Carla Seifert has joined Town and Country Bank as vice president, commercial banking officer. She will be based at the bank’s MacArthur Boulevard location. “Carla’s extensive knowledge of the financial services industry is a true benefit to the entire Town and Country family. We are thrilled to have her as the latest addition to our […]
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Former Augie’s Front Burner now a homestyle family restaurant
The former Augie’s Front Burner space downtown is now a new homestyle family restaurant. Maryflor – pronounced “My-floor” – will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the first restaurant venture for owners Flora and Marco Alonzo. Augie’s Front Burner closed in June 2020 after more than two decades of operations at 2 W. Old […]
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Amazing Xscapes to open in The Yard Shopping Center
Rick Briggs has spent more than 40 years inventing interactive experiences for families, and now, with the help of his own family, he is bringing a new entertainment option to Springfield. Amazing Xscapes, an escape room experience with several different themes, will open in The Yard Shopping Center, 1650 W. Wabash Ave., in mid-August. “I’ve […]
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Fact or Fiction: What’s happening at the former Walgreens property?
Construction activity is evident outside the former Walgreens at 1155 N. Ninth St., and according to a building permit on file with the City of Springfield, the location is being converted to a Family Dollar store. Mimi Hurwitz, a broker with Hurwitz Enterprises, is the listing agent for the property but told SBJ she was […]
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Lauren Stead starts new position at Systemax
Lauren Stead has started a new position as strategic marketing director at Systemax, 4501 Alex Boulevard. “The company is growing, and with the expansion they needed more people to handle clients and accounts,” she said. For the past three years, Stead worked as the marketing and promotions director for Conn’s Hospitality Group. Prior to that, […]
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Building permit roundup – July 5-July 11
Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial building permit for a parking lot at 1110 S. Eighth St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $480,000. Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 600 E. Toronto Road. Ron Metzger is the contractor and […]
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Thrive Wellness Therapy provides on-demand IV hydration
After working as a registered nurse for the past 10 years, Elizabeth Yarnell has now started her own business to help people improve their overall well-being. Thrive Wellness Therapy provides on-demand IV hydration therapy and vitamin injections, intended to help with everything from skin care to workout recovery to immune system boosting. “My husband and […]
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OOT Box Media relocating, expanding
OOT Box Media, a full-service creative agency, is preparing to relocate as part of a business expansion. The business is currently located at 917 Clocktower Drive, but owner Andrew Bartlett said, “I knew we were going to be running out of space soon, so I’d been looking for a building.” As it so happened, he […]
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Building permit roundup – June 28-July 4
Springfield Clinic LLP obtained a commercial remodel permit for 923 S. Sixth St. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $180,000. The Yard Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1650 W. Wabash Ave., Suite C. Nate Millspaugh is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. The City […]
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On the Go Boutique opening on Hamlin Parkway
On the Go Boutique has been an online-only store for nearly five years, but will soon have a brick-and-mortar location in Springfield. Co-owner Anna Hruby said she started the business with a good friend of her who lives in the Nashville area, although the inventory and shipping has always been handled out of Springfield. “We’ve […]
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Jocelyn Holzmacher starts new position at HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Jocelyn Holzmacher started a new position as a marketing specialist with HSHS St. John’s Hospital as of June 28. She most recently worked as creative director as Systemax Corporation, where she had been employed for nearly 13 years. “I was looking for a career where I could use my marketing and creative expertise to make […]
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Building permit roundup – June 21-June 27
Kwik Wall Property Management Company, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 4650 S. Industrial Ave. Michael Hoyle is the contractor and the project is valued at $150,000. Roofers Mart, Inc. obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1700 E. Clear Lake Ave. Jeff Tuxhorn is the contractor and the project is […]