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:

• Hank Cronister’s floral experience ranges from doing arrangements for royal weddings to running a flower shop in the rural town of Pittsfield, and he has now opened The Flower Factor at 401 South Grand Ave.

   

• Flooring of Springfield has consolidated its retail and warehouse space into one location, the former Noonan True Value on Bruns Lane.

   

• Construction on the only overpass in Springfield’s rail improvements project, adjacent to Robin Roberts Stadium, is expected to commence in early 2025 after federal officials recently announced $157 million in final grant funds.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Ryan McCrady, 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:

• Progress of Railway and Legacy Pointe Projects
• Progress on Northside and school projects
• New warehouses planned around Springfield
• New data on local and state economic functioning
• 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:

• Isringhausen Imports has announced the recipients of the 2024 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, a program designed to support local entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses within downtown Springfield.  Jacob Dinardo of Arrowroot Coffee Co, Kimsimone Manning of A Taste of Seoul and Alli Donaldson of Golden Hour Bake House each received $20,000 grants.

   

• The iconic Myers Building in downtown Springfield may soon have a new owner after being in the same family for three generations.

   

• When Café Moxo reopens it won't be downtown, although owner Mark Forinash said he hopes to eventually have a second location downtown.

   

• The new owner of Gabatoni's talks about what changes are in the works, and what will stay the same, when he reopens the restaurant for dine-in service later this year

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

• Justin Mason - ABC Club of Springfield

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the ABC Club Of Springfield's Justin Mason about the organization's big birthday, how it is celebrating, how you can take part, what they hope to do for the community, their history and more!

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

• Amy Beadle - CILCSA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with CILCSA's Amy Beadle about what the organization does, how you can nominate people for a WOW Awards, why being kind is so important and 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:

• Building Blocks Preschool is closing after 35 years, citing a teacher shortage as the main reason.

   

• Shelly Roby founded her computer repair business in 1991 but opened her first brick-and-mortar location earlier this month.

   

• Dumb Records is opening a second location in White Oaks Mall on Friday, Nov. 1. Dumber Records, as it will be known, will have the same merchandise as the downtown location but allow the business to expand its events.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Ryan McCrady, 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:

• Progress of Railway and Legacy Pointe Projects
• Progress on Northside and school projects
• New Warehouses planned around Springfield
• General Economics and Infrastructure
• So much more!

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

• Caitlyn Becker, Brittany Robinson, Hannah Goss - Bloom Wine Bar & Florals

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Caitlyn Becker, Brittany Robinson, Hannah Goss about Bloom Wine Bar & Florals, how the evolution of the establishment has gone, what's next for the group, and 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:

• The business community is invited to celebrate this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business award winners at a reception and awards ceremony from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at United Community Bank on Montvale Drive. The recipients are profiled in the new issue of SBJ, out today.

   

• The Downtown and Medical District Master Plan is being unveiled at the Citizens Club meeting on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The plan will then be presented to the city council next Tuesday.

   

• A 38-acre lot the city of Springfield owns along Clear Lake Avenue may become a $38-million complex of municipal warehouses and offices.

   

• Job seekers, students and the community at large are invited to attend the Career & Resource Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

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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:

• A second large warehouse project to receive city approval in the past three months underscores Springfield’s growing footprint in the logistics and distribution industry, local economic development officials say.

   

• Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation recognized Turner Scientific, Rabbi Rob and Lauren Thomas, and the recipients of the inaugural Make My Move talent attraction campaign at the annual investor appreciation event held last week.

   

• The 2024 State of Illinois Vendor Summit will take place Thursday, Oct. 17, at the CMS Regional Complex in Springfield from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

   

• Businesses can learn about upcoming contracting opportunities with state agencies and state universities, connect with industry experts and attend workshops and trainings.

   

   

• Whimsy Tea Company has released its fall menu, which includes soups and sandwiches in addition to the drinks and sweet treats for which the downtown business originally became known.

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