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 […]
Newsletter – This Month SBJ
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Charlie Parker’s
By Thomas C. Pavlik It’s hard to believe that in all the years I’ve been doing restaurant reviews for Springfield Business Journal, I’ve never reviewed Charlie Parker’s Diner. Thanks to a group of friends who meet once a month for chili, this time has come. The group has been meeting monthly since 1999, and I […]
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Q&A with Val Yazell
By David Blanchette Val Yazell has held a wide variety of positions throughout her career, from working as a telemarketer and kindergarten teacher to serving as the interim CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the director of the city of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development. She’s also been a small […]
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SHG says so long to a good habit
By Scott Reeder Soon, for the first time in its storied 128-year history, a member of a religious order will no longer be at the helm of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. Sister Katherine O’Connor, the longtime president of the school, is retiring and a search is on for her replacement. The Dominican sister has led […]
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Replay Lounge
By Thomas C. Pavlik What with many former downtown businesses relocating elsewhere, downtown dining options have diminished as well. As a result, I’m generally on the lookout for anything new that pops up. I must have been asleep at the switch, however, as I completely missed that Replay Lounge is more than just a bar […]