Kayla Graven has a new job with the state of Illinois, working for the Department of Agriculture as the domestic marketing manager. “I grew up on a farm, so it’s really getting back into the skills that I’m passionate about,” Graven said. “I wasn’t looking for a new job, but it’s just been my dream […]
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Changes in the works for Inner Health Spa
Michelle Bullock founded Inner Health Spa in 2014 but now plans to make some changes to the business as of Nov. 1. Located at 1733 S. Fifth St., the business offers a variety of spa and wellness treatments. Bullock is a licensed massage therapist and has another massage therapist on staff, plus an esthetician. However, […]
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Banking on change
Security Bank of Springfield is seeking approval from the federal government to change its ownership structure so that it is owned by investors rather than by the financial institution’s depositors. A recent bank filing with federal regulators also indicated the financial institution is deeply involved with state-licensed cannabis businesses. Bank president and CEO Stephan Paul […]
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Big plans for Clear Lake Avenue
A 38-acre lot the city of Springfield owns along Clear Lake Avenue may become a $38-million complex of municipal warehouses and offices. The city is contemplating erecting a $24 million water distribution facility and a $14 million Public Works building in the 2100 block of Clear Lake Avenue. The matter was slated for consideration by […]
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Building permits – Oct. 14 – Oct. 20
Chatham Square Associates LLC % Robert Horn received a commercial remodel permit for 1756 Wabash Ave. Contractor is Horizon Retail Construction and the project is valued at $500,000. Wal-Mart Re Business Trust % MS 0555 received a commercial remodel permit for 1100 LeJune Drive. Contractor is Knight Electric Inc. and the project is valued at […]
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Building permits – Nov. 18 – Nov. 24
Franchise Realty Investment TR % Joseph P. Kasprzyk received a commercial remodel permit for 3035 Chatham Road. Contractor is Earll Construction Co. and the project is valued at $200,000. Islamic Society of Greater Springfield received a commercial remodel permit for 3252 Mathers Road. Contractor is the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield and the project is […]
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Makers on the Move
“People may have no idea what’s made right in their backyard,” said Sarah Hartwick, vice president of education and workforce policy at the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. “The purpose of the Makers on the Move bus tour is to bring awareness and celebrate modern manufacturing in Illinois – the incredible products that are made and careers […]
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15 Under Fifteen reception and awards ceremony Oct. 24
Join Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a reception and awards ceremony honoring the 2024 15 Under Fifteen small business award recipients. The event, which will be held at UCB’s headquarters at 1900 W. Iles Ave., is open to the business community at large, in addition […]
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Making Springfield a distribution hub
A second large warehouse project to receive city approval in the past three months underscores Springfield’s growing footprint in the logistics and distribution industry, local economic development officials say. “It’s a nice diversification of our employment base,” Ryan McCrady, president and chief executive officer of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, told Illinois Times. “We have […]
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Dean Kroll named HSHS System vice president of facilities
Hospital Sisters Health System has named Dean Kroll HSHS System vice president of facilities, effective Oct. 13. Kroll is currently the HSHS System director of project design and construction and has been serving as interim chief facilities officer since July. In this new role, Kroll is responsible for all HSHS facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, […]
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Public invited to participate in UIS History Harvest
The University of Illinois Springfield History Department invites the public to participate in the 2024 History Harvest, with the theme “Making a Living.” Participants are encouraged to bring work and business memorabilia for digitization and archiving. UIS history students will collect and preserve photos, artifacts and documents, adding them to an online archive. The event […]
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Award recipients announced at Jacksonville Regional Economic Development event
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation honored the recipients of JREDC’s two annual awards during the organization’s investor appreciation event held at Proud Richard’s Restaurant in Jacksonville on Oct. 10. Turner Scientific was recognized as the 2023 Harold Cox Industry of the Year, in recognition of its inspiring evolution and continued growth. The Jacksonville-based company is a […]