John Link, trustee of the JRL Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for a non-structural interior demo at 1905 W. Montana Drive. The contractor is Tindall Construction, Inc. and the project is valued at $16,424. Illinois Municipal League Building Corp. obtained a commercial accessory permit for a rooftop solar panel at 500 E. Capitol Ave. […]
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Funds are still available through the Business Interruption Grant program to assist businesses and nonprofits that have experienced losses due to COVID-19.
The state of Illinois’ Business Interruption Grant (BIG) application remains open as funds are still available to assist businesses and nonprofits that have experienced losses due to COVID-19. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Aly Grady from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Team RED to bring a technical assistance […]
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Kinton Friend joins the Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities
Kinton Friend is the new executive director of the Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities, located at 2005 W. Lawrence Ave. in Springfield. She started her new role on Sept. 21 and relocated from Kansas City, Missouri, where she had served as an administrator for a nursing facility specializing in skilled care. Friend was born and raised […]
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MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is set to reopen
MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express, 716 E. Enos Ave., is reopening this weekend after being closed for renovations since July due to a fire. An overnight fire on July 17 at the property directly behind MJ’s significantly damaged the roof and back wall of the building. Jerome Taylor, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, […]
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Building permit roundup – Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Mall at White Oaks, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for Mission BBQ at 2401 W. Wabash Ave. Forrest Grove East, LLC is the contractor and the project is valued at $550,000. Fred W. Wanless, LLC in care of Barber, Segatto, et al. obtained a commercial building permit for new construction at 1001 Lincolnshire Boulevard. […]
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Collaborative activism and Black economics webinar
Forefront, a nonprofit that provides resources, training and support for other nonprofit organizations, is offering a free webinar on “Collaborative activism and Black economics” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. One of the long-standing effects of institutional racism in the United States has been a challenging economic outlook for the Black community. This […]
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Adrienne Hood has been named the new general manager of White Oaks Mall
Simon has named Adrienne Hood as the new general manager for White Oaks Mall. Taking the helm of the largest enclosed shopping center in central Illinois, Hood brings to White Oaks Mall several years of experience in mixed-use and commercial property management, most recently serving as general manager for The Shops at Chestnut Hill in […]
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Haley Fitzgerald joins Security Bank
Security Bank has hired Haley Fitzgerald as a consumer and mortgage lender. She will be working at the main branch, 510 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield. Fitzgerald is a Springfield native who graduated in May with a bachelor’s in business administration from Illinois State University. She is also a graduate of the Sangamon CEO program. […]
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Amber Kaylor is the new CEO for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
The board of directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois (RMHCCI) has hired Amber Kaylor as the new CEO of the nonprofit organization, which spans 29 counties across central Illinois. Kaylor, who currently serves as CEO of Children’s Museum of Illinois, brings nearly 10 years of nonprofit experience to RMHCCI, including her background […]
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SCORE is presenting a free webinar on how to brand and market your business
Are you interested in learning more about how to brand and market your business? SCORE has partnered with DCC Marketing to offer a webinar on “Brand development and marketing tips.” Topics covered will include the steps to build a successful brand and market strategy, understanding the branding process and how to build and implement an […]
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Springfield Clinic expands into Peoria
Springfield Clinic has announced a new affiliation Peoria Surgical Group, Ltd (PSG), a well-established, locally owned and operated surgical practice in Peoria. “Peoria Surgical Group has been caring for their community for decades. They have dedicated themselves to creating genuine relationships with their patients, which has led to great results and a quality experience for […]
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Josh Collins joins Lincoln Land Community College
Josh Collins has joined Lincoln Land Community College as assistant vice president of business relations. He began his new duties Aug. 3. Collins previously served as interim CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance and the director of business and community development at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. He is a certified economic developer […]