Two new downtown businesses are holding grand openings this weekend. Reverie Apparel, located at 407 E. Adams, is a custom t-shirt shop owned by Patrick Russell and Connor Homann. Russell, who is also a co-owner of marketing agency Curtain & Leaf, is a member of Innovate Springfield and a graduate of the CO.STARTERS program, which […]
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Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation changes name, location
The Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation has a new name and a new location, although the mission remains the same. LLEDC was created in 2018 as a public-private partnership focused on economic development efforts throughout Sangamon County and originally operated out of a single office in the Innovate Springfield incubator in downtown Springfield. “Everything […]
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MJ Kellner Foodservice keeps it local
ARTICLES AND PHOTOS BY DAVID BLANCHETTE For 99 years, MJ Kellner Foodservice has been a respected family-owned Springfield business. As the company enters its 100th year in operation, it is positioned to continue its growth and success, according to owner Bill Kellner, who is also the CEO and president. “Over the years, I have had […]
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Building permit roundup Oct. 21 – Oct. 27
YMCA obtained a commercial building permit for the new downtown facility at 601 N. Fourth St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $13,500,000. Niemann Holdings, LLC obtained a commercial permit for building permit for the Harvest Market addition and remodel at 3001 S. Veterans Parkway. DBS Group, LLC is the […]
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Krista Appenzeller leaving City of Springfield
Krista Appenzeller, who is currently the senior assistant corporation counsel for the City of Springfield, has accepted a position as staff counsel with the Illinois State Bar Association. “I think it’s going to be quite the change,” she said, noting that while she will still be providing in-house counsel, “it will cover the whole gambit, […]
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Springfield Clinic career fair
Springfield Clinic will hold a career fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Springfield City Center. Participants are asked to bring resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Representatives from benefits, information technology, clerical and customer service, nursing and ancillary services will be on hand. Springfield Clinic has […]
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Jason Brokaw and Matthew Trapp named as members of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes
Jason Brokaw and Matthew Trapp have been named members of the law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C in Springfield, effective Oct. 1. Brokaw joined Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes in 2014 as an associate attorney. He concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal and local government law and civil appeals. As […]
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Decatur Memorial Hospital joins Memorial Health System
After receiving all regulatory approvals, Decatur Memorial Hospital became the fifth hospital to join Memorial Health System, effective Oct. 1. Decatur Memorial Hospital becomes the eighth full affiliate of Memorial Health System and its second largest hospital. “Our affiliation with Memorial Health System will better position us to meet our community’s health care needs,” said […]
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15 Under Fifteen awards
United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards: Dr. Lance Taylor D.M.D., Eye Candy Boutique, Eye Candy Salon & Spa, Frisina Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Johnson & Johnson Auto Services, ML Refrigeration, Prairie Wholesale Supply Co., Propel Sliding Door Automation, Quiznos, […]
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Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln hires Marcia Short
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has hired Marcia Short as its new full-time executive assistant. Her responsibilities include managing the office, meeting and event planning, data entry and supporting the work of the president and CEO. “I have lived my entire life in central Illinois in Logan, Morgan and Sangamon counties. I […]
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Two Men and a Truck moving into former Chase Bank location
The building at 210 North Grand Ave. East in Springfield has been vacant for nearly three years since Chase Bank closed the branch as part of nationwide consolidation efforts. The property will now become the Springfield location for Two Men and a Truck. The business is currently operating out of a location at 651 E. […]
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All in One Management & Services expands with purchase of Fast Track Laundry
All in One Management & Services, Inc. has acquired Fast Track Laundry, located at 801 South Grand Avenue East in Springfield. Owner Pamela Lewis-Frazier said, “We’ve always been customers through our pressure washing company, we have to wash a lot of towels every day. We knew the owners and the employees, so it was a […]