Comings & Goings

Garrison Group, a Springfield-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, has joined Keller Williams Capital. “We’ve been an independent brokerage since Glen (Garrison) started Garrison Group in the early 90s,” said David Plake, president and CEO of Garrison Group. Plake purchased the business from Garrison in 2022, but the company’s namesake remains active in day-to-day operations. […]

Justin Stone has joined Hickory Point Bank as senior vice president, mortgage lending. He will work out of the branch at 3131 W. Wabash Ave. Stone has 21 years of banking experience and previously worked for Morton Community Bank, formerly Marine Bank, in Springfield as well as Bank of Springfield. “Justin is one of the […]

Eagle Golf and Grill, a public golf training facility with a full-service restaurant and bar, is in the works on Springfield’s west side. “If you think of the competitive sports market, we’re trying to serve that market for golf,” said Jim Lee, who co-owns the business along with his wife, Amber Lee, and Josh Edison, […]

A new specialty business catering to men is in the works on Springfield’s west side. The Crafted Stag Supply is the brainchild of Grant and Jennifer Hammer, who purchased the property at 3455 Freedom Dr. in May and hope to be open for business by spring 2024. “It will be a men’s clothing and gift […]

The Keep Store, Springfield’s first and only refillery, has moved one door down to 312 E. Adams St. “The previous space was very segmented,” said owner Ami Shelton. “People walk in now thinking we have double the inventory, and I tell them, ‘No, you can just see it all now.’” While the total square footage […]

Secure Dental has a new name and a new owner. Dr. Jorge Mosquera purchased the dental practice at 687 E. Linton Ave. as of Sept. 1 and plans to rebrand it as Makeover Dental. “We’re planning to build an implant center; that’s going to be our main focus,” said David Gallego, the practice manager. “Dr. […]

Sapori Pizzeria and Italian Market has opened in Montvale Junction, the latest venture from longtime Springfield restaurateurs Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti. The restaurant held a soft opening Sept. 20 and then posted on Facebook “to say we are overwhelmed with the flood of customers would be an understatement. …We’re almost out of everything and […]

Chase has announced the closure of its downtown Springfield branch, four years after significantly downsizing that location. In a Sept. 13 letter sent to customers, Chase informed clients the branch at 531 E. Washington St. will be closing Dec. 12 and referred customers to the location at 200 S. Dirksen Parkway. Chase also has a […]