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Green Family Stores acquired the Nissan franchise in 2011 from Royal Oaks Nissan. The company boasts a large line of new and pre-owned vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. But perhaps its greatest success is in how it treats its employees, customers and the community. “We take pride in servicing our community and making an […]

Landon and Jamie Kirby started Knob Hill Landscape Co. in 2011. Working with a spouse in a new business comes with its share of challenges, but Landon Kirby said he wouldn’t have it any other way. Currently, he serves as the CEO while Jamie is the CFO. “You get to share the same goals and […]

Isringhausen Imports is a family-owned, luxury automotive dealership based in Springfield representing prestigious brands such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. The company was established in 1981 and has since built a reputation for excellence in customer service, automotive expertise and an unwavering commitment to quality. “Over the years, our dealership has evolved by embracing […]

In 1978, a group of local investors headed by Roy Baker, Wayne Baker and Glen Brandt began Springfield Plastics, Inc. With a background in agricultural drainage, Wayne insisted that the company produce products that would stand up to the demanding farm-drainage market. His experience from the early days of plastic drainage pipe also reinforced the […]

The YMCA of Springfield was formed in March of 1874 and initially operated in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church. The organizers saw a need to provide reading rooms and meeting spaces to young men as an alternative to drinking establishments. Many people today know the YMCA as a gym, a pool and a […]

HSHS St. John’s Hospital is celebrating 150 years of service by the Hospital Sisters, whose mission has always been to care for the sick and the poor. In November 1875, five Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis arrived from Germany at the request of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of the Diocese of […]

For nearly 40 years, Capitol Radio Group and Saga Communications Inc. of Illinois have been a staple in the Springfield radio landscape. Former CEO Ed Christian acquired WDBR, WYMG and WTAX radio stations in the mid-1980s, and over the years the group has added 101.9 The Wolf, Pure Oldies 107.5 and 101.1 The Outlaw. In […]

First Impressions Day Care Center has been in business since 1997. The company operates out of an updated, converted home located in a historical area near downtown Springfield. In 2016, Colleen Ikerionwu, a mother of six and former police officer, purchased the day care. The company’s mission is to provide quality care for children in […]

In 1954, Walter E. Hanson, along with two of his former students from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, founded Hanson Professional Services in Springfield. The firm’s name has changed throughout the years, but Hanson’s commitment to their clients reflects an allegiance to their most-valued asset – their employees. “When Walt founded Hanson, he started what would […]

Troxell opened its doors in 1887 and still remains locally owned and operated today. Although there are branches all over Illinois, Troxell is based out of Springfield. The company has grown significantly over the years but has not lost the touch of a small business. “Troxell is a group of individuals who enjoy each other […]

Skip and Carol Watts opened Watts Copy Systems in Springfield back in 1982. The foundation for the company was to create a premier service organization in central Illinois that would focus on customer satisfaction and customer retention. The original company motto was, “Where service is more than a promise.” Currently led by Carol Watts, the […]