Sarah Graham has accepted a position as executive director of the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance. The previous director, Anne Schneider, is retiring as of June 30 after 14 years with the organization. The Workforce Alliance covers a five county region serving Sangamon, Cass, Logan, Menard and Christian counties with many workforce partners throughout the […]
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A family business changes families
When you think of a family business, McDonald’s probably isn’t what comes to mind. But for Steve and Karen Jeffers, they’ve built their careers and their families on more than four decades of working for McDonald’s. “We met when we were 15 years old, when we both worked at the McDonald’s on Jefferson Street,” said […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 4 and June 10, 2018.
Building permit roundup – June 13 BY STACIE LEWIS Sharper, Inc. obtained a commercial building demo permit for a partial demolition of an accessory structure at 631 s. 4th Street. The owner will be the contractor and the work is valued at $1,600. Sharper, Inc. also obtained a commercial remodel permit for the same address […]
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McMahon parts ways with Local First
After nearly six years, Bill McMahon will no longer be the executive director for Local First Springfield, as of June 15. Board president Val Yazell said, “Bill has taken us from a grassroots organization; he served as a great face and voice for Local First for many years. We’ve just grown so much in the […]
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Underdog Sports, Memorabilia & Games
A new sporting goods store is preparing to open in the Town and Country Shopping Center on MacArthur Boulevard. Underdog Sports, Memorabilia & Games is the brainchild of Paul Layton and his fiancé, Kelly Pulliam. While the store will sell new and used sporting equipment and memorabilia, it is not your traditional retail business. Layton […]
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Kayla Graven joins DSI
Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) has announced that Kayla Graven has been named program and events manager. Graven comes to DSI with six years of experience in fund development and event management in the non-profit sector. Previously she served as the fund development manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region and prior […]
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Options for former RTD Motorsports building
The owners of the former RTD Motorsports building at 2430 N. Dirksen Parkway in Springfield are now considering turning the property into a multi-unit retail center. The Jackson Family Limited Partnership, based out of Decatur, previously bought out the RTD Motorsports dealership and in 2016 they purchased a nearby building at 3230 Atlanta Drive, which […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between May 21 and May 27, 2018.
Grace Holdings, LLC obtained a commercial fence permit for 997 Clock Tower Dr. Swaar Bros. of Mason is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,500. Dan Daugherty obtained a new commercial building permit for a proposed RainStorm Car Wash at 2905 Stevenson Dr. The contractor is unknown project is valued at $500,000. Daugherty […]
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New retail center gets third tenant
Little Lincoln’s Toys will be the third tenant in the newly constructed retail center at 3450 Liberty Drive in Springfield. Owner Ryan Leake said that the new business is taking the remaining 1800 square feet in the building and hopes to have the build out completed by August. Ram Talluri, the franchisee for Sky Zone, […]
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New marketing and business development director of White Oaks Mall named
Lori Kiel has been named director of marketing and business development at White Oaks Mall. “We are thrilled to welcome Lori to our dynamic team at White Oaks Mall,” said Clay Emerich, general manager of the mall. “Her impressive marketing experience combined with her passion for business will be a tremendous asset as we broaden […]
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Doug Cheatham joins Town and Country Bank
Town and Country Bank has announced that Doug Cheatham has joined the bank as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer. Cheatham is responsible for overseeing the bank’s accounting, finance and credit departments. “Doug is an industry veteran with deep experience, a commitment to strategic leadership and a proven track record in increasing efficiency and […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between May 14 and May 20, 2018.
Building permit roundup – May 23 BY STACIE LEWIS Trust 413-015 in care of United Community Bank TR D obtained a commercial permit to remove hazardous electric, plumbing and other materials at 1400 S. 8th Street. Zach and Garrett Pierson are the contractors and the project is valued at $10,000. St. John’s Hospital obtained a […]