Quinton Wadkins joins Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Quinton Wadkins has joined Heartland Bank and Trust Company as a commercial lender for Heartland Bank’s Springfield market. Wadkins, who has six years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, has worked as a mortgage department supervisor, a trust investment officer, loan officer and a general financial services representative. He most recently worked…
HDR moves to new office on West Iles Avenue
HDR, a national engineering, architecture and natural resources consulting firm, has expanded its presence in Springfield with the opening of a new office. The new location at 2040 W. Iles Ave. opened on Dec. 4. In 2006, HDR acquired Springfield-based Cochran & Wilken, Inc., an engineering and natural resources consulting firm founded in 1984. The…
Postal problems
For Tonia Morrell, the U.S. mail is a lifeline. But the 51-year-old disabled woman living on Springfield’s north side is finding that lifeline is becoming frayed. For the past three months, her Social Security check has arrived several days late. “I’ve called down there to the post office and said, ‘Hey, I’m looking for my…
Building permits – Dec.11 – Dec. 17
Madison Park Place Ltd Partnership & SHA received a commercial remodel permit for 1405/1406 E. Mason St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $300,000. Friedman Real Estate LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3251 Ginger Creek Drive, Suite A. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services Inc. and the project is valued…
Elmada Meek rejoins Conn’s Hospitality Group
Elmada Meek has rejoined the management team for Conn’s Hospitality Group, Inc., as the new brand ambassador and marketing manager, effective Dec. 1. Meek has worked with global brands such as Holiday Inn, Renaissance and Crowne Plaza hotels, and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Meek will help bridge the gap between the individual ventures…
Alliance Community Bank expanding Springfield presence
Alliance Community Bank is expanding its Springfield presence with a new location in the works on the far west side. “We feel like we have some name recognition in the Springfield market already,” said John Leinberger, president and CEO of Alliance Community Bank. He noted that the bank, which is headquartered in Petersburg, has had…
Scheels Sports Park development on track
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe remains on track to be fully operational by spring 2025 on Springfield’s south side despite recent questions from City Council members about the way public money will flow to the project and the viability of private financing scheduled that will cover half of the total $67 million in costs.…
Jasen Best joins Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Jasen Best has joined Heartland Bank and Trust Company as a treasury management officer for the Springfield market. Best, who has 19 years of experience in the banking industry, has worked as a banker and branch manager, business development officer and chief financial officer. He will be located at the 3601 Wabash Ave. branch. Best…
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…
FreshHut opens at the corner of Wabash and Chatham
FreshHut has opened at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road, specializing in shawarma, gyros, kebobs, wraps and wings. The space at 3109 Chatham Road was home to Papa John’s for many years and most recently Wakamoles Mexican Grill, which closed earlier this year. FreshHut owner Amer Snober also owns California Kitchen, 1132 N.…
Illinois Chapter of NECA has new office in the works
The Illinois Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has relocated, but the move is only temporary. “We had to vacate our office because of imminent domain,” said Billy Serbousek, executive vice president, referring to NECA’s previous headquarters at 3701 S. Sixth St. “Illinois Department of Transportation is acquiring our property and tearing it down…
Jean Bruner-Jachino joins DSI in a temporary role
Jean Bruner-Jachino has taken on a short-term leadership role with Downtown Springfield, Inc. Bruner-Jachino will step in part-time to assist the organization while DSI conducts a comprehensive search for its next executive director. Kayla Graven’s last day with DSI was Nov. 24 and she is now working for the city of Springfield’s Office of Planning…
Springfield Chamber hires Young Professionals Program Manager
Jasmine Dickerson will become the Young Professionals Program Manager for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan. 1, a newly created position intended to expand the Chamber’s outreach to young professionals. The Chamber launched RISE Springfield in February 2023 as a way to foster professional development, resources and networking opportunities for emerging leaders. “RISE…
Building permits for Dec. 4 – Dec. 10
KJL Enterprises LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 304 E. Adams St. Contractor is KJL Enterprises LLC and the project is valued at $35,000.
Cat café opening in downtown Springfield
A cat café is coming to downtown Springfield. “We’ve been familiar with them for some time; we honeymooned in Japan where they’re originally from,” said Samantha Enz, who is launching The Cats’ Pyjamas, 413 E. Adams St., in conjunction with her husband, Tom Raymond. “About six years ago, Tom was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon…
Papi’s Pizza Pub opening Dec. 8
The former Pie’s the Limit on MacArthur Boulevard is now Papi’s Pizza Pub, offering Latin-inspired pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches, plus American classics. A soft opening is planned for Friday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. Owner Ryan Bandy purchased the property at 1710 S. MacArthur Boulevard in August, following the closure of Pie’s the Limit.…
Seoul 4 Soul bringing Korean fusion food to downtown Springfield
Korean fusion food is coming to downtown Springfield. Chefs Kimsimone Manning and Emily Tylman are teaming up to open Seoul 4 Soul in the upper level of Buzz Bomb Brewing Company at 406 E. Adams St. “Seoul 4 Soul has been my baby since I started culinary school back in 2014,” said Manning, “so much…
Sangamon County could see first wind farm soon
A German renewable energy company plans to file applications with Montgomery and Macoupin county officials early in 2024 for approval to construct the first phase of a multi-county, $450 million wind farm development known as Grand Prairie Energy Park. UKA Group’s North American Affiliate, based in Stuart, Florida, would build about 60 wind turbines in…
Building permits for Nov. 27 – Dec. 3
The Kidzeum of Health and Science received a commercial remodel permit for 412 E. Adams St. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services Inc. and the project is valued at $250,000. Salvation Army received a commercial accessory structure permit for 1600 Clear Lake Ave. Contractor is Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc. and the project is valued at…
