Kristin Jamison has been hired as the new executive director of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, effective Nov. 3. Jamison has served as president of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation since 2019. She is also a co-owner of the Future Champions Sports Complex and Jamison’s Future Swings along with her husband, Adam Jamison. Jamison will […]
Michelle Ownbey
Michelle Ownbey is the publisher of Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times.
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Historic Broadgauge building to be auctioned
The historic Broadgauge building in downtown Petersburg is scheduled for auction Sept. 20-22. All furnishings and equipment are included, with bids starting at $250,000. Dan Sperry of The Real Estate Group is handling the auction and originally listed the property for sale earlier this year at an asking price of $2.9 million. The price was […]
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Kayla Houchin joins Express Employment Professionals
Kayla Houchin has joined Express Employment Professionals as the membership and communications coordinator. She most recently worked as an editor at the Herald Whig in Quincy and the Courier-Post in Hannibal, Missouri. “After more than eight years in news, I was ready to transition to a new role that utilized my skills in a different […]
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Sapori Pizzeria expands space, offerings
Sapori Pizzeria and Italian Market will celebrate two years in business this September, and the owners already have an expansion in the works. Longtime Springfield restaurateurs Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti opened the business in Montvale Junction in 2023. When the adjacent business, Design House by Staff, relocated to a larger space at the other […]
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Memorial Health names senior vice president
Dr. Ted Clark has been named Memorial Health’s senior vice president and chief clinical officer, effective Aug. 4. In his new role, Clark will oversee Memorial Medical Group, Memorial Behavioral Health and the health system’s quality and safety teams and its home health services. Clark has served as Decatur Memorial Hospital’s chief medical officer since […]
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New child care center to open in Springfield
A new child care center is preparing to open in Springfield, which will be the third location for a local business owner. Janene Purdon-Menke plans to open the first phase of Little Yellow Wagon, 2160 S. Sixth St., by August, which will serve kids age three to five years old. By November, she hopes to […]
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RISE to host Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive
Have good quality, professional clothing you don’t need any more or looking to update or build your professional wardrobe? RISE, the young professionals group of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, is holding a Give & Take Professional Clothing Drive on Aug. 22-23. All clothing donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. -7 p.m. on Friday, […]
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Eck, Schafer, & Punke acquires Pehlman & Dold, doubles office space
Accounting firm Eck, Schafer, & Punke has acquired another practice and significantly expanded its downtown office. ESP was founded in 1994 and has always been headquartered in downtown Springfield, although not in the same building. The firm moved to its current location, 227 S. Seventh St., in 2014 and originally occupied the second floor. Conn’s […]
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NAPA Auto Parts to open in Chatham
McKay NAPA Auto Parts, headquartered in Litchfield, is preparing to open a Chatham location. The former Family Video store at 210 N. Main St. is currently undergoing renovations. McKay Corporation was established in 1937 and became aligned with NAPA in 2003. Since then, McKay has expanded from 16 stores to 26 stores, stretching from Mt. Sterling […]
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Chamber Job Fair to be held Tuesday, Aug. 26
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s fall job fair will feature dozens of employers ready to hire qualified candidates. A list of the participating employers can be found on the event calendar for The Chamber at www.gscc.org. Whether you’re looking to advance within your current industry or start a new career, there are plenty of […]
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Studio on 6th has new owner
Jenny Suttill, who calls herself a hairdresser by trade, is now also the new owner of Studio on 6th, an artist co-op in downtown Springfield. “I am officially the fourth owner,” said Suttill, who has been involved with the business at 215 S. Sixth St. since November 2019. “Our previous owner, Laura Camp, is one […]
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Coz’s Pizza owners, landlord involved in legal dispute
The owners of Coz’s Pizza and Pub and the longtime property owner are embroiled in a legal dispute, which appears to have led to the announcement that July 27 will be the last day of operations for the business at its current location. Louis and Elsa Ezzo purchased Coz’s Pizza and Pub in March 2023, […]