In her first full day of office, May 8, Mayor Misty Buscher has announced City of Springfield department directors and staff as follows: Police Chief – Chief Ken Scarlette, current Springfield Police Department Chief, who has been with the department since 1998. Fire Chief – Ed Canny, current Springfield Fire Department Division Chief and Captain, […]
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Building Permits May 1- May 7
Joyner Construction Services received a permit for new commercial construction of Friedman Plaza on Ginger Creek Drive. The project is valued at $900,000. White Oaks Plaza LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2733 S. Veterans Parkway. Commercial Contractors Inc. is the general contractor. TR 530043 Marine Bank Trustee received a commercial fence permit for […]
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Lincoln Library to host lunch and learn workshops for business owners
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is partnering with the Lincoln Library to host a series of lunch and learn workshops throughout the summer, with the first workshop happening on May 10. The four-part series called “Leveraging the Library: Grow Your Business by Maximizing Library Resources” will showcase the numerous tools and resources available for entrepreneurs […]
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2023 Best Places to Work reception and awards ceremony
The business community is invited to a reception and award ceremony honoring the 2023 Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal: American Metals Supply, Conn’s Hospitality Group, Inc., Kuhn & Trello Consulting Engineers, MJ Kellner and KEB. Join us on Thursday, May 18, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the […]
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Building permits April 24-April 30
Target Corporation has obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3445 Freedom Dr. for parking lot re-striping, stall parking signage and new light poles. The project is valued at $72,500. Niemann Holdings LLC has obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1700 W. Jefferson St. for a new Tesla charging station. The contractor is AEC Systems […]
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Kara Rapacz leaving Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Kara Rapacz, the principal at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, announced her resignation April 28. Rapacz has been with SHG for 16 years. She was the assistant principal and director of academic support services before being hired as SHG’s first lay principal in July 2017. Rapacz was recognized as one of Springfield Business Journal’s Forty Under […]
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Matt Sebek joins Kopec, White & Spooner, Spooner retires
Kopec, White & Spooner, Attorneys at Law, has welcomed Matt Sebak as a new partner with the firm following the retirement of Scott Spooner. Sebek joins A. Michael Kopec and David V. White as a partner with the firm, and he will engage in the firm’s core civil law practice areas, providing counsel and representation […]
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HSHS St. John’s Hospital unveils newly renovated critical care units
HSHS St. John’s Hospital recently completed the renovation and expansion of its intensive care unit (ICU) and cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU). The multi-year, $17.2 million project was completed by O’Shea Builders and resulted in 28 new ICU patient rooms, with a net addition of 10 CVICU and six ICU rooms. With new and existing […]
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Building permits April 17-April 23
TR LT-28 has obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2000 S. Dirksen Parkway to install a new men and women’s bathroom addition. The contractor is Allied Plumbing & Heating and the project is valued at $50,000. Apex Hotels LLC has obtained a commercial permit for new hotel construction at 2975 S. Dirksen Parkway. The owner […]
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State of Greater Springfield lunch to be held on Wednesday, May 17
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Real Estate Network (CREN) will be holding the State of Greater Springfield on Wednesday, May 17, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield’s Mayor-Elect, Misty Buscher, will provide the annual address for the city. In a new […]
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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance hosts HR workshop for local business leaders
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is hosting a workshop, “Talking Talent: Tools for Attracting and Retaining Qualified and Quality Employees,” on Tuesday, May 2, from 1:30-3 p.m. The program is designed to help local HR leaders identify tools and resources available to them and connect with other HR professionals who can help find and/or […]
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Saucy Rice Vietnamese Flavors will bring a taste of central Vietnam to Springfield’s south side
Chuyen Vo is preparing to open Saucy Rice Vietnamese Flavors, bringing a taste of central Vietnam to Springfield’s south side. “This is my first restaurant, but I’ve been working on the concept for a while,” he said of the space at 1374 Toronto Road. “Most of the flavors and recipes come from our family.” Vo […]