Unveil Your Beauty, a retail store specializing in handmade wedding accessories, has relocated to 1020 W. Lawrence Avenue in Springfield as of Aug. 27. Owner Brenda Ritter originally started the business 10 years ago out of her home in Divernon and then moved to a location on West Jefferson in Springfield a few years ago. […]
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Town and Country Bank hires Howard Martin
Town and Country Bank has hired Howard Martin as a member of the commercial lending team. Howard serves as vice president, commercial banking officer, and is responsible for new business development within Springfield and the surrounding markets. His focus will be on commercial, industrial and commercial real estate lending within the respective markets. “We are […]
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Larry Sapp joins Garrison Group
Larry Sapp, a well-known local real estate developer, has joined Garrison Group as a broker. Sapp began his real estate career as an agent with Lincoln Land Development in 1975 and most recently served as president and managing broker of the company. Lincoln Land Development has been responsible for a number of projects in the […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Sept. 3 and Sept. 9, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Sept. 12 BY STACIE LEWIS Curtis Trampe obtained a commercial fence permit for a 6’ black vinyl fence at 4815 Rodger St.. Goodman Fence, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $21,698. Trust 413-015, in the care of United Community Bank, obtained a commercial remodel permit for code […]
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Eye Candy Salon & Spa is growing
Eye Candy Salon & Spa, located at 3001 W. White Oaks Drive, has recently doubled in size by expanding into an adjacent suite. The owner, Tye Hale, opened the business in the Cascades Shopping Center last November. Tye had previously rented space at a salon in town before deciding to go out on her own […]
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People on the move at Hanson Professional Services
Ronda Folkerts has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as chief financial officer as Jo Ellen Keim, CPA, transitions into retirement. “Jo has done an outstanding job during her 23 years with us,” Sergio “Satch” Pecori, P.E., Hanson’s chairman and CEO, said. “She was our first CFO, and her financial leadership has helped us grow from […]
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Fact or Fiction: New Starbucks coming to Springfield?
SBJ has received several inquires about what is being built on the lot just north of Panda Express on North Dirksen in Springfield. Construction is underway at 2720 North Dirksen, with no signage to indicate what might be coming soon. A building permit filed by CFT NV Developments of Rosemead, California, the parent company of […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Sept. 5 BY STACIE LEWIS Walgreens obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2020 S. MacArthur Blvd. Icon Identity Solutions of Rolling Meadows is the contractor and the project is valued at $23,000. McDonalds Corporation obtained a commercial fire sprinkler remodel permit for 522 W. Jefferson. Automatic Fire Sprinkler, LLC of Normal […]
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GoWeb1 has relocated
GoWeb1 has recently moved to a new location at 400 South Grand Ave. West, just down the street from their previous office space in the former Standard Mutual building. GoWeb1 purchased the 3300 square foot building that previously served as an office for Lutheran Child & Family Services. Owner Mark Roberts said, “I’ve always admired […]
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Sojourn’s Resale to close Aug. 31.
Sojourn’s Resale, a thrift store whose proceeds support the work of Sojourn Shelter and Services, has announced that Aug. 31 will be their last day in business. The resale shop, which is located in Fairhills Mall, tried to renew their lease earlier this month and was notified that the rent for their space would be […]
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News from Springfield Clinic
Springfield Clinic has announced the promotion of Cal Thomas to vice president of marketing and business development. Thomas has served as both a director and senior director in business development and physician recruitment over the past seven years. In addition, Springfield Clinic has hired Zach Kerker as director of marketing and communications. He comes to […]
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Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters join Marine Bank
Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters have joined Marine Bank as vice presidents of mortgage lending for the Springfield market. Both lenders assist home buyers, ranging from first-time buyers to vacation home buyers, with all types of home loans including conventional, FHA, VA and USDA. Robinson has more than a decade of experience in mortgage underwriting, […]