Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• An asset purchase agreement filed with the Federal Communications Commission outlines Sinclair Television Group’s plan to sell five of its stations to Rincon Broadcasting Group for $29.4 million.

   

• The former fire station at the intersection of Chatham Road and Monroe Street has been vacant for nearly a year, but if things go according to plan it will soon be the headquarters for a Springfield-based property management company.

   

• The owner of Izumi Rotary & Bar, Springfield’s first conveyer-belt-style restaurant, says he wants to bring a new experience to the area.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• An update on all of the infrastructural innovations happening across the community

• State jobs and the impact of state money across our community
• New federal jobs report and what the economic signs indicate currently
• Uncertainty, tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade and more!

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Eric Hill & Emma Belsy - SkillsUSA Illinois

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Eric Hill and Emma Belsy of SkillsUSA Illinois about what the organization does, why they support vocational training in schools alongside traditional education, how Emma has enjoyed her time, plus more!

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Michael Thomas - CILCSA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of the Central Illinois Customer Service Association about what the organization does, why being kind is important at work, how to nominate folks for a Wow Award, and much more!

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Michael Thomas - Express Employment Professionals

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of Express about what the organization does, how to get a job in today's job market, what's available right now, plus more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Two franchisees for Cousins Maine Lobster are establishing a presence in central Illinois to address what they believe is a demand for quality seafood here.

   

• Café Moxo will reopen in its new location on Saturday, March 8.

   

• The Railyard will be reopening this spring with new management and new participants. Tim and Emily Lewis, who are taking over operations, shared details of three additional food businesses that will be occupying the shipping containers:

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Nick Gentile - RISE Springfield

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Nick Gentile of RISE Springfield about what the organization does, why it's important to be a part of your local community, local events, plus more!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across March and the entire new year, plus so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Area residents were holding out hope that the Joann fabrics store in Springfield would survive the retailer's planned closures, but the company announced Feb. 24 that it will close all of its 831 stores nationwide.

   

• The former Alexander’s property has been purchased by two area business owners, who said they believe the corner has a lot of potential.

   

• Do you know an outstanding woman who deserves recognition? Make a nomination by Friday, March 7, for this year’s Women of Influence, sponsored by Springfield Business Journal and Security Bank.

   

• The March issue of Springfield Business Journal is out now, featuring the latest in residential real estate trends.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Railroad relocation, the Pillsbury Mill, and more north-end innovations

• Amazon and Lays warehouse updates
• The Old State Capitol, and all about Downtown Springfield's infrastructural innovations
• Legacy Pointe and the hotels down south

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