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Springfield Businesses Boom: Expansions & Nonprofit Leadership Changes

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

Springfield Business News: John Deere, SRC, and More

Springfield — May 2, 2024 — The latest Springfield business news includes several announcements: John Deere Reman’s planned expansion, key appointments at OMB Bank, and SRC Holdings’ milestone anniversary. what, where, and when are all summarized to bring the business industry up to pace. This news is essential for business leaders seeking facts on local developments.

Springfield Business News: Expansions, Promotions, and Community Updates

John Deere Reman Expands Operations in Strafford

John Deere Reman Core Center in Strafford is set to expand with a $13.5 million project, adding 120,000 square feet to its facility. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday,May 5,at 601 S. Highway 125.

John Deere Reman specializes in remanufacturing engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics, engine components, and electronics.This process delivers like-new performance while reducing costs and environmental impact. The company currently employs over 500 individuals across five locations in the area.

Q & Company will manage the expansion project, with design contributions from Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, Miller Engineering, and Olsson.

Did you know? Remanufacturing extends the life of valuable resources, reducing waste and lowering the demand for new materials.

OMB Bank Welcomes McMonigle and Bradford to the Team

OMB Bank has announced two key additions to its staff. Courtney McMonigle joins as the new BSA/AML officer in the compliance team, and Katie Bradford has been appointed as a mortgage loan officer in Springfield.

Courtney McMonigle: BSA/AML Officer

McMonigle brings a wealth of experience, starting her banking career in 2003.Her roles have included positions at Bank of America, Regions Bank, UMB Bank, and Hawthorn Bank. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with certifications in fraud prevention and BSA/AML compliance from the American Bankers Association.

Katie Bradford: Mortgage Loan Officer

Bradford, fluent in both English and Spanish, began her mortgage career in 2000. Her extensive background includes roles at H&R Block Mortgage,Quicken Loans,Grate Southern Bank,Simmons Bank,Origin bank,Hometown lenders,Supreme Lending,and Stockmens Bank. Notably, she assisted Origin Bank in opening its Springfield branch in 2017 and has as been originating mortgage loans.

Pro Tip: When choosing a mortgage loan officer, consider their experience, language skills, and familiarity with the local market.

Care to Learn appoints Rachael Walsh as VP of Development

Care to Learn has announced Rachael Walsh as its new vice president of development, effective Wednesday, May 28.

SRC Holdings Celebrates 100th Employee Ownership Anniversary

SRC Holdings Corp. is commemorating its 100th anniversary of employee ownership with a series of events. These include the distribution of commemorative apparel and other items, culminating in a June festivity. The celebration will feature food, a Springfield Cardinals baseball game, festivities, and fireworks at Hammons Field, with approximately 500 current and former employees and their families in attendance.

Enterprise Self Storage Expands services

Enterprise Self Storage, a subsidiary of SRC Holdings Corp., is expanding its facilities and offering promotional discounts on new units.

The company, which opened a year ago, is adding 63 non-climate-controlled units to its campus on South Enterprise Avenue. The expansion includes both 10×5’ and 10×10’ units.

Customers renting a new 10×10’ unit during May can do so for $60 per month, a $30 savings on the standard $90 rate. This offer is valid while supplies last and cannot be combined with other promotions. For more information or to rent a unit, visit EnterpriseSelf-Storage.com or call (417) 430-5636.

Better Business Bureau Offers Scholarship Opportunities

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Springfield is accepting applications for its Student of Ethics award, offering a $2,500 scholarship. The award recognizes high school juniors graduating in spring 2026 who demonstrate ethics through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement.

The winner will receive the scholarship to an accredited college or trade school and be recognized at BBB’s Oct. 29 Torch Awards for Ethics banquet.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a letter of reference, and a 300-word essay by May 30, 2025. Apply online at BBB.org/stlsoe or contact BBB Executive Coordinator LaToya Montgomery at (314) 584-6737 for details.

Russell Acquires O’Reilly Build

Russell, a construction and development firm based in Davenport, Iowa, has acquired Springfield-based O’Reilly Build, establishing its fourth national office. This follows Russell’s expansions into St. Louis in 2020 and Kansas City in 2022.

The combined team is collaborating on a housing project in Springfield, with a groundbreaking planned this spring. The companies previously partnered on The Boulevard at St. Peters senior living community in the St. Louis area.

We are thrilled to continue the O’Reilly Build legacy with their team, clients, and trade partners.

Caitlin Russell, Russell president

Russell added that O’Reilly team members joining Russell fits with their continued growth strategy to hire great talent and build relationships alongside them.

104.7 The Cave Renews chiefs Radio Network Partnership

Radio station 104.7 The Cave has renewed its partnership with the Chiefs Radio Network through the 2030 NFL season, ensuring continued coverage for fans.

We couldn’t be more excited to continue flying the flag for the Kingdom. As a lifelong member of the Kingdom, we’re honored to keep bringing that excitement directly to the fans across the Ozarks every single day.

Mike The Intern at 104.7 The Cave

Listeners can expect ongoing daily coverage, including player interviews, expert analysis, and full game-day broadcasts.

Arvest Promotes Howery in Springfield

Arvest Bank has promoted Jared Howery to the position of branch sales manager at its Sunshine branch in Springfield.

Howery, with over eight years at Arvest, previously served as a relationship banker. In his new role, he will oversee branch activities and collaborate with associates to deliver customer service and financial solutions.

Jared has been an incredibly valuable member of our team during his time at Arvest.His industry experience and insight will remain essential as he steps into his new role, and we look forward to seeing him thrive as branch sales manager.

Mindy Thompson,branch administrator,VP for Arvest Bank – Springfield Region

Frequently Asked questions

What does John Deere Reman do?
John Deere Reman remanufactures engines,transmissions,and other components to like-new condition,reducing costs and environmental impact.
Where can I rent a storage unit from Enterprise Self Storage?
Visit EnterpriseSelf-Storage.com or call (417) 430-5636.
Who is eligible for the BBB Student of Ethics Award?
Southwest missouri high school juniors graduating in spring 2026.
When is the deadline to apply for the BBB Student of Ethics Award?
May 30, 2025.
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Loans to finance beauty treatments, the “Body Care” case: dozens of customers defrauded

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

Florence, 27 November 2024 – Loans on loans for finance treatments aesthetic. Which then turned out to be one fraudleaving the ladies who aspired to keep in shape to have debt after debt instead of massages and beauty treatments.

The first verdict has arrived for the case “Body Care“, the beauty center in via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria with clients from the well-off Florence area which, when it closed, left several aficionados high and dry: the owner of the business, LB, 67 years old, negotiated before the Gup Anna Liguori a penalty of two years and two months.

They were contestedii fraud crimes e insolvency fraudulentas well as the bankruptcy of the company that managed the beauty center. The same preliminary hearing judge instead ordered the indictment of two other defendants, employees of the centre. For them, the trial will begin in November next year.

The plea bargaining formula cuts the legs off compensationat least in criminal matters. But many former Body Care clients will continue in civil court.

The lawyers of the civil parties (lawyers Giovanni Conticelli, Marco Gaspari, Serena Mugnaini) however obtained the confiscation of the loans that the body care clients had taken out in the belief that they were insuring, like a policy, the treatments to remain attractive.

So at least the economic damage was limited.

Ma the joke remainsfor what has become a nightmare from a relationship of trust between client and beauty consultant. With repercussions not only on the wallet.

The accused LB managed the business in via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria for approximately five years, from 2014 to 2019.

But, according to investigations coordinated by prosecutor Christine Von Borries, it was also the other two defendants, NB, 46 years old and CM, 44, who proposed financing to secure beauty care packages to be diluted over time.

Except that then a whirlwind of overdraft after overdraft began which, in practice, never closed the account with the finance companies.

Until, in 2019, Body Care has stopped its businessleaving clients without treatment but with loan installments to pay.

And for the customers, at least several of them, in addition to the damage, there was also a joke: many ladies received it ‘return’ requests from financial companies.

Dismayed, they were called upon to honor those debts (residual or even for the entire amounts granted), debts that they considered closed. Extinct. Cleared as per the agreement with the Beauty Centre: i.e. subject to the reopening of new credit lines.

Involving Mobi srl (bankrupt on 29 November 2019, but already ‘decouped’ in 2014), the crimes alleged against LB were those typical of cracks: asset diversion, debts to the Treasury and local authorities for failure to pay direct and indirect taxes, failure to pay social security contributions.

The company in a state of insolvency would have ‘accrued’ a liability of almost two and a half million euros.

Body Care Service sas was also involved in the investigation papers in reference to the destruction and concealment of accounting books and the diversion of various sums through home banking.

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‌ Given the complexity of financing‌ agreements and potential for deceptive practices, what specific legislative ‌reforms or ⁣consumer protection ⁣measures​ could be implemented to prevent ‍future Body Care scenarios?

## The⁣ Body Care Saga: An ⁣Interview

**Introduction**

Welcome to World Today News. Today we delve into a‌ complex case of alleged fraud⁤ involving a Florentine beauty center, “Body Care,” which left many clients⁢ with shattered dreams and burdensome debts. Joining us are⁣ [**Guest 1 Name**], ⁣a⁤ legal expert specializing in ⁢consumer protection, and [**Guest 2 Name**], a financial advisor focusing on debt management.

**Part​ 1: The‌ Deception**

* ⁤**Interviewer:** ⁤The‍ article⁣ outlines a truly disheartening situation ‌where clients believed they ‌were securing payment plans for beauty treatments, only to⁣ find themselves trapped‌ in a⁣ cycle of mounting‍ debt. [Guest 1], ⁢can you shed light on ‍how such deceptive practices can go undetected, and ​what legal avenues are⁢ available ‍for ‌victims in ⁤such cases?

* **Interviewer:** [Guest 2], ⁤the article mentions​ clients receiving “return” requests from financial ⁢institutions‌ demanding repayment despite the ‌initial understanding with Body⁣ Care. This sounds incredibly ​stressful. What advice would you‌ give to ⁢individuals⁤ who find themselves in this⁢ situation?

**Part 2: The Legal Fallout**

* **Interviewer:** The owner of ‍Body Care has​ negotiated a plea bargain and will ‍face a two-year prison sentence.‍ [Guest 1], do you ⁤believe this⁣ sentence adequately⁢ reflects the severity of the situation, ⁣considering ‍the lasting impact on the victims’ financial well-being?

* **Interviewer:** While the plea bargain⁤ limits criminal compensation, ⁤the⁣ lawyer for the victims managed to secure the confiscation of the loans ‌taken ⁤out by clients. [Guest 2], how significant is this victory in terms of mitigating the financial damage suffered by these individuals?

**Part 3: Broader‍ Implications**

* **Interviewer:** This case highlights ‌the ​potential⁤ risks ⁤associated with financing agreements for discretionary services like beauty treatments.​ [Guest 2], what are some ⁤key red flags individuals should watch out for when considering such arrangements?

* **Interviewer:** [Guest 1], do you see‌ this case‍ as indicative of a wider problem within the ⁣beauty industry ‍or ⁤a more isolated incident? What​ steps‍ can be‌ taken to​ prevent similar situations from arising in the future?

**Conclusion**

The⁢ Body‍ Care case serves ⁣as a potent reminder for consumers to exercise caution and due diligence when entering into financing ‌agreements for any service. We thank [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name] for‌ sharing their insights on⁤ this complex issue. For more information and ⁢resources on consumer protection and financial ⁢literacy,⁤ please ‍visit⁢ our website.

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Mental Health Day: prevention and promotion activity for secondary school students

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

Health

Mental Health Day: prevention and promotion activity for secondary school students

Within the framework of World Mental Health Day, a workshop was held for secondary school students with the aim of promoting care in relation to the issue.

Every October 10, World Mental Health Day is celebrated, a date that is configured as an opportunity to break prejudices and stigmas, as well as promote healthy habits to prevent mental suffering. In addition, it seeks to guarantee that the entire community has access to quality mental health services.

In this framework, the Villa María Node Health team held a workshop on mental health for 6th year students of Secondary School No. 5 “Soldado Carlos Mosto” and School No. 13 “Manuel Belgrano”. In the activity, topics related to mental health care, the identification of emotions, the tools we have in everyday life to manage discomfort and the importance of having support networks were addressed.

Through group dynamics, informative talks and spaces for reflection, young people were able to share their experiences and practices to strengthen their psychosocial well-being. Meanwhile, health professionals, specialized in the area, provided updated information about the resources available in the community for those who need support or treatment. Likewise, the importance of promoting a culture of mental health care from an early age was highlighted, promoting healthy habits and the destigmatization of problems related to the problem.

This workshop is part of a set of actions that the Villa María Node carries out to promote mental health, with the aim of reaching more and more young people and providing them with the necessary tools to face the challenges of daily life. In this sense, it is worth remembering that, among these actions, next Monday, October 14 at 2 p.m., in the Villa María Node, a mural will be painted with the slogan of promoting mental health care.

It is essential that young people have the necessary tools to take care of their overall health and be able to develop a full and healthy life. These types of activities allow us to generate spaces for dialogue and reflection, and contribute to the construction of healthier communities.

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Covid deaths in Chile in 2024

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

So far in 2024, deaths from Covid-19 have decreased significantly in Chile, far from the worst moments of the pandemic: until September 17, according to official data from the Ministry of Healthhave been registered 814 deaths.

The figure contrasts sharply with that of previous years, reflecting a decrease in 58,74% compared to the same period in 2023, when they were reported 1,973 deathsand an even more pronounced decline in 96,1% in relation to 2021, the year that marked the peak of mortality, with 20,884 deaths.

However, it is also noted that although the figures suggest that the virus has so far slowed down, lethalitythere are still risks, especially among the most vulnerable populations.

This is reflected in the demographic characteristics of those who died during 2024. The average age of deceased persons is 76.5 yearsindicating that the virus continues to affect mainly older peoplewith an almost equal distribution between genders: 431 menwith an average age of 75.8 yearsy 383 womenwith an average of 77.2 years.

This trend has been constant throughout the pandemic and highlights the importance of protecting this population group, which has been one of the most affected since the beginning of the health crisis. Because of them, in August the Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunizations (CAVEI) recommended to the Minsal the idea of ​​incorporating the Covid-19 vaccine into the National Immunization Program (PNI).

In other words, the Vaccination would be integrated as a permanent public health measure in Chile, similar to other vaccines such as influenza or measles, with the same Target groups that exist now: People over 60 years of age, immunocompromised patients, health professionals, people with chronic diseases and pregnant women, as long as they have been vaccinated for one year since their last dose.

In this regard, experts agree that a key factor that has contributed to the decrease in mortality due to Covid-19 in 2024 is the call “hybrid immunity”.

According to the infectious disease specialist Barros Luco Hospital, Ignacio Silvathis immunity, which combines the protection offered by vaccines with the natural immunity acquired after having suffered the disease, has proven to be more effective and long lasting than either one separately.

“Today we have a significant population that has received its scheme of vaccination and who has also suffered from the disease, which largely explains the reduction in deaths”, he says The Third.

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Another relevant element in the reduction of deaths is the evolution of the virus itself. The most recent variants, although more contagious, have proven to be less virulentthat is, less aggressive in their clinical manifestation. This, combined with greater immunization in the population, has resulted in fewer severe cases and, consequently, a significant drop in deaths.

“The new variants are easier to transmit, but we have also seen that they are less severe, which has helped mortality figures continue to fall,” says Silva.

For its part, Hector Sanchezexecutive director of the Public Health Institute of the Andrés Bello University, believes that the decrease is related to several reasons: lower incidence and prevalence of the disease due to greater immunity, permanent vaccination of the population at risk and learning of the population for early detection of the disease; the permanence of the vaccination plan for risk groups and coverage rates; that we have learned to take care of ourselves from Covid; and that health systems have learned and have skills to manage the population. “Sick people are better managed and they are prevented from reaching the extreme of being at risk of dying,” he says.

Meanwhile, the infectious disease specialist from the University of Chile, Reinaldo Rosassays there are two factors, the first being the vaccination status of the population, while the other points to herd immunity. “All these people who are vaccinated protect the small percentage who have never been vaccinated or who have never been infected,” he explains.

The distribution of deaths by Covid-19 At the regional level, it shows that some areas continue to be more affected than others. Metropolitan Region leads the number of deaths this year, with a total of 252 deathswhich represents almost a third of the national total. This figure is also reflected in the communes with the highest number of deaths, where Maipu tops the list at the country level with 25followed by Florida y Chilláneach with 22 deaths.

Other regions of the country also show an impact. In Valparaiso have been registered 99 deathswhile the Biobío has reported 108. Smaller regions, such as Ñublehave registered 44 deathswhile in Coquimbo The figures amount to 56. Meanwhile, in the northern area it is much lower, as in Antofagasta y Coquimbowhere they were registered 25 y 18 deaths, respectively.

The youngest people to die in 2024 were a two year old boy in Osorno and another minor of the same age in Pudahuel. On the other hand, the oldest was a 113 year old woman, in Puerto Montt.

Although the data is encouraging, experts warn that the preventive measures They remain essential, especially for the most vulnerable people. Rosas also warns that “risk groups have shifted to those with chronic diseases, with a weakened immune system, and older adults,” causing “the virus and the new variants to have the ability to produce severe pneumonia and patients who are admitted to mechanical ventilation.”

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Fifty years of care, innovations and projects full of drawers for the Martigues hospital

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

This year, the Martigues hospital center (CHM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It has been half a century since the Rayettes public institution opened its doors, followed a few years later, in 1979, by the Vallon building. In the first, various services have been developed such as resuscitation, surgery, emergencies, maternity, and pediatrics. The second is, for its part, more dedicated to psychiatry and gerontology, among others.

Martigues Hospital provides care to a population of approximately 230,000 people. It currently has no fewer than 1,600 non-healthcare staff, in addition to nearly 200 doctors (including interns).

“This is one of the highest numbers of staff the centre has ever seen. (…) We have never had so many doctors working in the hospitalunderlines Loïc Mondoloni, director of the CHM since March 2021. So, we manage to attract, we know that, but today, we also have a challenge of retaining people.“

Particularly in certain “fragile” sectors, such as emergencies, imaging, pediatrics, where the lack of human resources sometimes leads to tension in services.”These are specialties to be preserved from staffing difficulties.“, maintains Loïc Mondoloni, who does not fail to point out that the hospital is certified by the High Authority of Health: “This means that we respect the standards of care“.

A heavy transformation

Five decades of life, five decades of developments and expansions.

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Petra Heckenkemper new Vice President of the Cologne Finance Court

by Ethan Caldwell
written by Ethan Caldwell

30.08.2024

Petra Heckenkemper is the new Vice President of the Cologne Finance Court. The President of the Cologne Finance Court, Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann, presented her with the certificate of appointment today.

Petra Heckenkemper was born in Rheda-Wiedenbrück in 1967. After graduating from high school, she first completed a dual degree course in the financial administration of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. She then studied law at the University of Münster. After her second state law examination, Ms. Heckenkemper worked as a lawyer in a law firm specializing in tax law in Stuttgart. From there, she moved to the Cologne Finance Court as a judge in 1999. Here, in addition to her judicial work, Ms. Heckenkemper worked for eight years as an equal opportunities officer. Since 2021, she has been chairwoman of the 6th Senate of the Cologne Finance Court and since January 1, 2024, she has also been appointed as a mediator at the Cologne Finance Court.

In addition to her judicial work, Ms. Heckenkemper was involved for many years in the Judicial Council and as an examiner in the 1st state law examination. She has continued her commitment to judicial co-determination work since 2022 as a member of the Presidium of the Cologne Finance Court and since 2023 also as a member of the Presidium of the Finance Court in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Petra Heckenkemper lives in Dormagen, is married and has a son. Her hobbies include playing tennis and skiing.

With 15 senates, the Cologne Finance Court is one of the largest German finance courts. The 47 judges, together with 39 employees and around 370 honorary judges, provide the citizens of the Cologne administrative district with legal protection in tax matters in the heart of Cologne.

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