Chicago’s premium burger restaurant, DMK Burger Bar, is honored to roll out their strategic franchise expansion plan. The program, developed by a trio consisting of a five-time James Beard nominated chef, a Morton’s Steakhouse legacy and a franchise guru, targets entrepreneurs in California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. DMK Burger Bar is recognized nationally for […]
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St. John’s implements AHA’s Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program
On Monday, Oct. 2, HSHS St. John’s Hospital began implementing the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program. The program brings mobile CPR training carts to the hospital, which will help staff maintain skill competency through frequent CPR training. Instead of recertifying every two years, HSHS St. John’s Hospital staff will now be able to […]
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Building permit roundup – Oct 11
The following building and zoning permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Oct. 2, 2017 and Oct. 8, 2017: Ameritech has obtained a permit to remodel their existing call center at 555 E. Cook St. The contractor is East Alton-based Helmkamp Construction Co., and the project is valued at $350,000. Horace Mann Insurance […]
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Perten Instruments to move into former Blue Cross Blue Shield building
Perten Instruments, a leading supplier of analytical instruments to the food and agricultural industries, will be relocating their Springfield office to a new location. The global health innovator will relocate from their current Springfield office at 6444 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road into the lower level of the former Blue Cross Blue Shield building at […]
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Business people wanted to participate in Business Education Week
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Business Education Partnership of Sangamon County is searching for business people to participate in “Business Education Week,” held Oct. 17-19. The goal of “Business Education Week” is to involve business people and the community in conversations about education, offering them an insider’s perspective on education in Sangamon County. “Business […]
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Building permit roundup – Oct. 4
The following building and zoning permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Sept. 25, 2017 and Oct. 1, 2017: Honda of Illinois has obtained a permit for an external solar panel array at 2450 Prairie Crossing Dr. The contractor is Springfield-based B & B Electrical, Inc., and the project is valued at $49,256. […]
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Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery coming to Springfield
National cupcake and ice cream franchise Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery has announced plans to open a Springfield location. Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery was founded in 2008 in Overland Park, Kansas, by Jeff Martin, and has since expanded to include more than 160 stores worldwide. The company is known for their 18 signature cupcake flavors, which […]
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Casa Real shutters North Grand location to open new restaurant
On Monday, Sept. 25, Jose Lopez, Jr., owner of Casa Real, announced plans to close the doors to Casa Real’s flagship north side restaurant, located on North Grand Avenue. The last day of business for the North Grand Avenue location was Saturday, Sept. 30. Although the restaurant, which has served the north side of Springfield […]
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Capital Area REALTORS install 2018 officers and directors
On Sept, 28, Capital Area REALTORS installed the following officers and directors for 2018. Capital Area REALTORS is the voice for real estate in Sangamon County, representing 900+ members in all aspects of the real estate industry. For more information, visit http://seehouses.com. Officers: Ed Mahoney, ABR, President (RE/MAX Professionals) Jane Hay, GRI, SRS, President-elect (The […]
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Brent R. Davis promoted from within at Edward Jones
Longtime Edward Jones employee Brent R. Davis was recently promoted to the position of regional leader for the Central Illinois region. Davis has been employed by the financial services firm for 21 years. Davis’ responsibilities as regional leader will include overseeing the firms’ regional branch offices, serving as a role model for the firms’ investment […]
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Building permit roundup – Sept. 27
The following building and zoning permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Sept. 18, 2017, and Sept. 24, 2017: Heritage Healthcare has obtained a permit to build a new portable storage unit at 900 N. Rutledge. The storage unit will be 240 sq. ft., and the project is valued at $6,400. The contractor […]
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New catering venture from Sean Keeley and Shannon Mathis
Chef Sean Keeley and Shannon Mathis have teamed up to bring a new catering venture, Artisan & Company, to the Springfield area this fall. Artisan & Company will offer private and executive catering services featuring custom menus for private dinner parties, executive and corporate dinners, charity fundraisers, political functions, and in-home cooking demonstrations. Cuisine will […]