Local marketing firm Systemax is offering a workshop on “Facebook Ads Manager,” the third of a series of six social media seminars designed to address questions that business owners may have about how to best promote their products and services. This session will help people using Facebook for their business understand the steps to building […]
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Now accepting nominations for the 2018 Forty Under 40 class
Springfield Business Journal is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Forty Under 40 class. Each year, the Business Journal partners with Security Bank, the University of Illinois Springfield and the Greater Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize the outstanding achievements of 40 local business people under the age of 40 who have contributed to […]
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New engineering firm moves into town
MECO Engineering, a firm based out of Hannibal, Missouri, is opening an office in Springfield. Established in 1985, MECO provides civil, mechanical/electrical, and structural engineering and land surveying services to the public and private sectors. They also have a location in Pittsfield, Illinois in addition to offices in Jefferson City, St. Charles, Branson and Boonville, […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Apr. 23, 2018 and Apr. 29, 2018.
Building permit roundup – May 2 BY STACIE LEWIS Silverleaf Children’s Academy obtained a commercial demo permit for interior non-structural demolition work at 3220 Pleasant Run. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services are the project is valued at $20,000. Kirk Jeffers obtained a commercial fence permit for 1800 E. Adams St. Goodman Fence, Inc. is […]
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Walmart’s Open Call
Are you an entrepreneur hoping for a big break that will allow you to sell your products at local Walmart stores, or perhaps even nationwide? Walmart’s Open Call is scheduled for June 13 in Bentonville, Arkansas, but the deadline to secure a seat at the table with one of the company’s buyers is this Friday, […]
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A new home on Wabash for local dental practices
The building that has been taking shape at 3820 W. Wabash in Springfield, next to Dick van Dyke Appliance World, will soon be the new home for several different local dental practices. “We are consolidating three offices in the Springfield area and merging them into one,” explained Leah Zimmerman, the practice manager of operations for […]
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Chamber offers cybersecurity seminar
Chris Hembrough, president and CEO of the Greater Area Springfield Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent email to members, “Nearly every month, I hear from a business or organizational leader recently hit by a ransomware attack or some kind of cybersecurity violation that compromised data, caused significant IT issues, and/or cost them thousands of […]
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Devin Cartwright joins Resource One
Devin Cartwright has joined Resource One as a sales coordinator. He said, “Working at Resource One Office is not your typical nine-to-five. Everyone here takes pride in their craft. We pay close attention to detail and listen carefully to our clients’ needs, and we produce fantastic results for projects big and small.” Cartwright studied interior […]
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Lynn Whalen Named NCMPR Vice President/President-Elect
Lynn Whalen of Springfield was recently installed as vice president/president-elect of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference in Las Vegas held in March. Whalen will take over as president of NCMPR in 2019. Whalen is the executive director of public relations and marketing at Lincoln Land Community […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Apr. 16, 2018 and Apr. 22, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Apr. 25 AT&T Mobility (a lessee) obtained a commercial building permit to upgrade the existing telecommunications facility at 317 Chatham Rd. Fulton Technologies, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. RAM Innovations, LLC obtained a commercial sign permit for non-illuminated sign at 3100 Constitution Dr. I.D. Signs […]
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Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon International Gift Gallery has opened at 1535 W. Wabash in Springfield. The retail location occupies 2700 square feet in the other half of the Benchmark Auto building, just west of Little Saigon restaurant. While the store has only been open for a week, owner Janet Barkmeier says she has come […]
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Photography for Social Media seminar
Are you interested in learning the best techniques for getting great photos for social media? Whether you own a restaurant, retail store or work in the service industry you can take images ready to post online on your phone that will help sell your business to your followers. Local First is partnering with Kate Spencer […]