All About Athena

Over 400 people attend the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s March 6 Athena Award luncheon. Community volunteer Morey Mechlin, above right, was honored for her work as former executive director of Care to Learn and past-president of the Junior League, among other roles. She’s pictured, from left, with Jessica Harmison-Olson of event sponsor Maxon’s, Councilwoman Jan Fisk, Jane McElvaine of Maxon’s and chamber President Matt Morrow.

Addy No. 50

Revel Advertising on Feb. 23 takes home 11 American Advertising Awards during an event at Downstream Casino. With the latest awards – five gold, five silver and one judge’s choice – the Springfield-based firm has collected 50 Addys. Accepting are Revel employees, from left, Amanda Day, Cameron Duneman and Shelby Greninger.

Big Idea?

Branding agency Longitude LLC on Feb. 28 holds its first Big Idea event to connect entrepreneurs. Presentations, including those by Kurt Theobald of Classy Llama, above, were followed by a panel discussion with entrepreneurs.

Big Idea?

Branding agency Longitude LLC on Feb. 28 holds its first Big Idea event to connect entrepreneurs. Presentations, including those by Kurt Theobald of Classy Llama were followed by a panel discussion with entrepreneurs Kevin Kirchner of A/B Cakewalk and Isaac Neale of Kingdom Coffee, above.