In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Jill Steiner - YMCA & The Citizens Club of Springfield

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jill Steiner of the YMCA, who will be moderating the Citizens Club of Springfield event on June 27, about the organization, why mental health is so crucial, and more!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Jim Watts - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and why it is so crucial always, and much more.

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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:

• Sangamon County officials have solicited proposals from development groups interested in potentially building a new $100 million downtown hotel adjacent to a proposed $93 million expansion of the BOS Center.

• The nearly $500 million effort to improve the Capitol Complex, including a major renovation of the long-vacant Illinois State Armory, continues to take shape in downtown Springfield. The 250,000-square-foot Armory building is being transformed from a civic center into an executive office building, with plans to move support staff from the governor's office and other state agencies into it upon completion.

• Ward 5 Ald. Keisha Purchase will hold a grand opening for her new business, 5th Street Gem, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.

• Learn about the proposed Third Street Corridor through Springfield, planned to be developed following the relocation of the Third Street railroad tracks to the 10th Street rail corridor. A public open house will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the Dana-Thomas House. The "Linc" will extend from the Illinois State Fairgrounds to the Interurban/Wabash Trail near Stanford Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, with the main portion of the greenway connecting to the 3rd Street railroad corridor through the downtown area.
• In addition to viewing the updated plans for the greenway, guests can enjoy guided tours of the historic Dana-Thomas House, offered every half hour by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources starting at 4:30 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning 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:

• Infrastructure updates across Springfield

• Tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade, and more!

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Michael Thomas - Express Employment

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Express Employment's own Michael Thomas to chat about the organization, what opportunities it can provide folks with, a bit on the current hiring market and job economy, and more!

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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:

• The Myers Building in downtown Springfield will celebrate its 100th anniversary in September, and the historic property now has a new owner after three generations of ownership by the Myers family.

• The Track Shack has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959, but that is about to change.

• The pharmacies in all three of Springfield’s remaining County Market locations, as well as one in Chatham, will permanently close as of June 12.

• Cowork Springfield has launched to provide flexible workspaces for small businesses looking for an alternative to working from home or in traditional offices.

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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:

• A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held marking the start of a significant project at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads – a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing travel safety in this part of Sangamon County.
• A new development in the center of Jacksonville will turn dilapidated properties into new single family residences and brownstone-type condominiums.
• An initial estimate from the Wyndham’s owner that the hotel would be closed for up to 90 days has increased, and adding to the downtown hotel's financial challenges is a lien filed against the property by a Springfield contractor.

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In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Michael Thomas - The Salvation Army

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of the The Salvation Army about what the organization does, why being kind is important at work, the upcoming comedy program, and much more!

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