Brezie’s Roasted Beans & Gaming is a new addition to the Springfield area’s growing coffee scene, but it also offers breakfast and lunch options plus activities for kids. “I’ve been in the restaurant and bar industry my whole life,” said owner Bree Richardson. “Plus, my mom owns Jamie’s Route 66, so when the suite next […]
Michelle Ownbey
Michelle Ownbey is the publisher of Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times.
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Former La-Z-Boy owner launches Vyper Transportation
David Hilst recently sold his La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor stores to the corporate parent company, but he has hired eight of the former employees to launch a new business, Vyper Transportation. Hilst and his mother, Sandy Hilst, owned and operated multiple La-Z-Boy stores for nearly four decades. “We had some of the top-performing stores […]
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OSF HealthCare expands women’s health care services
Women in the Lincoln, Decatur-Forsyth and Champaign-Urbana areas will soon have increased access to obstetrics care through a new collaboration on select services between OSF HealthCare and Advanced Women’s Healthcare in Bloomington. Clinics with Advanced Women’s Healthcare providers and OSF Mission Partners began serving patients in Forsyth, 845 US Route 51, in February, and anticipate […]
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Gabatoni’s listed for sale
An iconic Springfield restaurant is for sale, but the owner says she has no plans to close before a new owner takes over. Gabatoni’s was founded by Johnny and Rosemary Lynn in 1951 and originally operated out of a building at Third and Washington streets. In 1959, the family-owned business moved to its current location […]
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Register by March 8 for the Urban Tech & Construction Jobs Program
The Springfield Urban League has announced the launch of the Urban Tech & Construction Jobs Program (UTCJP), an initiative designed to introduce underrepresented populations and at-risk individuals to the burgeoning drone industry and the construction sector. This program will empower communities by providing them with valuable skills and opportunities in these rapidly growing fields. UTCJP […]
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Loukinens’ on 4th reopens
Loukinens’ on 4th has reopened as of March 2 after closing suddenly in mid-February. Owners Keith and Laurie Loukinen announced Feb. 13 the restaurant at 517 S. Fourth St. would “temporarily close until further notice.” Loukinens’ opened in 2017 across from the Executive Mansion and featured “casual, upscale dining” using local, seasonal ingredients. A recent […]
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Potter Drug to open in Springfield
Potter Drug is expanding into the Springfield market with a west-side location slated to open this summer. “It’s a matter of pride for me to bring a family-owned pharmacy back to Springfield,” said owner Tim Gleason. “I see an opportunity for disruption in the market; there hasn’t been an independent pharmacy here for about eight […]
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AR Luxury Event Spaces to open
AR Luxury Event Spaces will soon offer another option for people in the Springfield area who want to host events. Owner Kaia Griffin is leasing the 2,500-square-foot space at 675 E. Linton Ave. that most recently served as office space for the Springfield branch of the American Cancer Society. She plans to transform it into […]
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Makeover Dental to hold ribbon cutting
Makeover Dental is holding a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Jorge Mosquera purchased the dental practice at 687 E. Linton Ave., formerly known as Secure Dental, last fall and rebranded it as Makeover Dental. “We’re planning to build an implant center; that’s going to be our main focus,” said David […]
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Make a nomination for the 2024 Women of Influence
Do you know an outstanding woman who deserves recognition? Security Bank is proud to partner with Springfield Business Journal for the annual Women of Influence recognition program, honoring local women for their contributions to the Springfield area community. Selected by their peers through submitted nominations, all have made important contributions to the community at large. […]
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Crawford, Murphy & Tilly announces new president
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. has announced Adam Burns as the firm’s seventh president, effective Feb. 24. Throughout his 22 years at CMT, Burns has served in diverse and progressively responsible roles, including transportation engineer, project manager, group manager, business development lead and executive vice president. Burns succeeds William Bailey, who began his tenure as […]
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David James joins Bank of Springfield
David James has joined the insurance agency team for Bank of Springfield. He has 28 years of insurance and banking experience and will serve as vice president. His product specializations are in employee benefits which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. James received his bachelor’s degree in management from Quincy University. He and […]