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:

• Arlington’s Catering and Historic Venue is changing hands, but the new owners say they plan to keep a good thing going.

   

• Café Moxo owner Mark Forinash talks about the next steps and his goal to reopen by the end of the year:

   

• Three Springfield-area facilities that serve seniors have been listed for sale as part of a recent bankruptcy filing, but representatives from the parent company say no closures or immediate changes are planned.

   

• A Springfield High School sophomore is holding dress resales to benefit the Emma Shafer Peace and Justice Fund in honor of her former babysitter. A homecoming dress sale is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique in downtown Springfield.

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