By Rachel Johnson The current trend in Springfield is for businesses to relocate to the west side, but bucking that trend is the Brown, Hay and Stephens law firm. The oldest law firm in the state of Illinois, BHS has been at the corner of Fifth and Adams streets since 1858. An original tenant of […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Milk and Honey Fresh Market to reopen in a new location
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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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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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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“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. […]
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Waggener Chiropractic and Wellness Center opens for business in Piper Glen
Waggener Chiropractic and Wellness Center recently opened for business at 7012 Kingsmill Court, in the Piper Glen area. Samantha Mayberry-Waggener, or Dr. Sammy as she’s affectionately called by her patients, is already well-known in the local area. Originally from Rochester, she attended Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri before completing an internship in Virginia. […]