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 Myers Building in downtown Springfield will celebrate its 100th anniversary in September, and the historic property now has a new owner after three generations of ownership by the Myers family. 

   

• The Track Shack has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959, but that is about to change.

   

• The pharmacies in all three of Springfield’s remaining County Market locations, as well as one in Chatham, will permanently close as of June 12. 

   

• Cowork Springfield has launched to provide flexible workspaces for small businesses looking for an alternative to working from home or in traditional offices.

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