Milk and Honey Fresh Market will reopen soon at a new location. Owner Jenny Loftus is planning on a June 1 opening at 413 E. Adams, between Café Moxo and The Elf Shelf, in a space formerly occupied by the Sangamon County Democratic Party. Loftus says while she will not be carrying any dairy, meat […]
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Cocoa Blue Chocolates’ Springfield location closed
Cocoa Blue Chocolates has closed their Springfield location at 4015 Yucan Drive, which owner Joshua Becker says will allow him to focus more on the original location in Rochester. On a post on the business’ Facebook page, Becker explains, “It’s something I’ve been thinking about the last 3 to 4 months, and it was a […]
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Fact or Fiction: The fate of Bergner’s at White Oaks Mall
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., the parent company of Bergner’s, announced late Tuesday that it has accepted a bid from liquidators that will close its stores nationwide. Several employees of the local Bergner’s store confirmed they were told yesterday that the Springfield location will close in 10-12 weeks. On February 4, 2018, Bon-Ton and its subsidiaries filed […]
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Systemax’s social media seminars continue
Local marketing firm Systemax is offering a workshop on “Facebook Insights – Building an Audience of Advocates,” the second 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 […]
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Allied Design Consultants moving to MacArthur Boulevard
Last fall, Springfield Business Journal reported that the boutique clothing and gift store District 23 would be moving into 830 South Grand, the location occupied for many years by The Wardrobe. Now architectural firm Allied Design Consultants, Inc. has moved into District 23’s former location at 1413 S. MacArthur Boulevard. Allied Design was previously located […]
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5 Star Nutrition coming to Springfield
5 Star Nutrition, a retailer focusing on health and wellness products, is preparing to open a Springfield location at 2476 Wabash in Sherwood Plaza. The company has more than 80 locations nationwide, primarily on the east coast and throughout the Midwest, including a store in Peoria and one in Champaign that opened last year. Based […]
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HSHS sky bridge over Ninth Street to be installed
The installation of the HSHS St. John’s Hospital sky bridge over Ninth Street will begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. Once complete, the sky bridge will connect HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital to the new outpatient center for women and children that will house providers from SIU Medicine, HSHS Medical Group and St. […]
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15th Annual Women of Influence Awards
Security Bank and Springfield Business Journal are proud to sponsor the 15th annual Women of Influence. This program honors local women for their contributions to the Springfield area community. This year’s recipients are Dr. Clarice Ford, Rev. Margaret Ann Jessup, Aruna Mathur, Polly Poskin, and Angela Sowle. Dr. Clarice Ford currently serves as the vice […]
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Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors opening Springfield location
Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors originally opened for business 40 years ago in Chicago, and the original showroom in Evergreen Park still serves Chicago area residents. The company is now headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois and has expanded to include operations in Rockford and Peoria, along with three locations in Wisconsin and a new location […]
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Scott Dahl appointed director of Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mayor Jim Langfelder has announced Scott Dahl as his appointment to be the next director for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. Dahl has spent 25 years in association, lodging and tourism industries, generating record revenues in both lodging and association sectors. Since 2002, Dahl has served as the Director of Membership for the Illinois […]
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CEO vs. Sharks event
On Monday April 23, the Sangamon CEO program will host its annual Shark Tank-style event “CEO vs. Sharks.” Forty-eight Sangamon CEO participants — local high school seniors interested in entrepreneurship — have teamed up to pitch their business ideas to local investors and entrepreneurs at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield. Fans of the TV […]
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“Marketing Dos and Don’t’s”
For business owners who would like to get tips about their marketing, Local First is holding a training called “Marketing Dos and Don’t’s” on Tuesday, April 10 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Engrained Brewery & Restaurant. At this 90-minute class, Custom Cup co-owner Kendra Boesdorfer will teach participants the virtues and pitfalls of up-selling versus discounting. […]