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:

• A new restaurant is under construction on the west side of Springfield, with additional space available for a second restaurant or retail use.

   

• Shangri-La Dispensaries will hold a grand opening at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, for its new Springfield dispensary. Shangri-La, 3128 S. Dirksen Parkway, represents the company’s first entrance into Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market. The event will include area vendors, food trucks and live music.

   

• Wildflowers and Barley is holding a grand opening and vendor fair from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 12.

   

• The first $10,000 raised by the community for the businesses and residents affected by the fire at 413 E Adams Street on June 19 will be disbursed next week.

   

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