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 Southern Illinois University System office has moved into space above Resource One at the corner of Fourth and Adams Streets.

   

• A ribbon cutting and open house will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m. for Tax Partners Holdings, 2060 W. Monroe St. Emmanuel "Manny" Davis, 24, has acquired the tax preparation and bookkeeping business founded by the late Don Fuener.

   

• The Filling Station in Rochester is now open, with food service scheduled to begin on Feb. 27.

   

• Two familiar names in the area construction industry, Matt Williams and Aaron Gorbett, are opening a Springfield office for CAD Construction Inc.

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