Joey McLaughlin visits with the Springfield Business Journals’ Michelle Ownbey about this week’s hottest business stories.

Friday was the final day of operations for Sportsman’s Lounge. It is slated for demolition to allow for construction of a three-building, 24-unit apartment complex.

Chase has announced the closure of its downtown Springfield branch, four years after significantly downsizing that location.

Five Below has announced plans to open 200 new locations nationwide this year, including in Springfield and Jacksonville.

A groundbreaking was held yesterday for the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe.