Vol. 2020, No. 6
PPP bridges the gap for some businesses
By sbjadmin
Businesses encouraged to take the ALL IN 4U pledge
Illinois unemployment rate climbs to record 16.4% in April
Illinois State Fair is canceled for 2020
Springfield’s hospitality industry prepares to rebound
Are residents ready to return as businesses reopen?
By Katie Davison, Innovate Springfield, and Lisa Clemmons Stott, Downtown Springfield Inc.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
Building permit roundup
A Q&A with Chancellor Susan Koch
National Federation of Independent Business survey results
Ebben Moore announces plans to close Arlington's, transition to catering and events
Resume assistance for job seekers
Building permit roundup – June 8 – 14
Don’t panic, pivot
By Lisa Clemmons Stott
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LLCC offering 10 free, non-credit online classes
Nothing Bundt Cakes opening in Springfield
Barney's Furniture to close, Ashley Outlet Store will take its place
Lenz Sales & Distributing has broken ground on a new facility in New Berlin
State House Inn rebrands as a Wyndham hotel
Building permit roundup – June 1 – June 7
Volkert opens Springfield office
Portillo's confirms plans for Springfield location
A new chapter for American Harvest owners Jordan and Aurora Coffey
Karen Whitney named interim chancellor at UIS
Kelly Thompson stepping down as CEO of Ronald McDonald House
Ben Paoletti joins Downtown Springfield Inc.
Henson Robinson Company has two new additions to the staff
SBJ is hiring
Old Capitol Holiday Walks
@ Downtown Springfield
Sat., Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 13, 4-8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 20, 4-8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Five Guys closes White Oaks Mall location
By Michelle Ownbey
SmallCakes Cupcakery & Creamery reopening Dec. 1
Crumbl Cookies opening Springfield location
BOS Center one step closer to major expansion
By Dean Olsen
