“How to Strategically Grow Your Business” seminar
Marine Bank will be hosting a BankNotes seminar, “How to Strategically Grow Your Business,” on Wednesday, July 25 at Illini Country Club, presented by Bob Barber, owner of Sandler Training in Springfield. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. Barber will discuss processes that create sustainable and…
HomeGoods opening soon
HomeGoods, a discount home décor store, will open a 23,945 square foot store in Springfield on Sunday, July 22. The store is located in White Oaks Plaza at 2951 West Iles Avenue in the building that formerly housed Office Max. This will be the first Springfield location for HomeGoods, which already has locations in the…
American Hospital Association Honors HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Memorial Medical Center with National Award
The American Hospital Association is recognizing Springfield’s two nonprofit hospitals for their collaborative effort to improve community health in Enos Park, a low-income neighborhood located between the hospitals. HSHS St. John’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center will receive the NOVA Award at the AHA’s Leadership Summit in San Diego, California, on July 28. The hospitals…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between July 9 and July 15, 2018.
Building permit roundup – July 18 BY STACIE LEWIS Tadpole Point, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for the Goddard School facility at 3411 Hedley. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services and the project is valued at $1,800,000. Walmart obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2760 N. Dirksen Pkwy. The project will include interior painting,…
Eric Berglund selected as first CEO of LLEDC
The newly formed Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation (LLEDC) has selected Eric Berglund as their first CEO. His selection was announced at a press conference held on July 16 at Innovate Springfield. In introducing Berglund, Hy Bunn, who serves as chair of the LLEDC board, said, “I think it’s fitting we’re meeting in Innovate…
Dan Sale to step down as CEO of Capital Area Realtors
Dan Sale, who is currently the CEO of Capital Area Realtors, has been hired as CEO for the St. Louis Realtors organization, beginning in September. Sale explained, “I always said it would take an incredible opportunity for me to even consider leaving this organization. I’ve been so pleased here with the way the organization…
New cardiovascular intensive care unit to open
The Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John’s Hospital will open its new cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) on Monday, July 16. At a blessing ceremony on July 9, colleagues and visitors were given tours of the new space that will be dedicated to helping cardiac patients recover after open heart, cardiovascular, vascular and thoracic…
Upcoming “Fundamentals of Legal” seminar
Are you thinking of starting a business but have questions about the legal framework you need to put in place? Or, perhaps you’re already running your own business but now issues are arising that you aren’t sure how to handle. Innovate Springfield and Declan Binninger, an attorney with Freeborn & Peters LLP are hosting a…
Security Bank announces promotions
Security Bank has announced the promotions of Stephan Paul Antonacci to Chief Operating Officer and Morgan D. Beck, CPA to Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2018. “Both Paul and Morgan have demonstrated a high level of commitment and service to our customers, whether those customers are internal or external. Both of them deliver on…
Sangamon CEO has new leadership
The board of directors for the Sangamon CEO program has unanimously approved new leadership. Nabih Elhajj, Sangamon CEO lead facilitator, has assumed the responsibility of program coordinator. Elhajj has been with the Sangamon CEO program since 2015. He has served on the curriculum committee and mentor committee and is the founding member of the CEO…
Another Rainstorm is coming to Springfield
Both the former Denny’s locations in Springfield have been given new life, while the building at 2599 W. Wabash Ave. will be refurbished into a Pasta House restaurant, the building at 2905 Adlai Stevenson Drive in Springfield will soon be the site of a Rainstorm Car Wash. Tim Hooker, owner Rainstorm Car Wash, opened his…
Free Press Coffee to close Toronto Road location
By Niko Robledo Owner Jane Ann Petty will be closing the Free Press Coffee House location at 1370 Toronto Road in Springfield on July 15. This does not affect the recently opened Free Press coffee shop in Springfield at 916 S. Grand Avenue West or Petty’s other two Free Press locations in Pittsfield and Mount…
Building permit roundup – July 11
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 25 and July 8, 2018. David Ridenour obtained a commercial building permit for work on the shell structure at 703 S. 8th St. Ridenour is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,000. Kirk Jefferies obtained a commercial…
The Rock Shop makes a move
By Niko Robledo A for lease sign has recently appeared at the Rock Shop, but for anyone who fears that the 35-year-old business is closing, they are merely moving into the warehouse behind their current location. The owner, Todd Rushing, describes the move as a cost-saving measure. He is merging the space with his other…
Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop to celebrate one year anniversary
Hair of the Dog Bar/bershop, located at 323 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield, will be celebrating their one year anniversary this Saturday with an event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The barbers will offer haircuts to benefit Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and onsite pet adoption will be taking place until…
Capital Airport gets a major makeover
An important entrance to Springfield is in the midst of a $20 million makeover that will better accommodate visitors and give them a more positive impression of the capital city. “This will provide a first-class front door to the city,” said Springfield Airport Authority executive director Mark Hanna regarding several projects to revamp and rehabilitate…
The ‘Adams Family’ moves in downtown
Farmers market and Kidzeum energize a block ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY RACHEL JOHNSON They may not be creepy or kooky, but they are coming together as a family on the 400 block of Adams Street. The Old Capitol Farmers Market has been a magnet for 20-plus years, but with the resurgence of downtown and the…
Barber entrepreneur
All Star Kutz is just one of Audrey Austin’s businesses. More to come. BY KAREN ACKERMAN WITTER Audrey Austin considers herself an entrepreneur. She says her father, Andrew Corey, inspired her to develop a career where she could work for herself. Corey was a businessman who owned Corey Rental Leasing for more than 20 years…
O’Shea announces the addition of three new hires
O’Shea Builders has hired Ellie Kasparie as a regional marketing coordinator, Mike Holst as an estimator, and Lori Owens as a receptionist. All three will be based in the Springfield office, located at 3401 Constitution Drive. A native of Quincy, Illinois, Kasparie received a bachelor’s of science in marketing from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.…
Rutherford Law office merges with FeldmanWasser
Rutherford Law Office in Springfield has announced a merger with the law offices of FeldmanWasser, effective July 1, 2018. Roger Rutherford will become a partner within FeldmanWasser and will continue his practice concentrating in estate planning, real estate, legal entity formations and municipal law. “Roger’s forty plus years as a practicing attorney in central Illinois,…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 18 and June 24, 2018
Building permit roundup – June 27 BY STACIE LEWIS The City of Springfield obtained a commercial building permit for a new carport at Firehouse #2 at 2810 Stevenson Dr. Crews Portable Buildings is the contractor and the project is valued at $4,695. National Rental Properties obtained a commercial building permit for a flagpole installation at…
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd annual Small Business Awards
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce held their 33rd annual Small Business Awards on Tuesday, June 19 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.The Chamber’s Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognizes area small business people for their outstanding achievement in five different business categories. Ed Clark Photography provided photography services for the event. This…
Springfield Business Journal announces staff additions
James Bengfort is the new associate publisher for Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, effective June 20. He served in a similar capacity with Illinois Times when he previously lived in Springfield from 2012-2015. Most recently, he has been associate publisher for Oklahoma Gazette, a weekly alternative newspaper in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In addition to…
Fresenius Kidney Care opening its third dialysis clinic
By Niko Robledo Fresenius Kidney Care will be opening its third dialysis clinic in Springfield, located in the former Department of Human Services building at 1800 E. Washington St. A building permit filed on May 24 puts the total value of the project at $891,342. The architect is Christopher Kidd & Associates, LLC and the…
Systemax’s continuing social media seminar series
Local marketing firm Systemax is offering a workshop on “LinkedIn” the fifth of a series of six social media seminars designed to address questions that business owners may have about how to best promote their products and services. This session will help people understand an overview of the platform as well as recruitment building, advertising,…
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 11 and June 17, 2018.
Building permit roundup – June 20 BY STACIE LEWIS Springfield Clinic obtained a commercial demo permit for non-structural interior work on the 2nd floor at 900 N. 1st St. O’Shea Builders is the contactor and the project if valued at $22,000. Springfield Clinic also obtained a commercial demo permit for work in the first floor…
