Urbana merchants host 3-day Be My Valentine shop local event
The second annual Be My Valentine retail and eatery event runs Feb. 11-13 in the heart of Downtown Urbana’s Monument Square District.
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Local restaurant owners revamp into new to-go concept
Brother and sister Doug McGregor and Margaret Mattox didn't let the restaurant challenges of 2020 stop them - instead, their "Seasons" changed.
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Working as a team promotes continued community growth and development
Chamber mentor Quint Studer shares insight about not only attracting business and talent but also keeping and maintaining what already exists.
Local friends, entrepreneurs built their business by building handcrafted, custom furniture
Gary Keener and Mark Schultz combined their businesses in 2017 to create Keener & Schultz Fine Woodworks. They create custom built pieces for customers locally and nationwide.
Two Clark County farmers markets slated to return in June
The farmers markets in Springfield and New Carlisle will be starting up for their summer season this month. But, they'll both have altered layouts to meet social distancing requirements set because of COVID-19.
Local artist uses porch portraits to document families as they are during coronavirus pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic caused Vicki Rulli's business to take pause, she decided to go a different route for the time being. Many routes, actually - throughout Springfield's neighborhoods taking porch portraits.
Small businesses should keep pushing for financial support in light of coronavirus
While the first round of Paycheck Protection Program grant money didn't reach most small businesses, there are still options for owners to seek support for the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Indian Creek Distillery making hand sanitizer to donate to local organizations, sell to public
In light of coronavirus and a need for more hand sanitizer to be manufactured, Missy Duer says regulations for small, artisan distillers changed.
Owner of Itinerant Studio shifts gears to serve customers during COVID-19 downtime
Vicki Rulli — with the help of her husband and assistant — will turn family memories into works of art.
Doug Frates Glass brings international attention to Springfield
The artist's evocative glass sculptures earn wide acclaim.
Local restaurant owners revamp into new to-go concept
Brother and sister Doug McGregor and Margaret Mattox didn't let the restaurant challenges of 2020 stop them - instead, their "Seasons" changed.
Partner Partner Content Working as a team promotes continued community growth and development
Chamber mentor Quint Studer shares insight about not only attracting business and talent but also keeping and maintaining what already exists.
Local friends, entrepreneurs built their business by building handcrafted, custom furniture
Gary Keener and Mark Schultz combined their businesses in 2017 to create Keener & Schultz Fine Woodworks. They create custom built pieces for customers locally and nationwide.
Two Clark County farmers markets slated to return in June
The farmers markets in Springfield and New Carlisle will be starting up for their summer season this month. But, they'll both have altered layouts to meet social distancing requirements set because of COVID-19.
Local artist uses porch portraits to document families as they are during coronavirus pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic caused Vicki Rulli's business to take pause, she decided to go a different route for the time being. Many routes, actually - throughout Springfield's neighborhoods taking porch portraits.
Small businesses should keep pushing for financial support in light of coronavirus
While the first round of Paycheck Protection Program grant money didn't reach most small businesses, there are still options for owners to seek support for the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Indian Creek Distillery making hand sanitizer to donate to local organizations, sell to public
In light of coronavirus and a need for more hand sanitizer to be manufactured, Missy Duer says regulations for small, artisan distillers changed.
Owner of Itinerant Studio shifts gears to serve customers during COVID-19 downtime
Vicki Rulli — with the help of her husband and assistant — will turn family memories into works of art.
Doug Frates Glass brings international attention to Springfield
The artist's evocative glass sculptures earn wide acclaim.
