Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, opened in July at 425 North Grand Ave., but the business is now coming full circle with a move to Chatham. Alejandro “Alex” and Gabriela “Gabby” Rico are the owners of the business, which means “more flavors.” The couple already operated a similar business, Sabores, […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 17 – Oct. 23, 2022
Acree Company, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. Michael von Behren Builder, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,700,000. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of 3rd Order OSF obtained a commercial remodel permit for 800 E. Carpenter St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor […]
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AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center to relocate
Dr. Bryne Willey, owner of AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center, has plans to relocate and expand the business, but he’s not going very far. The business is currently located at 2025 W. Iles Ave., and Willey recently purchased the property at 2931 Montvale Dr., which previously housed a Country Financial office. “We’re […]
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Town and Country Bank hires Kathy Summers as branch manager for Wabash location
Town and Country Bank has hired Kathy Summers as branch manager for the company’s location at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. in Springfield. Summers has nearly two decades of experience in banking. She most recently served as branch manager for Midland Community Bank in Kincaid and has also worked in management roles for United Community Bank […]
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Meredith Ferguson joins BOS Investment Services
Meredith Ferguson has joined BOS Investment Services, working out of the Bank of Springfield office in Chatham. Ferguson has 22 years of experience in comprehensive planning, guidance, financial literacy and personalized investment strategies. She most recently worked as a financial adviser with Principal Financial Group in Springfield and has also served as a regional director […]
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ProBid to open on North MacArthur Boulevard
After starting out as a home-based business helping clients with residential and commercial construction projects, ProBid is now in the midst of a significant project of its own. Owner Justin Conder is moving his business to 223 N. MacArthur Boulevard, the 10,000-square-foot building at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Jefferson Street that most recently […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 10 – Oct. 16, 2022
Windsor Development Group, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for 3536 S. Park Ave. Windsor Homes, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $4,508,000. LV Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for 3201 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite 100D. Milliman Construction is the contractor and the project is valued at $125,000. […]
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Pasfield House to reopen Oct. 22
“Everything is going really well, but it’s down to the wire,” said owner Molly Frey of plans to reopen the Pasfield House Oct. 22. Frey had originally hoped to have the historic property at 525 S. Pasfield St. operational by July, but the renovations turned out to be more significant than originally planned. “The roof […]
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HAE’s Bakery and Coffee Shoppe opens Oct. 19
HAE’s Bakery and Coffee Shoppe will open its first brick-and-mortar location on Oct. 19, although plans for additional locations are already in the works. Owners Chris and Amy Benad purchased 921 W. Jefferson St. in January and demolished the former Family Dollar building on the site. Amy Benad told SBJ at the time, “We originally […]
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Stella Coffee & Tea opens on West Governor Street
Rich and Sarah Van Dorn have had a busy year. In March, the couple relocated from Florida to Springfield, and on Oct. 8 they opened their new business, Stella Coffee & Tea, at 1135 W. Governor St. “Our daughter lives here, and during the pandemic we would come up to visit and stay in hotels. […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2022
Hammond Sheet Metal Co. obtained a commercial remodel permit for a structure at 1700 Taylor Ave. The contractor is Paul Bouda and the project is valued at $85,000. Dog Eared, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 415 E. Adams St. Cloyd Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $150,000. SHP Properties, […]
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The Wakery, a late-night coffee shop and dry bar, to open on the Old State Capitol Plaza
The Wakery, a late-night coffee shop and dry bar planned for downtown Springfield, is moving closer to becoming a reality. Owner Elizabeth Wake said she’s signed a lease for 5 Old State Capitol Plaza, which previously housed Long Nine Junction. The restaurant closed in February 2021 when owners Corey and Emily Faucon moved to Petersburg […]