About Forty Under 40 By Michelle Higginbotham, associate publisher It is virtually impossible to read through a list of previous recipients of the Forty Under 40 awards without seeing some familiar names. Since 1997, Springfield Business Journal has been recognizing outstanding young professionals in Springfield and the surrounding communities, representing a wide variety of local […]
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A flavor for everyone
From catering to house-flipping, savvy entrepreneurs see opportunity By Gabe House Josh Sonneborn, owner of Signature Event Rental, describes the company as his mainstay, the business he truly works at. Considering he has ownership interest in myriad areas – from event rental supplies to catering to bars and restaurants to rental properties to flipping houses […]
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Catching up with downtown Springfield
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, May 10, the Springfield Business Journal invited a small group to a business luncheon for the purpose of discussing the present and future of Springfield’s downtown area. It was held at the Inn at 835 from noon until 2 p.m. The panelists consisted of Brent Boesdorfer, owner and operator of Custom […]
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Security Bank’s Women of Influence 2016
Security Bank and Springfield Business Journal are proud to bring you the 13th annual Women of Influence. This program honors 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. You are invited to join us in celebrating […]
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Gone for Good
Business employs adults with disabilities By Teresa Paul Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction, located at 1411 East Jefferson St., supports the community both through recycling and by employing people with disabilities. “Gone for Good provides NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) AAA-certified security, the highest certification available for secure document destruction businesses,” said Jenny […]
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186: Understanding the connection
Results of year-long survey expected to guide future By Catherine O’Connor There is no question that the challenges facing Springfield Public School District 186 are not unique as demographic shifts, economic pressures and social issues continue to transform the educational landscape throughout the country. Superintendent Jennifer Gill has embraced the challenge, opening the door for […]
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Coming to America
UIS increases focus on international students By Zach Baliva Drive around the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus on a warm day, and you’re likely to notice a student bowling to a batsman on the cricket pitch. Step into a campus building, and you may find a meeting of the Asian student organization. International students […]
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Local school districts in transition
Low-income students increase in outlying areas, hold steady in District 186 By Catherine O’Connor In this first installment of a two-part project, SBJ examines the results of a study of public perceptions of Springfield’s Public School District 186 in contrast to real statistics on the number of low-income students throughout Sangamon County. Next month, part […]
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How does Springfield stack up with other cities?
Guest editorial By Mike Waldinger American Institute of Architects The above is a question that comes up often, as I have the good fortune of working for the American Institute of Architects, which shares exemplary community development work driven by design firms far and wide. The impetus for these projects isn’t just for show. Civic […]
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New business listings
Gatsby Hair Boutique 120 N 1st Street, Sherman 502-4024 Owner: Jessica Gatschenberger Half Moon Yoga Fit 315 Chatham Rd., Suite 106 725-0140 Owner: Majeeda Tatum-Anderson L & N Cleaning Services 1616 E Jackson 971-7532 Owners: Nicole Dineen, Lincoln James MotherDaughterMosaic 2929 S. Douglas Ave. 801-3189 Owners: Lauren Gleason, Paula Collier Dina Payne MSW LCSW 917 […]
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Medical news
Memorial Medical Center launches Advanced Hernia Center, partners with SIU HealthCare and Springfield Clinic Memorial Medical Center has launched the Memorial Advanced Hernia Center to assist patients facing complex hernia cases. Dr. John Mellinger, a surgeon with SIU HealthCare, and Dr. James Fullerton, a surgeon with Springfield Clinic, serve as co-medical directors of the Memorial […]
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Business news
Illinois Stewardship Alliance awards Golden Beets to pioneering local food practitioners Illinois Stewardship Alliance is pleased to announce the 2015 Golden Beet Award winners. The Golden Beets, now in their 5th year, are a series of awards created by the Alliance in order to highlight progressive local food practices and recognize the people who are […]