The recently constructed retail building directly across from Sky Zone will soon be getting its first tenant. Sue Schwartz, owner of Gypsy Soul, Gypsy Tribe and Gypsy Dreamer, plans to consolidate all three of her locations into one 5400 square foot store. “We don’t have a concrete date yet, but we’re shooting for the end […]
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Steve French moves to TROXELL
TROXELL has announced the addition of Steve French to the sales team. French has been in the automotive and insurance industry for more than 20 years. After French’s previous employer made the decision to cease writing a majority of their business in Illinois, TROXELL took the opportunity to bring him in as part of the […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Mar. 5, 2018 and Mar. 11, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Mar. 14 BY STACIE LEWIS Hy-Vee, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for a seasonal garden center at 2115 S. MacArthur. The contractor is Matt’s Greenhouse and the project is valued at $100. Enos Park Development, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for remodeling work at 711 E. Enos Ave. Enos […]
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Visions by JDR is moving to N. Peoria Road building that formerly housed Fish Man Pet Center
Visions by JDR is preparing to move into the building at 3935 N. Peoria Road that formerly housed Fish Man Pet Center. Darlene Anderson recently purchased the Peoria Road property and is in the process of renovating it. “Mostly I sell crystals, incense, candles, jewelry, books, and music, that sort of thing,” said Anderson. “I […]
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Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. opens
The official ribbon cutting isn’t scheduled until March 29, but Buzz Bomb Brewing Company is officially open for business as of this past weekend. Located downtown at 406 E. Adams, the building that formerly housed the Oasis Bar has been extensively remodeled over the last year, with the owners doing much of the work themselves. […]
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Busy as bees – April 2017
Buzz Bomb Brewing Company prepares to open downtown By Patrick Yeagle What started as some friendly sword play is leading to a new brewery in downtown Springfield. Buzz Bomb Brewing Company plans to open its doors this fall at 406 E. Adams St. – formerly Oasis bar. Josh Flanders, a co-owner at Buzz Bomb Brewing, […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 26, 2018, and Mar. 4, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Mar. 7 BY STACIE LEWIS The Grain and Feed Association obtained an interior demo permit for 3521 Hollis Dr. The contractor is Michael Von Behren Builders and the project is valued at $5,000. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for the installation of above-ground storage tanks at 3415 […]
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Lauren Gibson takes new job with McLean County Regional Planning Commission.
Lauren Gibson, who is the marketing specialist for the City of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), has taken a new job in the Bloomington area. Her last day with the city is March 13. After that, she will be working in community planning for the McLean County Regional Planning Commission. Gibson is […]
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HSHS Medical Group welcomes two new physicians to Chatham.
HSHS Medical Group welcomes Erin Blackburn, MD, and Gopinathan Nambiar, MD, FAAP, to the Chatham community. Both pediatricians, these physicians offer patient-first care to patients from birth to 21 years of age. Blackburn earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree from Baker University in Kansas. She […]
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News from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has elected three new members to join its board of directors in 2018. Jane Denes, Wendi Wills El-Amin and Josh Renken will each serve a four-year term as director. Jane Denes is a partner of Posegate & Denes, P.C. in Springfield. Among her many volunteer activities, Denes […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb 28
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 19, 2018, and Feb. 25, 2018. BY STACIE LEWIS Little Angels Child Care obtained a commercial interior demo permit for the structure at 101 E. Allen. The contractor is Carolina Contractors and Painting, Inc. and the project is valued at $4,000. The […]
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Sarah Graham takes new position at Illinois Bankers Association.
Sarah Graham has accepted a position as director of career services for the Illinois Bankers Association. In this role, she will oversee the day-to-day marketing activities of IBA’s nationwide talent management and job board, Bank Talent HQ, as well as manage the flagship Future Leaders Alliance program which trains bankers to become financial industry executives. […]