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 Springfield restaurant and a meal prep service have joined forces and unveiled a new business model with the merger of Papo's Cafe and FED Kitchen Springfield.

   

• 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg has a new owner and soon, a new name and motif.

   

• The Springfield City Council voted on Feb. 4 to spend about $1.5 million in TIF funds to help Martin and Laurie Haxel renovate a dilapidated building at 322 E. Adams St. But Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase, who has worked with them on the project for two years, wasn't allowed to take part in the discussion or vote. due to newly enacted rules regarding council members who own property in a TIF district.

 

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