Peterman Financial Group has had a presence on MacArthur Boulevard for more than two decades, so when owner William Peterman decided it was time to expand, he didn’t look any further than the space adjacent to his current office. The financial planning firm currently occupies the 1600-square-foot office at 1515 S. MacArthur Blvd., and Peterman […]
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Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, to open on North Grand Avenue
Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, will soon open on North Grand Avenue. Alejandro “Alex” and Gabriela “Gabby” Rico are the owners of the business, which means “more flavors.” The couple currently operate a similar business, Sabores, at 323 N. Main St. in Chatham, along with a dog grooming business, Spaw […]
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The Chamber Job Fair
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host The Chamber Job Fair from on Tuesday, April 5, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. This event provides a convenient and cost-effective way for employers across central Illinois to connect with job-seekers of all ages, as well as individuals interested in new or […]
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Primo Designs merges with Gorham’s Specialty Advertising
Primo Designs, a Springfield-based business providing branded wearables and promotional items, has merged with Gorham’s Specialty Advertising, also of Springfield. The full integration with Gorham’s will be completed March 30 and the companies will operate out of Primo Designs’ current location at 2417 North Grand Ave. East. “Our two long-standing companies will provide products and […]
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A Q&A with Dana Lyons
By David Blanchette Dana Lyons is a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. When she was a senior at Riverton High School, an employment agency placed her in a receptionist position with Lincoln Land Title and Abstract Company. She later worked for Lexis Document Services and Zelle Title Company before opening The Illinois Real Estate […]
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New strategies for home buyers and sellers
Hot housing market upends traditional advice By Carey Smith “I would love to sell your home, but I have to ask, do you have a place to go? Because I will make you homeless.” That is the first conversation Randy Aldrich, a broker associate with The Real Estate Group, has with potential sellers. The hot […]
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Free virtual workshop for starting your own business
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Take part in a virtual workshop hosted by the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumna Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and hear from those in the business community who can provide guidance. Speakers include Kevin Lust, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois; Margaret […]
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Allied Design Consultants acquired by GreenAssociates, Inc.
Springfield architectural firm Allied Design Consultants has been acquired by GreenAssociates, Inc., an Itasca-based architecture firm. According to Todd Hannah, the former owner of Allied Design Consultants, not much will change in terms of the day-to-day operations. The firm will continue to operate out of its current location at 1413 S. MacArthur Blvd. “I’m the […]
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Join the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for the John Maxwell Company LIVE2LEAD leadership event
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a half-day rebroadcast of The John Maxwell Company LIVE2LEAD leadership event on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The event will be held at Hope Church, 3000 Lenhart Road. A continental breakfast will be provided starting at 8 a.m. with the rebroadcast starting at 8:30 a.m. This session is open […]
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Bill seeks pay raise for tipped workers
By Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois A bill in the Illinois House would do away with the sub-minimum wage paid to waitresses, bartenders and other tipped service workers. Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 5139 last month. If the bill becomes law, workers who supplement their wages with tips will receive the state’s minimum wage starting […]
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State of Illinois announces plans for data center in Dirksen Business Park
The state of Illinois has acquired 9.4 acres of land in the Dirksen Business Park located at 2900 Dotmar Drive to construct a new central computing facility for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology. The facility will house around 300 employees who will handle various aspects of the state’s IT infrastructure. The Rebuild Illinois […]