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ANNOUNCEMENTS
15 under Fifteen 2026
This is the 24th year that Springfield Business Journal has partnered with United Community Bank to recognize 15 outstanding small businesses in the local area. To qualify, a business must be located in Sangamon or Morgan county, have been open for at least two years and have 15 or fewer full-time employees. The recipients represent […]
COMINGS AND GOINGS
A transition for The Railyard
Seeking to spend more time with their growing family, Tim and Emily Lewis are stepping […]
New bookstore will support community organizations
Cathy Strukely and Tricia McGann are turning the former Fifth Street Flower Shop location into […]
Bus Stop bar back on track after flooding
The grand opening of a new bar at the corner of Fifth and Monroe in […]
MEDICAL
Springfield researcher awarded SIU’s 2026 Inventor of the Year
Springfield-based microbiology researcher Andrew Wilber, a director of cell biology and hematology at Southern Illinois […]
NEWS
Building permits – Sept. 21 to Sept. 27
Chad Clem received a commercial accessory structure permit for 4905 Rodger St. Contractor is Hard […]
EVENTS
Fourth Annual Grand Market
Time Sun., Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2026
Location BJ Grand Salon, 3055 Professional Drive, springfield
Purpose and Compassion at Work
Time Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. 2026
Location Cherry Hills, 2125 Woodside Road, Springfield
RISE Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive: Donation Day
Time Fri., Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2026
Location Salvation Army, 1600 Clearlake Ave., Springfield
Current and upcoming issues of Springfield Business Journal
The OCTOBER issue, which highlights seniors and the 15 Under 15 small business awards, is out. It includes updated lists of retirement and care communities and home health care outfits.
The NOVEMBER issue will focus on banking and financial services. It will include updated lists of local banks, credit unions, accounting firms and investment and wealth advisers.
If you’re interested in more information about Springfield Business Journal or advertising opportunities, please call us at 217-726-6600 or email info@springfieldbusinessjournal.com. Read the issue in PDF format: https://www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SBJ_October_2026.pdf
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