EIU, Lake Land College to Play Prominent Roles in Statewide Innovation Network
EIU, Lake Land College to play prominent roles in statewide innovation networkIIN initiatives aimed at enhancing economic opportunity across east central Illinois (Charleston, IL) –Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College have joined together in the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), a group of hubs across the state that aims to boost Illinois’ economy through entrepreneurship, research and workforce development. As IIN members, EIU and Lake Land College will continue to play a prominent role
Gary Swearingen Named As Forbes Best-In-State Wealth
For Immediate Release GARY SWEARINGEN NAMED AS Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2019. Charleston, IL. April , 2019– Gary Swearingen, Managing Director – Complex Manager, of Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, IL has been recognized on the 2019 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors by Forbes. This accolade represents a list of professionals that come to work with one goal on their mind – helping their clients succeed. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth
Effingham County Chamber is Chamber of the Year Finalist
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2019 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The award is the most prestigious and competitive recognition presented annually by ACCE, an association of more than 8,000 professionals from 1,300 chambers of commerce, including 93 of the top 100 U.S. metro areas. The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers have in their communities. Those recognized have
Small Business Forum Coming to Effingham
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are co-sponsoring a rural small business lending forum in Effingham on Tuesday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Keller Convention Center. The forum is designed for banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), other non-profit lenders, and government agencies to discuss small business lending needs in small rural
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Welcomes Andrea Vent as Chief Operating Officer
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Welcomes Andrea Vent as Chief Operating Officer Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois welcomes Andrea Vent as Chief Operating Officer, where she is responsible for establishing and integrating the Council’s business and operational strategies. An advocate for girls and women, Andrea brings depth in experience and knowledge to the Girl Scouts through her career in nonprofit service. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is a high-capacity Girl
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News Release: 5/8/2019
WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK PARTICIPATES IN ‘TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE’ CAMPAIGN Washington Savings Bank partnered with area schools to celebrate Teach Children to Save Week on April 8-12th. More than 1,000 local students from Effingham, Altamont, Beecher City and Mattoon were taught the difference saving money can make to help them reach their goals. Established by the American Bankers Association Foundation in 1997, Teach Children to Save and the ABA’s other financial education initiatives
Wortman Printing of Effingham Receives Top Certified Printers Award
April 29, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWortman Printing of Effingham Receives Top Certified Printers Award Del and James Wortman, Wortman Printing of Effingham, Illinois were presented the Superior Performance in Print Shop Management award for 2019 from CPrint®, Certified Printers International. Their performance ranks them among the top five percent of all printing companies in North America. The Alliance presents its highest award to printing companies who maintain high standards of operational and
