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COMINGS AND GOINGS
New hibachi restaurant on north end
A new hibachi restaurant is moving into the space formerly occupied by Papa Murphy’s Pizza […]
Lee O’Keefe joins Dimond Bros. Insurance
Paris, Illinois-based Dimond Bros. Insurance has expanded its Springfield presence with the recent acquisition of […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Community Foundation hires grants manager
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has hired Tobias Lewis as its grants […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Live2Lead to hold Springfield event
Central Illinois employers, nonprofit leaders, educators and rising professionals are invited to Live2Lead Springfield 2026, […]
NEWS
Downtown dilemma in Taylorville
Businesses push back on city’s plan for improvements, citing potential disruptions
By Dean Olsen
The Taylorville City Council is pushing forward with a planned $5 million renovation project downtown […]
Breathing life back into Lincoln
Philanthropist buys former college campus to offer space for business startups and nonprofits
By Dean Olsen
The desire of a Peoria businessman and his wife to live out their Christian faith […]
Building permits – Sept. 14 to Sept. 20
By sbjadmin
Ali Nizamuddin received a commercial remodel permit for 2120 S. MacArthur Blvd. Contractor is Moad […]
EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting – Friendly Honda
Time Thu., Sept. 24, 4-4:30 p.m. 2026
Location Friendly Honda, 2500 Prairie Crossing Dr., Springfield
Identify Your Workplace Culture Webinar
Time Wed., Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 2026
Location Frontline Training Solutions – Online, Online, Springfield
Ribbon Cutting – Montvale Senior Living
Time Wed., Sept. 30, 4-4:30 p.m. 2026
Location Montvale Senior Living, 2601 Montvale Dr., Springfield
Current and upcoming issues of Springfield Business Journal
The SEPTEMBER issue, which focuses on healthcare, fitness and employee benefits, is out. It includes updated lists of local hospitals, physicians’ groups, fitness centers, insurance companies and addiction treatment centers.
The OCTOBER issue will highlight seniors. It will include updated lists of retirement and care communities and home health care outfits.
The NOVEMBER issue will focus on banking and financial services. It will include updated lists of local banks, credit unions, accounting firms and investment and wealth advisers.
If you’re interested in more information about Springfield Business Journal or advertising opportunities, please call us at 217-726-6600 or email info@springfieldbusinessjournal.com. Read the issue in PDF format: https://www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SBJ_Sept2026.pdf.
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