PM Springfield Interviews

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.

Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning possible violations of the Open Meetings Act in Chicago, Governor JB Pritzker's decision on temporary housing for migrants, the ISP as well as Illinois Supreme Court rulings and much more!

Don't forget to subscribe and share; and keep shining that light on Illinois state government!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bishop returns as guest host with The Council Roundup for Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bishop talks with Jennifer Born, Director of Public Relations for the Illinois Lottery about a Toy Drive benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois on Tuesday, December 5 at County Market in Fairhills Mall. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Gareth Edmundson-Jones - Breeze Airways

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Gareth Edmundson-Jones of Breeze Airways concerning new flights out of SPI, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, introductory rates to Florida, and what the future of Breeze looks like across Springfield and Sangamon County.

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent R. Nelson shares what's going on across Springfield and the City of Springfield's City Council; this is Council Roundup!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:

• SmallCakes Springfield will hold a grand reopening on Friday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 a.m.

   

• True Colors Floral will hold a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. for its new location at 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

   

• A tourism improvement district that would finance a $100 million expansion of Springfield’s downtown convention center cleared a major hurdle recently, with the proposed district – and a future surcharge on room rates – receiving majority support from the city’s hotels.

Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning the ICC's decision regarding utility rate hikes, state CO2 Pipeline permits, the marijuana legislation that the General Assembly's Fall Veto Session left unpassed, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's MSNBC interview and what it means for his future, and more!

Don't forget to subscribe and share; and keep shining that light on Illinois state government!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• CEO Ryan McCrady - SSGA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance's CEO Ryan McCrady about SPI, Scheels, Legacy Pointe, Springfield's City Council, Dallman Power Plant, Hunter Lake and more!

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent R. Nelson shares what's going on across Springfield and the City of Springfield's City Council; this is Council Roundup!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.