Press & Media · Published coverage
Selected reporting on Saif Mouilish’s business concepts, community contribution and board service, with links to the original publishers.
From the print archive
Selected summaries from retained newspaper clippings and a transition-planning notice. Publication dates include details confirmed by Saif. Original online links are included where available.
Recognition & personal profile
Published
Saif’s profile in the Journal-Courier’s 2012 “20 Under 40” feature follows his journey from restaurant management to SafeCo ownership, shaped by his commitment to family and community. It covers local fundraising, support during Jacksonville’s water crisis, youth sports involvement, and service with the Illinois Foundation for Deaf Children.
Retail development
Published
Reporting on the addition of Village Market to SafeCo Fast Stop. The story describes Saif’s survey of local needs and his focus on service and keeping business local.
Community fundraising
Published
Coverage of a salsa competition supporting the Jacksonville Park Foundation during the Downtown Gallery Hop. Saif participated as SafeCo Donuts and Bakery’s owner; the event raised funds and awareness for the foundation.
Workforce & advisory service
Published
A historical notice identifies Saif as an Illinois School for the Deaf Advisory Council member and announces a planned conference talk on the qualities employers look for when hiring workers.
Published coverage
These are independently published articles and announcements, not releases issued by Saif. Historical coverage describes the businesses and plans at the time of publication.
Ownership transition
Published
Reporting on the sale of SafeCo Donuts and Bakery to Kim and Brad Fellhauer, documenting the business’s next chapter under new ownership.
Read at Journal-CourierCommunity giving
Published
A grocery-store encounter prompted Saif to commit funds for grocery gift cards, with discreet distribution intended to support people facing rising food costs.
Read at Journal-CourierConcept development
Published
Coverage of Outdoor Party’s development: an integrated event offering bringing together catering, specialty trolleys, equipment, mobile facilities and classic-car transportation.
Read at Journal-CourierBoard service
Published
Announcement of Saif’s appointment to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s Board of Directors, alongside Kim Andras, for a four-year term.
Read at Journal-CourierMobile hospitality
Published
Reporting on Saif’s plan to bring coffee, pastries and ice cream to customers through mobile trolleys while adapting the business during the pandemic.
Read at Journal-CourierCommunity giving
Published
A profile of SafeCo’s free doughnut distribution during the early pandemic, describing how Saif and his team offered a small gesture of community support.
Read at Journal-CourierCommunity giving
Published
Reporting on SafeCo’s free doughnut distribution during the early COVID shutdown and Saif’s commitment to community involvement.
Read at Journal-CourierProduction & distribution
Published
Coverage of SafeCo’s wholesale production and planned pastry-factory expansion, including the development of the Old Fashion Delights brand and ambitions for wider distribution.
Read at Journal-CourierLeadership & employees
Published
Saif supported a proposed minimum-wage increase in response to rising living costs, while acknowledging the added business expense.
Read at Journal-CourierBusiness expansion
Published
Coverage of SafeCo’s announced second location and plans for satellite stores, central production and national distribution. These were plans reported at publication.
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