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Industry Leaders Of Southwestern Illinois

Census Bureau thinks Illinois was undercounted in 2020 census

Survey data shows six states undercounted, eight overcounted By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Census Bureau released new survey data Thursday suggesting the population of Illinois may have been undercounted by nearly 2 percent in the 2020 headcount. That was one of the findings of the Census Bureau’s Post-Enumeration Survey, or…

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Alan J. Dunstan – Madison County

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “During the difficult years of the recent recession, a time when many businesses were forced to re-evaluate strategic plans and revise budgets to reflect the economic downturn, Madison County officials were working diligently to prepare for economic growth.     We were confident Madison County, and our country, would rise…

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Gregg Kirkland – Simmons Hanly Conroy

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “As a national law firm headquartered in Illinois, Simmons Hanly Conroy has a strong track record of taking on complex cases and obtaining excellent results for our clients. We provide legal representation to individuals, families and business in Illinois and throughout the nation in cases of corporate wrongdoing. Our…

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Jane Louer – Louer Facility Planning, Inc.

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “Business leaders are familiar with the term ‘entrepreneurial culture’ being discussed widely in the media, and within progressive companies globally. While many elements are critical to allowing this type of culture and thinking to develop, the common element needed is talented employees, set free to seek and drive innovation.…

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Dennis Ulrich – Scheffel Boyle

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “Scheffel Boyle’s rich history in Southern Illinois began in 1924 with one small office serving a handful of clients. Today, with 10 offices and thousands of clients, we are recognized as the largest CPA firm in Southwestern Illinois.    Our service model is different than most firms. Our goal has…

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David C. Miller – St. Louis Regional Airport

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “St. Louis Regional Airport is seeing a lot more global commerce coming into the business park.    Last year, anchor tenant West Star Aviation was voted Professional Pilot magazine’s top Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) provider in the nation. They were selected above a number of well-known international firms and…

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Johanna Wharton – Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation builds Dream, Drive, and Determination in youth 5-24 years old from Greater East St. Louis. Located in East St. Louis for 20 years, the Foundation serves over 2,200 youth annually.     Youth at the Foundation participate in summer camps, after school programs, tutoring, recreation, art,…

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Mark J. Turner – Memorial Hospital

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “The Memorial Network brings together Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Memorial Medical Group, and, coming soon, Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh.     Our goal is to provide patients with a complete network of quality care—from physicians to the latest services and technology—right here in the Metro East.     Memorial Hospital…

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Ellen Krohne | Michael Riley – Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    “The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois is an economic development agency working to unite business, industry, government, education and labor for economic growth in Southwestern Illinois. For more than 30 years, the organization has championed Southwestern Illinois as a great place to grow a business and served as a driving…

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Charles V. Poettker – Poettker Construction Company

Industry Leaders of Southwestern Illinois    Founded in 1980, Poettker Construction is a second generation family-owned and veteran-owned business specializing in a full range of construction and design-build services in order to accommodate our client(s) expansion or renovation needs.  Our mission is to exceed our client(s) expectations in delivering these services in the safest, most…

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