SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is a monthly business-to-business publication serving central Illinois. The primary market includes Springfield, Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The tabloid-sized newspaper is locally owned and published by CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNICATIONS.
The publication contains locally breaking business news, feature stories portraying area businesses and industries, profiles of prominent personalities and editorial commentary as well as legal notices, new business openings and listings of major firms active in all areas of commerce, compiled in the annual BOOK OF LISTS. In addition, the BUSINESS JOURNAL presents awards every year to worthy businesses and individuals, including BEST PLACES TO WORK, WOMEN OF INFLUENCE, FORTY UNDER 40, and 15 UNDER FIFTEEN.
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL is designed to fill the information needs of the business person and consumer alike. Edited for the reader, the tabloid format allows for attractive display of both news and advertising messages.
Contact
Advertising Department
Springfield Business Journal
P.O. Box 398
Springfield, IL 62705
217-726-6600 Office
Send advertising inquiries, including digital advertising and our media kit, to:
info@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
Editorial Calendar
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Media Kit
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The Book of Lists
In addition to the monthly Business Journal, each November we publish the annual Book of Lists. This publication is a comprehensive listing of major businesses in Springfield and the surrounding areas. The information is divided into major categories for your convenience. The goal of the Book of Lists is to provide valuable information to both the business community and the consumer in a convenient format. The publication contains a wide range of information about each company – the company’s address, telephone, fax, e-mail, web address, name of CEO and number of employees; plus information specifically related to each industry.
This publication has an annual shelf-life and is the most valuable resource for business professionals in the Springfield area.
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2019 Planning Calendar
| Publication | Deadline | Special Section | Special Features | The List |
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| January | December 14 | Architecture Engineering |
Architectural Firms Engineering Firms |
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| February | January 18 | Commercial Development | Best Places to Work | Commercial Builders Labor Unions Mechanical Contractors Electrical Contractors CREN Members |
| March | February 15 | Residential Development | Real Estate Firms Home Builders & Remodelers Appraisers |
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| April | March 15 | Not for Profits/Associations Education |
Aspire | Not-for-profit Agencies Associations Community Organizations Colleges & Universities Independent Private Schools |
| May | April 12 | Professional Services | Women of Influence | Staffing Agencies Law Firms Office Equipment & Supplies Advertising Agencies |
| June | May 10 | Corporate Review Economic Outlook |
Real Estate Review | Major Employers Major Manufacturers Caterers Hotels Networking Groups |
| July | June 14 | Small Business – Family and Minority Owned |
Forty Under 40 | Black Chamber of Commerce |
| August | July 12 | Technology | Aspire | Technology Security |
| September | August 16 | Healthcare Fitness Employee Benefits |
Legacy Award | Hospitals Physicians Groups Fitness Centers Insurance Companies Addiction Treatment Centers |
| October | September 13 | Seniors |
15 Under Fifteen |
Senior Living Retirement and Care Communities Home Health Care |
| November | October 11 October 18 |
Special Insert Regular Issue |
BOOK OF LISTS | |
| December | November 15 | Banking Financial Services |
Banks Credit Unions Accounting Firms Investment & Wealth Advisors |