Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment has reopened after being closed since a fire at the business that killed the owner, Robert Kalabus, on Oct. 2, 2021. His widow, Stephanie Kalabus, said the business at 1808 W. Jefferson St. reopened on March 7 and employees are currently operating out of the back building until repairs can […]
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All Cat Clinic sold, rebranding with new name and focus
The All Cat Clinic has new owners and will soon have a new name. Dr. Dena Nelson opened the feline-only veterinary practice in 1989, which is now located at 700 Corporate Court in Springfield. In a written announcement sent to clients, she said after 32 years of practice, “I need to slow down some and […]
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Trailhead Healing Arts Center merges with FLOW Midwest Yoga & Meditation
Trailhead Healing Arts Center has merged with FLOW Midwest Yoga & Meditation, a yoga practice that opened at the beginning of the pandemic. In March 2020, Beverly Hopkins and Ashley Krstulovich, yoga instructors who had taught at various studios in the Springfield area, launched their own business in a space at 1921 W. Iles Ave. […]
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Lana Shovlin joins Illinois Pork Producers Association
Lana Shovlin has been named director of communications for the Illinois Pork Producers Association, effective Feb. 28. Prior to moving to Springfield five years ago, Shovlin worked as a publicist for Southern Illinois University Press, working closely with local and national media to organize press events, schedule book signings and craft press releases for authors. […]
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Playpen Sports expanding to Springfield
Playpen Sports launched in Springfield on March 7. The company, which offers a variety of sports classes for children ages 2-5, has grown rapidly since its inception less than five years ago. “These kids have spent most of their lives in isolation due to the pandemic,” said Meg Brewer, marketing manager for Playpen Sports. “We […]
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Fact or fiction: Is a new restaurant moving in to the former TGI Fridays?
A new sign has appeared at the site of the former Million’s Crab Boiled Seafood location touting “Dynasty Korean Steakhouse & Bar coming soon.” Million’s Crab, a Cajun seafood chain based in Ohio, opened in the former TFI Fridays space at 2100 W. White Oaks Dr. on April 1, 2021, and closed later that same […]
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Mark Ginster retires from Carrollton Bank
After 25 years, Mark Ginster has retired from Carrollton Bank, effective Feb. 25. While he plans to do quite a bit of traveling, including spending the month of March in Arizona, he will also still work with the bank as a consultant. Taylor-Ann Hamlin is replacing him as Springfield branch manager, while Kasey VanderMeersch is […]
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Melissa Horn joins Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has hired Melissa Horn as events manager. Horn began her position Feb. 1 and will oversee all events at the Chamber and assist with communications. She previously spent seven years as senior meeting director for the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center and has been in the hospitality industry for […]
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Allied Design Consultants acquired by GreenAssociates, Inc.
Springfield architectural firm Allied Design Consultants has been acquired by GreenAssociates, Inc., an Itasca-based architecture firm. According to Todd Hannah, the former owner of Allied Design Consultants, not much will change in terms of the day-to-day operations. The firm will continue to operate out of its current location at 1413 S. MacArthur Blvd. “I’m the […]
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Wildly Rooted Boutique to open in downtown Springfield
Three small business owners and artisans have teamed up to bring Wildly Rooted Boutique to downtown Springfield. Callie Estes, owner of Jo Jo’s Jewelry, said she is partnering with Jessica Lynn, owner of Green Haven Co. and One Knotty Maker in Jacksonville and Courtney Wright, owner of Cloth + Oak, “We all met each other […]
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Pritzker touts initiatives aimed at expanding health care workforce
By Grace Kinnicutt, Capitol News Illinois As Gov. JB Pritzker continues to promote his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, he outlined his plan for rebuilding the state’s health care workforce during a stop Feb. 15 at a Peoria community college. He joined local leaders at Illinois Central College to talk about the Pipeline […]
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B’s Creative Studio opening on South MacArthur Boulevard
“I’ve been a jack-of-all-trades,” said Brandy Fletcher of her various artistic endeavors over the years. She had a photography business for 15 years before expanding into painting furniture, home décor and making personalized gift items, along with what she calls “Pinterest at your fingertips.” Now, Fletcher plans to open B’s Creative Studio and have a […]