Downtown Springfield Incorporated (DSI)

Downtown Springfield Inc. is an organization working to create a vibrant and connected community to enrich the downtown Springfield experience. DSI Executive Director Carlos Ortega and DSI Board President Blake Pryor spoke to Community Voices about Community Conversations, a series of listening sessions where community members will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about the downtown area and its future.The next Community Conversations are scheduled for April 23 and May 10. For more information visit: facebook.com/DowntownSpringfieldInc

Three events are planned through early May.

Demolition work remains at buildings where a fire happened last year.

Carlos Ortega will be the new executive director for Downtown Springfield Inc.

The ten-week lineup kicks off Thursday evening with the Lilli Lewis Project.

Kendra Boesdorfer, co-owner of Custom Cup Coffee, a roastery, bakery, and cafe in downtown Springfield joins Community Voices to share how they help people with their coffee journeys.Originally aired January 24, 2023.

Geoff Isringhausen joined Community Voices to share a grant program Isringhausen Imports is helping fund in downtown Springfield. With Isringhausen Motorsports, Springfield is home to another auto racing team.

The Old State Capitol Art Fair kicks off on May 21. This is also the start of the downtown farmer’s market and the summer festival season. The Phoenix Center’s pride festival is also May 21. Julie Beveridge with the art fair and Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield Inc. spoke to Community Voices about what visitors to the downtown area can expect.

David Lee, Downtown Springfield Inc. (DSI) Momentum on Mainstreet committee chair discusses the importance of downtown to the quality of life for the region.

Chef Michael Higgins, owner of Maldaner's restaurant in downtown Springfield, discusses his continued innovation of one of the oldest businesses in town.