Memorial Health System received a commercial remodel permit for 2950 S. Sixth St. Contractor is PH Broughton & Sons, Inc., and the project is valued at $25,000. Solon LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3461 Gatlin Drive. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services Inc. and the project is valued at $24,000. Rehan Properties LLC received […]
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Pole Barn Chic – Kids opening in Chatham
Event planning company Pole Barn Chic is opening a second location focused on kids’ parties. Pole Barn Chic – Kids,116 W. Walnut St. in Chatham, will have a variety of party items available for sale or rent, including supplies and decorations such as backdrops, throne chairs and marquee letters. “It’s going to be a little […]
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Greg Tally appointed director of Oak Ridge Cemetery
Gregory C. Tally has been appointed by Mayor Misty Buscher as executive director of Oak Ridge Cemetery. Oak Ridge Cemetery is the second most-visited cemetery in the nation with almost 1 million visitors entering the cemetery annually. Tally will oversee the educational programs, engagement and maintenance of the approximately 180 acres of property. Tally, who […]
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Premier Pickleball Center preparing to break ground on west side
Construction will begin soon on Premier Pickleball Center, slated to house Springfield’s first dedicated, indoor pickleball courts that can be utilized year-round. Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the third year in a row, and like many cities, Springfield has struggled to keep up with the demand for court space. “I’ve […]
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce to hold Small Business Award Luncheon
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Small Business Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Nineteen local business owners have been nominated in the Small Business Owner category and will be recognized alongside nominees in three other categories: Not-for-profit, new and emerging and […]
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Nature’s Select relocating to Kent Plaza on South Sixth Street
After a decade of operations at the corner of Monroe and New streets, Nature’s Select of Springfield is preparing to move. “After 10 years, it’s time for an upgrade. We’re ready to take things to the next level,” said owner Chris Laier. The independent pet store will soon be relocating to 2739 S. Sixth St., […]
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Building permits – May 15-May 28
Douglas Enterprises, LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1836 S. First St. Contractor is Rickey Douglas and the project is valued at $2,000. Heidi Clark received a commercial remodel permit for 2922 Plaza Drive. Contractor is XPR Construction, Inc., and the project is valued at $80,000. Best Buy received a commercial remodel permit for […]
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Wellthy Juice Co. to open in The Gables
Heidi Clark has already been a business owner for more than a decade, but now she wants to bring a new concept to Springfield. She’s started the build out for Wellthy Juice Co, which will be located in The Gables. “I was going to open a juice bar next to the salon, and that didn’t […]
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Mel-O-Cream closes Fairhills Mall location
Mel-O-Cream fans currently have one less option to find their favorite doughnuts. The store in Fairhills Mall, located at 1953 W. Monroe, has closed effective immediately, although owner Amanda Crossland said she hopes it will only be temporary. “Over the last year we have been trying to work with the mall property management, located in […]
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Nami Poke opening at South Grand and MacArthur
A new restaurant concept will soon be opening at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and South Grand Avenue. Hau Nguyen plans to open Nami Poke at 916 South Grand Ave. West, the site of the former Li’l Willy’s BBQ Smokehouse, which closed March 31. “I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years,” […]
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Out-of-state investors see Springfield real estate as a good purchase
Michigan company organizing Springfield Multifamily Investor Club By David Blanchette It’s not unusual to have out-of-town investors purchase property in Springfield, but one of those investors is going about it in an unusual way. Destination Peak Partners from Detroit, Michigan, held an invitation-only event recently in Springfield that was designed to form the Springfield Multifamily […]
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Simone Parlier named new executive director of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
HSHS St. John’s Hospital has announced Simone Parlier as the new executive director of women’s services and the children’s hospital. Her first day with the hospital was May 1. “This is my dream job,” said Parlier. “I am passionate about women’s health, especially as it relates to motherhood. I have dedicated my education and career […]