Kunken Enterprises LLC received a commercial permit for 3220 S. Koke Mill Road. T&T Construction of Watseka, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $800,000. Megan Jennings received a commercial remodel permit for 428 N. Amos Ave. Ellie Jennings is the contractor and the project is valued at $13,000. Michael Niehaus received […]
Newsletter – Biz Bites
Posted inArticles
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation presents annual awards
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) Vice Chairman Kai Schnitker honored the recipients of JREDC’s two annual awards during the organization’s investor appreciation event held at Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville on Oct 4. Since 1990, JREDC’s Existing Industry Committee has presented the Industry of the Year Award to a company exhibiting outstanding business […]
Posted inColumns
Twisted Fork opening Oct. 6
Twisted Fork, a concept the owners describe as “upscale diner food,” is opening downtown on Friday. Amanda Sandner, who co-owns the business with her husband, Jered Sandner, said an Oct. 6 opening is planned for 400 E. Jefferson, the restaurant space inside the historic St. Nicholas Apartments. The space has been vacant since Nu-Voh closed […]
Posted inColumns
Garrison Group joins Keller Williams Capital
Garrison Group, a Springfield-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, has joined Keller Williams Capital. “We’ve been an independent brokerage since Glen (Garrison) started Garrison Group in the early 90s,” said David Plake, president and CEO of Garrison Group. Plake purchased the business from Garrison in 2022, but the company’s namesake remains active in day-to-day operations. […]
Posted inColumns
State’s Attorney Dan Wright a candidate for judge
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright is among seven candidates vying to be appointed to an associate circuit judge vacancy created by the July 23 death of Matthew Mauer. And former State’s Attorney John Milhiser, Wright’s former boss when Wright was an assistant state’s attorney, is now working for Wright as an assistant state’s attorney […]
Posted inColumns
Justin Stone joins Hickory Point Bank
Justin Stone has joined Hickory Point Bank as senior vice president, mortgage lending. He will work out of the branch at 3131 W. Wabash Ave. Stone has 21 years of banking experience and previously worked for Morton Community Bank, formerly Marine Bank, in Springfield as well as Bank of Springfield. “Justin is one of the […]
Posted inColumns
Eagle Golf and Grill to open on Springfield’s west side
Eagle Golf and Grill, a public golf training facility with a full-service restaurant and bar, is in the works on Springfield’s west side. “If you think of the competitive sports market, we’re trying to serve that market for golf,” said Jim Lee, who co-owns the business along with his wife, Amber Lee, and Josh Edison, […]
Posted inColumns
Building permits – Sept. 25– Oct. 1
The city of Springfield received a commercial building permit for 2121 S. 11th St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.7 million. USR-DESCO Montvale Commons LLL received a commercial remodel permit for 2757 Chatham Road. Contractor is Commercial Installation & Construction and the project is valued at $40,000. Nayyer Syed Kashif […]
Posted inColumns
The Crafted Stag Supply planned for west side
A new specialty business catering to men is in the works on Springfield’s west side. The Crafted Stag Supply is the brainchild of Grant and Jennifer Hammer, who purchased the property at 3455 Freedom Dr. in May and hope to be open for business by spring 2024. “It will be a men’s clothing and gift […]
Posted inColumns
The Keep Store reopening
The Keep Store, Springfield’s first and only refillery, has moved one door down to 312 E. Adams St. “The previous space was very segmented,” said owner Ami Shelton. “People walk in now thinking we have double the inventory, and I tell them, ‘No, you can just see it all now.’” While the total square footage […]
Posted inColumns
Building permits – Sept. 18 – Sept. 24
Lincoln Memorial Garden % James Matheis received a commercial accessory structure permit for 2301 East Lake Shore Drive. Contractor is Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc., and the project is valued at $1,078,560. The Yard Springfield LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1650 Wabash Ave., Suite J. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services, Inc., and the […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
15 Under Fifteen
This is the 21st year that Springfield Business Journal has partnered with United Community Bank to recognize 15 outstanding small businesses in the local area. To qualify, a business must be located in Sangamon or Morgan county, have been open for at least two years and have 15 or fewer full-time employees. A business is […]