The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 16th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 22 in the UIS Student Union. The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses […]
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Hanson Professional Services
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 […]
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Troxell
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 […]
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Watts Copy Systems
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 […]
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Best Places to Work 2024
Springfield Business Journal holds a variety of awards programs throughout the year, but Best Places to Work is unique because it requires employees to nominate their own company for recognition. Instead of simply trading their time for a paycheck, these employees realize that their work is serving a larger purpose and they feel valued and […]
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Capitol Radio Group
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 […]
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First Impressions Day Care Center
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 […]
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Make a nomination for Best Places to Work
Do you love where you work? Nominate your company for Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 6. The winning companies will be profiled in the March issue of SBJ and all the employees will be invited to a reception and awards ceremony. Criteria […]
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15 Under Fifteen
This is the 21st 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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Harry’s Pharmacy
Established: 1976 Owner: Scott Borntreger Employees: 4 Services: Pharmacy Harry’s Pharmacy has been an Auburn landmark since 1976. Scott Borntreger credits the founder, Harry Buck, with being influential in the decision for he and his wife, Michelle, to take over the pharmacy in 1991. “I had been a pharmacist for five years before that and […]