The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Small Business Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield. Nineteen local business owners have been nominated in the Small Business Owner category and will be recognized alongside nominees in three other categories: Not-for-profit, new and emerging and […]
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Nature’s Select relocating to Kent Plaza on South Sixth Street
After a decade of operations at the corner of Monroe and New streets, Nature’s Select of Springfield is preparing to move. “After 10 years, it’s time for an upgrade. We’re ready to take things to the next level,” said owner Chris Laier. The independent pet store will soon be relocating to 2739 S. Sixth St., […]
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Wellthy Juice Co. to open in The Gables
Heidi Clark has already been a business owner for more than a decade, but now she wants to bring a new concept to Springfield. She’s started the build out for Wellthy Juice Co, which will be located in The Gables. “I was going to open a juice bar next to the salon, and that didn’t […]
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Mel-O-Cream closes Fairhills Mall location
Mel-O-Cream fans currently have one less option to find their favorite doughnuts. The store in Fairhills Mall, located at 1953 W. Monroe, has closed effective immediately, although owner Amanda Crossland said she hopes it will only be temporary. “Over the last year we have been trying to work with the mall property management, located in […]
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Nami Poke opening at South Grand and MacArthur
A new restaurant concept will soon be opening at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and South Grand Avenue. Hau Nguyen plans to open Nami Poke at 916 South Grand Ave. West, the site of the former Li’l Willy’s BBQ Smokehouse, which closed March 31. “I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years,” […]
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Simone Parlier named new executive director of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
HSHS St. John’s Hospital has announced Simone Parlier as the new executive director of women’s services and the children’s hospital. Her first day with the hospital was May 1. “This is my dream job,” said Parlier. “I am passionate about women’s health, especially as it relates to motherhood. I have dedicated my education and career […]
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Springfield Clinic and Central Illinois Customer Service Association to bring national keynote speaker to Springfield on June 7
Springfield Clinic is partnering with the Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) to bring national keynote speaker Austin Hatch to Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, to share his story of “Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity.” Hatch will share lessons learned from unimaginable loss, his extensive health care journey and his road to […]
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Kim Votsmier selling China Towne to a longtime patron
After more than two decades of operating China Towne, owner Kim Votsmier is selling the art studio at 4007 Yucan Dr. to one of her longtime patrons, Dr. Tabatha Wells. “She likes art and creating things, and that’s why she came to the studio and took lots of classes with us,” said Votsmier. Wells was […]
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Bowl Plus opening in Chatham Square Shopping Center
A Japanese Ramen and rice bowl restaurant is preparing to open in the Chatham Square Shopping Center in Springfield. Bowl Plus will occupy the space next to Godfather’s Pizza in the strip center at 1754 Wabash Ave. Owner Steve Zhao has been a part of various restaurant ventures throughout central Illinois, including Springfield’s two Hibachi […]
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Walnut Street Winery to close June 25
Walnut Street Winery was a second career for owner Loren Shanle, and now it is also coming to a close. Sunday, June 25, will be the last day of operations for the Rochester winery. “My son-in-law has received a better paying job and can’t continue with it,” said Shanle, who noted that his son-in-law, Josh […]
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American Metals Supply acquired by MacArthur Company
MacArthur Company, a 110-year-old employee-owned building supplies distributer, completed its acquisition of American Metals Supply this week. American Metals Supply, a leading wholesale distributor of sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct and fittings, and a complete line of HVAC products, is headquartered at 5651 International Parkway in Springfield. The company operates nine locations throughout Missouri, […]
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Hanger Management, “fun food that tastes good,” opening at White Oaks Mall
Feeling so hungry that you’re getting hangry? Hanger Management is coming to White Oaks Mall, opening Saturday, May 13, in the food court space formerly occupied by Jerk Shop Go. “This is my first physical location,” said owner and head chef Keah Garner, who has operated Hanger Management and Catering since 2018. She said she […]