Joey Mclaughlin checks in with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal for this week’s biggest business stories.
Owners Mike Monseur and John Leskovisek have announced that the Dew Pub and Grill at 2690 S. Dirksen Parkway, which has been closed since the June 29 derecho hit Springfield, will not reopen.
Mike and Gloria Sheedy opened Sheedy Shores WineGarden in 2015 at their Loami home, but this season will be their last.
Illinois Times 217 Burger Week continues through Aug. 9. Enjoy amazing burgers from 11 area restaurants for 10 days. See the dishes, drinks and prices at 217foodweek.com. Tag your dish with #217foodweek for a chance to win daily prizes.
Do you know an outstanding small business that deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for 15 Under Fifteen, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. Nominate a business with 15 or fewer full-time employees by Aug. 28 to be considered for recognition. Winners will be profiled in the October issue of SBJ.