On May 8, 2026, community leaders and professionals gathered at Real Life Church in Springfield as CILCSA welcomed insights from leadership expert Debbie Peterson in conjunction with Leadercast Live: Springfield. Debbie Peterson delivered an inspiring keynote presentation from her book, The Readiness Reset™, focused on helping leaders gain clarity and lead with greater purpose. Her presentation introduced the concept of the “Clarity Compass,” centered around four key areas: D

The CILCSA Fireside Chat What an incredible night celebrating the close of 2025 and our 10-year anniversary at the CILCSA Fireside Chat! Mark Forinash of Caf é Moxo shared his story that was truly inspiring. We’re grateful he not only shared it with us, but that we get to have a business owner like him in our community. A Story of Strength and Service Mark Forinash, owner of Café Moxo, has faced more challenges than most in bringing his dream of owning a restaurant to fruiti

This year’s CILCSA Summit 2025: The WOW Effect marked a major milestone of ten incredible years celebrating WOW moments in Central Illinois! The event brought together business leaders, service professionals, and community advocates from across the region for a day filled with inspiration, connection, and growth. Our Keynote Speaker of 2025 Back by popular demand, Jack Stahlmann kicked off the CILCSA Summit 2025 with his newest keynote, “The Upside: Navigating Negativity in