Better With Bubbli, a women’s boutique with the motto, “Life is better with a glass of champagne and a new outfit,” is preparing to open in a new location. The business will occupy a space in the retail strip center currently under construction on Stadium Drive in front of the AMC Showplace 12 theater. Owner […]
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Maryann Phillips is the new Springfield branch manager for Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Maryann Phillips is the new Springfield branch manager for Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU), located at 300 South Grand Ave. East. Phillips will oversee the sales and operations of the Springfield branch, as well as serving as a loan officer. Prior to joining LLCU, Phillips most recently served as a branch manager at PNC […]
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce announces Small Business Awards winners
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 14 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories: Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has […]
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Humphrey’s Market hangs restored sign honoring its history
By Annie Fulgenzi The late Henry Humphrey once traveled hundreds of miles across the country to acquire the delicious fruits and vegetables sold at the family store. On June 13, the hand-painted side of the semitrailer he once drove found its permanent home, hanging outside the historic business. Humphrey’s Market, located at 1821 S. 15th […]
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MJ’s Fish and Chicken Express closes restaurant to focus on catering operations
MJ’s Fish and Chicken Express is shifting its business model again, this time to focus on catering and special events. Jerome Taylor started the restaurant as a food truck in August 2015, but the business grew quickly and he soon rented space at 230 South Grand Ave. East. In 2017, he purchased his current building […]
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Christin Levi opens Again & Again in The Gables
Christin Levi is using her eye for design in a different way with the opening of her new store, Again & Again. “I’ve been in real estate my entire life, but I’ve always had a passion for thrifting and vintage,” she said. “I was doing it on the side for the last couple of years, […]
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Losin’ It with Sonya Jones opening Springfield location
Sonya Jones, a contestant on Season 16 of “The Biggest Loser,” is getting ready to help Springfield residents start their own health and fitness journeys with the opening of Losin’ It with Sonya Jones, located at 5240 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road. This will be the second location for the company, which currently operates out […]
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Rachel Dyas to join Springfield Public School District 186
After nearly nine years with Springfield Clinic, Rachel Dyas is leaving to become the coordinator of public relations, media and marketing for Springfield Public School District 186. “I’m a graduate of District 186 and I coached cheerleading and dance for Lanphier for 12 years,” said Dyas. “The kiddos have always been near and dear to […]
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Momentum on Main Street is hosting “Successfully financing your new business”
Momentum on Main Street will hold a training and networking event on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event at The Alamo, 115 N. Fifth St.., will feature Kristina Barbee, owner of Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market and Nick Horton of INB, discussing different options for financing your small business. The interview and […]
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Jordan and Aurora Coffey, owners of Luminary, are launching a new venture
Fans of Luminary: Kitchen & Provisions will soon be able to enjoy another offering from co-owners and chefs Jordan and Aurora Coffey. “We are tentatively naming the new project The Hedley House Social,” said Aurora Coffey, describing it as “a one-of-a-kind Parisian bistro focusing on lighter fare, French wines and cocktails, fresh-baked baguettes and sandwiches, […]
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Springfield Clinic to break ground on new pediatrics building
Springfield Clinic will break ground on a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building on June 8. The two-story building will be constructed on a former farm field at 3500 Conifer Drive on Springfield’s west side. “Parents rely on high-quality care from our provider teams delivered with an exceptional patient experience from start to finish,” says Dr. Purvi […]
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Trustwell Living acquires Bickford of Springfield
Trustwell Living has acquired a 67-unit senior living community in Springfield, the former Bickford of Springfield property located at 2451 W. White Oaks Dr. The purchase was finalized on May 13. Trustwell Living is a senior living operating company based in New York City that was launched in 2021 by senior housing veteran Lawrence Cohen […]