MECO Engineering, a firm based out of Hannibal, Missouri, is opening an office in Springfield. Established in 1985, MECO provides civil, mechanical/electrical, and structural engineering and land surveying services to the public and private sectors. They also have a location in Pittsfield, Illinois in addition to offices in Jefferson City, St. Charles, Branson and Boonville, […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Apr. 23, 2018 and Apr. 29, 2018.
Building permit roundup – May 2 BY STACIE LEWIS Silverleaf Children’s Academy obtained a commercial demo permit for interior non-structural demolition work at 3220 Pleasant Run. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services are the project is valued at $20,000. Kirk Jeffers obtained a commercial fence permit for 1800 E. Adams St. Goodman Fence, Inc. is […]
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A new home on Wabash for local dental practices
The building that has been taking shape at 3820 W. Wabash in Springfield, next to Dick van Dyke Appliance World, will soon be the new home for several different local dental practices. “We are consolidating three offices in the Springfield area and merging them into one,” explained Leah Zimmerman, the practice manager of operations for […]
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Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon International Gift Gallery has opened at 1535 W. Wabash in Springfield. The retail location occupies 2700 square feet in the other half of the Benchmark Auto building, just west of Little Saigon restaurant. While the store has only been open for a week, owner Janet Barkmeier says she has come […]
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Cocoa Blue Chocolates’ Springfield location closed
Cocoa Blue Chocolates has closed their Springfield location at 4015 Yucan Drive, which owner Joshua Becker says will allow him to focus more on the original location in Rochester. On a post on the business’ Facebook page, Becker explains, “It’s something I’ve been thinking about the last 3 to 4 months, and it was a […]
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Building permit roundup – Apr. 18
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Apr. 9, 2018 and Apr. 15, 2018. AT&T Mobility (a lessee) obtained a commercial building permit to upgrade the existing telecommunications facility at 1215 Bunn Ave. Fulton Technologies, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. Springfield […]
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Allied Design Consultants moving to MacArthur Boulevard
Last fall, Springfield Business Journal reported that the boutique clothing and gift store District 23 would be moving into 830 South Grand, the location occupied for many years by The Wardrobe. Now architectural firm Allied Design Consultants, Inc. has moved into District 23’s former location at 1413 S. MacArthur Boulevard. Allied Design was previously located […]
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Building permit roundup – Apr. 11
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Apr. 2, 2018 and Apr. 8, 2018. Rogers Supply Company obtained a commercial building permit for addition work at 1710 S. 9th St. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services and the project is valued at $120,000. TJX Companies, Inc. obtained […]
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Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors opening Springfield location
Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors originally opened for business 40 years ago in Chicago, and the original showroom in Evergreen Park still serves Chicago area residents. The company is now headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois and has expanded to include operations in Rockford and Peoria, along with three locations in Wisconsin and a new location […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Mar. 26, 2018 and Apr. 1, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Apr. 4 BY STACIE LEWIS Aldi Foods obtained a commercial building permit for work at the 2731 N. Dirksen Parkway location. The contractor is Mariottini Construction and the project is valued at $1,300,000. Illini Disposal, Inc. obtained a commercial demolition permit for a roof tear-off at 1545 N. 11th Street. Tony […]
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Fact or Fiction: Is Sweet Charlie’s opening in Springfield?
A whole new kind of ice cream is coming to Springfield as Sweet Charlie’s prepares to open its first location in Illinois. Two weeks ago, Springfield Business Journal broke the news that Gypsy Soul was going to be the first tenant in the new retail building at 3450 Liberty Drive, across from Sky Zone. Now, it is […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Mar. 19, 2018 and Mar. 25, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Mar. 28 BY STACIE LEWIS Rush Enterprises obtained a commercial building permit for 3441 Gatlin Dr. for an addition and remodeling. The contractor is Cambridge Companies, Inc. and the project is valued at $1,000,000. Springfield Clinic obtained a commercial demolition permit for 800 N. 1st, 3rd floor. O’Shea Builders is the […]