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Bloom Hospitality & Catering, a new option for those planning an event | Community Voices

Gabrielle Thompson
Photo courtesy of Gabrielle Thompson.
Gabrielle Thompson is the owner of Bloom Hospitality & Catering.

Gabrielle Thompson is a Springfield native who has worked in the food and consulting industry for nearly 30 years, starting when she was a child. Recently she has carried on this legacy with the opening of her new business Bloom Hospitality & Catering. She sat down with Logan Bricker of Community Voices to tell her story, what she brings to the table, and what she hopes to accomplish.

Logan Bricker is a student at the University of Illinois Springfield studying journalism. He also assists the Community Voices team at NPR Illinois.