Local marketing firm Systemax is offering a workshop on “Utilizing Social Media for Branding & Culture,” the final 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 understand how to tell a story, […]
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“How to Strategically Grow Your Business” seminar
Marine Bank will be hosting a BankNotes seminar, “How to Strategically Grow Your Business,” on Wednesday, July 25 at Illini Country Club, presented by Bob Barber, owner of Sandler Training in Springfield. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. Barber will discuss processes that create sustainable and […]
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Upcoming “Fundamentals of Legal” seminar
Are you thinking of starting a business but have questions about the legal framework you need to put in place? Or, perhaps you’re already running your own business but now issues are arising that you aren’t sure how to handle. Innovate Springfield and Declan Binninger, an attorney with Freeborn & Peters LLP are hosting a […]
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Security Bank announces promotions
Security Bank has announced the promotions of Stephan Paul Antonacci to Chief Operating Officer and Morgan D. Beck, CPA to Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2018. “Both Paul and Morgan have demonstrated a high level of commitment and service to our customers, whether those customers are internal or external. Both of them deliver on […]
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The Rock Shop makes a move
By Niko Robledo A for lease sign has recently appeared at the Rock Shop, but for anyone who fears that the 35-year-old business is closing, they are merely moving into the warehouse behind their current location. The owner, Todd Rushing, describes the move as a cost-saving measure. He is merging the space with his other […]
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Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop to celebrate one year anniversary
Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop, located at 323 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield, will be celebrating their one year anniversary this Saturday with an event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The barbers will offer haircuts to benefit Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and onsite pet adoption will be taking place until […]
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Capital Airport gets a major makeover
An important entrance to Springfield is in the midst of a $20 million makeover that will better accommodate visitors and give them a more positive impression of the capital city. “This will provide a first-class front door to the city,” said Springfield Airport Authority executive director Mark Hanna regarding several projects to revamp and rehabilitate […]
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The ‘Adams Family’ moves in downtown
Farmers market and Kidzeum energize a block ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY RACHEL JOHNSON They may not be creepy or kooky, but they are coming together as a family on the 400 block of Adams Street. The Old Capitol Farmers Market has been a magnet for 20-plus years, but with the resurgence of downtown and the […]
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Barber entrepreneur
All Star Kutz is just one of Audrey Austin’s businesses. More to come. BY KAREN ACKERMAN WITTER Audrey Austin considers herself an entrepreneur. She says her father, Andrew Corey, inspired her to develop a career where she could work for herself. Corey was a businessman who owned Corey Rental Leasing for more than 20 years […]
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Rutherford Law office merges with FeldmanWasser
Rutherford Law Office in Springfield has announced a merger with the law offices of FeldmanWasser, effective July 1, 2018. Roger Rutherford will become a partner within FeldmanWasser and will continue his practice concentrating in estate planning, real estate, legal entity formations and municipal law. “Roger’s forty plus years as a practicing attorney in central Illinois, […]
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The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd annual Small Business Awards
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce held their 33rd annual Small Business Awards on Tuesday, June 19 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.The Chamber’s Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognizes area small business people for their outstanding achievement in five different business categories. Ed Clark Photography provided photography services for the event. This […]
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Springfield Business Journal announces staff additions
James Bengfort is the new associate publisher for Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, effective June 20. He served in a similar capacity with Illinois Times when he previously lived in Springfield from 2012-2015. Most recently, he has been associate publisher for Oklahoma Gazette, a weekly alternative newspaper in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In addition to […]