have led SHG, Sacred Heart Academy, Griffin I face each day with one main goal: to help standardized testing data, accreditation review and High School and Cathedral Boys High School for 122 others recognize God’s blessings and use those gifts audits from both the State of Illinois and the Diocese of When the position of principalPrint opened Copy up, there years . Transferring leadership to a lay person is a to positively impact someone else’s life . It is all about Springfield . She takes over as principal on July 1 . was not a question in my mindDigital that I wanted Edition to apply . historical event that I promise not to take lightly . All paying it forward . Coming together, supporting one We asked Rapacz a handful of questions to get This school has helped me strengthenBook of my Lists faith life, staff and members of the school community will have another and finding the strength in your community to the heart of her leadership . Here’s what she had to and in turn, has helped me become better both to work together to ensure the founding principles is what SHG is all about . As my students go out into say: personally and professionally . I wanted the opportunity of the school remain at the center of all decisions the world, I want them to remember the impact they to pay back some ofSUBSCRIBE what has been provided ONLINE to me . AT: that are made . We will continue to provide academic have on others and stay true to their ideals so they can What made you become an educator? I have a passion for education and spirituality . Being excellence in a faith-filled environment to as many ultimately pay it forward . u able to bring springfiboth of those togethereldbusinessjournal.com to change the lives students in Springfield and surrounding areas as I decided to enter the field of education because of young people is an absolute dream! possible .

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 7 Sources: Sangamon County School Directory; the individual schools . INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOLS Ranked by current enrollment – Spring 2017 .

CURRENT YEAR NAME / ADDRESS PHONE / FAX (=) WEBSITE / EMAIL ENROLLMENT PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR GRADES AFFILIATION EST’D

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Sr . Katherine O’Connor, O .P ., 217-787-1595 1200 W . Washington shg org. 637 Pres . and Principal 9-12 Catholic 1895 217-787=9856 1 Springfield, IL 62702 (Kara Rapacz, effective July 1)

Blessed Sacrament Elementary 217-522-7534 748 W . Laurel Ave . bssbruins .org 531 Kathy Wear Preschool-8 Catholic 1925 217-522=7542 2 Springfield, IL 62704

217-698-1933 Springfield Christian School springfieldchristianschool .org 217-698=1931 Sheri Hall, Principal; 2850 Cider Mill Lane springfieldchristianpreschool . 450 Preschool-8 Christian 1951 217-787-7673 Adrienne Jacobson, Preschool Director 3 Springfield, IL 62702 org (Preschool)

Christ the King Elementary 217-546-3527 1920 Barberry Drive ctkcougars com. 375 Pam Fahey Preschool-8 Catholic 1957 217-546=2159 4 Springfield, IL 62704

St. Agnes Elementary 217-793-1370 251 N . Amos Ave . stagnescatholicschool org. 336 Sister Joan Sorge, O .P . Preschool-8 Catholic 1897 217-793=1238 5 Springfield, IL 62702

Calvary Academy 217-546-5987 Dr . Jay Hinckley, Principal; Christian 1730 W . Jefferson caspringfield org. 300 Preschool-12 1977 217-321=1063 Donna Squires, Education Director Non-Denominational 6 Springfield, IL 62702

Our Saviour School 217-243-8621 455 East State St . oursaviourshamrocks com. 280 Stephanie VanDeVelde, Principal K-8 Catholic 1860 217-245=9981 7 Jacksonville, IL 62650

Our Savior’s Lutheran School 2645 Old Jacksonville Road 217-546-4531 oursaviors-school .org 240 Jill Gerberding Preschool-8 Lutheran 1962 8 Springfield, IL 62704

Trinity Lutheran School & Preschool 217-787-2323 trinity-lutheran .com 210 Pam Sausaman Preschool-8 Lutheran 1860 9 515 S . MacArthur Blvd . 217-787=1145 Springfield, IL 62704

Little Flower Catholic School 217-529-4511 900 Stevenson Drive little-flower .org 198 Josh Edener Preschool-8 Catholic 1948 217-529=0405 10 Springfield, IL 62703

Lutheran High School 217-546-6363 3500 W . Washington spiluhi .org 160 Glenn Rollins, Principal 9-12 Lutheran 1979 217-546=6489 11 Springfield, IL 62711

Cathedral School 217-523-2652 815 S . Sixth St . cathedralschoolil .org 150 Interim Principal Preschool-8 Catholic 1928 217-523=2750 12 Springfield, IL 62703

St. Aloysius Elementary 217-544-4553 2125 N . 21st St . saintaloysius org. 150 Tom Weir Preschool-8 Catholic 1928 217-544=1680 12 Springfield, IL 62702

Routt Catholic High School 217-243-8563 500 East College Ave . routtcatholic .com 135 Nick Roscetti 9-12 Catholic 1902 217-243=3138 13 Jacksonville, IL 62650

Montessori Children’s House 217-544-7702 4147 Sand Hill Road montessorispringfield .org 70 Sue Harris, Director Preschool-6 NonSectarian 1977 217-544=5502 14 Springfield, IL 62702

St. Patrick Catholic School 217-523-7670 1800 South Grand Ave . E . st-patrick org. 55 Lori Loveless, Principal Preschool-5 Catholic 1910 217-523=0760 15 Springfield, IL 62703

Concordia Lutheran School 217-529-3309 concordiacares org. Lutheran Church 2300 Wilshire Road 40 Janet Burmeister Preschool-8 1931 217-529=3096 school@concordiaspfld .org Missouri Synod 16 Springfield, IL 62703

8 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 9 Reaching the next generation of givers

Hope Institute celebrates 60 years with new campaign

BY PATRICK YEAGLE Data compiled by fundraising platform shows donors are more likely to give While Hewell recognizes that young Classy .org shows differences among when they are shown examples of an people may not have the financial means For all the talk about the Millennial generations in terms of volunteerism, organization’s successes . To that end, to donate, they do have time and energy, generation, one thing is clear: young giving rates and causes supported . The Hope has developed a series of videos which she says can be just as valuable . people’s participation in philanthropy is Millennial generation – defined as those telling the stories of some of its clients . “If younger generations do not crucial to the wellbeing of nonprofits . born from 1977 to 1995 – represents One client, Hannah, has Down Syndrome continue to show interest in these Nowhere in Springfield is that better about 11 percent of total money donated and was able to go to get a job through causes,” she said, “there could be a point understood than at The Hope Institute for to nonprofits . They also have a volunteer Hope’s vocational program . Chase, a later in our lives where they cease to Children and Families, which celebrates rate of almost 22 percent and favor client with autism, was showing delays exist, which would be a detriment to the its 60th anniversary this year with a new giving to organizations supporting human in speech development until enrolling community as a whole .” campaign aimed at cultivating the next rights, international development, child at Hope, where his vocabulary and Clint Paul, Hope’s president and generation of givers . development and victims of crime or communication skills quickly grew . CEO, notes that state funding for autism Founded in Springfield in 1957 as abuse . That information matters to Alysse Aiello Hewell, marketing services has been gutted by the ongoing Hope School, The Hope Institute offers nonprofits because Millennials now make director at Troxell Insurance in state budget crisis . education and job training for people up a quarter of the U .S . population and Springfield, is a member of The Hope “The need is so great, but there aren’t with autism spectrum disorders and other have surpassed the previously dominant Institute’s Junior Circle . It’s a group enough resources to handle it,” Paul said . developmental disabilities . Baby Boomer generation – those born of young women who have committed “A lot of individuals who are uninsured or Clint Paul, president and CEO of from 1946 to 1964 – in size . to supporting the school . The Junior underinsured are not getting the services The Hope Institute, says the need for “As baby boomers age, nonprofits and Circle is an offshoot of the Ambassadors they need .” autism services is important because charities are really looking at how that of Hope, a group of patrons who have That makes it crucial to cultivate a of the condition’s prevalence . The wealth is transferred,” Jennings said . been supporting the school for years . new generation of philanthropists, he U S. . Centers for Disease Control and The data show that Millennials and Hewell says she finds it important to give says . Prevention estimate that one in every 68 the older Generation X cohort – those because others have given to her, and “It’s very import because as we see children has been identified with autism born from 1965 to 1976 – stand to because she wants to be a role model for across our state government, there is spectrum disorder nationwide . Paul says collectively inherit $40 trillion from her daughter . not enough money to go around to fund families which aren’t equipped to raise older generations . In perhaps a signal “I have been lucky enough to receive everything completely,” he said . “I don’t a child with autism can quickly become of what’s to come, the data also show countless acts of generosity, support see that changing any time soon .” u overwhelmed . that 84 percent of employed Millennials and guidance throughout my life through “Many families dealing with autism are donated to a nonprofit in 2014 . That likely family, friends, co-workers and other living in chaos, with locks on their doors means young people are eager to give individuals,” she said . “There have been and windows,” he said . “These services but currently lack the means of older people who have invested their time in me give families their lives back .” generations . to support my personal and professional Sarah Jennings, chief development As part of its strategy to adapt for growth . These efforts have allowed officer for Hope, says reaching young younger donors, Hope’s Give 60 campaign me to shape my life in a very positive, donors requires a different approach than asks young people for a one-time gift of meaningful way . I feel it is my obligation more mature generations . The advent of $60 – in honor of the organization’s 60th to return the generosity, with the hope Hopeful Futures Gala social media has simultaneously made it anniversary . Jennings says the message that others may benefit, even in some to young donors is that it doesn’t take small way .” easier to connect with people but harder April 8, 2017 to stand out . much – like foregoing coffee – to have a Hewell’s dedication to The Hope 6:30 p.m. “We’re engaging younger generations positive effect . Institute stems from the school’s own who are maybe not used to receiving “The idea is to trade small luxuries for commitment to clients . Wyndham Springfield City Centre information in the mail,” Jennings said . big impact,” she said . “The efforts undertaken at Hope “They’re much more inclined to look One method of getting Hope’s School are solely implemented to enrich For more information, message in front of younger eyes has the lives of other people,” she said . “I at electronic communications – social call 588-7651 or visit media in particular . A whole new market been peer-to-peer fundraising . Hope is gravitated towards Hope School because of methods to reach younger donors has using the Internet fundraising platform they have a broad spectrum of initiatives www.thehopeinstitute.us/hopefulfutures. really taken off in the charity world . I’ve CrowdRise .com and the social media to address the needs of a much larger found that I was typically working closely hashtag #Give60 to reach potential donors group of people . I’ve seen firsthand how with a more traditional donor, so this is online . Hope School has the ability to change the sort of new .” Jennings points to research which lives of families and children .”

10 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Facilities of the future

Springfield Public Schools seeks community vision for buildings

BY PATRICK YEAGLE “There were a lot of perceptions out there about to overcrowding . At most of the district’s middle low-income students . our schools that just weren’t true, and some that schools, for example, the cafeterias were built during Despite the variety of funding sources, local Students at Vachel Lindsay School in Springfield were,” Gill said . “So we wanted to uncover those .” an era when students were allowed to walk home for property taxes account for the lion’s share of most have been learning in closets and other small spaces Starting in February, Gill and her team lunch, so there’s only enough seating for about 200 school districts’ revenue . For Springfield Public meant for different purposes almost since the school at Springfield Public Schools began hosting students . Gill says Franklin Middle School has to run Schools, property taxes provided $81 .4 million opened in 2000 . “community engagement sessions” which gave three or four lunch shifts to accommodate its 600 to last year – about 50 percent of total revenue, not “Pretty much the day we moved into that an overview of the district’s current facilities, their 800 students . counting pass-through pension payments from the school, we were overcrowded because of growth limitations and the likely challenges on the horizon . Some schools also lack adequate spaces . state . on the west side of Springfield,” said Jennifer Gill, In March, the sessions began to explore what Lanphier High School has no auditorium, and the Although state funding for schools has been superintendent of Springfield Public Schools . modern facilities provide and what factors should auditorium at Southeast High School needs new preserved amid the ongoing state budget impasse, Unlike Vachel LIndsay, more than 80 percent be considered when creating a long-term facilities seats . The 100-year-old Springfield High School that pool of money was already cut in 2008 because of the schools within Springfield Public Schools plan . In April and May, the sessions will discuss auditorium was only renovated thanks to a gift of the Great Recession, and schools have been are 50 years old or older . Even the district’s mobile educational standards and next steps in drafting a from an alumnus . The district’s “newest” mobile prorated at a percentage of their foundation level classrooms – essentially trailers meant to be plan . classroom trailer, purchased in 1987, was recently funding . For Springfield, that means tens of millions temporary extra space – are decades old, dating Working alongside Gill’s team is BLDD refurbished and moved to Butler Elementary School of dollars in state revenue lost . The district has from the 1960s through the 1980s . Architects, a consulting architecture firm with offices because the school’s art teacher had to move from weathered years of cuts necessitated by the state Faced with an expensive outlook for both in Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Chicago and room to room with supplies on a cart due to lack of cuts and a decline in the district’s interest income, maintaining the current buildings and building Davenport, Iowa . BLDD specializes in designing space . resulting in fewer administrative and support staff, some new ones, the school district is asking the facilities for education, senior care, health care, Johnson points to research indicating school deferred maintenance, reduced teaching hours and community to help create a vision for its schools . fitness and other applications, with an eye toward environments can influence learning . One 2002 even some closed schools . “What do we want to see for our future in planning for long-term needs . study showed that poor indoor air quality, ventilation State law allows a school district to increase Springfield?” Gill said . “We wanted it to be not just an architectural and thermal comfort affect outcomes . Poor indoor its property tax levy annually by five percent – not Gill described traveling to her daughter’s soccer firm or an engineering firm that would just come in air quality leads to more sickness among students five percentage points – or the rate of inflation, games to a wealthy school district with more modern and do schematics or plans,” Gill said, “but one that and lower performance levels, the study found . whichever is less . Raising the property tax levy more facilities . would really help us … engage people across our Likewise, the study said poor ventilation leads to than five percent requires voter approval through a “We walk in, and it looks like a junior college, community and help us prioritize and plan for our buildup of carbon dioxide, which can decrease ballot referendum . The last time Springfield voters and it’s a high school,” she said, noting the school’s future .” student performance on tests . Johnson says schools approved a property tax increase for education was wrestling gym, swimming pool building, lacrosse Sam Johnson, principal at BLDD and director with less congested walkways tend to see fewer 1984, and the most recent attempt in 2010 failed 56 field and combination football field and soccer field . of the firm’s PK-12 Design Group, says engaging disciplinary referrals and less truancy . percent to 44 percent . “These are the things where I just go sit by myself the community in planning is a “best practice,” Just to maintain the current District 186 schools In certain circumstances, schools can also issue because I can’t answer the question of why don’t He said “You can develop the best facilities plan will cost an estimated $98 million over the next 10 bonds to fund the construction of new schools . we have this . These are the kinds of questions that in the world, but if it doesn’t align with community years . That includes costs like boilers, heating and Typically, issuing bonds is a backdoor referendum make me want to bring this conversation to our aspirations for your facilities, it’s of little value to cooling, roofs, masonry tuckpointing and more . that doesn’t require voter approval, but such a community .” you .” School districts are always seeking permission Within the next three years alone, the district will procedure can be stopped if enough residents sign a A survey of Springfield business members from the public, Johnson says, and working with have to spend $600,000 on its facilities to meet petition against it . last year by the Greater Springfield Chamber of the community – rather than simply dictating plans health and life safety requirements . Johnson isn’t discouraged by the past reluctance Commerce found that perceptions of Springfield – helps a district understand what the community “Spending money like this, just to keep our of voters to approve more money for schools . Public Schools were partly mixed, with respondents wants and will support . buildings where they currently are, you have to He points to Decatur, where voters approved a questioning how the district spends money, how it Springfield Public Schools has 33 school ask, ‘Are you spending every dollar in the best way referendum in 2010 after more than four decades . evaluates teachers, the condition of its facilities and buildings, and of those, only five are newer than 25 you possibly can to really fulfill what you want your “Authentically engaging the community, building whether graduating students are prepared for work years . Another 14 are older than 50 years and 13 are preferred future to be for the schools in District 186,” a plan on community input, is the single most or college . more than 75 years old . Gill notes that in 1957, it cost Gill said . “These are the questions we wrestle with .” important step that a school district can take to In response, the chamber commissioned a task about $19 per square foot to build a school . Today, School districts in Illinois receive revenue develop a plan that can stand up to public scrutiny force to study the district on those points, concluding that cost is around $250 per square foot . from several sources, including federal and state and receive public approval,” Johnson said . that Springfield Public Schools has rigorous “Is old bad? Old is definitely not bad,” she said . money, local property and sales taxes, and grants Gill says it’s too early to know what a new standards for teachers and student achievement, “…We still teach and learn and grow and have fun from various levels of government . Many districts, facilities plan would cost or how it would be funded while also managing its funds and facilities well . and take next steps in our children’s lives in our older including Springfield, also have investments that because that vision is still being formed with input However, the task force urged the district to facilities, but it is time to think about it .” provide some revenue . The state pays schools a per- from the community . undertake a comprehensive facilities study, which Johnson notes that the schools are safe and student “foundation level,” along with supplemental “We have to have a preferred vision,” she said . led to the current long-term planning effort . well-maintained, but some are “bulging” due state aid to help districts with large proportions of “We have to know where we’re going .” u

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 11 Charter schools could see expansion Data shows public schools outperform on average

BY MONICA STABILE $68 billion to $59 billion . In response to Trump’s budget A comparison of standardized testing proposal, Nina Rees, president and CEO results by the Springfield Business of the National Alliance for Public Charter Journal shows traditional public schools Schools said, “This funding will allow outperformed charter schools on average more high-quality charter schools to open, in the 2014-2015 school year . expand, and replicate – and will help Meanwhile, charter schools and finance facilities for charter schools – so school choice programs nationwide may that more students have access to the see a boost in funding if President Donald great education they deserve .” Trump’s budget is approved by Congress . DeVos, a billionaire and former The push to expand school choice lobbyist for school choice, has yet to for students is more prominent since specify her plans for the school choice Trump and U .S . Education Secretary Betsy program . DeVos, both school choice supporters, Charter schools are publicly funded, stepped into office . Trump has proposed but they are privately operated by an increase of $1 .4 billion for the nonprofit organizations and don’t have expansion of school choice in his Fiscal as many regulations as traditional public Year 2018 budget, totaling $20 billion . schools . Charters may enroll students The proposal includes $168 million for who live outside district boundaries and are tuition-free . Charters in Illinois are charter schools, $250 million for a private Traditional public schools showed higher percentages of students in the highest achievement typically issued a five-year contract with school choice program and a $1-billion brackets compared with charter schools on average for the 2014-2015 school year. a local school district or by the State raise to the Title I grant program that See online for more grade comparisons. pays school districts to allow students to Charter School Commission, and renewal attend a public school of their choice . is based on how well the charter performs Simultaneously, the budget proposal academically . authorized by Chicago Public Schools . Illinois and eight charters that are would eliminate 13 percent of funding for In Illinois, there are 143 charter There are an additional 11 charters operated by the state commission, a team the U .S . Department of Education, from school campuses with the majority operated by school districts in greater appointed by the Illinois State Board of

12 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Education . Charter schools have been graduated that same year . are authorized by the commission are “The IEA is not opposed to charter active in Illinois since 1996 . In Chicago, there are more charter [funded] at 100 percent,” she said . schools,” she said . “Every program might The Springfield Business Journal school students enrolling into college Charter schools authorized by the be different and there might be some analyzed Illinois student’s performance than non-selective enrollment high school commission receive funding solely from good charter schools, but there are also levels on the 2014-2015 Partnership for students . During the 2014-2015 school the state, originating from General State good public schools .” Assessment of Readiness for College and year in Chicago, 72 percent of charter Aid . This funding system results in the Many charter schools are not bound Careers’ state exam, or PARCC, which school graduates enrolled into college, district’s ability to keep the property taxes by union contracts . Yet Illinois is one of tests students in grades three through compared to 52 percent of non-selective generated by parents who send their the few states that allow charter schools eight to gauge their math and reading high school students . children to charters . to unionize . Springfield Ball Charter skills in preparation for college . However, charter schools are not However, ISBE is required to withhold School, established in 1998, has been The PARCC exam uses five levels obligated to keep low-performing students funding from the host district’s state unionized since 2004 . to evaluate students’ test scores . Level and have the authority to dismiss students aid in order to make payments to state- More charter schools in Chicago one means students did not meet from their school, whereas traditional authorized charters . Student attendance have recently called for unionization . The expectations, while level five means public schools are obligated to keep all is also taken into consideration when Noble Network of Charter Schools made students exceeded expectations . students, regardless of their academic calculating funding for charter schools . public their intention of unionizing their The averages of the 2014-2015 performance . Charter school supporters advocate 17 campuses, and ASPIRA Community reading and math PARCC scores show Illinois funds its public schools the benefit of having more school options Charter School teachers almost went that traditional public schools produced through local, state and federal dollars . for parents beyond a district’s public on strike before obtaining a contract a higher percentage of students in Local support primarily comes from schools . extension with a salary raise . Out of the levels four and five – the most favorable property taxes . Funding for charter According to a 2015 survey of Illinois 125 charter school campuses in Chicago, categories – from third to eighth grade schools in Illinois is determined by voters, 75 percent of respondents only 32 charter schools are unionized . compared to their charter school the authorizer or the state . If a school approved of providing parents with more An expansion of school choice on the counterparts . State data shows that 97 .5 district is the authorizer, revenue from school choices, along with 49 percent who federal level is nothing new; increased percent of students during the 2014-2015 local property taxes is diverted from the explicitly supported charter schools . funding for the charter school program is school year completed the PARCC exam . traditional public school to the charter There were 62,055 charter school included in the Every Student Succeeds Shortly before publication, ISBE released school the student attends . students statewide in the 2014-2015 Act, an education law enacted under the 2015-2016 PARCC data showing the Charter schools in Illinois can receive school year, with just over 3 percent of former President Barack Obama that latest school performance results . 75 to 125 percent funding from their public school students enrolled in charter replaced No Child Left Behind . Still, the “They [charter schools] claim they authorizers in comparison to other schools schools, according to an ISBE report . The increased emphasis on charter schools have higher graduation rates and college in the same district . Charters run by number of charter school students grew to under Trump and DeVos has some acceptance rates,” said Cinda Klickna, the state commission receive 97 to 100 63,862 during the 2015-2016 school year . educators concerned . president of the Illinois Education percent funding . Klickna said that it’s important to “I think she has a lot to learn,” Association . “There’s no proof that kids Funding varies for charter schools understand the problems in education, Klickna said of DeVos . “If she came learn better in charter schools .” authorized by Chicago Public Schools, which include inadequate state funding, to Illinois, we would show her a lot of According to a 2016 ISBE report, ranging between 75 to 125 percent, support and understanding of what schools that are doing great things that the statewide 2015 graduation rate explained Pam Witmer, a senior manager services students need to succeed . She she doesn’t have a clue about . … I think among charter school students was 64 .7 of policy at the Illinois Network of Charter said Springfield Ball Charter School is she has a huge learning curve .” u percent, lagging behind the 86 .4 percent Schools . considered a good example of a charter of traditional public school students who “All of the charter schools that school .

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 13 Sources: The individual colleges / universities . 1 – Robert Morris University operates on an accelerated timetable of 5 quarters per year vs . Spring/Summer/Fall semesters . N/A – not available . COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Ranked by 2017 enrollment .

ENROLLMENT 2016 2017 YEAR NAME / ADDRESS PHONE / FAX (=) WEBSITE / EMAIL TYPE OF INSTITUTION FALL SPRING TUITION PRESIDENT / CHANCELLOR EST’D

Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200 llcc .edu $115/credit hr . Charlotte J . Warren, Community college 6,504 6,528 1967 1 P .O . Box 19256 217-786=2829 info@llcc .edu (in-district residents) Ph .D ., President Springfield, IL 62794-9256

University of Illinois Springfield Bachelor’s and Master’s $9,405 per year/full-time - 217-206-6600 uis .edu Susan J . Koch, Ed .D ., One University Plaza degrees, one 5,428 5,080 undergraduate, 1970 217-206=6511 admissions@uis .edu Chancellor 2 Springfield, IL 62703 Doctoral degree $329 per credit hour - graduate

Private, Liberal Arts college, Associate’s and Bachelor’s Lincoln College degrees (Lincoln campus) 217-732-3155 as well as accelerated $17,100 per year 300 Keokuk St . lincolncollege .edu 1,194 1,058 David Gerlach, Ph .D . 1865 217-732=8859 Bachelor’s degree program $25,500 with room and board 3 Lincoln, IL 62656 for working adults (Normal, Oglesby, Peoria campus)

Illinois College Tuition is $31,110 and includes 217-245-3030 ic edu. Four-year private, 1101 W . College Ave . 958 901 books . Total is $40,850 with Barbara A . Farley, Ph .D . 1829 217-245=3034 admissions@ic edu. Liberal Arts 4 Jacksonville, IL 62650 room, board and fees .

Four-year and post- $12,900 per year/full-time, Lincoln Christian University graduate, private, offers 217-732-3168 lincolnchristian edu. $20,334 with room and board - 100 Campus View Drive Associate, Bachelor’s, 877 732 Don Green, D .Min . 1944 217-732=5718 info@lincolnchristian .edu Undergraduate; $434 per credit 5 Lincoln, IL 62656 Master’s degrees and hour - graduate and seminary Doctor of Ministry

President/Chancellor: Blackburn College Four-year, private, Liberal $16,492 per year (less work 217-854-3231 blackburn edu. John L . Comerford, 700 College Ave . Arts work college, 596 520 credit), including fees, $24,152 1837 217-854=5522 admissions@blackburn edu. Ph .D ., President; John 6 Carlinville, IL 62626 Presbyterian affiliated per year with room and board McClusky, Ph .D ., Provost

MacMurray College Four-year, private, 217-479-7056 mac .edu Mark Tierro, Ph .D ., 447 E . College Ave . baccalaureate college, 552 499 $25,110 per year 1846 217-291=0702 admissions@mac .edu president 7 Jacksonville, IL 62650 United Methodist

School of Graduate, Adult Benedictine University Michael S . Brophy, Ph .D ., and Professional Educa- at Springfield 217-718-5000 springfield .ben edu. M .F .A ., president, tion offers accelerated 309 345 DND 1929 1500 N . Fifth St . 217-528=9871 Susie Doddek, campus 8 bachelor’s and graduate Springfield, IL 62702 administrator programs

Public education for SIU School of Medicine 217-545-8000 siumed .edu medical students, $15,316 per semester tuition Jerry Kruse M .D ., MSPH 801 N . Rutledge (main bldg .) 282 285 1970 217-545=5538 admissions@siumed edu. graduate students, (no out of state) Dean/Provost 9 Springfield, IL 62702 medical residents

$9,312 (2016-2017) / semes- Private, not-for-profit, ter - BS Nursing - 2 yr . program St. John’s College stjohnscollegespringfield .edu Upper Division, 2 year / Second Degree Accelerated 217 525-5628 Dr . Charlene Aaron, 729 E . Carpenter St . information@stjohnscol- program of Bachelor 136 115 Prelicensure; $417 / hour - 1886 217 757=6870 Ph .D ., R .N . 10 Springfield, IL 62702 legespringfield .edu of Science in Nursing, Online RN to BSN program . $916 Graduate MSN Program cr hr- MSN

Private, not-for-profit, Mablene Krueger, Robert Morris University 1 217-793-2500 offers Bachelor’s, $8,900 per quarter/undergrad, President 3101 Montvale Drive robertmorris edu. 143 100 1913 217-793=4210 Associate’s and $2,850 per course/grad Michael P . Viollt, 11 Springfield, IL 62704 Master’s degrees Chancellor

14 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal UIS students use spring break to help others

UIS students on Alternative Spring Break PHOTO / COURTESY OF HAILEY HAWKINS

BY PATRICK YEAGLE

A group of students from the University of their activities, Dochterman says, the students Illinois Springfield used their spring break last came to appreciate leaving their comfort month to help others in the Florida panhandle . zones . This marks the ninth year of volunteering for “When you leave where you’re from and the student-led UIS Alternative Spring Break go serve somewhere you don’t know, you’re group . really giving freely,” he said . “They say when On March 12, 25 students and two UIS you travel, you learn more about the place staff members left Springfield for Florida’s you’re from than the place you go . … This Gulf coast, where they volunteered at a zoo was an opportunity to see a place where that accepts illegally-kept animals, helped things are done differently, for the students prevent beach erosion by building seawalls to become more aware of what’s going on from old oyster shells, helped teach children around them .” u at an ecology museum and mentored children at two Boys and Girls clubs . Hailey Hawkins, a junior psychology major who serves as the group’s president, says the trip was her third such experience . She says the diverse group of students camped each night and enjoyed doing manual labor . “We were really happy to help and happy to serve,” Hawkins said . “The need for help was really great .” She says the trip helped her see the big effect of even small efforts . The students helped their host organizations complete work that would have otherwise taken several months, she says, and the UIS group was just one of several around the country doing such projects over spring break . “Even if the work you’re doing in that moment doesn’t feel like it’s going to have the greatest impact, in the overall scale of things, it has a huge impact,” she said . Mark Dochterman, director of the UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center, says the trip was one of the best he’s been on since the program started in 2009 . Dochterman says he was particularly intrigued by the ecology museum, which helps children understand Florida’s wildlife and wetland environments as part of a statewide curriculum; he believes Illinois should create similar centers addressing topics like soil degradation and pesticide use . Dochterman says when the students volunteered at the Boys and Girls clubs, half of the students went to an affluent area and the other half went to a lower-income area . It was interesting to observe the different experiences of the two halves and the differing needs they witnessed, he said . As the students reflected each night on

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 15 Sources: The individual Service Organizations . + - Junior League of Springfield’s meeting location varies month to month, address listed is for their office . * - Location of Altrusa’s first Tuesday dinner/ speaker meetings vary . Ranked by numbers of members . COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

MEETING NUMBER OF YEAR NAME / MEETING ADDRESS PHONE / FAX (=) / WEBSITE / EMAIL TIME(S) MEMBERS CONTACT DUES MISSION STATEMENT EST’D

King’s Daughters Organization 217-789-4431 To aid the elderly in our community through both 205 South Fifth Street, Suite 930 kdospringfield org. Once a month 320 Cindy Denby Varies by circle direct volunteering and financial support b way 1893 1 Springfield, IL 62701 of our grant program .

American Business Club of Springfield 217-414-7467 Sangamo Club First & Third Creating opportunities for independence for abcspringfield .com 200 Chris Oury $180/annually people with disabilities . Help disabled individuals 1925 227 E . Adams St . Thursdays, Noon 2 admin@abcmembers org. and children achieve greatness . Springfield, IL 62701

Junior League of Springfield $115/annually Varies + 217-544-5557 Second Tuesday An organization of women committed to promoting for Active, voluntarism, developing the potential of women and 420 S . Sixth St . jlsil org. of the Month, 141 Caitlin Simhauser 1939 $100/annually improving communities through the effective action and 3 Springfield, IL 62701 admin@jlsil .org Sept . - May for Sustainers leadership of trained volunteers . (Main office)

Rotary Club of Springfield Service Above Self - Projects that promote literacy and 217-502-9969 Maldaner’s Restaurant (2nd Floor) Mondays, combat hunger in our community; working with Rutledge springfieldilrotary .org 67 Karen Schainker $360/annually Youth and sponsoring student participation in the Rotary 1913 222 S . Sixth St . 5:30 pm 4 kschainker@ssoci org. Youth Leadership Awards program; and providing grants Springfield, IL 62701 to numerous nonprofits; and international projects

A young leadership organization ideally for individuals between the ages of 18 and 41, that empower young Springfield Jaycees 217-971-8546 Third Wed ., active citizens to create positive change focusing P . O . Box 662 springfieldJaycees .net 6:30 pm 60 Jessica Morrrison $63/annually on five different areas of opportunity including: 1939 5 Springfield, IL 62705 spfldjaycees@gmail .com at Hy Vee individual development, community development, business development, international development and management development .

Springfield Noon Lions Club lionsclubs org. Golden Corral $100/annually, Mary Bryant Home, Vision Clinic, Club Lions, springfieldnoonlionsclub@ Tuesdays, Noon 58 Larry Bunting 1920 1038 Le June Drive plus meals Heartland Lions Eye Bank 6 gmail com. Springfield, IL 62703 Rotary Club of Springfield - South 217-370-4677 Engrained Brewing Co . $140/annually, rotarysouth-spi .org Thursdays, Noon 36 Brian Schutz Service above self . Youth Literacy and Health 1966 1120 W . Lincolnshire plus meals 7 dop ehrhardt@gmail. .com Springfield, IL 62711

Sertoma Club of Springfield 217-546-2782 SERTOMA = SERvice TO MAnkind . Areas of service: Hibachi Grill First and Third $160/annually annual "Celebrate Sound" walk for hearing health; Boys www .sertoma .org 33 Cheryl Pence 1954 Town & Country Shopping Center Mondays, Noon plus meals & Girls Club; national heritage projects, Golden Laurel 8 album1@aol .com Springfield, IL 62704 Awards, and a close relationship with Sister Cities Assn .

Service above self . Grants to local non-profits that Rotary Club of Springfield - Sunrise 217-652-0708 serve youth . Literacy projects at Graham School . This Hoogland Center for the Arts Wednesdays, $160/annually I Believe essay contest for high school youth in col- springfieldrotarysunrise .org 30 Karen Witler 1987 420 S . Sixth St . 7 am plus meals laboration with WUIS - NPR IL . Rotary Youth Exchange . 9 kawitter@sbcglobal net. Springfield, IL 62701 Support for Rotary Foundation efforts to eradicate polio and fund other international projects that change lives . Springfield Frontiers International "Advancement through Service" by harnessing the 217-899-0800 Chesapeake Seafood House $165/annually, cooperative influence and energy of the members and springfieldfrontiers com. Fridays, Noon 30 Austin Randolph Jr . directing that influence and energy towards solutions 1953 3045 E . Clearlake Ave plus meals 9 asrandolphjr@att .net to major issues which are civic, social, educational and Springfield, IL 62702 racial in nature . Rotary Club of Springfield - Midtown 217-312-1244 Inn at 835 midtownspringfield .rota- $140/annually Service Above Self – Youth, literacy and diversity Tuesdays, Noon 29 Karel Homrig focused club, partner with Washington Middle 2003 835 S . Second St . plus meals 10 ry-clubs .org School . Springfield, IL 62704 karel .homrig@prevention org.

Kiwanis Club of Springfield - Downtown 217- 553-4710 State House Inn Wednesdays, $140/annually, Playground for All Kids at Southwind Park, Key kiwanis org. 25 Ron Provart Clubs in High Schools, Builders Clubs in Middle 1922 101 E . Adams Noon plus meals 11 provest@aol com. Schools, Kiwanis Kids in Elementary Schools Springfield, IL 62701

Altrusa International Club of Springfield Provides community service, develops 217-622-5597 First and Laurel United Methodist Church leadership, fosters international understanding altrusa org. third Tuesday, 25 Nancy Easum $90/annually and encourages fellowship by an international 1948 631 South Grand Ave . W . 11 nancydogs3@yahoo com. 6pm* network of executives and professionals in Springfield, IL 62704 diverse career classifications

217-787-8680 The Zonta Club of Springfield Second zonta .org Illini Country Club Wednesday, $125/annually, Works to improve the lives of women and girls borecky@earthlink .net 25 Carol Borecky worldwide through service and advocacy: local 1939 1601 S . Illini Road 5:30 pm, plus meals 11 facebook com/zontaclub. - projects reflect that mission . Springfield, IL 62704 August-June springfield 217-321-3162 Rotary Club of Springfield - Westside springfield-rotary .org Wednesdays, $100/annually, Service above self - focusing on children and Brickhouse Grill & Pub facebook com/Springfield. - 22 Bridget Selinger 2008 Noon plus meals literacy . 12 3136 Iles Ave ,. Springfield, IL 62704 WestsideRotary bselinger@troxellins .com

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club 217-546-5021 $30/semi- Friend of Youth . By providing hope and positive Peace Lutheran Church Fridays, 7 am 16 Dick McLane 1960 hrm1935@aol .com annually vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids . 13 2800 W . Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702

16 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Results that matter

United Way of Central Illinois aiming for long-term change

BY PATRICK YEAGLE got funded were necessarily the ones United Way of Central Illinois fronted the Voils says Helping Hands’ partnership helping the most needy kids,” she said . full year’s worth of funding to some of with United Way goes beyond mere money . Before he became executive director at “Now, I think that’s not the case anymore .” its partners instead of meting out the “Any time we have a question or need United Way of Central Illinois, John Kelker The changes at United Way of Central payments one month at a time as usual . assistance, we can reach out to them, and held the same position at Boys and Girls Illinois involve opening up funding Most other United Ways in Illinois weren’t someone with knowledge in any area can Club of Central Illinois . opportunities to nonprofits that haven’t able to do that . give us advice or help,” she said . “They’re “I sort of felt I went from being a partnered with United Way in the past, “I think the average person more to us than just a source of funding .” classroom teacher, where I cared about rather than only funding “member underestimates the value of what social Heather Burton, president and CEO those kids deeply, to being a principal,” he agencies ”. With that broadened horizon, services mean to the community – the of Central Counties Health Centers, says said . “Now I’ve got all the classes, and I’ve however, comes a requirement to collect economic impact to the community,” United Way funding allows her group to got to worry about all the kids ”. data and track outcomes . Because there Kelker said . address clients’ whole health . CCHC offers Part of that responsibility, Kelker says, are so many needs and not enough money Helping Hands of Springfield is one a variety of medical services to low-income is constant reassessment of the best use to go around, Kelker says, it’s important agency which received its full allotment of populations as a federally qualified health for the funds United Way provides to other to do the most good with what’s available . funds in advance . The state budget crisis center, but United Way provides money charitable causes . With that in mind, That means agencies with the strongest has gutted programs aimed at preventing for case management that reinforces the United Way of Central Illinois is changing proven track records stand the best and alleviating homelessness . Amy Voils, value of direct medical care . Burton says its framework for giving, moving toward chances of receiving funds . executive director of Helping Hands, says examples include a diabetes patient who more accountability and long-term results . Klickna is now part of the group’s United Way funding “really fills in the now needs less medicine because of The changes amount to a reinvestment in Education Vision Council, one of four such gaps for us .” United Way provides funding help managing daily care and a patient generational change which should lead councils tasked with helping United Way for two programs at Helping Hands: the with a chronic breathing problem who to a happier, healthier and more stable of Central Illinois reprioritize funding for emergency homeless shelter operated stopped skipping appointments because population . its four areas of focus – basic needs, with Contact Ministries, and the Stable of a relationship with an assigned health Kelker likens it to the difference education, financial stability and health . S .M .I .L .E . program, which provides clients worker . between a “shotgun approach” and a more Klickna says the Education Vision Council with case management, legal support, “Literally, without United Way, we targeted, intentional approach . held public meetings, reviewed dozens financial stewardship and more . wouldn’t have this program,” Burton said . “If we can fund a better widget within of funding applications and interviewed Voils recalls an example of a client who “It really is a collaborative effort .” the social services community, we should,” nonprofit leaders to determine how best wanted to buy a car to travel to medical In the long term, seemingly small he said . “We talk about donors making an to use the limited money available . Some appointments but couldn’t get traditional changes have a big effect, she says . investment . When I think of an investment, duplication of service was identified, financing . Because Helping Hands manages “As people get healthier, it costs less I want a return on that . So United Way Klickna notes, and some needs weren’t the client’s finances, the agency was able for the community as a whole,” she said . needs to bring value to that gift by saying previously being met . The council’s work to work with the car dealership and ensure “They’re not using the emergency room ‘We’re going to work with the community involved long hours and difficult decisions, payment . It’s that kind of assistance which inappropriately as much . If you reduce the to determine those priorities .’ ” she says, but it will ultimately mean yields long-term change by stabilizing cost of health care as a whole, people are One role for United Way arms around positive change . people who otherwise would end up healthier, so they’re more able to work the globe is to collect and raise funds “No matter what, there just wasn’t needing more intensive help . more and send their kids to school more for other charitable causes focused on enough money,” she said . “It’s so “It’s absolutely an investment,” Voils consistently .” basic needs, education, financial stability important for people to donate, because said . “The 125 clients we’re providing Although many social services are and health . United Way of Central Illinois it’s hard to say, ‘This program is so good, money management services for would aimed at the most vulnerable populations, managed a pool of about $1 .7 million last but so is this one .’ We all wanted to see otherwise be homeless .” Kelker cautions that anyone can find year, providing grants to other nonprofits in everything funded, but that’s just not While Kelker says United Way doesn’t themselves in need . Sangamon and Menard counties . possible . Every one of us felt that they’re necessarily look for outcomes in its “In many cases, services are there for Cinda Klickna, president of the Illinois all great programs, but we have to find a basic needs focus because those needs those who are less fortunate, but any family Education Association, served on the board way to be more efficient and effective to will always exist to some extent, Voils can have a fire,” he said . “Any family can of United Way of Central Illinois about reach more kids .” says Helping Hands still tracks data have a child born with a disability . Any family a decade ago, before Kelker started as The State of Illinois’ ongoing budget like the number of clients served in the can deal with some of the issues of domestic executive director . Klickna remembers the crisis has shredded the social service emergency shelter each night . Helping violence or children who are growing up with group’s approach to giving at the time as safety net, causing agencies around the Hands also tracks the results of its more questions and need after-school services . I “top-down .” state to shut down or drastically reduce long-term efforts, like the number of case don’t want people to think it’s only for those “I’m not sure some of the groups that services . To help agencies survive, management hours spent with clients . who are different than us .” u

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 17 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Sources: IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax . Forms provided by Guidestar .org . N/A - not available . Ranked by net assets . REPORTED ANNUAL CALENDAR/ BASE NET TOTAL TAX COMPENSATION YEAR NAME / ADDRESS PHONE / FAX (=) / WEBSITE / EMAIL ASSETS REVENUE YEAR PRINCIPAL OF PRINCIPAL MISSION EST’D

Serves children with developmental The Hope Institute for Children disabilities and mental illnesses and their and Families 217-585-5437 7/1/2014 - Clint W . Paul, families by providing homes in which to 217-786=3356 $23,462,739 $33,825,821 $172,048 grow, schools in which to learn, clinics 1957 15 East Hazel Dell Lane thehopeinstitute .us 6/30/2015 President / CEO in which to become healthier, research 1 Springfield, IL 62712 into emerging practices, and training for providers and parents . Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Pam Kovacevich, 217-523-8159 10/1/2014 - Builds girls of courage, confidence, and 217-523=8321 $19,765,029 $6,699,546 Chief Executive $156,827 character who make the world a better 1956 3020 Baker Drive 9/30/2015 2 Springfield, IL 62703 getyourgirlpower .org Officer place . To provide the aging and their families St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield 217-529-5596 Sister M . Lenore with compassionate and individualized 7/1/2015- 217-529=8590 $16,581,490 $7,321,934 Highland, $0 care in a respectful environment that 1903 3306 S . Sixth St . Road saintjosephshome org. 6/30/2016 welcomes and supports each resident’s 3 Springfield, IL 62703 lhighland@saintjosephshome .org Administrator religious beliefs and reflects the spirit of St . Francis of Assisi . To provide access to quality, cost-effec- tive medical, dental and behavioral Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. 217-788-2300 health care to the community, especially 217-788=2340 7/1/2015 - Heather Burton, where there is a shortage, through 2239 E . Cook St . $14,529,620 $7,544,813 $130,705 the development and implementation of 1999 centralcounties .org 6/30/2016 President and CEO 4 Springfield, IL 62703 programs without regard to age, race, info@centralcounties org. nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs or ability to pay . To serve the community by reaching out to YMCA of Springfield everyone in a spirit of inclusion and fellow- 217-544-9846 1/1/2015- 217-544=0004 $12,061,710 $5,909,512 Angie Sowle, CEO $102,900 ship . YMCA programs focus on four core 1874 PO Box 155 12/31/2015 values-caring, honesty, respect and respon- 5 Springfield, IL 62705 springfieldymca .org sibility . We serve men, women and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes .

Central Illinois Foodbank 217-522-4022 Collects donated food and grocery items 217-522=6418 6/1/2014 - Pam Molitoris, from growers, manufacturers, processors, 1937 E . Cook $6,063,551 $20,653,514 $96,803 wholesalers and retailers for distribution 1982 centralilfoodbank .org 5/31/2015 Executive Director 6 Springfield, IL 62703 to charitable agencies serving people foodlist@centralilfoodbank .org in need . 217-528-3314 Ronald McDonald House Charities Provides programs to support the of Central Illinois 217-528=6084 1/1/2015 - Kelly Thompson, rmhc-centralillinois .org $5,554,557 $993,599 $88,725 well-being of children and provides a 1986 610 N . Seventh St . 12/31/2015 Executive Director home away from home for families with 7 kthompson@rmhc-centralillinois . children receiving medical care . Springfield, IL 62702 org 217-747-5901 Brother James Court 217-747=5971 7/1/2015 - Sonia Bartels, To serve, regardless of race, ethnic origin, 2508 Saint James Road brotherjamescourt .com $3,761,233 $3,756,231 $54,640 creed, or ability, developmentally disabled 1975 6/30/2016 Administrator 8 Springfield, IL 62707 administrator@brotherjamescourt . men in need of intermediate care . com Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc. Sharon Durbin, 217-789-0400 7/1/2015- Providing people the skills and resources llgi org. $3,583,970 $25,410,825 Chief Executive $150,000 to become self-sufficient through the 1938 1220 Outer Park Drive 6/30/2016 9 Springfield, IL 62704 info@llgi .org Officer power of work . Abraham Lincoln Council, Inc., 217-529-2727 Daniel A . O’Brien, To prepare young people to make ethical Boy Scouts of America 1/1/2014- 217-529=5786 $3,583,058 $1,101,281 Scout Executive $118,644 choices over their lifetime by instilling 1920 5231 Sixth St . Road alincolnbsa .org 12/31/2014 in them the values of the Scout Oath and CEO and Law . 10 Springfield, IL 62703 askabe@scouting org. 217-523-2710 Habitat for Humanity A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian 217-523=2790 Colleen Stone, housing ministry dedicated to eliminating of Sangamon County 7/1/2015- habitatsangamon .com $2,940,362 $2,063,442 Executive $78,000 substandard housing and homelessness 1987 2744 S . Sixth executivedirector@habitatsan- 6/30/2016 worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience 11 Springfield, IL 62703 gamon . Director com and action .

United Cerebral Palsy of the Land 217-525-6522 of Lincoln 217-525=9017 7/1/2014- Brenda L . Yarnell, Provide innovative strategies to connect $2,550,798 $6,283,568 $109,840 people with disabilities to their commu- 1968 130 N . 16th St . ucpll .org 6/30/2015 Ph .D ., President nities . 12 Springfield, IL 62703 ucp@ucpll .org

Midwest Mission Distribution Center 217-483-7911 To compassionately help God’s people 217-483=7981 1/1/2015 - Pat Wright, in need locally, nationally, and around 1022 New City Road $2,503,114 $521,979 $42,500 the world, and to offer a center to fulfill 1999 midwestmissiondc .org 12/31/2015 Executive Director 13 Chatham, IL 62629 the call for service to our neighbors in office@midwestmissiondc .org Christ’s name . To care for ill, injured and abused Animal Protective League of 217-544-7387 homeless animals and coordinate the Springfield and Sangamon County 1/1/2015 - Deana Corbin, 217-525=5896 $2,355,957 $1,747,629 $41,952 adoption of those animals by responsible 1954 1001 E . Taintor Road apl-shelter .org 12/31/2015 Executive Director pet owners and to end pet overpopulation 14 admin@apl-shelter .org by offering affordable, high-quality spay/ Springfield, IL 62702 neuter services .

Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc. Non-medical servies to the elderly; 217-528-4035 10/1/2015 - Karen Schainker, 701 W . Mason St . 217-528=4537 $2,231,859 $3,052,649 $52,500 assisting them in remaining independent 1976 9/30/2016 Executive Director and in their own homes for as long as 15 Springfield, IL 62702 ssoci .org possible

Jewish Federation of Springfield, 217-787-7223 To serve the Jewish people locally, in Illinois 217-787=7470 1/1/2014 - Nancy Sage, Israel, and throughout the world through $1,584,753 $367,914 $55,000 coordinated fundraising, community-wide 1941 1045 Outer Park Drive, Suite 320 shalomspringfield .org 12/31/14 Executive Director programming, services and educational 16 Springfield, IL 62704 sjf@shalomspringfield .org activities .

Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc. 217-726-5100 Angela Bertoni, 7/1/15- 217-726=8664 $1,518,960 $980,548 Chief Executive $82,070 Services to adults and children who are 1975 1800 Westchester Blvd . sojournshelter .org 6/30/16 victims of domestic violence . 17 Springfield, IL 62704 sojdirector@gmail .com Officer Fifth Street Renaissance Assists individuals and families in difficult 217-544-5040 7/1/2014- Penny Harris, PO Box 5181 217-544=5045 $1,439,555 $1,658,003 $71,802 situations by providing transitional 1979 6/30/2015 Executive Director housing and opportunities to acquire 18 Springfield, IL 62705 fsr-sara .org education, employment, and housing . To provide service and assistance to the Contact Ministries poor and disadvantaged of the communi- 217-753-3939 7/1/14- Cindy Drum, 1100 E . Adams 217-753=8643 $1,070,730 $945,203 $58,394 ty, making a difference for those among 1979 6/30/15 Executive Director us who are less fortunate, to serve people 19 Springfield, IL 62703 contactministries com. in crisis by providing assistance and/or referral to other community resources .

18 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Sources: IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax . Forms provided by Guidestar .org . N/A - not available . Ranked by net assets . REPORTED ANNUAL CALENDAR/ BASE NET TOTAL TAX COMPENSATION YEAR NAME / ADDRESS PHONE / FAX (=) / WEBSITE / EMAIL ASSETS REVENUE YEAR PRINCIPAL OF PRINCIPAL MISSION EST’D

Springfield Urban League, Inc. 217-789-0830 7/1/2014- Nina Harris, Chief 100 N . 11th St . 217-789=9838 $863,806 $13,374,100 $181,499 To help African Americans and others 1959 6/30/2015 Executive Officer secure economic reliance . 20 Springfield, IL 62703 springfieldul .org

Sparc 217-793-2100 7/1/2015 - To help individuals with developmental 217-793=2127 $784,922 $8,211,526 Greg O’Connor, CEO DND disabilities improve the quality of their 1951 232 Bruns Lane 6/30/2016 21 Springfield, IL 62702 spfldsparc .org lives .

Springfield Center for Independent Living Inc. 7/1/2015 - Pete Roberts, Provides independent living services and 217-523-2587 $765,408 $558,951 $51,595 support to individuals with disabilities, 1985 330 South Grand Ave . West 6/30/2016 Executive Director trains and refers personal assistants . 22 Springfield, IL 62704 Area Agency on Aging 10/1/2014 for Lincolnland Inc. 217-787-9234 Dona Bileto, $645,226 $4,502,263 - $69,500 Funding for services for the elderly . 1974 3100 Montvale Drive aginglinc .org 9/30/2015 Executive Director 23 Springfield, IL 62704

Helping Hands of Springfield Inc. To identify problems facing the poor 7/1/2015 - Amy Voils, 1023 E Washington 217-522-0048 $637,040 $816,532 $56,000 and homeless in Springfield, IL and to 1989 helpinghandsofspringfield .org 6/30/2016 Executive Director implement and coordinate services to help 24 Springfield, IL 62703 address those problems .

Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Prevention of child abuse and neglect by 217-525-6800 7/1/2015 - Karen Cox, providing emergency respite care free 1011 N . Seventh St . $582,431 $460,381 $70,851 1988 miniobeirne .org 6/30/2016 Executive Director of charge to children and their families 25 Springfield, IL 62702 involved in a crisis situation . M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. 217-753-1358 M .E .R .C .Y . (Mentors, Empowerment and 217-753=1360 7/1/2015 - Joan Hysler, Resources for Change in Young families) 1344 N . Fifth St . $556,768 $582,139 $64,822 Communities provides housing and support- 1999 mercycommunities org. 6/30/2016 Executive Director 26 Springfield, IL 62702 ive services to foster the independence of info@mercycommunities .org homeless and at-risk families .

Phoenix Center Jonna J . Cooley To serve as Springfield’s LGBTQ Communi- 217-528-5253 1/1/2015 - 109 East Lawrence Avenue 217-528=5260 $525,294 $419,888 PhD, $73,598 ty Center and provide the highest quality of 2001 12/31/15 HIV/AIDS prevention and education to the 27 Springfield IL 62704 springfieldpride org. Executive Director community as a whole .

Community Connection Point Assisting families in obtaining the 7/1/2014 - Tiffany Simmons, 901 South Spring Street, Suite B 217-525-2805 $513,872 $1,780,410 $75,384 community resources and quality, 1994 ccpoint org. 6/30/2015 Executive Director affordable child care to help children 28 Springfield, IL 62704 reach their greatest potential .

The Parent Place To prevent child abuse and neglect by 7/1/2015 - Bridgett Burke, teaching positive parenting skills and 314 South Grand Ave . West 217-753-8730 $471,160 $278,970 $53,560 techniques to nurture families in our 1979 6/30/2016 Executive Director 29 Springfield, IL 62704 community .

Youth Service Bureau Provides services to at risk youth who 217-529-8300 7/1/2014 - Kathleen M . Wright, are, or are at risk of becoming, runaway, 2901 Normandy Road $415,687 $1,201,212 $85,000 abused, neglected and/or homeless 1977 ysbi .com 6/30/2015 Executive Director 30 Springfield, IL 62703 services are also available to their family members . Family Service Center 217-528-8406 of Sangamon County 7/1/14- Christine Lindsey, To provide counseling, guidance, foster service2families com. $413,763 $1,781,682 $66,000 care and adoption to low-income families . 1863 730 E . Vine St . fsc@service2families .com 6/30/15 Executive Director 31 Springfield, IL 62703 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, Inc. 217-753-1216 1/1/15 - Mia D . Woods, To help children reach their full potential $394,604 $513,393 $82,001 through life-changing, professionally support- 1972 928 S . Spring bbbscapitalregion .org 12/31/15 Executive Director ed one-to-one mentoring relationships . 32 Springfield, IL 62704

Rutledge Youth Foundation Inc. 217-525-7757 7/1/2014 - Martin Michelson, To assist abused and neglected youth 151 N . Bruns Lane $328,112 $2,268,295 $82,456 in becoming productive, independent 1953 rutledgeyouthfoundation .com 6/30/2015 Executive Director 33 Springfield, IL 62702 members of society .

NAMI Illinois, Inc. 217-522-1403 7/1/2014 - Mary Colleran, Dedicated to the eradication of mental 218 W . Lawrence namiillinois .org $231,209 $339,170 DND illness and improving the lives of persons 1984 6/30/2015 Executive Director 34 Springfield, IL 62704 namiil@sbcglobal .net with mental illness and their families .

Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault To alleviate the suffering of sexual assault 217-744-2560 7/1/2014 - Shelley Vaughn, victims and to prevent sexual violence 3 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste . 206 $193,444 $538,123 $67,170 against men, women, children and families 1978 prairiecasa org. 6/30/2015 Executive Director 35 Springfield, IL 62701 by providing emergency room response, medical advocacy and trauma counseling .

Inner City Mission Inc. 217-525-3940 1/1/2015- Scott Payne, 714 N . Seventh St . $169,405 $776,920 $60,000 Provides assistance to the homeless . 1984 innercitymission net. 12/31/2015 Executive Director 36 Springfield, IL 62702 Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois 7/1/2014 - Melody Norton, 217-522-7016 $128,525 $206,771 $65,208 Education regarding citizens with 1998 3 W . Old State Capitol Plaza . Ste . 1 ccdionline .org 6/30/2015 Executive Director disabilities 37 Springfield, IL 62701

Computer Banc 217-528-9506 1/1/2015 - David Fowler, Provides computers to children who do not 1617 Groth St . $81,795 $295,603 $67,500 have computer access at home and are 1999 computerbanc org. 12/31/2015 Executive Director 38 Springfield, IL 62703 most at-risk academically .

To embrace the sanctity and dignity of Elizabeth Ann Seton Program life by nurturing pregnant and parenting 217-757-6025 1/1/2015 - Dawn Morris, 700 N . 7th St Suite C elizabethannsetonprogram .org $5,000 $77,998 $30,000 women . EAS partners with multi-faith con- 1996 12/31/2015 Executive Director gregations and community organizations to 39 Springfield, Il . 62702 info@elizabethannsetonprogram .org provide support, education, and practical assistance to women and their children .

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 19 Illinois to lay off 124 prison nurses Union warns of danger to inmates if positions privatized

BY PATRICK YEAGLE to cover shifts . The union says nurses some- company’s doctors failed to diagnose and treat The IDOC letter sent on March 18 says the times work double shifts – 16 hours at a time his colon cancer . In a separate case, the state The Illinois Department of Corrections plans department met with the nurses association in – because of shortages . paid $50,000 to the family of a man who died to lay off 124 nurses who work in Illinois pris- June 2016 to discuss subcontracting the nurs- “It was difficult being mandated to cover of bacterial infection after at Dixon Correctional ons and hire a private company in their place . es’ jobs to private companies . The department 16 positions every day because management Center after staff observed him for days naked IDOC says the move will save $8 million claims that it offered to meet with the union “on refused to hire more nurses and placed a freeze in his cell with oozing sores, smearing feces, annually, but a statewide union representing multiple dates,” but that INA declined . on hiring,” said Jennifer Owens, a registered drinking out of the toilet and trying to eat his nurses claims it’s retaliation by Gov . Bruce Shortly before IDOC sent the letter, INA filed nurse who worked at Logan Correctional Center jumpsuit . A doctor working for Wexford claimed Rauner for rejecting a contract offer . an unfair labor practice claim against the de- from 2014 to 2016 . “It became dangerous as a that the man appeared to be in no distress . On March 18, IDOC sent a letter to the partment with the Illinois Labor Relations Board, nurse to work 80-hour work weeks .” Wexford also settled in that case, although the Illinois Nurses Association notifying the group claiming it has refused to bargain in good faith . Owens said mandatory overtime increased settlement amount was not made public . of layoffs at 12 prisons taking effect June 15 . Alice Johnson, executive director of INA, says in frequency during her time at the prison, to Wendelyn Pekich, director of marketing and Of the 124 nurses slated for layoff, four are at the group’s complaint follows “a long series of the point where she was forced to work an communications for Wexford, says the company Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, seven are violations of labor law and poor management by additional four or five shifts per week . looks for good, qualified candidates . at Decatur Correctional Center and eight are at the Illinois Department of Corrections .” “People don’t understand what it’s like “Our site-level nurses are monitored not Jacksonville Correctional Center . The Illinois Nurses Association has since to be a fatigued nurse working in the prison only by Wexford Health’s site managers,” she The state’s prison nurses have been filed a second complaint alleging unfair labor system,” she said . said, “but also by the state-employed Health working without a contract since July 2015 practices, alleging the Department of Correc- Private contractor Wexford Health Sources Care Unit Administrators at the Illinois correc- because state law automatically terminates any tions has illegally failed to bargain in good faith Inc . provides health care for the roughly 50,000 tional centers .” collective bargaining agreements that include by unilaterally implemented subcontracting . inmates in Illinois prisons and employs its own Pekich says Wexford’s nurses are covered raises on June 30 of the year executive branch “It’s appalling that this administration, nurses alongside the state employee nurses . under a collective bargaining agreement with constitutional officers – Rauner, in this case which cannot find enough nurses to fill existing The company would subcontract with the state AFSCME, the largest union of state employees, – begin their terms . Since then, the Rauner vacancies in our prison system, is laying off to replace the nurses who are slated for layoff . and some of the nurses targeted for lay off have administration hasn’t reached contract agree- 124 nurses, putting the prison system at risk INA notes that Wexford has been sued sev- contacted Wexford seeking employment . ments with some state employee unions, in- for lawsuits and multi-million dollar judg- eral times for allegedly substandard care that “We are confident that the overwhelming cluding the Illinois Nurses Association . Because ments,” Johnson said . resulted in harm to inmates or even death . In majority of the INA nurses who are in good of the contract termination, IDOC asserts it has INA claims the department has failed to fill one case, the company agreed to pay $800,000 standing and do not have performance or con- no obligation to follow the layoff procedures the open positions in the prison system, forcing to the family of an inmate at Taylorville Cor- duct issues will have positions available with contract outlines . nurses to work as much as 80 hours per week rectional Center who died of cancer after the Wexford Health,” she said . u

20 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 21 Sources: The Associations . MAJOR ASSOCIATIONS Ranked by numbers of members .

PHONE / FAX (=) YEAR NAME /ADDRESS WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT MISSION EST’D

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

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

Illinois REALTORS® 217-529-2600 As "The Voice for Real Estate in Illinois," we are the leading private property advocate in the state, promoting legislation that safeguards and advances the interests of real property 522 S . Fifth St . 217-529=3904 44,000 Doug Carpenter 1916 ownership; and advocate for a healthy business environment and a professional resource for our 3 Springfield, IL 62701 illinoisrealtor .org member REALTORS®

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

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

Illinois State Medical Society 217-528-5609 Thomas M . Anderson, MD Represents and unifies its physician members; represents the interests of member physicians; 600 S . Second St ,. Suite 200 217-525=3923 12,000 Nestor Ramirez, MD advocates for patients; promotes the doctor/patient relationship; the ethical practice of medi- 1840 6 Springfield, IL 62704 isms org. (effective April 23, 2017) cine; the betterment of the public health

Illinois State Dental Society 217-525-1406 To represent the members of the Society and the public we serve through communication, 1010 S . Second St ,. P .O . Box 376 217-525=8872 6,600 Terry Barnfield, DMD 1865 education and legislation . 7 Springfield, IL 62704/62705 isds org.

Illinois Principals Association 217-525-1383 “The mission of the Illinois Principals Association is to develop, support, and advocate for 2940 Baker Drive 217-525=7264 5,200 Paula Crane 1971 innovative educational leaders .” 8 Springfield, IL 62703 ilprincipals org.

AIA Illinois 217-522-2309 201 East Adams Street, Suite 1A 4,200 Mark Schwamel, AIA To advocate a livable built environment by advancing the profession of architecture in Illinois 1946 aiail .org 9 Springfield, IL 62701-1323

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association 217-522-1240 Strengthen the economic, social, environmental and governmental conditions for manufactur- 220 E . Adams St . 217-522=2367 4,000 Gregory W . Baise 1893 ing and allied enterprises in Illinois 10 Springfield, IL 62701 ima-net org.

217-525-0310 Mid-West Truckers Association Provides a wide range of services to trucking companies and businesses that use trucks in 217-525=0342 their operation . Represent truck operators before federal, state and local governments and 2727 N . Dirksen Parkway 3,670 Don Schaefer, Exec . VP 1961 www .midwesttruck- regulatory agencies . MTA seeks to promote the economic and safe operation of trucks and 11 Springfield, IL 62702 ers .com provides safety training, drug & alcohol testing, insurance, licensing and permit services .

Illinois Nurses Association 217-523-0783 The mission of the INA is to work for the improvement of health standards and availability of health care services for all people in Illinois, foster high standards for nurses, stimulate 911 S . Second St . 217-523=0838 3,600 Terence Yee, RN 1901 and promote professional development of nurses, and advance their economic and general 12 Springfield, IL 62704 illinoisnurses .com welfare .

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 217-522-5512 To aggressively advocate the interest of business to promote prosperity and opportunity for 215 E . Adams St . 217-522=5518 3,200 Todd Maisch 1919 the citizens of Illinois 13 Springfield, IL 62701 ilchamber .org

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers 217-544-7424 Advance and promote the public welfare in connection with construction, environment, licensing, 100 E . Washington St . 217-528=6545 2,000 Adam Hardy, PE 1886 public health and transportation 14 Springfield, IL 62701 illinoisengineer .com

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 217-789-0755 Achieve high standards of professional ethics; uphold laws; secure and protect the rights of 401 W . Edwards St . 217-789=0810 2,000 Christopher T . Hurley 1952 those injured in their persons or civil rights 14 Springfield, IL 62704 iltla .com

Home Builders Association of Illinois 217-753-3963 112 W . Edwards St . 217-670=1719 1,700 Dean Graven The voice for home building in Illinois . 1956 15 Springfield, IL 62704 hbai .org

22 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 23 GOLF

Outing, The Links, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 245-2174, Scramble.

• 19 – Lincoln Land Community College Annual Golf Soccer Team Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, (217) 786-2426.

• 20 – Greenview Athletics Golf Outing, Country outings Hills Golf Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 632- 7242, Scramble.

Sponsorship for Kayla Brooker, Panther Creek • 22 – 2nd Annual Allie Mathon Golf Benefit and Golf Course, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Shotgun Starts, *20 - 10th Annual Central Counties Health April Country Club, Shotgun start at 12 p.m. with dinner (217) 787-8576. Centers Run/Walk, Edgewood Golf Course, 1 p.m. • 8 – The Rail Masters Tournament, The Rail Golf included. Brian McNeil at Advance PT 217-483- Shotgun Start, Melinda (217) 788-2310. Club, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start, Jesse Noelke, 217-525- 5858 or 217-316-2258 • 11 – 22nd Annual Crusader Aiders Golf Outing 0365. • 21 – Esper Figueras Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens • 25 – Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Golf Outing, Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Jim Sutzer, • 21 – Athens Community Football Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217)786- Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 546-6363. (benefitting Lutheran High School), The Rail Golf (217) 786-4111. Country Hills Golf Course, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start, 4111. • 11 – Father Franzen Memorial Golf Outing, • 28 – 9th Annual Carter’s Drive Golf Outing, (217) 632-7242, Four person scramble. Piper Glen Golf Club, (217) 483-6537. • 27 – Patrick Sheehan Memorial Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun • 22 – Piper Glen Two Person Scramble, Piper Glen Edgewood Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, • 12 – HIP Jr. Golf Tournament, Brookhills Golf Start, Scott Selinger, (217) 494-8040. Golf Club, (217) 483-6537. Christine Hergenrother 217-341-5069 Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 787-8576. *29 – Sangamon County Annual Golf Outing, The • 12 – 23rd Annual Ronald McDonald House Rail Golf Course, four person team, Republican May June Golf Classic, Panther Creek Country Club, 8 Headquarters, 217-528-6267. • 6-7 – The Rail Shoot Out, The Rail Golf Club, Jesse • 2 – Rochester High School Football Team Golf Noelke, 217-525-0365. Johanna Moll (217) 528-3314 ext 4. Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. a.m. morning flight, 1:15 p.m. afternoon flight, August • 11 – Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Outing, The Rail Double Shotgun Start, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. • 18 – Father’s Day Three Generation Golf Outing, Golf Course, Kayla Graven, (217) 753-1216. • 8 – Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Country Hills Golf Course, (217) 632-7242, Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Jim Scramble. • 4 – Springfield High School Golf Outing, Lincoln • 12 – Laborers 477 Scholarship Golf Outing, Outing, The Rail Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Ed Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217)786- Legner (217) 496-2621. • 5 –Greenview Firemen Santa’s Helper Golf 4111. Outing, Country Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. Shotgun • 9 – Lions Club Charity Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Classic, Illini Country Club, Corporate Cup- 7 • 19 - American Lung Association’s Springfield Start, (217) 632-7242. • 13 – Menard County Masonic Golf Outing, Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Jim Sutzer, a.m. Shotgun Start or the Golf Classic Scramble Country Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 786-4111. – 7a.m. or 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Maggie (217) • 11 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Golf (217) 632-7242, Four person scramble. 718-6678. Outing, Northridge Hills Golf Course, (18 Holes), • 9 – Camp COCO Children’s Cancer Fund at SIU 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 245-2174. • 13 – Bergners 8th Annual St. Jude Golf Outing, School of Medicine Golf Outing, The Rail Golf Club, • 22-25 - Lincoln Land Charity Edgewood Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Championship, Panther Creek Country • 25 – March of Dimes Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Crystal (217) 494-1529 or Mel (217) 725-6100. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Lauren Murphy (217) Club. For tickets and information www. Club, (217) 483-6537. 545-2819. lincolnlandcharitychampionship.com, Kate Peters • 26 – Piper Glen Four Person Scramble, Piper • 19 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Golf • 10 – Susan G. Komen Play for the Cure, Brookhills (217) 670-2910. Glen Golf Club, (217) 483-6537.

Outing, Edgewood Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun • 22 – Springfield Home Builders Association Golf September Start, Lee-Ann Burgener, (217) 698-4941. • 7 – Chatham Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, • 23 – Pleasant Plains Sports Boosters Golf Piper Glen Golf Club, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, (217) 483-6537. 483-6537.

• 23 – Josh Langfelder County Recorder Golf • 8 – Friend In Deed Golf Outing, Piper Glen Golf Outing, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 12 p.m. Club, (217) 483-6537. Shotgun Start, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. • 8 – The Calvary Academy MC Johnson Memorial Golf Classic, The Rail Golf Club, 1 p.m. Shotgun • 26 – Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Golf Start, Tina Casper, (217) 546-9700 X210. Outing, Jacksonville Country Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, (217) 245-2174, Scramble. • 9 – Frontiers International, The Rail Golf Club, 12 p.m. lunch and registration, Bob Wesley(217) • 30 – Elks Drum & Bugle Golf Outing, Lincoln 899-6826 or Brad Mills (217) 306-5385. Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. • 16-17 – Piper Glen Championship, Piper Glen Golf Club, (217) 483-6537. July • 18 – 14th Annual Orthopedic Center of Illinois Foundation (OCIF) Chip in Fore Charity!, Illini • 1 – Over 50/Under 50 two-person scramble, Country Club, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Kelsey Country Hills Golf Course, a.m. or p.m. tee times, (217) 547-9100. (217) 632-7242. • 4 – Flag Golf Tournament, Brookhills Golf Charity Tournament, Piper Glen Golf Course, 12 Course, Shotgun Starts all day, (217) 787-8576. • 21 – 19th Annual Springfield YMCA Golf for Kids p.m. Shotgun Start, Lynn Eck, (217) 544-9846 • 7 – Williamsville High School Sports Boosters, X116. 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, The Rail Golf Club, Matt • 22 – Lincoln Land Community College 25th Seman, 217-525-0365. Annual Baseball Team Golf Outing, Piper Glen • 7 – Little Flower Men’s Club, Lincoln Greens Golf Golf Club, 8 a.m. Shotgun, Ron Riggle, (217) 786- Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) 786-4111. 2426. • 23 – 9th Annual Mark Timm Memorial Golf of Commerce Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing, Brookhills Golf Club, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. • 13 – 22nd Annual Greater Springfield Chamber Outing, Piper Glen Golf Club, 7:30 a.m. and 12:45 Shotgun Starts (217) 787-8576. p.m. Shotgun Starts, Ashley Earnest, (217)525- 1173, four- person team, Scramble. • 14 – Tom Madonia Memorial Golf Outing, October Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) • 6 – Matt Helm Memorial Golf Outing, Lincoln 786-4111. Greens Golf Courses, (217) 786-4111. • 15 – Cubs vs. Cardinals Golf Tournament, • 9 – Capt. Kim Rhodes Memorial Golf Outing, Brookhills Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Jim Sutzer, (217) (217) 787-8576. 786-4111. • 15 – Daisy’s Angels in the Fairway Golf Outing, • 14 – Piper Glen Hard Course Day, Piper Glen Country Hills Golf Course, 12 p.m. Shotgun Start, Golf Club, (217) 483-6537. (217) 632-7242.

24 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal SpringfieldSpringfield BusinessBusine Journal u April 2017 u 25 Check fraud still happens. Protect yourself.

BY THOMAS C. PAVLIK JR. days to report any suspicious activity . Fraud 12 MONTHS FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR reported more than 30 days after receipt of a bank statement will be very difficult to FOR ONLY Until they are victimized by bank account reverse under current law . fraud, few people realize the disruption that Now that you have reported the fraud $35 can result from someone else’s illegal use in a timely manner, what does the law say of their account information . One might about who bears the responsibility for the Print Copy think with mobile and online banking that fraudulent payment? The details of this Digital Edition the problem has gone away . But people love legal issue have taken up page after page their paper checks . And fraudsters haven’t of statutes and cases, and are beyond the SUBSCRIBE ONLINE AT: gone away, either – one report I recently scope of this article . Still, there are some general principles that will help guide you springfieldbusinessjournal.com read stated that 90 percent of all banks still deal with check fraud losses . Indeed, another through the aftermath of check fraud . report found more than $13 billion in actual First, the law imposes a duty of ordinary and attempted check fraud losses as recently care on the business (as compared to the as 2015 . individual) account holder . That is, if your The most common types of fraud involve business did something or failed to do stolen checks, “blank” checks that have something that resulted in the fraud, it may your account information at the bottom just have to bear some of the loss . A company like your real checks, or altered checks that that fails to properly screen its bookkeeper differ in a variety of ways from the check you or that fails to safeguard its corporate originally wrote . checks may well end up suffering the loss . In each instance, the thief generally Again, common sense rules . Likewise, if an obtains one of your checks, sometimes by employee forges an endorsement on a check stealing it from the mail . An unscrupulous payable to the employer, or a company check vendor may take account information from payable to a supplier, and cashes the check, a payment check and use it to defraud you . the employer will likely be held liable for the Or your cancelled checks may be taken from loss . Note, though, that this principle doesn’t your garbage and used to create checks that apply to the typical consumer account . contain your bank account information (the Second, the policy behind the relevant numbers at the bottom) but with a different laws is that the burden should be borne by name as the account holder . The possibilities the party in the best position to prevent the are only limited by the creativity of the thief . loss . This is particularly true for the non- Businesses aren’t immune either – I’ve business customer . In other words, so long seen both 80-year-old widowers and larger as the customer reports the fraud in a timely businesses defrauded by the same scheme . fashion, the bank will typically take the hit . Your first goal should be to minimize Generally speaking, it is in the best position the chances of being victimized by this type to detect the fraud . Keep in mind, however, of fraud . Your second goal should be to that in most instances you are under an minimize the disruption and angst that will obligation to cooperate with the bank . The result from a failure to protect against check bank will likely refuse to credit your account fraud . for the stolen funds if you refuse to assist How, then, can you help to prevent check the bank in pursuing the thief . For example, fraud? First, use common sense: if a family member perpetrates the fraud, • Don’t leave checks in your mailbox for your refusal to provide testimony against that pickup by the postal carrier since they might family member may cost you dearly . easily be stolen . Beyond this generic type of check fraud, • Don’t give your account information to there’s another, increasingly common form people you don’t know or don’t trust . of check fraud . Businesses are particularly • Unless needed for tax purposes, being targeted in this scheme, and it involves destroy old cancelled checks and bank fraudulent cashier’s checks . Basically, an statements –preferably by shredding . unsuspecting mark deposits what looks like • Regularly reconcile your bank an official cashier’s check . Typically, the statements with your check register and checks look good enough for the bank to otherwise review your statements for provisionally advance money based on the suspicious activity . deposit . But some weeks later, when the Second, spend a few minutes and check fraud is discovered, the provisional advance out the following websites which contain is reversed . During that time, the victim more detailed information on how to avoid used those provisionally advanced funds – some of the common, as well as the more typically for the benefit of the scammer . The esoteric, types of fraud: The National Check point? Be aware that even a cashier’s check Fraud Center (www .ckfraud .org) and The can take several weeks to clear before being National Fraud Information Center (www . indubitably placed in your account . Don’t fraud .org) are great starting points . be afraid to call the issuing bank to confirm Despite your best efforts, or perhaps due details, using a phone number you’ve looked to a lack of any effort whatsoever, you may up rather than one that was provided to you . end up a victim of check fraud . What now? If in doubt, take a pass on the transaction or The law, in general, puts the obligation on insist on a wire transfer, in which funds are you as the account holder to discover fraud . cleared almost instantly . The easiest way to do so is by religiously Exercise common sense, protect your scrutinizing your monthly bank statements financial information, and hopefully you will for anything that looks suspicious . Obviously, avoid check fraud . u reconciling that statement to a check register is the easiest way to uncover fraud . Don’t Thomas C. Pavlik Jr. is an attorney with delay, however, as you generally have 30 Delano Law Offices, LLC.

26 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal The business of art: A new look for The Roost

BY ROBERTA CODEMO FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

The Roost is getting a new look . work, jewelry, purses, home goods, bath When Springfield native Rachel Bonney products, accessories, lighting and more . opened the shop two years ago at 216 S . “I don’t know what to expect,” she Sixth St ., she envisioned the space as an said, adding that she’s both excited and artist’s co-op . At one point, she had up nervous . “I won’t know unless I try .” to 30 artists renting space from her and Bonney plans to continue selling displaying their wares . handmade goods from local artists, Bonney said the name came about as though she says she’s “downsizing” from a happy accident . When she was trying 30 to 10 artists . The artists who remain to come up with a name, she was looking will now have space to expand and to try for words synonymous with co-op . Her new things . computer thought she meant a chicken “It’s good for the artists,” she said . “It coop, and up popped the word roost . allows them to grow .” “It was such a cute name,” she said, The shop will also have a new feel to adding that she and the artists started it . Bonney is opening the space up and referring to the shop as their little roost . taking out the tree in the center of the “I decided to change things up,” floor to improve the flow . There will be Bonney said . new display units, and the shop will even She recently made the decision to take carry a line of handmade furniture . She the business in a different direction and is envisions the space as always changing . moving into the retail business . When she Bonney remembers when people used reopens on April 5, downtown shoppers to come downtown to shop and wants to will have a place to shop for clothes . capitalize on that . Ultimately, she wants “This is a fun shop,” she said . “I’m to see a downtown shopping district just putting a different take on it .” develop . The shop, which will no longer be “I want to give people a reason to a co-op, will carry affordable, fashion- come back downtown,” she said . forward clothing from New York and Los She hopes that developments like Angeles . hers spark an interest and drive people “I’m starting small,” she said . downtown to see what everyone is talking Initially, she plans to carry a few about . racks of tops, tunics and dresses in sizes “I love downtown,” she said . u small to 3X . . She’ll also offer pottery, art

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Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 27 28 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal MEDICAL NEWS

SIU opens clinic in Lincoln Springfield Clinic opens cancer center

Lincoln is getting a new family medicine services improve their ability to access The Cancer Center at Springfield Clinic is clinic, thanks to a partnership between SIU comprehensive care,” said Iris Wesley, CEO of now offering chemotherapy, infusion services Medicine, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital SIU Center for Family Medicine . and cancer care to patients in Litchfield . and the Logan County Department of Public About one third of the 33,000 residents in Dr . Preet Singh of Springfield, a board Health . Logan County have an annual income below certified hematology and oncology specialist, Slated to open April 3, the new SIU Center 200 percent of the federal poverty level, is establishing an outpatient and infusion for Family Medicine-Lincoln will be located and the clinic is meant to address both a services clinic at the Litchfield Oncology inside the existing Logan County Department medically underserved area and a medically Institute . Singh and a team of oncology of Public Health and serve as a training site underserved population . It will be a federally nurses will offer the services in Litchfield for SIU students and resident physicians . qualified health center, which provide access each week on Wednesdays . “Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and to care regardless of insurance status or Springfield Clinic also recently our Foundation are thrilled to partner with ability to pay . established an infusion clinic in Carlinville . the SIU Center for Family Medicine and our The clinic is funded in part with a Dr . Leonard Giannone, a cancer treatment local health department to improve access to $288,800 grant from the U .S . Health specialist with Springfield Clinic, began health care services in our community,” said Resources and Services Administration . SIU, offering chemotherapy and infusion services Dolan Dalpoas, president and CEO of Abraham which will oversee the clinic’s administration, at Carlinville Area Hospital earlier this year . Lincoln Memorial Hospital . “We’re confident is one of two health providers in Illinois to Springfield Clinic, which also offers cancer the new clinic will improve the health of the receive the grant and one of 75 nationwide . treatment in Jacksonville, Lincoln and people and communities we serve .” The ALMH Foundation funded renovation work Taylorville, was the first oncology practice The 1,500-square-foot clinic will be the on the site with a $100,000 grant . in downstate Illinois to receive certification first SIU site to integrate medical, behavioral The clinic began taking appointments on from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, and dental services in one building . March 20 . u created by the American Society of Clinical “We hope patients will find the integrated Oncologists . u

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 29 DIY appeal at Alexander’s Steakhouse

BY THOMAS C. PAVLIK JR. a stab at cooking up some Texas Toast . or fries . Broccoli or sweet potato fries cost and vegetables . It’s not as comprehensive FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR The day we visited, we even saw one an extra $1 . as you might find at Hy-Vee, but you can gentleman making a stack of at least ten Starters include staples like onion rings make yourself a substantial and interest-

This month takes us to Alexander’s pieces of beautifully buttered and browned ($8 .59), shrimp cocktail ($9 .99) and potato ing salad at Alexander’s, especially when Steakhouse, which isn’t open for lunch, but goodies for his table . Beware, though, as skins ($7 .79) . Cognizant that we’d hit the paired with a few pieces of Texas toast . offers a unique environment for business the grill gets pretty hot and it’s easy to salad bar several times, we opted to skip Our only complaint was that we had to ask meals nonetheless . Alexander’s tag line incinerate the thick pieces of bread . the appetizers . the staff to replenish some of the items . is “Pick it . Grill it . Enjoy it ”. It will make Alexander’s is one of the few places in When it comes to the main point of a Our steaks came out pretty much right sense in a moment . Springfield that still offers a salad bar – trip to a steakhouse, Alexander’s won’t after we finished our salads . Perhaps Alexander’s is located at the intersec- and a well-stocked one at that . You really disappoint . The price points seem reason- the grill chef was watching us and timed tion of Bruns Lane and Jefferson Avenue . can be involved with almost every step of able compared to its peers, and Alexan- accordingly . It also has locations in Normal, Peoria and your meal . der’s claims all steaks are hand cut by Thankfully, each steak came out Champaign . It differentiates itself from its My guests and I arrived just after 6 its own in-house butchers . There are all exactly as ordered: one Pittsburgh (very, peers by offering “Eatertainment .” p m. . on a weeknight . Alexander’s was the traditional cuts of steak in a variety very rare), one rare and one medium rare . What does that mean? Diners at Al- about a third filled and only one grill was in of sizes . But there are also a few twists – Nicely done, Alexander’s . Each steak was exander’s get to participate in their meal operation . Had we arrived prior to 6 p .m ., like the top sirloin Santa Maria-style (18 well seasoned, flavorful and juicy . Clearly, preparation as much, or as little, as they we could have taken advantage of the early oz ., hand rubbed with house-made spice the grill master had let our choices rest like . Walking in the front door, visitors are dining specials . The deals looked good blend for $24 .99) and the Beefeater (3 lb . for a few minutes before sending them met by a glass door meat locker containing enough that we decided next time we’d top sirloin for $54 .99) . In the mood for tableside . the whole panoply of 12 separate steak ditch our pride and dine with the retire- something else? Alexander’s has a variety Two of my guests opted for baked cuts . You can select the exact cut and size ment crowd . of kabobs, a chicken option, pork chops potatoes – one with every option available you want – sort of like picking your own There’s lots of dark wood inside – and the obligatory surf-and-turf ($32 .49 to and one with just butter and sour cream . lobster out of the tank . pretty much what you would expect of a $47 .99, depending on your selection) . For Each commented that they were fluffy and Moving past the meat locker, diners are steakhouse . There’s a separate bar area, the non-meat crowd, there are some other cooked just right . I decided on the fries, presented with two large charcoal-fired and adjacent to that is a sunken dining seafood choices . and while I could have used a slightly grills . Yep, guests are encouraged to cook area that offers some privacy . We saw a We opted for the filet (9 oz, $30 .89), more generous offering, they were also their own steaks . Afraid that you’ll botch rather large group there that was apparent- the bone-in Kansas City strip ($25 .99), and well-cooked, fluffy and with just the right the cooking and end up with a piece of ly having a dinner board meeting – perfect the rib-eye (16 oz, $32 .99) . Most impor- amount of salt . shoe leather? No worries, as Alexander’s for a bit of secluded business . tantly, we decided to delegate the cooking Table service could have been a bit grill staff will handle it for you for an addi- All dinners come with the salad bar, the to Alexander’s staff . faster, but we chalked that up to an influx tional $2 . Texas toast (brought to your table if you After ordering, my guests and I ad- of several particularly large groups after Even if you decide to leave the meat decide not to venture to the grill yourself) journed to the salad bar . We appreciated we sat down . We did appreciate that the grilling to professionals, make sure to take and a choice of baked potato with fixings the whole scallions and variety of greens staff was not intrusive and allowed my

30 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal client guests and I to attend to what was clearly the business portion of the evening without interruption . A variety of desserts are available, and although we were tempted, we declined . Alexander’s should be on your list for a business dinner . It’s solid food and the participation aspect can make for a bit of fun if warranted . u

Thomas C. Pavlik is an attorney with Delano Law Offices, LLC in Springfield.

ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE

620 Bruns Lane, Springfield IL (217) 793-0440 Hours: 4 -10 p.m. Monday - Friday 3 - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Wheelchair Access: Yes Credit Cards: Yes Atmosphere: HHHH2/5 Service: HHH3/4 Food: HHHH Price: HHHH Suitability for Business Lunch: HHHH OVERALL: HHHH

(top) A chef at Alexander’s prepares meat and Texas toast. (lower left) A selection of New York strip steaks. (lower right) Meat on the grill being cooked to perfection at Alexander’s.

PHOTOS / PATRICK YEAGLE

Springfield Business Journal u April 2017 u 31 EDITORIAL

Scarcity of diversity: a capital problem

BY DOMINIC E. WATSON FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

Throughout our community today, you can look around and see opportunity . Driving through downtown, we have seen a resurgence in the historic culture that once thrived in our urban core . We’ve seen progress and community support rivaling some of our regional neighbors . But even with that effort, diversity is unconceptualized and often unembraced . Our community can do better . The diversity issues facing our city are the end result of deep, systemic problems . In a recent article that featured a thorough analysis of the City of Springfield employee salaries, The State Journal-Register concluded that minorities were still less likely to have higher-paying jobs . It was just the most recent reminder that we need to keep asking ourselves: Are we really doing enough? It is hard not to think that our city, rich in the history and narrative of Abraham Lincoln – of freedom – has efforts altogether, resulting in the good forgotten . We’ve forgotten that it was less becoming so scarce that practical solutions than a decade ago that we commemorated are no longer available . the race riots of 1908 . Although many Cities across the country have things have changed since then, the succeeded in establishing aggressive inequality that comes from a lack of diversity plans for business and overall ProfessionalYou play a key role and Women’s we thank you for yourCalendar contributions to ofour community.Events diversity has remained the same . It is all too feasibility within existing budgets . Several common for people in our city to dismiss have introduced diversity advisory boards, Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) diversity as a goal . We’ve seen over the implemented diversity statements and course of the last decade that all is not lost; established diversity compliance offices . IWIL will hold a luncheon on Thursday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the but we’ve also seen there is much work to The City of Indianapolis, for example, has Sangamo Club. Sarah Delano Pavlik will be speaking on “Words That Help You Rise do . outlined in the yearly city strategic plan Strong.” To register or for more information visit www.iwil.biz. Let’s start with our young professionals their commitment to diversity . Not only are and entrepreneurs . Various studies tell us their diversity resources exceptionally high that exposure to a diverse work culture has among minority communities, but they have Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WE-CI) a direct relationship to an individual’s ability also been well-received by the population to be successful . We know that, like hard as a whole . WE-CI will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. work, success also begets success . As of Most agree that a long-term, inclusive at American Harvest Eatery. Join us as Katie Davison from Innovate Springfield now, we are failing to provide the diverse approach is needed to address the presents “Collaborative Communities” and speaks about how business incubators culture needed for workers to become challenges of diversity . We cannot take positively impact communities and the entrepreneurs they serve The cost for this conscientious and productive community a piecemeal approach to the problem meeting will be $20 or $25 for walk ins. Admission is waived for first time guests. stakeholders – and one day, mentors to and expect the results we need to see Additional information about this event is available by contacting Stephanie the next generation . Part of the problem is in our city . With the Illinois Bicentennial McDannald at [email protected]. We ask that you RSVP by April 7 to that we often rely on and allocate limited Celebration around the corner, it would [email protected], or reserve a spot online at www.we-ci.org. resources to groups with scarce reach when be amazing to celebrate in a capital with it comes to diversity . businesses as rich in diversity as our Association for Women in Communications (AWC) An economic perspective helps illustrate population . AWC will hold a luncheon on Wednesday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the the point . A common textbook definition of Our urban core is a melting pot, so Sangamo Club. Marlene Dietz, a communications pro, entrepreneur, and much economics is “the study of how we choose our business community should not be an more, will speak on “Communication Leadership: Lessons from the Field.” Marlene to use limited resources to obtain the echo chamber . Let us challenge ourselves is the owner and president of Dynamic Leadership Development, a company with maximum satisfaction of unlimited human to look within and find ways to reach clients across the country. For more information or to make a reservation, visit wants .” If diversity is “the good,” when some new voices . We need to ask not just www.awcspringfield.org. resources for the good are limited, there “Who?” but “How?” How we will come is scarcity of that good . As we allocate the together to ensure our business community is presenting opportunity and prosperity to Proudly sponsored by: resources to the wrong groups, the supply of the good will start to fall and this causes all segments our community? Divisiveness, the need for the good to rise . In addition, regardless of where it is coming from, the higher need for the good provides isn’t working . A city with a legacy like incentives for those same groups to find Springfield’s deserves better . And besides, substitutes or alternative solutions, some of it would be good for business . u ToTo have have your your eventevent added toto the the Women’s Women’s Calendar Calendar of ofEvents, Events, please please email fax your your which may not address the lack of diversity . information to [email protected] Oftentimes, this can result in failure of the Dominic E. Watson. is the executive director, Springfield Black Chamber of

32 u April 2017 u Springfield Business Journal Introducing new businesses *See full list online at springfieldbusinessjournal.com

Capital City Home Improvement LLC Rainbow Massage Spa Springbrook Lawn Care 25th Dynasty Conglomerate 7460 Rolling Oaks Drive, Riverton 348 Williams Lane, Chatham 4117 Pickfair Road 2523 S 15th St . 414-2304 481-6769 381-6866 773-372-7518 Owner: Shannon C . Hessler Owner: Miaomiao Liu Owner: Michael E . Luckey Owner: Lisa Bilbro

House of Bouncers Just the Basics Catering II L & T Leggings Boutique Goode Heart 8150 Cascade Rd ,. Rochester 15 S . Old State Capitol Plaza 300 S . State St ., Chatham 2039 East Lawrence Ave . 306-3561 789-7239 779-7725 494-3338 Owner: Zac Geist, Aaron Geist Owner: Just the Basics LLC, Higgins & Higgins, Inc . Owner: Lora Turley, Tara Rives Owner: Marion Makeda-Phillips

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Risen Appliance 1535 Keys Ave . 320-5307 Owner: Steven E . Risen

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Collins Elite Cleaning Service 1326 E Washington St . 503-5998 Owner: Ezella Collins

New City Greenhouse 5567 New City Road, Pawnee 801-5127 Owner: Randy D . Belville

P&S Hay 6363 Lehmann Road, Pleasant Plains 801-0043 Owner: Quincey A . Paiva, Jeremy D . Stevens

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Glass Doctor of Central IL 1531 W Jefferson St . 787-1215 Owner: BCW of Springfield Inc .

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