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:

• Aviatori Coffeehouse has been closed since April, but the property changed hands as of Friday, and the new owners have big plans.

   

• As construction continues, SCHEELS Sports Park developers and The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announce the hiring of a general manager, Brandon Doherty, who will oversee the operations of the planned 70-acre multisport outdoor and indoor sports park, which will be located behind the SCHEELS superstore on South MacArthur Boulevard in Springfield

   

• Two medical practitioners are opening Salt & Light Wellness, a facility that will offer a variety of services for those who prefer to focus on preventative measures.

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