Springfield Business Journal

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BY ZACH ROTH Like many other towns in the Midwest and Rust Belt, Springfield has seen significant changes in the makeup of its population in recent years. It has become older, not to mention a [...]

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The historic Springfield Carriage Co. building across from Lincoln's home will once again be home to a restaurant.

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Steri-Clean of Illinois, a biohazard remediation and hoarding clean up company, plans to open a location in Springfield in April. This unique business was established in 1995 by Cory Chalmers, who now hosts the television show Hoarders on A&E.

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The much-anticipated CoreLife Eatery is set to open today at 11 a.m.

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Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment, LLC is expanding with a move down the street to The Rock Shop building.

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Springfield Mowers to move into The Rock Shop building – Springfield Business Journal

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Springfield Mowers to move into The Rock Shop building Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment is preparing to move and expand and will leave its current leased space at 1514 W. Jefferson in Springfield ...

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It doesn't feel like spring yet, but the next issue of SBJ will include a list of local golf tournaments. If your nonprofit or group is holding a tournament that is open to the public, email the information to stacie@springfieldbuisnessjournal.com to be included in the calendar. ... See MoreSee Less

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