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Karen Wilson State Farm promoting Community Offers for customers

Karen Wilson State Farm Insurance in Godfrey says the company is offering a new incentive to link its customers to local businesses. “Community Offers” is a free program that helps promote local products and services, a way to connect a business’ brand to 17 million State Farm customers at no additional cost. Businesses can register…

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La Bruyere joins Horner & Shifrin as business development manager

Reneé La Bruyere has joined Horner & Shifrin as business development manager. She will support business development efforts for the firm’s Transportation, Bridge, and Building Services groups. The company does work throughout the bi-state area. La Bruyere obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lindenwood University. Prior to joining H&S, she held business…

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Weber promoted to vice president, project executive at Holland

Mike Marchal, president of Swansea-based Holland Construction Services, has announced the promotion of Doug Weber to vice president, project executive. Weber joined Holland in 2007 as a project manager and was promoted to director of Multi-Family Housing in 2013. In his new role he will continue working with developers and other clients on multifamily housing…

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IMPACT Strategies adds two members to project team

Fairview Heights-based IMPACT Strategies recently expanded its team with the hiring of Logan Mitchell as a project engineer and Allison Hursey as a project assistant. Mitchell has worked at different levels in the construction industry. He has a bachelor’s degree in project management and extensive studies in mechanical engineering. He is originally from Flat Rock,…

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IMPACT Strategies promotes Schwartz to assistant project manager

Fairview Heights-based IMPACT Strategies recently promoted Travis Schwartz from project engineer to assistant project manager. In this new position Schwartz will take on an expanded leadership role in managing construction projects. Schwartz is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a degree in construction management and has been with IMPACT Strategies since the summer…

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East St. Louis native named to head United Way of Greater St. Louis

Rich McClure, chair of the board of directors for United Way of Greater St. Louis, announced Wednesday that Michelle Tucker has been selected as the organization’s next president and CEO, effective April 2. Tucker is originally from East St. Louis.She now lives in Fairview Heights. The appointment was made through a unanimous decision by the…

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Attorney Julian appointed associate judge in Madison County

Barry Julian, one of the founding partners of Gori Julian & Associates, P.C., has been appointed an associate judge of the 3rd Judicial Court in Madison County, filling the vacancy left by Sarah Smith due to her election as circuit judge. Julian, of Edwardsville, retired from Gori Julian & Associates in 2015 but has remained…

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Focal Pointe hires continuous improvement manager

Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions added Adam Colstock of Okawville, Ill., as the firm’s continuous improvement manager. He wiill be working with crew members and the leadership team to identify, prioritize, and implement best practice opportunities throughout the company’s operations. He will aim to streamline and develop processes and systems to improve efficiency while maintaining high…

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