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Features
A NEW CHALLENGE
Diana Szynal takes the helm at the Springfield Regional Chamber .................................................... 4
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
BusinessWest
JULY 11, 2022
VOLUME 39 NUMBER 5
Departments
OPINION...12
PICTURE THIS...45
AGENDA...48
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...48
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...49
INCORPORATIONS...51
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...51
BANKRUPTCIES...52
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...52
BUILDING PERMITS...54
Inside
DELIVERING ON BUSINESS PROMISE
Budzee breaks new ground by bringing cannabis to your door .... 18
THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Cannabis journalist says sector is growing, evolving, emerging ... 21
Wealth Management
NAVIGATING UNCERTAIN FINANCIAL MARKETS
It’s a time to stay focused and think strategically .......................... 23
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MONEY
Investing is about having the proper frame of mind ..................... 25
A DIFFERENT PLAYING FIELD
There are some similarities, but this is not 2008 ............................ 26
Insurance
A POLICY OF PURPOSE
Sam Hanmer is finding satisfaction in his second act................... 28
ON THE RISE
How inflated material costs affect insurance premiums ................................................................. 31
CHANGING RULES OF THE ROAD
Industry trends report shows signs of a revolution in
auto insurance ......................................................................................... 32
Healthcare
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Hospitals Take creative steps to attract and retain nurses ..................................................................... 36
A TRADITION OF CARING LIVES ON
Palliative care unit at Mercy will bear
Andy Yee’s name ..................................................... 40
On the Cover
A NEW CHALLENGE
Diana Szynal takes the helm at the Springfield Regional Chamber ...4
Cover photography by
Southwick masters delicate balancing act .............. 7
Women in Business
THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS
For 40 years, the Ekus Group has been supporting and connecting culinary professionals............. 11
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Women in business find a home,
empowerment at the Mill District ......................... 15
THE POWER OF NETWORKING
It can be challenging, but it’s a great way to take the initiative .................................. 17
Cannabis
SEE:List of Insurance Agencies >>Page 36
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Home Care Options >>Page 42