2017 June Issue
NEWS of the Nation
NEWS of the Nation Trump’s combative trade stance makes U.S. farmers nervous By PAUL WISEMANAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A sizable majority of rural Americans backed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, drawn to his calls to slash environmental rules, strengthen law enforcement and replace the federal health care law. But this spring, many…
Read MoreName-calling: Select something befitting of your business
Choosing a name for a new small business has always been an important decision. But in an age where so much business is done online, your name must not only effectively distinguish who you are and what you do in person and in print, but also online. What sounds “distinctive” to you may…
Read MoreRecent business developments throughout Southern Illinois
Area’s first Macy’s outlet to debut in Metro East A Macy’s Backstage outlet store will debut inside the Macy’s St. Clair Square store in Fairview Heights on Saturday, June 17. The store will be carved out of approximately 17,800 square feet.of space on the first level. The grand opening will be celebrated with…
Read MoreIllinois Legislature considers several initiatives
Savings accounts for computer buys SPRINGFIELD – College students needing to buy a new computer for school use or who utilize special needs services could be allowed to use their Illinois’ College Savings Plan to do. Senate Bill 1758 would add computers and other technology based expenses to the definition of qualified expenses for…
Read MoreHere’s how you can avoid becoming a ransomware victim
By JAMES DANIELS JR. On Friday, May 12, the news was inundated with reports of a widespread cyberattack that was affecting companies all over the globe. This cyberattack affected 200,000 Windows computers in more than 150 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Britain and the United States. The cyberattack targeted hospitals, academic institutions,…
Read MoreSusan Davis, Committee Member, Illinois Bankers Association
By ROBERTA CODEMO Susan Davis grew up on the family dairy farm in Oakdale. She credits her family with where she is today. “My parents were wonderful people,” she said. They placed a lot of emphasis on education, and they taught her to always do her best. She has always enjoyed analytics and computers…
Read MoreTracy Session, Associated Bank Vice President, Market Manager
By RITA DUCKWORTH Tracy Session wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in marketing. She had a friend and mentor in banking who thought she’d be a good fit for the industry. Sixteen years later, Session oversees 50 employees as vice president and market manager of…
Read MoreCynthia Whorley, Fairview Heights Banking Center Manager, Providence Bank
By ROBERTA CODEMO Cynthia Whorley always wanted to be a nurse so she could help people. One day a friend was raving about her new bank and told her to apply. “I told her, ‘I don’t know anything about banking’,” she said. Regions Bank was located across the street from the Family Dollar…
Read MoreLisa Hock, Financial Consultant, TheBANK of Edwardsville
By RITA DUCKWORTH Lisa Hock, ChFC has spent her entire career in the banking industry. She started as a teller in 1980, worked her way up to new accounts and moved up the ranks, ultimately becoming a financial advisor. After years of helping clients in her various roles, she developed an interest in the investment…
Read MoreJodi Clinton, South-Metro East Group Manager, Commerce Bank
By ROBERTA CODEMO A friend suggested that Jodi Clinton apply for a position at Commerce Bank. She knew the local bank president through school connections and arranged a meeting with him. She started out as a part-time personal banker at the Fenton location and has been with the bank since 1998. “I’ve been working…
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