Established: 2017 Owner: Josh Catalano Employees: 3 Services: ad agency In the summer of 2017, Josh Catalano left his full-time job as an art director and opened Height Media later that year. A graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield, Catalano is a photographer and videographer who specializes in branding, marketing, website design and development, social media and […]
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.
To Nominate a small businss, please use our submissions form »
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Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery
Established: 1989 Owner: MOCN Board of Directors Employees: 11 Services: nonprofit In the 1980s, Marinda “Mini” O’Beirne fell in love with the idea of preventing child abuse through crisis nursery services. These were not readily available in Sangamon County, so O’Beirne spent two years planning a way to bring those services here. Unfortunately, she died […]
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15 Under Fifteen – 2022
This is the 20th 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 […]
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2020 15 Under Fifteen
This is the 18th 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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15 Under Fifteen awards program nominations being accepted
Springfield Business Journal is now accepting nominations for the 2020 15 Under Fifteen awards program. Each year, Springfield Business Journal partners 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 […]
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15 Under Fifteen reception and awards ceremony
The public is invited to a reception and awards ceremony to honor the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at United Community Bank, 1900 W. Iles Ave. There is no […]
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15 Under Fifteen awards
United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards: Dr. Lance Taylor D.M.D., Eye Candy Boutique, Eye Candy Salon & Spa, Frisina Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Johnson & Johnson Auto Services, ML Refrigeration, Prairie Wholesale Supply Co., Propel Sliding Door Automation, Quiznos, […]
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2019 15 Under Fifteen
PROFILES BY ERIC WOODS Presented in alphabetical order Previous 15 Under Fifteen selectees
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16th annual 15 Under Fifteen business awards
Do you know an outstanding small business that deserves recognition? United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are sponsoring the 16th annual small business awards program, 15 Under Fifteen. In October, we will recognize and honor 15 businesses with 15 or fewer employees in the Springfield area. Take a moment to submit a business you […]
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15 Under Fifteen
Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank are hosting a reception and awards ceremony to recognize the small businesses who were chosen as this year’s 15 Under Fifteen. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the United Community Bank located at 1900 W. Iles Avenue in Springfield. There is […]
