Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – At a Friday afternoon ribbon cutting ceremony the Greater Springfield Chambe of Commerce welcomed its newest member, AR LUXURY EVENT SPACES.

The business is located at 675 E. Linton. It will host events such as weddings, reunions, business meetings, catered affairs, birthday and anniversary parties and more.

Entrepreneur Kaia Griffin is a Southeast High School and Howard University graduate. She told WTAX News she was involved in many event planning operations in college and wanted to bring some diversity as well as a modern touch to event spaces in Springfield.

She says she already has events booked although her first official day of business is Saturday, April 13.  She says she is overwhelmed by the support she is getting from the community.