The University of Illinois Springfield and Innovate Springfield will host a “Shark Tank” style pitch night where aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to investors. The event will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Innovate Springfield, located on the second floor of 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield. Top startup […]
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Merger of Marine Bank and Morton Community Bank completed June 9
The merger of Marine Bank into Morton Community Bank was completed on June 9. All Marine Bank locations are now branded as Clock Tower Community Bank, a Division of Morton Community Bank, including banking facilities in Springfield, Chatham, Rushville, Macomb, Bloomington-Normal and Champaign. The acquisition added 10 locations to the footprint of Morton Community Bank. […]
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce to hold Small Business Award Luncheon
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Small Business Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Nineteen local business owners have been nominated in the Small Business Owner category and will be recognized alongside nominees in three other categories: Not-for-profit, new and emerging and […]
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Out-of-state investors see Springfield real estate as a good purchase
Michigan company organizing Springfield Multifamily Investor Club By David Blanchette It’s not unusual to have out-of-town investors purchase property in Springfield, but one of those investors is going about it in an unusual way. Destination Peak Partners from Detroit, Michigan, held an invitation-only event recently in Springfield that was designed to form the Springfield Multifamily […]
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El Arriero
By Thomas C. Pavlik El Arriero, which means “someone who drives mules,” opened up just under a year ago on West Wabash close to Archer Elevator Road. It serves fresh, authentic, homestyle Mexican food with great service and excellent salsa. There’s lots to like here. Although it’s in a strip center, El Arriero did a […]
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Evelyn Brandt Thomas – Iconic entrepreneur and philanthropist
By Jean Campbell PHOTO BY TERRY FARMER Evelyn Brandt Thomas is a well-known business figure in central Illinois and beyond. She and her brother, Glen, co-founded Brandt Fertilizer Inc. in 1953. The company, now simply BRANDT, has grown to be an international giant in agriculture. She is also recognized for her community leadership and giving […]
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Springfield Clinic and Central Illinois Customer Service Association to bring national keynote speaker to Springfield on June 7
Springfield Clinic is partnering with the Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) to bring national keynote speaker Austin Hatch to Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, to share his story of “Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity.” Hatch will share lessons learned from unimaginable loss, his extensive health care journey and his road to […]
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American Metals Supply acquired by MacArthur Company
MacArthur Company, a 110-year-old employee-owned building supplies distributer, completed its acquisition of American Metals Supply this week. American Metals Supply, a leading wholesale distributor of sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct and fittings, and a complete line of HVAC products, is headquartered at 5651 International Parkway in Springfield. The company operates nine locations throughout Missouri, […]
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Lincoln Library to host lunch and learn workshops for business owners
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is partnering with the Lincoln Library to host a series of lunch and learn workshops throughout the summer, with the first workshop happening on May 10. The four-part series called “Leveraging the Library: Grow Your Business by Maximizing Library Resources” will showcase the numerous tools and resources available for entrepreneurs […]
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Keeping it in the family
Sheehan & Sheehan is a third-generation law firm By Scott Reeder For Sheehan & Sheehan, Lawyers P.C., law is a family affair. “I can’t think of any other law practice in Springfield that has lasted three generations, yet alone one that has had two sets of brothers from each generation,” said retired Sangamon County associate […]
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Charlie Parker’s
By Thomas C. Pavlik It’s hard to believe that in all the years I’ve been doing restaurant reviews for Springfield Business Journal, I’ve never reviewed Charlie Parker’s Diner. Thanks to a group of friends who meet once a month for chili, this time has come. The group has been meeting monthly since 1999, and I […]
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Q&A with Val Yazell
By David Blanchette Val Yazell has held a wide variety of positions throughout her career, from working as a telemarketer and kindergarten teacher to serving as the interim CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the director of the city of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development. She’s also been a small […]