By Pamela Savage Dabble is Springfield’s newest, one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself arts and crafts venue. It is a business forged by family and created for the community. Sisters Ashley Striplin and Amanda Terry came up with the concept of a community-based arts-and-crafts venue following Terry’s travels through China. While living in China for three years, she noticed […]
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The Turkish grill on Wabash
Ugly Restaurant and Bar, a welcome addition to Springfield’s ethnic eateries By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr. With a name like Ugly Restaurant and Bar, you had better have some good food and good service. Thankfully, Ugly Restaurant delivers. Ugly Restaurant is a Turkish grill. Your first thought may be kabobs, but there’s a lot more […]
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Artificial Intelligence is the next industrial revolution
“We don’t want Springfield to miss it.” By Annie Fulgenzi The next Industrial Revolution is here, whether you are prepared for it or not. According to local experts who recently took part in a panel discussion on the state of Artificial Intelligence, the consensus was: You can either get in, or get left behind. Artificial […]
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Cannabis now a growth industry
Springfield entrepreneur Chris Stone sees a bright future By David Blanchette Recreational cannabis is a growth industry, and Springfield resident Chris Stone plans to take full advantage of the potential behind the once-banned substance. “Eight percent of the population uses cannabis regularly, so how do we get to the other 92%?” Stone asked. “There is […]
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Employers invited to participate in Art After Hours
The Springfield Area Arts Council has announced a new chapter in its On My Own Time program in 2023. To mark the 25th anniversary of this biennial visual arts program and to clarify its purpose, the Arts Council is renaming it Art After Hours. The program gives employees of participating businesses, government agencies and medical […]
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Applications for Isringhausen DRIVE Grant now open for businesses to locate downtown
The Isringhausen DRIVE Grant will launch a second round of applications to support and nurture new businesses in the downtown area. This grant is part of Isringhausen’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth within our community. The Isringhausen DRIVE Grant provides financial support to entrepreneurs looking to establish new businesses in the downtown […]
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Complimentary webinar offers tips on actively listening in the workplace
Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Listen with Purpose,” on July 19 at 11 a.m. Listening well in the workplace is a critical skill that can have a profound impact on the overall dynamics and success of a team. When leaders and team members actively engage in […]
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Henson Robinson Co. acquiring Reliable Mechanical Corporation
Henson Robinson Company has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Reliable Mechanical Company, a commercial and residential HVAC and plumbing contractor based in Champaign, Illinois. “This merger provides us a strong foundation to grow and expand our market presence in Champaign and surrounding areas beyond just our roofing trade and continue to scale […]
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Quencie Thomas: From Springfield to Hollywood
By Holly A. Whisler Quencie Thomas, a celebrity interviewer and founder of Studio Q media services, is a Springfield native who is making her dreams come true. Thomas describes herself as the loud kid in school who sang Whitney Houston songs, was self-driven and marched to the beat of her own drum. She later made […]
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Hot Pot & BBQ Buffet
By Thomas C. Pavlik, Jr. Chinese hot pot is more than just a meal, it’s an experience – and one that’s done nicely by Hot Pot & BBQ Buffet. Hot pot originated in the Mongolian Empire and started out as a simple broth bought to boil in a helmet into which a soldier added horsemeat […]
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MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express will no longer offer carryout service
After a trial run of offering carryout orders on the weekends, MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is shifting back to focusing solely on catering and special events. Owner Jerome Taylor opened a brick-and-mortar location at 711 E. Enos Ave. in 2017 after two years of operating MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express as a food truck […]
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Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Awards winners
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 20 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories: Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has […]