Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 11 and Feb. 17, 2019.
Building permit roundup – Feb. 20 BY STACIE LEWIS J. C. Penney Co. Inc. Property Tax Office obtained a commercial permit for 1351 S. Dirksen Pkwy. The contractor is K. P. Sullivan Builders and the project is valued at $620,000. Paul and Lynne Carlson obtained a commercial remodel permit to refurbish space for Turbo Fire…
Don Cave moves to Care Realty
Don Cave, who most recently worked as the managing broker for Coldwell Banker Springfield, said he was told in January the company was planning to go in a different direction. “It gave me a chance to reflect and decide what I wanted to do,” he said. “I had always had this business idea for an…
U-Haul Moving & Storage prepares to open in former Kmart
U-Haul Moving & Storage plans to open a new location next week at 3250 Clear Lake Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Springfield’s last remaining Kmart store. Aaron Freeman, president of U-Haul Company of Illinois, said he’s glad for the opportunity to expand his business by reusing an existing building. “It’s infill development on…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 4 and Feb. 10, 2019.
Building permit roundup – Feb. 13 BY STACIE LEWIS Walmart obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1100 Lejune Dr. The contractor is Place Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $60,000. First Baptist Church obtained a commercial remodel permit for 301 South Grand Ave. West. Zinn Construction, LLC is the contractor and the project…
2019 Best Places to Work event
A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Community Bank located at 1900 W. Iles in Springfield. The public is welcome to attend, although RSVPs are requested by emailing info@springfieldbusinessjournal.com. The 2019 recipients of the Best Places to Work award, sponsored by United Community Bank…
“Protect Your Business from Downtime” webinar
Cyber threats are an unfortunate reality for businesses these days. For business owners interested in learning how to protect business data and prepare for security threats and unavoidable disruptions, LRS Network Support is offering a learning session on Wednesday, Feb. 20. This free online seminar will help companies ensure normal business operations for customers and…
Custom Cup has an expanded menu and a new resident baker
Custom Cup Coffee has expanded both their drink offerings and their menu, with the addition of a custom-built espresso machine and hiring Ashley Meyer, formerly of RealCuisine Catering, as their resident baker. Co-owner Kendra Boesdorfer said customers have requested espresso drinks since the coffee shop first opened four years ago at 319 E. Monroe. “We…
Michael Pence named president of BOS
Michael J. Pence has been named president of Bank of Springfield, (BOS) by the Spring Bancorp, Inc. board of directors. The former president, Michael McGlasson, retired at the end of 2018. Pence has also been appointed to the board of directors of BOS and Spring Bancorp, Inc. Pence began his banking career in 1986 in…
Springfield Clinic opens new rehabilitation services clinic
Springfield Clinic has opened a new location for rehabilitation services named Springfield Clinic West Wabash. It is located at 4525 Wabash Avenue in Suites D and E in the YellowStone complex, which formerly housed Anytime Fitness and a physical therapy office. O’Shea Builders recently completed a $650,000 renovation of the 6400 square foot space. The…
LIVE2LEAD leadership event
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with PNC, is once again bringing the rebroadcast of the John Maxwell LIVE2LEAD leadership event to Springfield. LIVE2LEAD, a half-day leadership development experience offering practical tools and takeaways, will be held at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation on Tuesday, Feb. 26. CEOs, business owners and…
Curtis Tillett and Lindsey Leonard join The Real Estate Group
After decades of being affiliated with Coldwell Banker, Curtis Tillett is now a broker with The Real Estate Group, effective Feb. 1. His longtime assistant, Lindsey Leonard, also made the transition. However, both will continue working out of their current office, located at 427 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield. “Rita (Victor) and I bought the…
Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop expands to Chatham
Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop opened at 323 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield in July 2018 with a business model that blends classic barbering and alcohol. Owner Jeremy Bredemeyer is now expanding to Chatham, although the new location won’t be tied to a bar. Instead, Damm’s Barbershop, located at 206 W. Mulberry Street in Chatham,…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 21 and Feb. 3, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Feb. 6 BY STACIE LEWIS Springfield Mass Transit obtained a commercial parking lot permit for modifications to a bus transfer facility relocated from Capitol Ave. to 900 E. Washington. The contractor is P. H. Broughton and Sons, Inc. and the project is valued at $800,000. A commercial remodel permit was also…
Eric Hoogland proposes redevelopment project on MacArthur
By Michelle Ownbey A major redevelopment project may be occurring soon on MacArthur Boulevard in Springfield, one that Ward 7 Alderman Joe McMenamin says would be along the lines of the HyVee and MacArthur Park Apartments projects in terms of investment and impact. “I think this would be in the top five redevelopment efforts I’ve…
CBD Botanicals opens in Springfield
CBD Botanicals has opened at 2536 S. Koke Mill Road in Springfield. Owner Jim Weddigen said the 15 years he spent as a pharmaceutical representative gave him a unique perspective on the health care industry. “I saw it from both sides. The doctors are frustrated with the insurance companies and trying to do their day-to-day…
Michaels to move to White Oaks Mall
White Oaks Mall has announced that Michaels will be moving into the 25,506 square foot space next to LA Fitness, which was most recently occupied by H. H. Gregg. Michaels, the nation’s largest retailer of arts and crafts materials, is currently located in Southwest Plaza on Veterans Parkway. “Michaels is the ideal addition for the…
The Cardologist is facing the prospect of relocating again
The Cardologist, a long-time downtown business known for its selection of socks as much as cards and gifts, is facing the prospect of relocating again, at least temporarily. Owner Doug Mayol has been renting space at 627 E. Adams since spring 2016 when he had to relocate his store on short notice. Previously, he had…
Heritage Foundation seeks proposals for 312 E. Adams
If you’ve always dreamed of joining the “Adams Family” of businesses in the 300-400 block of Adams Street in downtown Springfield, a unique real estate opportunity is now available. The Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit that assists in promoting and preserving historic properties, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the building at…
SIU Center for Family Medicine to open in Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is opening a Center for Family Medicine clinic inside Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The new SIU primary care clinic opened on Jan. 15 and will initially be located in the specialty clinic space, near the hospital’s laboratory and rehab services departments. Dr. Janet Albers, physician assistant Christine Albers and nurse…
Upcoming annual ATHENA award
Illinois Women in Leadership is accepting nominations for this year’s ATHENA leadership award. Submissions will be accepted online at iwil.biz through March 1. The ATHENA award honors an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in her business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full…
Springfield attorney publishes legal thriller novel
Jason Schutte, an attorney and partner at the Springfield law firm of Koepke, Hiltabrand & Schutte, has published his first novel, although perhaps not his last. “A Zealous Defense” is a fictional legal thriller set in Quincy, Illinois, an area quite familiar to Schutte. “I grew up on a farm there and started practicing law…
Made-from-scratch makes an impression at Papo’s Café
BY TOM PAVLIK I’ve been hearing about Papo’s Café for the last several months, but primarily in connection with its made-from-scratch breakfasts, baked goods and hand-crafted coffee drinks. And yes, Papo’s breakfast menu sure is enticing. Although plenty of business is done over breakfast meetings, this month the fates decreed a lunch meeting with a…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Jan. 22 BY STACIE LEWIS Maxey Family, LLC in care of Mary F. Moreland obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for Sprint’s proposed antenna upgrades at 3516 Ogden Rd. Vertical Limit is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. Peter and Charles Salvo obtained a commercial remodel permit for…
Springfield Beer Co. opening on West Wabash
A love of craft beer and a home brew hobby has turned into a business venture for a local man. Ryan Kunken said he hopes to have his new microbrewery open in April, although he’s concerned that the partial government shutdown will delay some of the paperwork that he needs to receive. Springfield Beer Co.…
