Come out to the LRS Hanger at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5-9 p.m. for ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz, hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Bank & Trust Company. Sample unique horseshoes and craft beers from area restaurants and breweries, plus tour the car and motorcycle […]
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Bistro Verde reopens Sept. 5
Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 5 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 5-Oct. 5, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. From Oct. 24-Nov. 16 (closed […]
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IWIL symposium: Empowered Women Empower Women coming Sept. 28
The 11th annual Illinois Women in Leadership symposium, Empowered Women Empower Women, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Crowne Plaza. The symposium is comprised of 10 sessions and promises a day of inspiration, motivation and actionable tips for both professional and personal fulfillment. According to Desiree Logsdon, an IWIL member and symposium […]
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Building permits – Aug. 21 – Aug. 27
Mitchell R. King received a commercial remodel permit for 310 Dickinson Road. Contractor is Clint Siefers and the project is valued at $250,000. Wolf Family Investment Fund LLLP received a commercial remodel permit for 1516 Seven Pines Road. Contractor is Recon Construction and the project is valued at $75,000. BBT16 LLC received a commercial fence […]
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Re/Max Professionals to hold open house Sept. 29
Re/Max Professionals will hold a grand opening on Friday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. for its new office at 2667 Farragut Drive. The new office is next door to the original location, which opened in 1986. “The industry has changed significantly,” said owner Jim Fulgenzi. “A traditional office layout doesn’t really suit our needs anymore.” […]
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Rambach Insurance Agency takes over services for closed AAA Springfield office
The AAA Springfield office has closed, but Rambach Insurance Agency has taken over its services, and several of the staff members as well. The AAA Insurance office at 1915 W. Iles Ave. closed as of Aug. 18. “I was at that branch for about 10 years, then ended up opening up an agency, and it […]
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Ryan Bandy opening Papi’s Pizza Pub
Papi’s Pizza Pub is coming to Springfield with what owner Ryan Bandy describes as Latin-inspired pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches, plus American classics. Bandy said he has purchased the property at 1710 S. MacArthur Boulevard that previously housed Pie’s the Limit. Owners Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti closed the restaurant at the end of July, […]
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Phoenix Center relocates and expands retail store
The Phoenix Center has relocated and expanded its retail store, now known as OUT on Second, located at the corner of Second and Scarritt streets. The original retail space and resource center, OUT on Adams, opened in 2021 at 213 E. Adams St., between Café Moxo and The Elf Shelf Music and Records. The OUT […]
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B3 Performance & Aesthetic Medicine opens on West White Oaks Drive
Helping people “look better, feel better and perform better” is the goal of B3 Performance & Aesthetic Medicine. “We’re a new clinic and we have a unique approach to things,” said owner Dr. Clinton Holaday. The clinic at 2131 W. White Oaks Dr. offers a variety of services, from medical spa procedures to treatment for […]
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Building permits – Aug. 14 – Aug. 21
Mid-American Asset Management Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 3121 S. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Atlas Building Group and the project is valued at $250,000. JLN Enterprises LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1601 Converse Ave. Contractor is Jeff Nemecek and the project is valued at $75,000. Matthew Holdings LLC received a commercial […]
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Patrick Russell joins Springfield Art Association
Patrick Russell has joined the Springfield Art Association as the director of marketing and development. “The Art Association was a perfect landing spot for me,” said Russell. “It’s been a really nice transition from owning my own business to coming to a nonprofit.” He opened Reverie Apparel in November 2019 after completing the Co.Starters program […]
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Mark Mahoney joins ALPLM as chief of staff
Mark Mahoney has joined the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as the chief of staff. “There’s no greater symbol of Illinois than Abraham Lincoln, and this library and museum is a leader in sharing his legacy with the world,” he said. “It also plays a key role in central Illinois tourism and contributes to […]