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Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, hosts a speaker series, called Founders, Failure and Fun, which features lessons from entrepreneurs. In December, Brandon Yates spoke to a crowd at Innovate Springfield about his experience as the cofounder and CEO of DeepWalk, a company that uses scanning software to assist with ADA compliance of sidewalks. He shared the challenges of starting a business and how the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provided the ideal environment to start a company.
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Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in Illinois politics. The ethanol plant is banking on carbon capture technology to secure federal tax credits.
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RISE Springfield is the young professionals networking group of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce designed to engage emerging business leaders ages 21-39. Olivia Lohse, Young Professionals Program Manager, spoke to Community Voices about networking and professional development opportunities RISE provides and changes in the workplace. She also discussed topics that have been popular on social media surrounding appropriate dress in the workplace and email etiquette. To learn more about RISE click here.
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Kevin Lust, American Business Club (ABC) of Springfield member, shares the social club's plans for their 100th anniversary celebration and the service they fundraise to provide the community.
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Leader Automotive was accused of deceiving customers about car prices and availability, posting fake reviews, charging customers for add-ons without consent, and failing to share that customers were buying cars imported from Canada.
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The payout follows a multi-year investigation by Illinois' Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission .
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The June 19 fire destroyed four businesses in the 400 block of E. Adams St.
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If signed by Pritzker, measure would end federal minimum wage exemption in Illinois by 2030
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Mark Achler is a venture capitalist and the former senior vice president of Redbox. He is also a lecturer at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and he's co-authored the book “Exit Right.” He recorded an interview with Innovate Springfield for the Founders, Failures and Fun podcast during which he spoke about his journey as an entrepreneur and lessons he’s learned along the way.
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The Citizens Club of Springfield held its October meeting and presented the draft of the Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Master Plan. The plan is a collaboration among the City of Springfield, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Josh Koonce from the urban planning firm Hoseal Lavigne spoke to the crowd about what is in the plan and why a master plan is important.To review the plan visit: https://www.springfield.il.us/Docs/PublicNotice/SpringfieldMasterPlan101824.pdf
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The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois is a civic organization dedicated to educating the public about U.S. foreign policy, global economic and environmental issues, and international politics. It has an upcoming program on Nov. 13, titled “Building Global Agricultural and Rural Capacity: Experiences from Brazil and Surrounding Countries," featuring Dr. Colby Silvert. Silvert spoke to Community Voices about his upcoming presentation, how he developed an interest in global agriculture and what he observed during his time in South America and Africa.For information about the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois visit: https://mywacci.org/
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State Farm Insurance is removing electric vehicle charging stations from its parking decks at Corporate and Corporate South headquarters in Bloomington, and at hubs throughout the nation.