Springfield Business Journal

Northern Lights Lounge

SBJ Staff Sep 1, 2023 4:00 AM
Established: 1993
Owners: Susan and Doug Bloemke
Employees: 8
Services: bar and restaurant


Northern Lights Lounge opened in 1993. In 2018, Susan and Doug Bloemke took ownership of the lounge and were sure to keep the personal service, atmosphere and good times that the customers had grown to love. Susan knew firsthand what made Northern Lights Lounge special because she was a bartender for a year. It didn’t take long for her to fall in love with the customers. When the couple purchased the tavern, it was important to Susan to provide a sense of family for their guests. “Northern Lights is a small establishment with a big heart,” said Susan. “We go out of our way to learn the names of customers and make them feel welcome. We do the same with the employees. We let each person working for us know that they are family, not just an employee. When customers come in, they receive great service and leave with a lasting impression and a smile on their face.”

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