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:

• Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened its first Springfield location on March 26 inside the Memorial Learning Center, 228 W. Miller St.

• The Memorial Health Board of Directors has approved a succession plan that includes Kevin England becoming Memorial Health president, effective July 1.

• A year from now, Dominic Watson expects to open a shared kitchen and culinary incubator for dozens of emerging minority-owned businesses in a 30,000-square-foot building at 11th Street and South Grand Avenue East.

• New issue of SBJ is out today, focuses on nonprofits, associations and education

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