By Thomas C. Pavlik El Arriero, which means “someone who drives mules,” opened up just under a year ago on West Wabash close to Archer Elevator Road. It serves fresh, authentic, homestyle Mexican food with great service and excellent salsa. There’s lots to like here. Although it’s in a strip center, El Arriero did a […]
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Building permits – May 8-May 14
2222 South LLC received a commercial permit to install shipping containers to be used as food and drink distribution units for 2242 S. Sixth St. Contractor is 2222 South LLC and the project is valued at $10,000. Hope Evangelical Free Church of Springfield received a commercial accessory structure permit for 3000 Lenhart Road. Contractor is […]
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A demand-constrained commercial real estate market in store for 2023
By Holly A. Whisler Uncertainty about the economy and inflation concerns are tamping down what had previously been a red-hot real estate market, and companies that have moved to hybrid work models are adjusting their office space needs accordingly, according to a panel of commercial real estate experts. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS chief […]
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Notable Springfield renovation projects
According to plan: Multiyear state Capitol effort wins excellence award Architect Avi Lothan of Lothan Van Hook DeStefano Architecture in Chicago has been the principal in charge of the Illinois State Capitol Complex Master Plan, a comprehensive effort begun in 2007-2008 to provide a vision of sustainable design objectives that guide future growth and expansion […]
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Q&A with Andrea Aggertt
By David Blanchette Andrea Aggertt was hired in October 2019 to serve as the Architect of the Capitol. She is currently overseeing $350 million in work at the Capitol complex that was allocated as part of Rebuild Illinois, the first capital spending bill approved in the past decade. Aggertt is also responsible for completion and […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2022
Hammond Sheet Metal Co. obtained a commercial remodel permit for a structure at 1700 Taylor Ave. The contractor is Paul Bouda and the project is valued at $85,000. Dog Eared, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 415 E. Adams St. Cloyd Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $150,000. SHP Properties, […]
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Advance care planning: A hard conversation worth starting
By Brian McCurdy Research shows that only one out of every three Americans has an advance directive in place, documenting their end-of-life and health care wishes. Though death is a topic many of us would rather not consider, it is a reality we all face. Choosing to empower ourselves at the end of life may […]
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Dolphin Chicken, Fish and Grill
By Thomas Pavlik I’ve been seeing lots of chatter on social media about Dolphin Chicken, Fish and Grill, and hearing some of my friends make favorable comments about it. So, I figured it was time to give Dolphin a shot. First thing to know is that Dolphin is drive-thru and take-out only. Second thing is […]
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15 Under Fifteen – 2022
This is the 20th 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 […]
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Building Permits – Sept. 9 – Sept. 11, 2022
Ginobon I, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2325 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Stasica Construction and the project is valued at $385,000. Burger & Fuener Real Estate obtained a commercial accessory structure for a garage at 2060 W. Monroe St. James Burger Drywall, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued […]
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Building Permits – May 9 – May 15, 2022
Springfield 264, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2951 S. Normandy Road, #2. The contractor is Ridge Renovation and the project is valued at $8,500. GE Financial Trust obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 2001 W. Monroe St. Buckley’s Prairie Landscaping is the contractor and the project is valued at $65,500. Sasa Nails […]
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The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance launches new public job search tool
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is unveiling several new web-based tools it has developed to assist businesses in retaining top talent and helping those searching for employment find the right opportunities. The new features, which can be found on SSGA’s website at thriveinspi.org/work/, include a public job search tool called Find A Job with […]