Residents of the Val-E-Vue subdivision near Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport say they are relieved the airport altered a plan to change about 92 acres from residential to industrial zoning. The proposed rezoning for the land, which acts as a buffer between the subdivision to the south and the developed part of the airport, “could potentially […]
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Marcus Sanner joins SP Creativity
Marcus Sanner has joined SP Creativity as art director, responsible for providing artistic vision, design and creative for SP Creativity and its clients. SP Creativity is a full-service, creative boutique working with a range of industries. The firm, based in Springfield, has expertise in brand development, collateral, print and digital advertising, social media management, websites and […]
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Blackburn College selects next president
Larry K. Lee has been selected as the next president of Blackburn College, following a comprehensive national search and the unanimous recommendation by the presidential search committee and the board of trustees. Lee will succeed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer and begin his role on July 1. Lee currently serves as the vice president for finance […]
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Building permits – May 13 – May 19
Sixth Street Properties LLC % Mario A. Perrino received a commercial remodel permit for 214 S. Sixth St. Contractor is Howl & Bay Inc. and the project is valued at $330,000. Federated Department Stores Inc. % Tax Dept. received a commercial remodel permit for 2501 Wabash Ave. Contractor is Wall 2 Wall Interior Finishes LLC […]
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A backlog of licensing applications
Back in April, the executive director of the American Nurses Association Illinois, Susan Swart, told my associate Isabel Miller that advanced practice registered nurses are losing their jobs because of ongoing and severe state licensing delays. Swart said some of those nurses are waiting “a year to 18 months” to get their licenses from the […]
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Golden Hour Bake House to open café downtown
After getting her start at the Old Capitol Farmers Market, Alli Donaldson is transitioning Golden Hour Bake House to a brick-and-mortar location downtown. Donaldson began selling baked goods at the Farmers Market in May 2021, and last August she told SBJ that she was “eyeing some storefronts and looking at taking that next step.” While […]
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Charro Mexican Restaurant opened May 20
Charro Mexican Restaurant opened May 20 at 2500 Sunrise Dr., just off South Dirksen Parkway. The family-owned business started in the St. Louis area and also has locations in Taylorville and Decatur. Earlier this year, owner Ezequiel Camacho purchased the building that formerly operated as Springfield Char House and remodeled it for a fourth Charro’s […]
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Nominate a young professional for Forty Under 40
Do you know an outstanding young professional who deserves to be recognized? The July issue of Springfield Business Journal will feature 40 leaders who are under the age of 40. Nominees must reside and/or work in Sangamon or Morgan County. The selectees’ career paths, educational background and community affiliations are varied. You can expect to […]
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New ownership for Ice Deli
Springfield’s iconic Ice Deli has new owners and a new look. “We took it over at the beginning of the year,” said Eric Creviston, who also owns Springfield Monument and several related businesses in Rochester, Petersburg and Havana. “The Ray family owned it previously, but their kids were all grown up and they were ready […]
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Matthew Hutton joins Wellman Financial Services
Matthew Hutton has joined Wellman Financial Services as a financial adviser. The firm, located at 6300 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road East, includes Brandon Wellman and his staff, Heather Wellman and Yvonne Anderson. Hutton has been working in the personal financial industry in various capacities for more than 14 years and has been a certified […]
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Building permits – May 6 – May 12
Meijer Store LTD Partnership received a commercial accessory structure permit for 4200 Conestoga Drive. Contractor not listed. Project valued at $100,000. Roland Law received a commercial permit for 1815 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is Vandonbergh Excavating and the project is valued at $60,000. Legacy Pointe Dev. Co. LLC received a commercial permit for 3951 S. […]
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Jeff Jurgens named Bloomington city manager
The city of Bloomington recently announced the appointment of Jeff Jurgens as its new city manager. Jurgens began his tenure after taking the oath of office on May 6. A central Illinois native, Jurgens brings a wealth of experience in municipal management and a deep understanding of the region, having previously served as a partner […]