The Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s (SAHBA) annual Home Expo returns to the Bank of Springfield Center from Feb. 21-23.
The Home Expo highlights the latest trends in the home building and remodeling industry. Local vendors will be onsite to talk with attendees about a wide range of topics including new home construction, remodeling, flooring, roofing, siding, windows, garages, home furnishings and much more. Attendees can also take advantage of seminars featuring a wide variety…
Building permit roundup – Feb. 10 – Feb. 16
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 10 and Feb. 16. Carol and Cheryl Lee obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3111 Chatham Road. Nadeem Aldhufri is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,000. Goley Properties, LLC obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for cell tower upgrades…
Office Pride moves downtown
Chelana Snell describes her husband, Doug, as “an adventurous kind of guy” and says it was his idea to purchase a building in downtown Springfield as an investment property. The couple closed on the building at 221 S. Sixth St. at the end of last year and have now moved their commercial cleaning business, Office…
New construction planned for medical district
A zoning change to nearly two acres of land on North Grand Avenue that was recently approved by the Springfield City Council will allow for construction of an 11,900-square-foot office building in the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Stough Development Corporation, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has built plasma centers in 17 states and has projects underway in…
Leslie Barnett joins Sikich
Leslie Barnett recently joined Sikich as a director in the company’s tax practice, working out of the office at 3201 W. White Oaks Dr. in Springfield. Barnett has nearly 20 years of experience advising clients across industries on tax planning and compliance strategies. For the past decade, she has primarily supported organizations in the financial…
Nominations now being accepted for the Women of Influence recognition program
Springfield Business Journal and Security Bank are now accepting nominations for the annual Women of Influence recognition program. This annual program honors local women for their contributions to the Springfield area community. Selected by their peers through submitted nominations, all have made important contributions to the community at large. Nominations are not limited to the…
Public Works to hold an open house
The City of Springfield’s Public Works department will hold a community open house on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4-6 p.m. in the Carnegie Room of the Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. The public is invited to view and provide feedback on the proposed plans for downtown Springfield including traffic light upgrades, discussion of one-way…
Building permit roundup – Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9. West Side Christian Church obtained a commercial addition permit for 2850 W. Cider Mill Lane. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $12,200,000. Boys and Girls Club obtained a commercial remodel permit for parking…
John Maxwell LIVE2LEAD Leadership event
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with PNC, is once again bringing the rebroadcast of the John Maxwell LIVE2LEAD Leadership event to Springfield. LIVE2LEAD is a half-day leadership development experience that offers practical tools and takeaways that are valuable to any level of employee. The rebroadcast will be held at the Dove Center…
Flow Midwest Yoga & Meditation opening in March
Two yoga instructors who have taught at various studios in the Springfield area are now preparing to open their own business, Flow Midwest Yoga & Meditation. “I taught yoga for about four years at a couple of different places,” said Beverly Hopkins, “and Ashley (Krstulovich) has been out on her own for a while. She…
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Susan Koch announces retirement as chancellor of UIS
Susan J. Koch, chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) since 2011, has announced she will retire as chancellor of UIS and vice president of the University of Illinois System effective June 30. She is currently the longest-serving chancellor of the U of I System. “The past nine years have been among the most…
Body Perfect closed
Fact or Fiction: Is Body Perfect closed? A sign on the door of Body Perfect Medical Spa reads “This business is closed until further notice.” The business has been located at 4525 W. Wabash Ave. in Springfield since opening in 2004. Owner and medical director Sherry Simmons could not be reached for comment. Calls to…
Career Connections Expo
University of Illinois Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College are holding a Career Connections Expo on Thursday, Feb. 6. Students and alumni from the hosting institutions as well as community members are invited to attend the free event to explore career opportunities and network with participating employers. The Expo will take place from 11:30 a.m.-2:30…
Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward conference
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward conference on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The conference, now in its 30th year, is hosted by IDOT’s Office of Business and Workforce Diversity and is intended to provide female- and minority-owned business with opportunities to make connections…
Nelson Resource Center has new name and expanded services
After 28 years in business, Nelson Resource Center has a new name and is expanding its services. Melissa Hostetter purchased the business from founder Deb Nelson in 2018, and the tutoring service has continued to operate from a location at 319 Chatham Rd. in Springfield. However, the company will now be known as Springfield Academic…
Sara Decatoire named executive director of ISAE
Sara Decatoire has assumed the role of executive director for the Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE), effective Jan. 1. Decatoire and Sandra Wulf operate Pivot Management Professionals, an association management company that has assumed management duties of ISAE. Kristen Butcher, Illinois REALTORS executive vice president, is serving as the 2020 ISAE president. “Having served…
Jayme Sudeth joins Mood Board Design
Jayme Sudeth has joined Mood Board Design as a design assistant. Sudeth is a Midwest native who has studied in Chicago and Los Angeles and has degrees in interior design and visual communications. “I’m inspired by travel and Mother Nature to create spaces that encourage connection,” she said. Mood Board is an interior design company…
Building permit roundup – Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. Trustees Elmer E. Fischer, Jr. and Glynda Fischer obtained a commercial roofing permit for 427 E. Washington St. Blackhawk Roofing is the contractor and the project is valued at $6,500. Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association obtained a commercial roofing…
Are flexwork options the new workplace norm?
By Kristina Barbee Whether due to family dynamics, mental or physical health status, or simply a desire to avoid being confined to beige cubicle farms, the demand and desire for a more flexible work schedule has increased significantly as the digital age allows for more convenience into our personal and work lives. The number of…
Harvest Market concept comes to Springfield
By Meredith Howard Quincy-based Niemann Foods, Inc. is rebranding the County Market on West White Oaks Drive in Springfield into the country’s second Harvest Market, a health-oriented grocery store focused on providing farm-to-table options. The first Harvest Market opened in Champaign in 2016, and the Springfield location is expected to open this fall after an…
Don’t tear down downtown
We can have a university presence without mass demolitions By Stacey Pfingsten, executive vice president, American Institute of Architects Illinois; Scott Troehler, board president, Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation; Frank Butterfield, director of Springfield office, Landmarks Illinois As a group of nonprofit organizations that are located in, invested in and committed to the future and vitality…
Springfield area to get its share of Rebuild Illinois funds
Nearly $1 billion allocated for Sangamon County projects By David Blanchette Forty-five billion dollars is a lot of money, and a portion of that will be spent in central Illinois as the projects funded by the Rebuild Illinois state-funded infrastructure program begin. Citizens should soon see workers on the job at several local road, university…
Three Twigs branches out
By Michelle Ownbey Three Twigs Bakery reopened Jan. 7 after a week-long holiday break which also allowed time for remodeling the interior of the store. It’s been a whirlwind year for Emily Lewis, who relocated to the former Free Press Coffee space at 1370 Toronto Road last January after previously occupying part of Custom Cup…
Open houses planned
Wild Rose and Abe’s Old Hat Antiques and Country Store, two adjacent retail shops downtown, are both holding events on Saturday, Feb. 1 Earlier this month, SBJ reported that Monica Reed has gone from being an artist selling her creations at Wild Rose to being the new owner of the downtown shop, located at 115…
John Boshardy retires, transfers clients to Stephen Kelly Law
After announcing his retirement, John Boshardy of the Boshardy Law Offices has elected to transfer the law firm’s client base to Stephen Kelly Law. Boshardy has been practicing law in Springfield and throughout central Illinois since 1991. “When I decided to retire, I needed to be sure my clients had a reliable attorney to turn…
Building permit roundup – Jan. 20 – Jan. 26
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 20 and Jan. 26. 1999 Partners obtained a commercial remodel permit for second floor office spaces at 1999 W. Wabash Ave. The contractor is Landgrebe Interior Construction and the project is valued at $52,045. Michael and Karen Patterson obtained…
Christian Horizons to acquire River Birch Senior Living
Effective Feb. 1, Christian Horizons will be acquiring River Birch Senior Living, located at 4012 Cockrell Lane in Springfield. The transaction will also include 19 acres of land for potential future growth, according to Ray Dickison, chief operating officer for Christian Horizons. However, he said the company is “currently considering different options” and doesn’t have…
RSM restructures Springfield office
RSM US, part of a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms, is keeping its Springfield office open but not necessarily all of its previous clients. Earlier this month, some individual and corporate clients received a letter from RSM which stated in part, “…due to the new tax reform legislation and related changes…
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The Rug Rack consolidates its locations and expands inventory
After 10 years in business, The Rug Rack has consolidated its locations while expanding the square footage and inventory. Dane Wacaser, who co-owns the business along with his son, Matt Wacaser, said they decided to streamline operations and reduce overhead by closing locations in Bloomington and Peoria and leaving White Oaks Mall. Wacaser said The…
Jeremy Gebhardt joins Alliance Community Bank
Jeremy Gebhardt has joined Alliance Community Bank as a mortgage loan officer, working out of the loan production office in Riverton. Gebhardt began his career in banking as a teller and worked in various roles before becoming a branch manager. He also spent nearly four years as an insurance agent with American Family Insurance and…
Upcoming CILCSA event
The Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) is hosting an event for businesses that are committed to improving customer service and making Springfield the “friendliest city.” CILCSA is kicking off 2020 with a program on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Keynote speaker Laurie Guest will blend real-life…
Building permit roundup – Jan. 13 – Jan. 19
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19. DSG Family Properties, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for parking lot work at 3100 E. Cook St. Langheim Concrete Services, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $150,000. The Horace Mann…
Steve Zhao breaks ground on Wabash project
While December is generally not considered an ideal time to break ground on a new construction project, Steve Zhao did just that. A 9,000-square-foot strip center has been under construction at 4300 W. Wabash Ave. for a little more than a month, and Zhao said if the weather cooperates he hopes to have the project…
