Brothers David and Eric Floyd both worked for Hembrough Volkswagen in the late 1970s. After that dealership changed owners and direction, the brothers decided to join forces and approach vehicle repair with their own philosophy. They opened Floyd Imports in August 1994 with the mission of providing expert, reliable automotive repair services built on trust […]
15 Under Fifteen
15 Under Fifteen is an awards program recognizing locally owned small businesses. To be eligible for recognition, the business must employ 15 or fewer employees and have been in business for more than two years. The selection process allows for 15 businesses to be named annually.
Celebrating the success of local businesses plays an important role in sending a message regionally and statewide that the Springfield metropolitan area is a great place to do business.
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Dance Arts Studio
Originally named Caskey Dance Studio, the business was founded in the 1930s and went through a name change in July 1970 to become Dance Arts Studio. Gina DeCroix Russell became the owner and director in January 2018. “It’s worth noting that Grace Luttrell Nanavati was the owner and director of Dance Arts Studio for 45 […]
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Crawford Family Dental
Dr. Sean Crawford started Crawford Family Dental in March of 2023. “I decided to open Crawford Family Dental to bring exceptional, family-centered dental care to Springfield, emphasizing a welcoming and inclusive environment rooted in community values,” he said. “We bought an existing dental practice and put our charm and twist on it.” Crawford earned his […]
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Complete Computer Solutions, Inc.
Aaron House launched Complete Computer Solutions in 2014 as a high school student who was part of the Sangamon CEO program where CEO stands for creating entrepreneurial opportunities. “The program’s mission is to inspire students to start businesses and stay invested in their local communities,” House said. “I had always been passionate about technology, so […]
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Clover Solutions LLC
Dr. Kelly Trutter founded Clover Solutions in January 2021 to address a critical gap within the Springfield community. She noticed that many middle and high school students with autism or related disorders were unable to access applied behavior analysis intervention and treatment.Trutter said, “My initial focus was on creating opportunities for these individuals with a […]
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Absolut Aesthetics & Wellness Medspa
Courtney Wilbern, founder and lead clinician of Absolut Aesthetics & Wellness Medspa, knows how a regular regimen of effective skin treatments can have a positive impact on your life. Wilbern combines her nursing education and experience with her advanced training in the art and science of aesthetics to be able to offer men and women […]
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15 Under Fifteen – 2024
This is the 22nd year that Springfield Business Journal has partnered with United Community Bank to recognize 15 outstanding small businesses in the local area. To qualify, a business must be located in Sangamon or Morgan county, have been open for at least two years and have 15 or fewer full-time employees. A business is […]
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Café Moxo
Established: 2007 Owners: Mark and Shawna Forinash Employees: 10 Services: restaurant Mark and Shawna Forinash opened Café Moxo in early 2007, a quick-service restaurant with owners passionate about food, service, employees and the community. “In theory, Café Moxo started when I was a young boy standing beside my mom in the kitchen on countless occasions,” […]
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Chatham Seamless Gutters
Established: 2007 Owners: Craig and Jessica Davis Employees: 5 Services: gutters Craig Davis and his wife, Jessica, began Chatham Seamless Gutters in 2007. Craig learned the business from a high school friend, and years later, the two went to work for another business. “That company shut down its gutter division, so I decided to buy […]
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Compass for Kids
Established: 2011 Director: Molly Berendt Employees: 14 Services: nonprofit Founder and CEO Molly Berendt began Compass for Kids in 2011. Compass for Kids is a nonprofit created to provide support to youth who were not being served by existing programs and services in the Springfield area. “The mission of Compass for Kids is to […]
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Phoenix Collision
Established: 2006 Owners: Matthew Milkint and Tressa Hartman Employees: 12 Services: automotive, storage units Siblings Matthew Milkint and Tressa Hartman began Phoenix Collision in 2006 following the tornadoes that hit Springfield. “Matthew was working for Bill Mathew Auto Body when the tornado came through Springfield,” Hartman said. “Upon learning they would take a year […]
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Pilates Studio of Springfield
Established: 2006 Owners: Kirsten Wright and Tara McAnarney Employees: 11 Services: fitness center Pilates Studio of Springfield is a full-service Pilates studio offering individual and group instruction. Co-owners Kirsten Wright and Tara McAnarney have been running the studio for more than 18 years. They currently employ 11 instructors, eight of whom are full-time. “We have […]