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Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 06/25/2025

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 06/25/2025

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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:

  • Three certified financial planners have joined forces to create Navigator Wealth Strategies, a Springfield-based financial planning firm serving central Illinois.

  • Coltin Cunningham has launched Alpha Dog Inspections, a business inspired by the seven-year saga of health problems his daughter and family endured.

  • Jerk Shop Go has been through several changes during the five years the business has been open, but now the Caribbean restaurant is ceasing operations.

  • 217 Pony Shoe Week continues through June 29. Enjoy variations on a Springfield favorite, ranging from savory to sweet, at 14 different locations. Check out 217foodweek.com for the special shoes, prices and hours of service.

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