Springfield-native Bruce Sommer has been named UIS’ new Director of Economic Development and Innovation. He will serve as the lead facilitator in efforts to spur local business growth in the Springfield area as a hub of the Discovery Partners Institute and the Illinois Innovation Network (DPI-IIN). He will link local business and community partners with the wide array of economic and educational resources and opportunities being created by DPI-IIN.
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