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:

• Martin and Laurie Haxel, who also own the four adjacent buildings to the west, have submitted a TIF request to the city of Springfield to facilitate a proposed $3 million renovation of the long-vacant property at the corner of Fourth and Adams.

   

• Arrowroot Coffee Co has been in business for five years but will soon have its first brick-and-mortar retail location. Owner Jacob Dinardo said he is purchasing the building at 625 E. Adams St. that previously housed Recycled Records.

   

• Ashley Furniture Outlet is closing, and owner Barry Seidman said he is making changes to the business model and listing the building for sale.

   

   

• B’s Creative Studio is on the move for the second time since the business launched in 2022, this time to the former Animal Emergency Clinic space.

   

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