Todd Bringuet is a Springfield native and the fourth generation to be involved in the family business, Ace Sign Company. He and his brother, Scott, and cousin, Cory Boatman, all work for the company founded in 1940 by Franklin G. “Frank” Horn and his wife, Alvina, who began painting signs in the basement of their […]
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Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach
Tucked away on the north edge of Jacksonville, surrounded by farm fields, sits a large facility where a small team assembles the Sensory Sentinel, a game changer in the field of biomedical research. “It’s the only instrument like it in the world,” said Dr. Jeremy Turner, founder and CEO of Turner Scientific and former faculty […]
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Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years
Nelson’s Catering of Springfield was founded in 1995 and began operations from the back of the Williamsville IGA, using a single pickup truck with a camper top to service clients. The business has grown substantially from its humble beginnings and is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new barbecue menu, online ordering and a continued […]
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New networking groups
The Springfield area has a wide variety of networking groups, some based on specific industries and others open to anyone. Networking groups are about connections between individuals and businesses for the exchanging of ideas, information and resources. They are a platform for career development and business growth. Jeff Dillman, general manager of Masco Packaging & […]
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Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach
Tucked away on the north edge of Jacksonville, surrounded by farm fields, sits a large facility where a small team assembles the Sensory Sentinel, a game changer in the field of biomedical research. “It’s the only instrument like it in the world,” said Dr. Jeremy Turner, founder and CEO of Turner Scientific and former faculty […]
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Women of Influence recipients honored at event
Each year, Springfield Business Journal partners with Security Bank to recognize women from the public and private sectors who have made outstanding contributions to the local community. The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by community members throughout the year. On Tuesday, May 20, Security Bank hosted a reception at Island Bay Yacht Club for […]
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Lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel
A growing number of state lawmakers are moving to repeal a 2015 Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel to protest its policies toward Palestinians. Amid concerns about Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, lawmakers in Springfield supporting human rights for Palestinians have increasingly signed on to legislation opposing the decade-old anti-boycott law. But so far, […]
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Urban farming in Jacksonville
Juan Caballero plants seeds a little differently than most people. “I use my finger to make a hole in the potted soil and that way I can judge how deep the seed will go,” Caballero said. “When I’m in the potting room sometimes I would rather have the light off than on, but it depends […]
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Major solar development opens in Sangamon County
Sangamon County is now home to the largest solar power development east of the Mississippi River. On April 30, Swift Current Energy, a Boston-based firm, held a ribbon-cutting at its Auburn office for the Double Black Diamond solar farm. The collection of solar panels was erected on more than 4,000 acres in western Sangamon County […]
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Q&A with Karen Conn
Karen Conn has made it her life’s mission to preserve history through hospitality, which is the motto of Conn’s Hospitality Group. She first began working for the family-owned business at just 15 years old, then became a part owner in 1986 and a primary owner in 1996. Conn attended Lincoln Land Community College before transferring […]
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2025 staffing trends: More selective employers and unemployment up
Area employers are more selective when hiring and unemployment is up, according to Dixie Ladd, owner of StaffQuick in Chatham, a staffing agency providing temporary and permanent placements in a variety of industries. Ladd encourages job seekers to establish a solid employment history and discourages switching jobs too quickly. “It is not in their best […]
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Creating integrated, flexible workspaces
Working from home during the pandemic has shaped the look and feel of the American workforce. Some employers are demanding employees return to work, while others are trying to make the workplace so appealing that staff will want to return to the office. Chris Davis, vice president of operations at Resource One, 321 E. Adams […]