If you’re interested in finding out how your business can make a good first impression, Thaddeus Rex, the founder of “The Science of Charisma,” will be giving a keynote presentation on Thursday, March 28 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield from 8-9:30 a.m. The Central Illinois Chapter - National Customer Service Association is hosting the event, [...]
DeAnn Martin Cummins has joined Hanson Professional Services as a talent acquisition specialist. She will work out of the Springfield headquarters to support Hanson’s workforce planning and staffing needs. Prior to joining Hanson, Cummins worked for Express Employment Professionals in Springfield for 18 years, most recently as a senior staffing consultant. She has a bachelor’s [...]
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. Local franchisee Tony Moser has owned Steri-Clean of Chicago for five years and is opening a [...]
Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment is preparing to move and expand and will leave its current leased space at 1514 W. Jefferson in Springfield later this year. Owner Rob Kalabus says he has purchased The Rock Shop building just down the street at 1808 W. Jefferson, which will nearly triple the space available for both [...]
These small businesses are surviving, despite competition from online sales Article and photos by DAVID BLANCHETTE Eighty percent survive the first year. Seventy percent are left after two years, 50 percent after five years, and only 30 percent are still around after 10 years. Those 30 percent are the small businesses in the United States [...]
The commercial lending team at Marine Bank is hosting a BankNotes - Business Enhancement Seminar on Tuesday, March 19 at Illini Country Club. Networking begins at 4 p.m., followed by a program at 4:30 p.m. and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Todd Smith, managing broker at Todd P. Smith Commercial Real Estate, and Bill Ward, executive vice [...]
Dr. Scott Boston, an emergency medicine physician, has been named Passavant Area Hospital’s next chief medical officer (CMO). Boston will use the next two months to transition into the new role before officially assuming duties April 1. He replaces Dr. Marshall Hale, who is retiring March 31. A member of the Passavant medical staff [...]
Local First is holding a social event on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Engrained Brewery & Restaurant. This will kick off the first of six after work socials throughout the year to allow local businesses the chance to network and learn more about how to support other locally owned businesses. There is no [...]
U-Haul Moving & Storage plans to open a new location next week at 3250 Clear Lake Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Springfield’s last remaining Kmart store. Aaron Freeman, president of U-Haul Company of Illinois, said he’s glad for the opportunity to expand his business by reusing an existing building. “It’s infill development on [...]
Building permit roundup – Feb. 13 BY STACIE LEWIS Walmart obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1100 Lejune Dr. The contractor is Place Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $60,000. First Baptist Church obtained a commercial remodel permit for 301 South Grand Ave. West. Zinn Construction, LLC is the contractor and the project [...]
