Completion of Springfield’s rail improvement project will be delayed beyond 2025 because the project failed to secure $138 million in funding from the federal government. Springfield and Sangamon County backers of the years-long project had hoped 2025 would be the last year of construction on the massive project to alleviate rail congestion in the city’s […]
Newsletter – Biz Bites
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Building permits – Jan. 15 – Jan. 21
LLD RE LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3451 Lumber Lane. Contractor is LLD RE LLC and the project is valued at $1.6 million. Jackson Properties LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 4501 Alex Blvd. Contractor is Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc., and the project is valued at $380,115. White Oaks Plaza LLC […]
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Quinton Wadkins joins Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Quinton Wadkins has joined Heartland Bank and Trust Company as a commercial lender for Heartland Bank’s Springfield market. Wadkins, who has six years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, has worked as a mortgage department supervisor, a trust investment officer, loan officer and a general financial services representative. He most recently worked […]
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Postal problems
For Tonia Morrell, the U.S. mail is a lifeline. But the 51-year-old disabled woman living on Springfield’s north side is finding that lifeline is becoming frayed. For the past three months, her Social Security check has arrived several days late. “I’ve called down there to the post office and said, ‘Hey, I’m looking for my […]
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Building permits – Dec.11 – Dec. 17
Madison Park Place Ltd Partnership & SHA received a commercial remodel permit for 1405/1406 E. Mason St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $300,000. Friedman Real Estate LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3251 Ginger Creek Drive, Suite A. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services Inc. and the project is valued […]
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Elmada Meek rejoins Conn’s Hospitality Group
Elmada Meek has rejoined the management team for Conn’s Hospitality Group, Inc., as the new brand ambassador and marketing manager, effective Dec. 1. Meek has worked with global brands such as Holiday Inn, Renaissance and Crowne Plaza hotels, and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Meek will help bridge the gap between the individual ventures […]
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Alliance Community Bank expanding Springfield presence
Alliance Community Bank is expanding its Springfield presence with a new location in the works on the far west side. “We feel like we have some name recognition in the Springfield market already,” said John Leinberger, president and CEO of Alliance Community Bank. He noted that the bank, which is headquartered in Petersburg, has had […]
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Scheels Sports Park development on track
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe remains on track to be fully operational by spring 2025 on Springfield’s south side despite recent questions from City Council members about the way public money will flow to the project and the viability of private financing scheduled that will cover half of the total $67 million in costs. […]
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Jasen Best joins Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Jasen Best has joined Heartland Bank and Trust Company as a treasury management officer for the Springfield market. Best, who has 19 years of experience in the banking industry, has worked as a banker and branch manager, business development officer and chief financial officer. He will be located at the 3601 Wabash Ave. branch. Best […]
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Make a nomination for Best Places to Work
Do you love where you work? Nominate your company for Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 6. The winning companies will be profiled in the March issue of SBJ and all the employees will be invited to a reception and awards ceremony. Criteria […]
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FreshHut opens at the corner of Wabash and Chatham
FreshHut has opened at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road, specializing in shawarma, gyros, kebobs, wraps and wings. The space at 3109 Chatham Road was home to Papa John’s for many years and most recently Wakamoles Mexican Grill, which closed earlier this year. FreshHut owner Amer Snober also owns California Kitchen, 1132 N. […]
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Illinois Chapter of NECA has new office in the works
The Illinois Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has relocated, but the move is only temporary. “We had to vacate our office because of imminent domain,” said Billy Serbousek, executive vice president, referring to NECA’s previous headquarters at 3701 S. Sixth St. “Illinois Department of Transportation is acquiring our property and tearing it down […]