Joey McLaughlin talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher, Michelle Ownbey about the biggest business stories this week.
Rick Lawrence, the much-maligned original developer of the historic buildings at Sixth and Monroe streets in Springfield is at the forefront of the project again, at least for now.
A New York development company is planning to build a six-story, 136-unit apartment complex on the corner of Madison and Fifth streets to address the need for more housing for people who work in the medical district or downtown area. The city council will consider whether to chip in more than $5 million in economic incentives to offset the costs of the $28 million project.
With no resolution to the Blue Cross dispute in sight, Springfield Clinic has launched its own health care plan. Administered through Decatur-based Consociate Health, it offers employers an opportunity to become self-insured for health coverage and regain in-network services from Springfield Clinic.