The second annual Local First Springfield Awards will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Springfield Electric & Lighting Design, 700 N. Ninth St., co-hosted by Capital City Event Planning. Food will be provided by Cured Catering and drinks available to purchase from Just the Basics. There is no charge for members or non-members to […]
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Thrive Center for Wellness is open at former Rebound location
Almost exactly one year following the closure of Rebound Healthcare Systems, 435 W. Washington, Thrive Center for Wellness has opened in the same location to continue providing services for substance abuse treatment and recovery. Owner David Vail previously worked as a therapist for Rebound before going into private practice after the business closed last September. […]
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Mike Adams joins Luby Equipment Services
Mike Adams has been hired as a sales representative for Luby Equipment Services, a St. Louis-based CASE Construction equipment dealer. He replaces Don Castens, who retired at the end of June and was responsible for a 12-county territory based out of the Springfield location. Adams most recently served as general manager for United Rentals in […]
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Building permit roundup – August 26 – September 1
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between August 26 and September 1, 2019. By Stacie Lewis Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 3101 W. Wabash Ave. Rough Brothers, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $77,798. ULM Distribution, LLC obtained […]
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Kids’ entertainment complex to open in former Midstate Gymnastics Academy
The former location of Midstate Gymnastics Academy, 3720 Hollis Dr. in Springfield, will soon be filled with bouncing, jumping and running children again. Dr. Tubosun Dennis, a local anesthesiologist, and her mother, Tola Danmole-Odimayo, are the co-owners of Bounce Tag, a kids’ entertainment complex that is slated to open by early November. “It’s a huge […]
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HSHS Medical Group to acquire Vita Center for Women
HSHS Medical Group plans to acquire the Vita Center for Women, effective Oct. 21. Vita has locations in Decatur, Pana, Sullivan and Shelbyville, Illinois, in addition to caring for patients full time at Crossing Healthcare in Decatur. Six physicians and eight advanced practice clinicians will transition to HSHS Medical Group, along with colleagues at Vita […]
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Building permit roundup – August 19 – August 25
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between August 19 and August 25, 2019. Lawrence Four, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for a new Dollar General at 2800 W. Lawrence Ave. Building Systems of Illinois is the contractor and the project is valued at $600,000. National City Bank obtained a […]
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Express Talks series
Are you interested in learning what today’s employees look for in a job, a boss and an employer? Do you want to learn how to attract and retain exceptional people, and how your company might be missing the mark? There has been a significant shift in the workforce and workplace expectations over the past 30 […]
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Christen Owen and Joseph Zander join Forsyth Insurance Group
Christen Owen and Joseph Zander have recently joined Forsyth Insurance Group, located at 430 E. Vine St. in Springfield. After staying at home with her three children for the past 10 years and running an in-home daycare, Owen said she’s excited to get back into the business world. She is currently a licensed health and […]
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Building permit roundup – August 12 – August 18
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between August 12 and August 18, 2019. Springfield Clinic obtained a commercial remodel permit for a parking lot at 1203 S. Seventh St. The contractor is S & W Contractors of IL, Inc. and the project is valued at $407,535. The Roman Catholic Diocese […]
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Bailey Felts joins Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes
Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. has hired Bailey Felts as an associate attorney. Felts previously worked at the Illinois State Bar Association, where she served as an associate counsel. Prior to that, she was an assistant public defender at the Sangamon County Public Defender’s Office. Felts received her undergraduate degree from University of Illinois […]
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16th annual 15 Under Fifteen business awards
Do you know an outstanding small business that deserves recognition? United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are sponsoring the 16th annual small business awards program, 15 Under Fifteen. In October, we will recognize and honor 15 businesses with 15 or fewer employees in the Springfield area. Take a moment to submit a business you […]