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:

• Jasmine Dickerson will become the Young Professionals Program Manager for The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, a newly created position intended to expand the Chamber’s outreach to young professionals.

• Jean Bruner-Jachino has taken on a short-term leadership role with Downtown Springfield, Inc. to assist the organization while DSI conducts a comprehensive search for its next executive director.

• A cat café is coming to downtown Springfield with the opening of The Cats' Pyjamas on East Adams Street.

• FreshHut has opened at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road, specializing in shawarma, gyros, kebobs, wraps and wings.

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