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Women of Influence 2026
For 23 years, Springfield Business Journal has partnered with Security Bank for the annual Women of Influence program, which honors local women for their contributions…
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Jennifer Gill (alumna)
Jennifer Gill is a champion for Springfield School District 186 – its students, staff, teachers, administrators and families, but her influence extends far beyond the district.…
Dr. Richa Pandey-Kochar
Dr. Richa Pandey-Kochar-Kochar sees approximately 30 patients a day as a nephrologist at Springfield Clinic, yet she still finds time to give back to the community…
Helen Lea Moose
Helen Lea Moose began taking dance lessons at the age of 4, and her passion for dance was ignited. As a teenager, she knew wholeheartedly she…
Barbara Malany
Barbara “Barb” Malany is an ambassador of goodwill in all she does. She is a businesswoman, teacher, civic leader, mother and humanitarian. Barb was one of…
DSI executive director to hold ‘Ask Me Anything’ event
Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) will host an ‘Ask Me Anything’ event with its new executive director, Jay Shanle, on Thursday, April 30, at First Presbyterian Church…
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