Springfield Business Journal Feb. 2024

Articles

• Articles

  Credit card company monopolies impact small businesses

  Sen. Dick Durbin proposes legislation to create more competition

  By Scott Reeder

  Feb 5, 2024

  
• Articles

  McCann trial postponed until Feb. 12

  Former gubernatorial candidate hospitalized in Missouri

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 8, 2024

  
• Articles

  Commercial real estate: the year ahead

  Interest rates, supply chain issues continue to be problematic

  By Holly Whisler

  Feb 1, 2024

  
• Articles

  Q&A With David Steckel

  By David Blanchette

  Feb 1, 2024

  
• Articles

  Springfield down to two residential waste haulers

  Republic Services takes over Waste Management routes

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 8, 2024

  
• Articles

  Make a nomination for the 2024 Women of Influence

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 28, 2024

  
• Articles

  Sam McCann finally has his day in court

  Bench trial begins for former elected official accused of misusing campaign funds for personal gain

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 15, 2024

  
• Articles

  Sam McCann pleads guilty during trial

  Former state senator admits guilt on nine felony charges related to misuse of campaign funds

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 16, 2024

  
• Articles

  City council passes budget

  Council approves significant water and sewer rate increases, money for municipal ambulance

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 21, 2024

  
• Articles

  How to succeed as a Black-owned business

  Local entrepreneurs say it’s tough getting started. Race plays a role. Rewards come from persistence.

  By David Blanchette

  Feb 22, 2024

  
• Announcements

  Explore opportunities for your future

  By Charlette Warren

  Feb 8, 2024

  

Columns

• Building Permits

  Building permits - Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

  By sbjadmin

  Feb 5, 2024

  
• Building Permits

  Building permits – Feb. 5 – Feb. 11

  By sbjadmin

  Feb 12, 2024

  
• Building Permits

  Building permits – Feb. 12 – Feb. 18

  By sbjadmin

  Feb 19, 2024

  
• Building Permits

  Building permits – Feb. 19 – Feb. 25

  By sbjadmin

  Feb 26, 2024

  
• Professional Development

  The delicate art of discussing religion, politics or gender in the workplace

  By Kelly Gust

  Feb 1, 2024

  
• Ask an Attorney

  Statutes of limitation

  By Thomas C. Pavlik Jr.

  Feb 1, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  Hardee's closes five area locations, one already sold

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 2, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  CWLP asking for significant water rate increases

  32% hikes proposed for 2024, 2025

  By Dean Olsen

  Feb 6, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  Crossfit XLT, Deep Roots Lawn Care relocate

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 7, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  Lutheran High School plans to rebuild near Cherry Hills Church

  State mine subsidence insurance has a $750,000 cap on damages

  By Scott Reeder

  Feb 8, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  MJ's Fish & Chicken to open on Fridays during Lent

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 9, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  DIM Art House closing its studio and gallery space

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 9, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  CAD Construction opens Springfield office

  Matt Williams and Aaron Gorbett open local office for Tremont-based firm

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 15, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  Loukinens' on 4th closes

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 13, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  SIU System moves into new downtown office

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 19, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  The Filling Station opens in Rochester

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 19, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  New owner for Tax Partners Holdings

  Emmanuel "Manny" Davis, 24, has acquired the tax preparation and bookkeeping business founded by the late Don Fuener

  By David Blanchette

  Feb 20, 2024

  
• Comings & Goings

  Knob Hill Landscape Company acquires Evergreen Landscape

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 23, 2024

  
• People on the Move

  An interview with the new DSI director

  Springfield native Carlos Ortega started Feb. 1

  By Scott Reeder

  Feb 7, 2024

  
• People on the Move

  Catie Sheehan to join SIU system leadership team

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 13, 2024

  
• People on the Move

  David James joins Bank of Springfield

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 26, 2024

  
• People on the Move

  Crawford, Murphy & Tilly announces new president

  Adam Burns, CMT executive vice president since 2021, assumed role Feb. 24

  By Michelle Ownbey

  Feb 27, 2024

  
• Philanthropy

  Springfield Frontiers International: Advancement through service

  By JANET SEITZ

  Feb 1, 2024

  
• Restaurant review

  Brewski’s Pub

  By Thomas C. Pavlik Jr.

  Feb 1, 2024