Simon has named Adrienne Hood as the new general manager for White Oaks Mall. Taking the helm of the largest enclosed shopping center in central Illinois, Hood brings to White Oaks Mall several years of experience in mixed-use and commercial property management, most recently serving as general manager for The Shops at Chestnut Hill in [...]
Security Bank has hired Haley Fitzgerald as a consumer and mortgage lender. She will be working at the main branch, 510 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield. Fitzgerald is a Springfield native who graduated in May with a bachelor’s in business administration from Illinois State University. She is also a graduate of the Sangamon CEO program. [...]
The board of directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois (RMHCCI) has hired Amber Kaylor as the new CEO of the nonprofit organization, which spans 29 counties across central Illinois. Kaylor, who currently serves as CEO of Children’s Museum of Illinois, brings nearly 10 years of nonprofit experience to RMHCCI, including her background [...]
Are you interested in learning more about how to brand and market your business? SCORE has partnered with DCC Marketing to offer a webinar on “Brand development and marketing tips.” Topics covered will include the steps to build a successful brand and market strategy, understanding the branding process and how to build and implement an [...]
Springfield Clinic has announced a new affiliation Peoria Surgical Group, Ltd (PSG), a well-established, locally owned and operated surgical practice in Peoria. “Peoria Surgical Group has been caring for their community for decades. They have dedicated themselves to creating genuine relationships with their patients, which has led to great results and a quality experience for [...]
Josh Collins has joined Lincoln Land Community College as assistant vice president of business relations. He began his new duties Aug. 3. Collins previously served as interim CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance and the director of business and community development at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. He is a certified economic developer [...]
Springfield native Aaron Schneider directs Tom Hanks’ latest film By Chuck Koplinski It’s a long way from Chatham Road to Hollywood, California, but it’s a journey Springfield native Aaron Schneider has made over the course of his 54 years. The filmmaker, who cut his teeth as a cinematographer on videos for Eminem and Cyprus [...]
Read which building permits were recently approved by the City of Springfield. Kattom EID obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at Rafeeqs Mini Mart at 100 W. Ash St. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $4,500. WIBC, Inc. in care of Daniel Call obtained a commercial remodel permit for [...]
Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services has opened a Springfield location at 775 E. Linton Ave., effective July 15. “We’ve been providing service to Springfield for the last year or two, but we officially moved in this year,” said co-owner and managing partner Todd Kiefer. The company, which was founded in 1993, is [...]
The City of Springfield is one step closer to achieving a centralized public transportation hub following the announcement of a $41 million state contribution earmarked for the Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Center, advanced in the General Assembly by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). The landmark investment is part of the state’s latest Multi-Year Plan under [...]
