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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.

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WILD Canine Rescue plans to open an upscale thrift store on North Dirksen Parkway to help support the organization's mission:

 



Join Downtown Springfield, Inc. for a ribbon cutting at The Cats' Pyjamas Cat Cafe on Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m.

 



Crave Cookies is coming to Springfield, becoming the second gourmet cookie company to open a franchise in the capital city this year.

 



Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for a whole week, April 29-May 5, and explore the amazing taco and nacho dishes area chefs have created at these participating restaurants. Many locations will also offer signature Tequila Herradura or el Jimador margaritas. Find more details at 217FoodWeek.com and download your 217 Taco, Nacho & Margarita Week passport to plan your food journey and for a chance to win gift cards from local restaurants.



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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Amy Beadle about what the organization does, its upcoming events, how you can participate and nominate, and so much more!

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On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the CEO and President of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning Governor JB Pritzker, immigration, libraries, Tier 2, and 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.

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A Sangamon County judge has issued an order to vacate to the parent company for MOD Pizza in response to an eviction complaint filed by the property owner.

 



The New York investors who own Olde Towne Apartments are more than $100,000 behind on water and electric bills, and the city of Springfield has said CWLP will shut off service May 1, displacing the remaining tenants, if the past utility bills are not paid.

 



Brian Barstead has announced plans to retire within the next month and has transferred ownership of his Ameriprise franchise to Jennifer Sylvia.

 



The May issue of SBJ is out today and includes profiles on this year’s Women of Influence: Jennifer Bettis, Kayla Edwards and Ava McPike-Carpenter.



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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 wait is almost over for fans of Wm. Van's Coffee House, with the relocated and revamped coffee shop scheduled to open at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 19, in Vinegar Hill Mall.

 



The Railyard has reopened for the season, following a brief opening last November.

 



A greenhouse in Scott County, fifty miles west of Springfield, is drawing national attention for a self-serve operation in a small building that is addressing the issue of rural American food deserts.

 



Doubling the BOS Center's size would result in a similar increase in conventions coming to the capital city, and construction of a new 300-bed hotel adjacent to the center is needed, according to a recently completed feasibility study of the potential impact of a newly formed tourism improvement district on downtown Springfield.



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Trent R. Nelson speaks with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo, about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, local grants, and so much more!

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