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

• Dawn Buzynski - Hy-Vee

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Dawn Buzynski of Hy-Vee about the recent completion of the 100 Million Meals Challenge, the Central Illinois Foodbank, where the meal giving will continue, plus so much more!

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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:

• Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance meeting

• Citizens Club of Springfield

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

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across January and the entire new year, plus so much more!

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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:

• Infrastructural reforms across the city

• SCHEELS Sports Complex at Legacy Pointe
• Recent local and state job report breakdown
• Upcoming SSGA meeting, open to the public
• So 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:

• Following this summer’s fire, Adams Street in downtown Springfield is now facing further demolitions, and a project that could serve as a catalyst for redevelopment has stalled.

• Demolition of five uninhabitable apartment buildings in the Olde Towne complex is on hold, despite a local judge giving the green light to raze the structures, after the lender appealed the decision.

• Macy's Inc. announced Jan. 9 it would be closing 66 stores nationwide, including the White Oaks Mall location in Springfield. It is the only Illinois store slated for closure, although a St. Louis-area location is impacted as the Macy's in the South County Center is also on the list.

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

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across January and the entire new year, plus so much more!

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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:

• Infrastructural reforms across the city

• SCHEELS Sports Complex at Legacy Pointe
• Progress on both newly announced warehouses from Amazon and Lays
• Recent local and state job report breakdown
• Upcoming SSGA meeting, open to the public
• So 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:

• Broadgauge in Petersburg is closing later this month, but owner Douglas Pope said he hopes to find a buyer who will reopen the restaurant and event venue.

• Nesty's Burger Joint opened a second location in Rochester last year, but now the owners have announced plans to turn it into a Mexican restaurant.

• After launching Vyper Transportation last March, David Hilst has now closed that business and opened an American Family Insurance office at 3460 Wabash Ave.

• Do you love where you work? Make a nomination for this year's Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal, by Saturday, Jan. 11.

  This year's recipients will be profiled in the March issue of SBJ and recognized at a reception and awards ceremony:

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