Patrick Randle joins O’Shea Builders
O’Shea Builders has hired Patrick Randle as an estimator. Randle is based out of the Springfield office. Randle most recently worked in the St. Louis area for Kadean Construction. He served in operations and estimating roles on a variety of retail, warehousing and health care projects. Randle earned a degree in engineering and construction management…
Business Blast expo
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a business expo on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 4-7 p.m. at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center. Business Blast is open to all businesses but will focus on technology, and Chamber members are encouraged to showcase the latest and greatest technology related to their products and…
Elevation Financial Group acquires two senior living properties in Springfield
Elevation Financial Group has acquired its first two properties in Illinois, Homestead at Montvale and Homestead Place. The company, based out of Orlando, Florida, owns and manages seven senior living complexes nationwide and provides management services for an additional three senior properties, according to Jennifer Morrill, vice president of senior portfolio and operations. In addition,…
Roots Latin Grill opens
Roots Latin Grill has opened at 4721 W. Wabash in Springfield, and owner Luis Morales says the new restaurant will reflect his own Bolivian roots. “The idea behind this restaurant is that Latin American food in Springfield is just Mexican food. I’m trying to get more of my background from South America and food from…
MSF&W under new ownership
MSF&W, an information system consulting firm founded in Springfield in 1991, has new ownership as of Sept. 30. Longtime employee Laurie King is now a majority shareholder with 52% ownership of the company, while two of the original founders, John Marucco and Darrell “Duke” Stoddard, each retained 24% ownership. “Now we can apply to become…
Springfield Clinic career fair
Springfield Clinic will hold a career fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Springfield City Center. Participants are asked to bring resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Representatives from benefits, information technology, clerical and customer service, nursing and ancillary services will be on hand. Springfield Clinic has…
Leadership Springfield survey
A group from this year’s Leadership Springfield class is conducting a survey of area professionals to find out what motivates people to volunteer their time to nonprofit organizations and how they prefer to go about doing so. The brief, eight question survey can be accessed on SurveyMonkey. Leadership Springfield, a program of the Greater Springfield…
Londrigan Potter & Randle PC has closed
After nearly 50 years in business, the law firm of Londrigan Potter & Randle PC has closed. The firm, which was founded in 1970 by James “Bud” Potter and Thomas Londrigan, most recently had an office at 1227 S. Seventh St. in Springfield. In February, Illinois Times reported that Springfield Clinic planned to purchase the…
Building permit roundup – Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
By Stacie Lewis Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Sept. 30 and Oct. 8, 2019. Swaminarayan Gurukul USA obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 3150 S. Chatham Road. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. St. Johns Hospital of Hospital Sisters of…
Good Heart Tattoos opening downtown
Good Heart Tattoos will be opening at the end of this month at 414 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield. Owner Benny DeWitt said he is in the process of converting the former Corso Jewelers space into an art studio, and a friend has already hand painted the storefront. “I grew up in a sign painting…
Jason Brokaw and Matthew Trapp named as members of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes
Jason Brokaw and Matthew Trapp have been named members of the law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C in Springfield, effective Oct. 1. Brokaw joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes in 2014 as an associate attorney. He concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal and local government law and civil appeals. As…
15 Under Fifteen reception and awards ceremony
The public is invited to a reception and awards ceremony to honor the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at United Community Bank, 1900 W. Iles Ave. There is no…
Downtown Chase branch moving
By Stacie Lewis The downtown banking scene will soon experience a slight shift as Chase will be moving across the street at the end of this week. According to Chase’s downtown branch manager Ed Gogerty, the last day of business at 1 E. Old State Capitol Plaza – a site that the Chase brand has…
Pete Praia opening Di Piero’s downtown
Mangia Bene quietly closed earlier this year, but a new Italian restaurant is preparing to take its place on the south side of the Old State Capitol Plaza in downtown Springfield. Pete Praia, who has a long history in the restaurant business, plans to open Di Piero’s in the former Mangia space at 518 E.…
Building permit roundup – September 23 – September 29
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between September 23 and September 29, 2019. CEHOG,LLC obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1802 E. North Grand Ave. The contractor is Andrew Fonck and the project is valued at $20,000. White Oaks Mini Storage of Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial building permit…
Decatur Memorial Hospital joins Memorial Health System
After receiving all regulatory approvals, Decatur Memorial Hospital became the fifth hospital to join Memorial Health System, effective Oct. 1. Decatur Memorial Hospital becomes the eighth full affiliate of Memorial Health System and its second largest hospital. “Our affiliation with Memorial Health System will better position us to meet our community’s health care needs,” said…
15 Under Fifteen awards
United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards: Dr. Lance Taylor D.M.D., Eye Candy Boutique, Eye Candy Salon & Spa, Frisina Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Johnson & Johnson Auto Services, ML Refrigeration, Prairie Wholesale Supply Co., Propel Sliding Door Automation, Quiznos,…
2019 15 Under Fifteen
PROFILES BY ERIC WOODS Presented in alphabetical order Previous 15 Under Fifteen selectees
A different kind of reward
Transitioning from the private sector to the nonprofit world BY WILLIAM LEGGE Before joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, most of my career was spent in sales and management for large corporations. It was a never-ending cycle, with hard work often rewarded with an increased quota. Sure, the commissions were great. But…
From food to fun, Senior Services of Central Illinois has it all
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DAVID BLANCHETTE “There is always an activity at Senior Services. Our whole goal is to make sure that seniors are healthy and happy,” said executive director Carol Harms. “Our hope is to keep seniors independent for as long as they possibly can be.” A recent visit to the Senior Services main…
Joe Bridges and Julie Lynch join Hanson Professional Services
Joe Bridges and Julie Lynch recently joined Hanson Professional Services’ Springfield headquarters as project administrators. They will assist project managers in all areas of the project process, including planning and startup, execution, monitoring and closeout, as well as the financial aspects such as invoicing, budget reports and accounts receivable tracking. Before joining Hanson, Bridges was…
Visit Springfield presents “Shake it Up”
The Central Illinois Customer Service Association and Local First Springfield are hosting a “Shake it Up” collaborative event, presented by Visit Springfield. On Thursday, Oct. 10, a Local First vendors’ fair will be held at the Dove Center of St. John’s Hospital Prairie Heart Institute. Bill Stainton, a 29-time Emmy award-winning leadership and strategic creativity…
Central Illinois Foodbank’s food rescue program kick-off
The Central Illinois Foodbank will officially launch its food rescue program after a kick-off event on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Foodbank recently received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to develop a food rescue program locally. Donated food will be picked up by volunteers and delivered to local agencies that will use it to feed residents…
Building permit roundup – September 16 – September 22
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between September 16 and September 22, 2019. Boyd’s New Generation, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for interior work at 1831 South Grand Ave. East. R. L. Vollintine Construction, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $64,874. LV…
Planned move, expansion for Kennedy Sue
Rebecca Knobloch opened Kennedy Sue, a gift and home boutique, on the west side of Springfield in 2017. In less than two years, the store has gone from being open five days a week to seven, and branched out into online sales in addition to a retail location. The business currently occupies 1200 square feet…
