MJ’s Fish and Chicken Express is shifting its business model again, this time to focus on catering and special events. Jerome Taylor started the restaurant as a food truck in August 2015, but the business grew quickly and he soon rented space at 230 South Grand Ave. East. In 2017, he purchased his current building [...]
Christin Levi is using her eye for design in a different way with the opening of her new store, Again & Again. “I’ve been in real estate my entire life, but I’ve always had a passion for thrifting and vintage,” she said. “I was doing it on the side for the last couple of years, [...]
Sonya Jones, a contestant on Season 16 of “The Biggest Loser,” is getting ready to help Springfield residents start their own health and fitness journeys with the opening of Losin’ It with Sonya Jones, located at 5240 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road. This will be the second location for the company, which currently operates out [...]
Sangamo Ventures Group, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 308 E. Adams St. Brian Frieze is the contractor and the project is valued at $40,000. Ginobon I, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2325 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $146,400. [...]
After nearly nine years with Springfield Clinic, Rachel Dyas is leaving to become the coordinator of public relations, media and marketing for Springfield Public School District 186. “I’m a graduate of District 186 and I coached cheerleading and dance for Lanphier for 12 years,” said Dyas. “The kiddos have always been near and dear to [...]
Momentum on Main Street will hold a training and networking event on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event at The Alamo, 115 N. Fifth St.., will feature Kristina Barbee, owner of Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market and Nick Horton of INB, discussing different options for financing your small business. The interview and [...]
Fans of Luminary: Kitchen & Provisions will soon be able to enjoy another offering from co-owners and chefs Jordan and Aurora Coffey. “We are tentatively naming the new project The Hedley House Social,” said Aurora Coffey, describing it as “a one-of-a-kind Parisian bistro focusing on lighter fare, French wines and cocktails, fresh-baked baguettes and sandwiches, [...]
The Small Business Awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event will recognize area small business nominees in four different categories and the recipients will be announced. The cost is $45 for members of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce or [...]
Hedley Plaza II, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3121 Hedley Road, Suite A. Ryan Homes & Development, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $58,900. Walmart RE Business Trust in care of MS 0555 obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1100 Lejune Drive. Poettker Construction Company is the contractor and [...]
Springfield Clinic will break ground on a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building on June 8. The two-story building will be constructed on a former farm field at 3500 Conifer Drive on Springfield's west side. "Parents rely on high-quality care from our provider teams delivered with an exceptional patient experience from start to finish,” says Dr. Purvi [...]