Noodles & Company reopens Springfield location
Fast-casual restaurant Noodles & Company has reopened at 2575 Wabash Ave. after closing its Springfield location in August due to staffing shortages. “Noodles & Company franchise operator IWI Ventures made the difficult decision to temporarily close to refresh the restaurant, team and service provided to Springfield’s Noodles fans on August 4,” according to a written…
Building Permits – Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2022
Sangamon County obtained a commercial remodel permit for 915 E. Capitol Ave. R. D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,200,000. Sojourn Shelter & Service, Inc. obtained a commercial roofing permit for 1800 Westchester Blvd. 217 Gutters & Exterior Remodeling is the contractor and the project is valued…
Better With Bubbli Boutique to hold grand opening Nov. 18
Better With Bubbli Boutique, a women’s boutique with the motto, “Life is better with a glass of champagne and a new outfit,” will be hold a grand opening on Nov. 18. The business will be the first to open in the new Wabash Crossing Mall, located at 3852 Stadium Drive in front of the AMC…
Central Illinois Customer Service Association holding event Nov. 15
The Central Illinois Customer Service Association will hold its final event of 2022 on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Illini Country Club. Celebrated author and businessman Max De Pree said, “The first job of a leader is to define reality.” Brian Mills, lead pastor of Hope Church, will explore reality through the limits of connection, the…
Firehouse Subs reopens in Springfield after a four-year absence
Firehouse Subs reopened in Springfield Nov. 11 after a four-year absence. The restaurant at 4151 W. Wabash Ave. previously operated from 2012-2018. The Veterans Day grand opening was especially appropriate since the new owner/operator, Larry Webb, is a veteran who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. “How symbolic to be able to…
Dan and Nickey Sperry, Justin Richardson to open Matto: Pies + Pints
The team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café is now preparing to bring a new concept to Springfield with Matto: Pies + Pints. “The word ‘matto’ is Italian for insane, crazy,” said Nickey Sperry, who along with her husband, Dan Sperry, and executive chef Justin Richardson make up the parent company, Three Gen Hospitality Group.…
Animal Emergency Clinic doubling its space, staff
The Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is doubling the size of its location and staff to accommodate a growing case load. “I’ve been the AEC manager since 2017,” Dr. Tom Antonini told SBJ in May when expansion plans were first announced. “At that time, we had 4,000 cases a year, and our case load has…
Building Permits – Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, 2022
Fairhills Investors, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1971 W. Monroe St. The contractor is Innovated Construction, LLC and the project is valued at $375,000. Ali Saleh Hussein obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2126 S. MacArthur Blvd. The contractor is not known and the project is valued at $76,500. White Oaks Plaza, LLC…
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors opens Springfield office
Fifth Third Bank has announced the launch of an independent registered investment advisor, Fifth Third Wealth Advisors. Springfield is one of four areas nationwide that is part of the initial launch, in addition to Naples, Florida; Metro Atlanta and Northern California. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors “seeks to add advisors across the country with books of…
Kera Pusch joins Warren-Boynton State Bank at the Modesto branch
Kera Pusch has joined Warren-Boynton State Bank as vice president and loan officer at the Modesto branch. She has more 15 years of experience in the financial services industry within central Illinois, with a focus on secondary market clients. Pusch is active in her community and participates in numerous events within the Virden, Girard and…
Building Permits – Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2022
Phillips Investments, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 3401 Hedley Road. The contractor is Unique Homes and Lumber, LLC and the project is valued at $4,500,000. Olde Town Apartments, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 708 N. Bruns Lane. Venrick Roofing and Construction is the contractor and the project value…
Daisy Jane’s relocating to larger space downtown
Downtown gift shop Daisy Jane’s is relocating this week to a significantly larger space at 9 W. Old State Capitol Plaza. Owner Julie Johnson started the business six years ago as a second career following her retirement from the medical technology field. “I had sold things at Studio on 6th and Wild Rose downtown, and…
226 Sports to open a Springfield location, housing Extreme Baseball & Softball Club and Turn 2 Sports Training
226 Sports will soon be opening a Springfield location in the 22,000-square-foot facility at 3604 N. Peoria Road that previously housed Goals Indoor Sports. The company’s name comes from the Bible verse Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”…
Legacy Pointe Eatery
By Thomas Pavlik Legacy Pointe Eatery, 1130 W. Legacy Pointe Drive is the newest restaurant at Legacy Pointe in the space formerly occupied by Fox Run. It holds itself out as a “moderate – to medium-priced, casual-dining establishment” with a “high-quality full menu” that’s “centered around fresh and homemade items with a focus toward healthier…
Retirement strategies for Gen Z and millennials
By Pamela Savage Anne Lester is a retirement expert, media commentator and speaker who brings years of experience working in the retirement space to young professionals. Most recently, she spent 29 years as head of retirement solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management’s Solution group. Today, Lester spends her time writing for and speaking to millennial and…
Q&A with Jan Schramm
By David Blanchette Jan Schramm is the senior vice president for trust management services at Hickory Point Bank & Trust, the same company where she began her banking career after graduating from Bradley University with a degree in business administration and management. In September, Schramm received the 2022 President’s Award from the Illinois Bankers…
Molly Ballinger joins Paszkiewicz Marketing
Molly Ballinger has joined Paszkiewicz Marketing as content development director. She will be responsible for creating, implementing and advancing the strategy, campaigns and content for external clients of Paszkiewicz Marketing and for Paszkiewicz Litigation Services, the parent company of Paszkiewicz Marketing. Paszkiewicz Marketing is a full-service marketing, advertising and communications company based in Springfield working with a…
Mas Sabores leaving North Grand, moving to Chatham
Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, opened in July at 425 North Grand Ave., but the business is now coming full circle with a move to Chatham. Alejandro “Alex” and Gabriela “Gabby” Rico are the owners of the business, which means “more flavors.” The couple already operated a similar business, Sabores,…
Building Permits – Oct. 17 – Oct. 23, 2022
Acree Company, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. Michael von Behren Builder, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,700,000. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of 3rd Order OSF obtained a commercial remodel permit for 800 E. Carpenter St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor…
AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center to relocate
Dr. Bryne Willey, owner of AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center, has plans to relocate and expand the business, but he’s not going very far. The business is currently located at 2025 W. Iles Ave., and Willey recently purchased the property at 2931 Montvale Dr., which previously housed a Country Financial office. “We’re…
Town and Country Bank hires Kathy Summers as branch manager for Wabash location
Town and Country Bank has hired Kathy Summers as branch manager for the company’s location at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. in Springfield. Summers has nearly two decades of experience in banking. She most recently served as branch manager for Midland Community Bank in Kincaid and has also worked in management roles for United Community Bank…
Meredith Ferguson joins BOS Investment Services
Meredith Ferguson has joined BOS Investment Services, working out of the Bank of Springfield office in Chatham. Ferguson has 22 years of experience in comprehensive planning, guidance, financial literacy and personalized investment strategies. She most recently worked as a financial adviser with Principal Financial Group in Springfield and has also served as a regional director…
