Local Business

Dena and Carina Gilley help Springfield area residents and businesses with sustainable organization and decluttering through Gilley’s Organizing. They spoke to Community Voices about their process, their mother-daughter dynamic and the impact of clutter on stress.

The Crafted Stag Supply is a new store offering men’s clothing and accessories, but unlike other clothing stores, it also offers other services like freshly brewed coffee and a hot shave. Owner Grant Hammer spoke to Community Voices about the Crafted Stag Supply and explained it’s a man cave where customers can not only enjoy the products offered, but also the experience of shopping.For more information visit: https://craftedstagsupply.com/

Sid Stanton and Ed Gonet are the cofounders of Soil Food, a local business out of Cantrall and Petersburg, which produces natural fertilizers made from word castings. Stanton and Gonet explained how the quality of their product stands out among competitors and how their pet tortoise Erma led to the development of their organic worm farm.For more information about Soil Food visit: https://soilfoods.com/

Golden Bridges works with seniors and others who are overwhelmed with the task of downsizing or moving. The company serves Adams county and surrounding areas such as Springfield. Golden Bridges co-owner Suzanne Ellerbrock and the Springfield Liaison Terri Hempstead spoke to Community Voices about senior move management, empathy and the process they take in helping a person downsize. They also talk about repurposing and how senior move management helps the whole family.

The Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WECI) are hosting the Women Entrepreneurs Showcase on March 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. WECI members Alyssa Furling and Robin Loftus spoke to Community Voices about the event and the various businesses featured.

The Cats' Pyjamas is the new cat café opening soon in Springfield, Ill. The owners are Springfield locals Tom Raymond and Samantha Enz. They spoke to Community Voices about the origins of cat cafes, how to properly engage with cats and what they hope to offer at the café. They also talk about the benefits of having a cat café in town.

Vicki Terry and Ashley Striplin spoke to Community Voices about Dabble Springfield, their do-it-yourself arts and crafts studio. They, along with Amanda Terry, are co-owners of Dabble, which offers unique crafting experiences for all ages and skill levels.

Amy Giles is a central Illinois native, UIS alumni, and owner of Progressive Kenpo Karate. She sat down and spoke with editor and co-host Bea Bonner about the differences between martial arts, their benefits, and the different classes offered at her studio. Whether you're young or old, new blood or old guard, there is a class and community eager to grow and share their passion for the arts of fighting.

Dené Romanotto is the owner and instructor at Bungee x Dené Fitness. She spoke to Community Voices about her love of group fitness and the origins of bungee fitness. Dené also shared what it's like being a business owner.

Derek Ried is the owner of Squeaky Clean Window Washing. He spoke to Community Voices about how he puts families at ease and carries on his dad's legacy through his business. He also explained the services he offers which include gutter cleaning, power washing and window washing.