Club Car Wash is preparing to open its fourth Springfield location in four years. A “coming soon” sign is on display at 1700 W. Jefferson St. But unlike the first three locations, this one will involve remodeling an existing car wash rather than new construction. Niemann Holdings LLC purchased the property in April 2021 for […]
Michelle Ownbey
Michelle Ownbey is the publisher of Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times.
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Cowork Springfield opens on west side
Cowork Springfield has launched to provide flexible workspaces for small businesses looking for an alternative to working from home or in traditional offices. “We saw a growing need in Springfield for a space that offers both flexibility and a sense of connection,” said John Curry, CEO and founder of Cowork Springfield, 2532 Farragut Drive. “This […]
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Myers Building sells at auction for $500K
The Myers Building in downtown Springfield will celebrate its 100th anniversary in September, and the historic property now has a new owner after three generations of ownership by the Myers family. Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate firm, initially announced plans to auction the property in December, but it was later extended to allow […]
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Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project
The city of Springfield will host an open house from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the Dana-Thomas House to share plans for the proposed Third Street Corridor through Springfield. This project is planned to be developed following the relocation of the Third Street railroad tracks to the 10th Street rail corridor. Explore the latest […]
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Lana Shovlin joins Lincoln Library
Lana Shovlin, the new public relations manager for Lincoln Library, describes the role as her dream job. “I’m an avid reader, and I love the library,” she said. “I was not actively looking (for employment), but a girlfriend of mine sent me the job listing.” Shovlin said her love for libraries dates back to her […]
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Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins
A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 12 marking the start of a significant project at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads – a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing travel safety in this part of Sangamon County. The $53.3 million project, awarded to Freesen, a division of UCM, Inc., began in mid-April […]
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Women of Influence recipients honored at event
Each year, Springfield Business Journal partners with Security Bank to recognize women from the public and private sectors who have made outstanding contributions to the local community. The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by community members throughout the year. On Tuesday, May 20, Security Bank hosted a reception at Island Bay Yacht Club for […]
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Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase launches 5th Street Gem
Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase says she’s putting her money where her mouth is and launching her own business, 5th Street Gem, in a newly renovated building downtown after years of encouraging other entrepreneurs to invest in the area. “I have a true passion for our downtown, and not just because I represent part of […]
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Renovations underway for Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop
Renovations have begun on a downtown building that is slated to become a coffee shop, bakery and wine bar. Plans for Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop were initially announced last fall, but co-owner Ashley Rickenbach said the scale of renovations needed to turn the former hair salon at 225 S. Sixth St. into a space with […]
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IHDA funds projects in Springfield, Jacksonville
The Illinois Housing Development Authority has announced the conditional award of more than $50 million in state and federal funding to spur the development of permanent supportive housing throughout Illinois. Of the seven statewide projects slated to receive funding, one is in Springfield and one is in Jacksonville. Bluestem Housing Partners and Envision Unlimited received […]
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Charlie White joins First Women’s Bank
Charlie White has joined First Women’s Bank as a senior vice president business development officer. The bank, which will celebrate four years in business in July, describes itself as “the nation’s only bank with a strategic focus on supporting the women’s economy and closing the gender lending gap.” White spent nearly seven years as a […]
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Former Sangamo Club property still on the market
It’s been a little over a year since PNC Bank foreclosed on the former Sangamo Club and so far, there have been no takers to repurpose the downtown property, despite significant price reductions since it was first listed for sale. The 28,000-square-foot building at 227 E. Adams St. was initially listed by Hurwitz Enterprises in […]