Jim Leach talks with Sarah Waggoner, Tourism Manager for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau about the upcoming holiday happenings. 

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Holiday Happenings w/ Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau - 11/21/2022

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.

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The wait is almost over for fans of Wm. Van's Coffee House, with the relocated and revamped coffee shop scheduled to open at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 19, in Vinegar Hill Mall.




The Railyard has reopened for the season, following a brief opening last November.




A greenhouse in Scott County, fifty miles west of Springfield, is drawing national attention for a self-serve operation in a small building that is addressing the issue of rural American food deserts.




Doubling the BOS Center's size would result in a similar increase in conventions coming to the capital city, and construction of a new 300-bed hotel adjacent to the center is needed, according to a recently completed feasibility study of the potential impact of a newly formed tourism improvement district on downtown Springfield.

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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.
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The Railyard has reopened for the season, following a brief opening last November.
 
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A greenhouse in Scott County, fifty miles west of Springfield, is drawing national attention for a self-serve operation in a small building that is addressing the issue of rural American food deserts.
 
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Doubling the BOS Center's size would result in a similar increase in conventions coming to the capital city, and construction of a new 300-bed hotel adjacent to the center is needed, according to a recently completed feasibility study of the potential impact of a newly formed tourism improvement district on downtown Springfield.
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Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 04/17/2024

Trent R. Nelson speaks with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo, about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, local grants, and so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo, about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, local grants, and so much more!
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Business in the 217: Springfield Area Art Council Executive Director Bella Szabo talks art, creativity, culture, local grants, and more

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:


Your Corner Office and Synergetic Solutions will be relocating from downtown to a new west-side location on the corner of Monroe Street and Chatham Road.




Aviatori Coffeehouse has closed, but the business is still for sale and the owner hopes to find someone to carry on the aviation-themed coffee shop.




Karen Conn, president of Conn’s Hospitality Group in Springfield, spoke at a news conference Wednesday at the Capitol. She said she will have to raise prices and cut employees’ hours and benefits if the state eliminates a tipped wage credit:




Citing an increase in violent incidents and concerns for public safety, the Sangamon County Board voted Monday to eliminate 3 a.m. liquor licenses for bars.

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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:
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/urcorneroffice?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVUzOzNhCbthlJks8q8Jk_O46QdvR-C0MRAT6oa_HOEiDJdef6zRDNJtlXVXhgjSSUXBBrtJFf-YtF0cUcVW5QAke5fPQXchLVHYKlx9OjcURlPIzrmwjyzMSiUVD2ShdIR2pE_MzpSvi7FwKAdwRJonR19d-1e_DCSFuzQppNi18eTxL6pSqzUrRvayprecpQ&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/urcorneroffice?__cft__%255b0%255d%3DAZVUzOzNhCbthlJks8q8Jk_O46QdvR-C0MRAT6oa_HOEiDJdef6zRDNJtlXVXhgjSSUXBBrtJFf-YtF0cUcVW5QAke5fPQXchLVHYKlx9OjcURlPIzrmwjyzMSiUVD2ShdIR2pE_MzpSvi7FwKAdwRJonR19d-1e_DCSFuzQppNi18eTxL6pSqzUrRvayprecpQ%26__tn__%3D-%255dK-R&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712853098820000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3yxpRwE6uX8Gz-VRDxc2rU">Your Corner Office</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sylutionsinc?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVUzOzNhCbthlJks8q8Jk_O46QdvR-C0MRAT6oa_HOEiDJdef6zRDNJtlXVXhgjSSUXBBrtJFf-YtF0cUcVW5QAke5fPQXchLVHYKlx9OjcURlPIzrmwjyzMSiUVD2ShdIR2pE_MzpSvi7FwKAdwRJonR19d-1e_DCSFuzQppNi18eTxL6pSqzUrRvayprecpQ&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/sylutionsinc?__cft__%255b0%255d%3DAZVUzOzNhCbthlJks8q8Jk_O46QdvR-C0MRAT6oa_HOEiDJdef6zRDNJtlXVXhgjSSUXBBrtJFf-YtF0cUcVW5QAke5fPQXchLVHYKlx9OjcURlPIzrmwjyzMSiUVD2ShdIR2pE_MzpSvi7FwKAdwRJonR19d-1e_DCSFuzQppNi18eTxL6pSqzUrRvayprecpQ%26__tn__%3D-%255dK-R&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712853098820000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0spvm6mOeRb38cFpXnvhIm">Synergetic Solutions</a> will be relocating from downtown to a new west-side location on the corner of Monroe Street and Chatham Road.
 
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Aviatori Coffeehouse has closed, but the business is still for sale and the owner hopes to find someone to carry on the aviation-themed coffee shop.
 
</li>
<li>
Karen Conn, president of Conn’s Hospitality Group in Springfield, spoke at a news conference Wednesday at the Capitol. She said she will have to raise prices and cut employees’ hours and benefits if the state eliminates a tipped wage credit:
 
</li>
<li>
Citing an increase in violent incidents and concerns for public safety, the Sangamon County Board voted Monday to eliminate 3 a.m. liquor licenses for bars.
</li>
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Holiday Happenings w/ Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau - 11/21/2022

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