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828 S. 2nd Street

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:29:00 +0000

828 South 2nd Street

4 Choices
For Sale
For Lease
Develop To Suit For Buyer
Develop To Suit For Tenant

Highlights
Building Size: +/- 22,500 SF Plus Partial Basement
1st Floor: +/- 4,800 SF
2nd - 4th Floor: +/-5,900 SF Per Floor
Land Area: +/- 42,121 SF
2010 Real Estate Taxes: $14,349.98

Recent Updates
New roof, 2011, 15 year warranty
14 new HVAC units
Windows with lost seals replaced
Updated landscaping
Parking lot expanded, resealed & re-stripped

Preferred Financing:
For Buyer to purchase
For Tenant build out expense

Design Build Services:
Owner will engage an architect and contractors to design and develop a space plan for Buyer or Tenant.

Remarks:
This property is positioned to become one of the nicest cost effective office buildings in proximity to the State Capitol complex.

Buyer or Tenant will benefit from owners desire to sell, lease and or develop this property.

List Purchase Price: $775,000.00
List Lease Price: $3.50 per SF*
* Lease price is net to owner - Tenant will pay prorata share of operating expenses on a per square foot basis (estimated at $3.25 per SF) plus cost to amortize tenant build out cost (ten year or more amortization).

Sam Nichols
Sam@naitrue.com
217-494-0800 Cell
217-787-2800 Office
http://www.naitrue.com/

Investment Property for sale: 1205 S. 2nd

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:54:00 +0000

Investment Property for sale

1205 S. 2nd Street

Springfield, IL

Highlights:

Total Building Size: +/- 3,640 SF

+/- 1,820 SF of Retail space occupied by Dry Cleaners

+/- 1,820 SF of Office/Retail space available for lease

+/-3,640 SF of unfinished basement

Land Area: +/- 11,920 SF

Zoning: S-2

Current Tenants in place: Davis Dry Cleaning

Current Tenants lease amount: $1,487/mo. + utilities for 1,820 SF.

RE Taxes: $7,365.84

One story brick building near downtown Springfield

12 off street parking spaces available

Listing Price: $215,000.00

Listing Agent

Mark A. Hurley

217-494-2854 (direct)

217-787-2800 (office)

mark@naitrue.com

www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: 1205 S. 2nd Street

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0000

Investment Property for lease

1205 S. 2nd

Springfield, il

Highlights

Total Building Size: +/- 3,640 SF

+/- 1,820 SF of Retail space occupied by Dry Cleaners

+/- 1,820 SF of Office/Retail space available for lease

+/-3,640 SF of unfinished basement

Land Area: +/- 11,920 SF

Zoning: S-2

Current Tenants in place: Davis Dry Cleaning

Current Tenants lease amount: $1,487/Mo. + Utilities for 1,820 SF.

RE Taxes: $7,365.84

One story brick building near downtown Springfield

12 off street parking spaces available

Lease Price: $1,225 / Month + Utilities

Listing Broker: Mark A. Hurley 217-494-2854 (direct) 217-787-2800 (office) mark@naitrue.com www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: 1000 Churchill

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:09:00 +0000

FOR SALE: $1,575,000.00 1000 Churc hill Road springfield, ILlinois

Highlights

Lease Amount: $170,000.00/ per year (3N)

Total SF: +/- 15,430 SF

Land Area: +/- 1.27 Acres

Zoning: Office

Formally used as: Sikich CPA Accounting Group

2008 Real Estate Taxes:$31,427.00

Class A office building located just east of Veterans

Parkway and 1/2 block north of Jefferson.

Building interior amenities are numerous including an open two story lobby, versatile floor plan with natural light, private offices around the perimeter of the first floor and part of the second floor.

There are approximately 75 parking spaces on site and the grounds are nicely landscaped.

Phone system with updated software stays witht he property

Please see attached floor plan of the building.

Click here to view the full brochure and photos of 1000 Churchill

Listing Broker: Sam Nichols 217-494-0800 (direct) 217-787-2800 (office) Sam@naitrue.com www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: Deer Hunters Timberland

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0000

FOR SALE: Young road, Mechanicsburg, ILIL 62545

Is Deer hunting your passion?

This heavily wooded timber with mature trees has

+/- 716 feet of road frontage.

Would you like live or stay where you hunt?

This beautiful site is suitable for any type of home whether a cabin or an executive home.

South of and adjacent to Nazarene Campground, which is also for sale

See attached survey

Listing Price: $110,000.00

Click here for full brochure

Listing Agent: Sam Nichols

217-787-2800 (office)

217-494-0800 (direct)

www.naitrue.com

Sam@naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: 1722 Sangamon Avenue

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0000

For Lease
1722 E. Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL

One of Springfield’s Most Popular Retail Locations
Across From Sangamon Shopping Center

Highlights

Space Available: Unit A: +/- 7,329 SF With End Cap
Unit C: +/- 750 SF With End Cap
Gross SF of Strip Mall: +/- 10,369 SF
Zoning: B-1 Commercial City of Springfield
+/- 70 Parking Places
Please note current attached floor plan
Perhaps best retail lease value in Springfield when all factors considered
Tenant Concessions driven by length of lease and financial strength of Tenant.
Current Tenants: Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Chase Bank ATM on Site.
In close proximity to the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Current pass thru expenses to tenants : $5.30 per SF (RE Taxes,Insurance, common area maintenance and management fee)
Owner currently protesting Real Estate Taxes
Owner willing to divide

Click here to view full brochure/floor plans/ photos

Listing Agent
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Travis Thiel Memorial Benefit

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:31:00 +0000

Travis Nathaniel Thiel was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML). He also had Neurofibromatosis Type-1. Travis spent the next three years in and out of St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL and underwent two Bone Marrow Transplants. On February 22, 2011 Travis lost his battle with JMML. Travis never gave up and he fought courageously until the end. We are having a benefit to help Travis’ family with funeral costs and medical expenses.

There will be a $10 General Donation, 50/50, cash board, free food, raffle prizes, LIVE AUCTION and much more!

Feature Property of the Day: 2520 South Grand East

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:54:00 +0000

FOR lease: $8,437.50 Per Month
2520 South Grand Ave. East
Springfield, Illinois

Highlights

Total SF: +/- 22,500 SF
Zoning: County I-2 Zoning
East warehouse wing of Spectrum Foods
Features of this property are: close to Interstate 55/ Route 29 cloverleaf, 2 loading docks, separate utilities, security and fire alarm system, 3 phase/ 800 amp electric service, 18 foot eave height- 22 feet at peak, interior space very clean.
Space also has a small office and rest room
See attached floor plan - Rooms C3, C6 and C7 are air conditioned
Large lot area east of building for easy vehicular maneuvering.
Additional Tenant Expenses: Maintenance of mechanics including plumbing, electrical and loading docks plus utilities, janitorial services, and monitoring of alarm systems.
Land Lord Expenses: Replacement of mechanics, roof and structural repairs.
LEASE PRICE: $8,437.50/ Month ($4.50 per SF)

CLICK HERE FOR FULL BROCHURE AND PHOTOS

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naiture.com
www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: 1000 Durkin Drive

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0000

For Sale or Lease
1000 Durkin Drive
Springfield, IL

Highlights

Total SF: +/- 5,200 SF
Land Area: .692 acres
Zoning: R5 (Uses in office of R-3B)
Formerly used as a children’s day care facility
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $10,592.42
Real Estate Taxes should be - 60% of current taxes. Owner will protest taxes if not sold by July 2010.
Assessors Opinion of Value: $422,958
There are multiple use/ multiple tenant opportunities for the buyer.
The building is built on a crawl space for easy plumbing retrofits.
Large green area east of building to accommodate expansion of the building and/or parking.
Owner is willing to partition building into individual +/- 1,200 SF suites with private exterior entrances.
Individual +/- 1,200 SF suites rate is $1,400 per month, which includes utilities
List Price: $250,000.00
Lease Price: $3,900.00 per month

Click here to view full brochure and photos

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Featured Property of the Day: 1301-1328

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0000

Creekside Apartments
1301-1328 OuterPark Drive
Springfield, IL

Highlights

2 Buildings
48 Apartments Total
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $23,811.20
Land Area: +/-1.70 Acres
2 Bedroom apartments- see attached floor plan
Four coin operated laundry locations
Separate utilities (water & sewer landlord expense)
Monthly rent: $525.00- $550.00 per month

Remarks

This Bank owned apartment complex will interest a buyer that looks for significant equity through property renovations and deferred maintenance repairs.
Repair estimates on file for immediate required repairs.
Reasonable offers are encouraged since owner recognizes that buyer will spend additional money after purchase.
Actual operating expenses not available for an entire year - only since bank took
possession of property.

Click Here to View Full Brochure, Photos and Floor Plans!

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day: 2350 PRAIRIE CROSSING BLVD.

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:52:00 +0000

FOR SALE
2350 PRAIRIE CROSSING BLVD.
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711

Highlights

Total SF: +/-32,700 SF
Office /Showroom area: +/- 7,000 SF
Land Area: +/- 4.57 Acres
Zoning: City of Springfield B-1
2009 RE Taxes: $80,389.24
Assessor’s Opinion of Value: $3,358,227 (2009)
Ceiling Height in Service Center: 16 feet between structural framing
Approximate Age: 11 years
Formerly Saturn of Springfield car dealership
Showroom and offices have northern exposure for best natural light.
Service bay that accommodates 17 floor lifts
Paint Booth and Baker
6 restrooms and 2 breakrooms
Fenced parking on backside of property
4 outdoor display canopies
Potential outlot for future sale/development on east portion of property
Sale Price: $2,950,000.00

Click here for VIRTUAL TOUR

Click here for full brochure and photos

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

New Space Available in 421 W. South Grand Ave

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0000

Premium office space for lease
Quantum Centre

2nd Floor
421 W S grand Ave
Springfield, IL

Highlights

• Total SF: 4,724 SF ( located on the second floor)
• Zoning: Office
• Improvements: see attached floor plan
• Building offers many amenities including security, atrium and A type Co-tenants.
• Co-tenants include:
Allstate Insurance
Rhonda Jenkins- Attorney at Law
Home Bound Healthcare
• Listing Agent has financial interest.
• Lease Price: $5,315 Per Month

Click here for full brochure, photos, and floor plans

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

PRICE REDUCTION: 2505 South Grand East

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0000

FOR SALE AND LEASE
2505 SOUTH GRAND EAST (Route 29)
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703

Highlights

Total SF: +/-31,248 SF
Land Area: +/- 1.50 Acres (+/_ 65,340 SF)
Zoning: I-2 General Industrial District
2009 RE Taxes: $11,266.46
Parcel Tax Identification: 14-35-0.480-011
Billboard Income: $3,000 per year
REXX Battery currently leases +/- 20,600 SF. This tenant will vacate the premises in June 2011.
The State of Illinois formerly leased +/-9,800 SF in the northerly section of the building.
Building suitable for multi tenants.
Features include recessed loading dock and 3 additional overhead doors.
Location is close to Interstate 55 and offers easy access from the East and West.
Traffic count: 15,500cars per day per Illinois Department of Transportation
LIST PRICE: $489,000.00
LEASE PRICE: $3.75 / SF

Click here for full brochure and photos

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
sam@naitrue.com
http://www.naitrue.com/

Feature Property of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:08:00 +0000

FOR SALE OR LEASE
531 E. WASHINGTON
SPRINGFIELD IL

Highlights

Space Available:
2nd Floor +/- 3,200 SF
3rd Floor +/- 3,200 SF
4th Floor +/- 3,200 SF
5th Floor +/- 3,200 SF
Building Zoning: S-3
Five story office building with +/- 15,879 SF plus basement area of +/- 3,045 SF.
First floor of five story building is leased to Pease’s Candy Shop.
New heating /air conditioning and electrical for each floor (separate metering) in 2004
Owner will participate in financing
Owner willing to condo the building for commercial use. Each floor has separate utilities and an allocated storage space in basement. Conceptual office layout on pages 3 &4. See page 5 for parking plan.
Owner will provide the following plus installation:
Plumbing fixtures for restrooms and break room
HVAC, Duct work and Diffuser Grills
Fire protection sprinkler system
Lease Price: $2,400 / Month Rent per floor
Purchase Price: $1,750,000.00
Located across the street from Old State Capitol and Abraham Lincoln Museum

Click Here To Check Out Full Brochure, Photos & Floor Plans

Listing Broker
Sam Nichols
217-787-2800 (Office)
217-494-0800 (direct)
Sam@naiture.com
www.naitrue.com

NEW LISTING: 2540 South 1st Street

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:24:00 +0000

For Sale
2540 South 1st Street
Springfield, IL

Highlights

Building Size: +/- 42,294 SF
Land Area: +/- 4.075 Acres (+/- 177,507 SF)
Zoning: City of Springfield B-1, Highway Business District with Variance for warehouse
Zoning permits mini warehouse development on vacant land - check with City of Springfield for specifics
Tax Parcel Number: 22-040-479-010
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $8,444.50
Building has wet-sprinkled fire protection system
+/- 262 parking spaces per appraisal
14 foot eave height
Covered loading dock area
Chain-link fencing
Priced at less than $13.00 per SF for land and building, this property has the potential for substantial cash flow when rented. Sufficient land area for additional development. Think about it and run the numbers to see if you agree.
LIST PRICE: $545,000.00

CLICK HERE FOR FULL BROCHURE & PHOTOS

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

NEW LISTING: 110-118 W. Laurel

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:33:00 +0000

For Sale Or Lease
110-118 W. Laurel
125 Myrtle Street
Springfield, Illinois

Highlights

Building Size: +/- 8,000 SF plus +/- 4,000 SF in basement

Land Area: +/- 24,790 SF

Zoning: R-5B

+/- 4,000 SF can be divided into 3 or 4 first floor commercial units

Commercial Rental Rate: $600 per month per 1,000 SF rentable space

6 apartment units on 2nd floor

3 basement apartment units

Residential Rental Rate: $300-$350 per month

Actual Operating Expenditures not available

Bank owned since February 2011

Tax Assessors 2009 Opinion of Value: $415,773

Real Estate Taxes (2009): $10,412.48

Buyer will want to protest real estate taxes

Listing Price: $150,000

View Full Brochure and Photos Here

Listing Agent:
Mark A. Hurley
217-494-2854 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Mark@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

NEW LISTING: 2540 South 1st Street

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:22:00 +0000

FOR SALE

2540 South 1st Street

Springfield, IL

$545,000.00

Highlights

Building Size: +/- 42,294 SF
Land Area: +/- 4.075 Acres (+/- 177,507 SF)
Zoning: City of Springfield B-1, Highway Business District with Variance for warehouse
Zoning permits mini warehouse development on vacant land - check with City of Springfield for specifics
Tax Parcel Number: 22-040-479-010
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $8,444.50
Features:
Building has wet-sprinkled fire protection system
+/- 262 parking spaces per appraisal
14 foot eave height
Covered loading dock area
Chain-link fencing
Priced at less than $13.00 per SF for land and building, this property has the potential for substantial cash flow when rented. Sufficient land area for additional development. Think about it and run the numbers to see if you agree.

Click here for the full brochure

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

NEW LISTING: 616 Edwardsvill Rd, Troy IL

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:36:00 +0000

616 Edwardsville Road

Troy, IL

Highlights:

Main Building Total SF: +/- 1,350 SF
Service Building Total SF: +/- 720 SF
Land Area: +/- 47,158 SF ( 146’ X 323’)
Zoning: C-2 General Commercial
Formerly used as a car dealership
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $12,538.40
1/3 mile from Interstate 55
Fair Market Value per Assessor: $529,620.00
Parcel ID: 09-222-0802-201-007
Traffic Count +/- 12,800 daily at site
+/- 38,000 daily on I-55
Room for 90+ cars
Both buildings are 12 years old
Listing Price: $429,000.00

Click here to view full brochure and photos

Listing Agent
Kirk Jefferis
217-971-2258 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Kirk@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:27:00 +0000

AVAILABLE $274,900.00
536 Bruns Lane
Springfield, IL

Highlights

Building Size: +/- 3,000 SF
Design allows for purchaser to lease up to 50% of space.
Commercial Condominium 3 units
Zoning: City B-1
Lease with purchase option will be considered.
Formally used as: Lincoln Land Physical Therapy
Commercial condominium with abundant parking one half block south of Jefferson.
Unit 3 is the most easterly unit.
Pylon sign allows for street identity.
Buildout will likely accommodate a lot of users without much buildout.
Use options include office, retail or other type business.
Listing Price: $ 274,900.00
Lease Price: $9.50 3N

To view full brochure & photos click here

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
http://www.naitrue.com/

Feature Property of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:43:00 +0000

FOR SALE
2350 PRAIRIE CROSSING BLVD.
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711

Highlights

Total SF: +/-32,700 SF
Office /Showroom area: +/- 7,000 SF
Land Area: +/- 4.57 Acres
Zoning: City of Springfield B-1
2009 RE Taxes: $80,389.24
Assessor’s Opinion of Value: $3,358,227 (2009)
Ceiling Height in Service Center: 16 feet between structural framing
Approximate Age: 11 years
Formerly Saturn of Springfield car dealership
Showroom and offices have northern exposure for best natural light.
Service bay that accommodates 17 floor lifts
Paint Booth and Baker
6 restrooms and 2 break rooms
Fenced parking on backside of property
4 outdoor display canopies
Potential out lot for future sale/development on east portion of property
Sale Price: $2,950,000.00

Click here for Virtual Tour/ Full Brochure/Photos/ Floor Plan

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800
sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Feature Property of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:54:00 +0000

FOR SALE OF LEASE

1000 Durkin Drive

Springfield IL

Highlights

Total SF: +/- 5,200 SF
Land Area: .692 acres
Zoning: R5 (Uses in office of R-3B)
Formerly used as a children’s day care facility
2009 Real Estate Taxes: $10,592.42
Real Estate Taxes should be - 60% of current taxes. Owner will protest taxes if not sold by July 2010.
Assessors Opinion of Value: $422,958
There are multiple use/ multiple tenant opportunities for the buyer.
The building is built on a crawl space for easy plumbing retrofits.
Large green area east of building to accommodate expansion of the building
and/or parking.
Owner is willing to partition building into individual +/- 1,200 SF suites with
private exterior entrances.
Individual +/- 1,200 SF suites rate is $1,400 per month, which includes utilities
List Price: $250,000.00
Lease Price: $3,900.00 per month

Click here to view full brochure and photos

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Is the Job Market showing improvement?

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:02:00 +0000

According to Tim Landis with the State Journal Register ...

Jobs market shows gradual improvement

Month after month, the job numbers have been getting better in Illinois, including in the Springfield area.

Statewide, the number of unemployed is down nearly 25 percent since the start of the year, though employment officials say some of that results from people who have simply quit looking. The figure for Springfield is a 23 percent decrease.

National, state and local forecasts are for a continued pickup in hiring into the spring of 2011 and for more temporary workers to go full time, including in industries from banking to manufacturing.

“It’s nothing extreme. It’s just a continued strengthening,” said Express Employment Professionals owner Jim Britton, who has been in the local employment services business for more than 30 years.

“There’s still a sense of uncertainty and cautiousness,” Britton added. “We have a lot of people working full time, we just don’t know how long the work is going to be.”

A regular Manpower Inc. forecast for hiring nationally and state by state has a similar feel to it, including for Illinois. The hiring outlook for the first three months of 2011 is better than it has been in two years, but there is a “persistent level of uncertainty,” according to the forecast.

The survey of Illinois employers also found improved job prospects for all industries but construction, which is expected to remain flat.

“We’ve seen a large increase in the volume, though we know some of that is seasonal hiring (for the holidays),” said Ginette Comstock, regional director for Manpower Inc. in Springfield.

She said banks and financial services companies have begun hiring again in Springfield, while manufacturing employment has begun to pick up for the first time in months in markets such as Decatur and Jacksonville.

Comstock said more companies are moving temporary workers into regular employment, traditionally an early sign of improvement.

“2009 was especially tough on everybody,” said Comstock. “But we are seeing employers a little more likely to make that permanent commitment to full time.”

Tim Landis can be reached at 788-1536.

Scheels to hire 300-350 workers

Scheels expects to hire 300 to 350 workers by spring for its Springfield store, which is scheduled to open this summer.

Assistant store leader Ryan Hallowell said Monday the store will fill 120 to 130 full-time positions, including more than 50 specialty-shop managers. The other hires will be for part-time jobs ranging from 15 to 35 hours per week.

Hallowell is among a group of managers assigned to a hiring center at 3261 S. Meadowbrook Road. The store is being built on the MacArthur Boulevard extension just north of Interstate 72. It is scheduled to open June 24, 2011.

“We’ve been getting applicants for months now,” said Hallowell.

He said some applicants have driven an hour or more to Springfield, adding that the hiring pool includes a mix of the already employed and the unemployed.

“My prior experience is in Lincoln, Neb., which is a very low unemployment area,” said Hallowell. “While I have noticed more (unemployed), it’s not an alarming amount. I’m seeing both sides of it.”

Hallowell said Scheels wages and benefits are competitive, and part-time jobs pay above minimum wage. Commissions also are paid for certain positions. He said full-time jobs should be filled by April and part-time jobs by mid-May.

Roger Norton, 65, of Springfield was among those who picked up applications at the west-side hiring center on Monday.

“I’m looking for something part time, and I’m an avid hunter and fisherman, outdoorsman,” said Norton, adding that he has been looking for work “for a while,” but had concentrated on something in the sporting-goods industry.

Scheels, based in Fargo, N.D., has 23 stores in eight states. The Springfield store will be the first in Illinois.

- Tim Landis

Courtesy of the State Journal Register

New Businesses -January 2011

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:49:00 +0000

New Businesses - January 2011 issue

• A.C.S. Home Maintenance and Repair, 416 W. Chenery St., Springfield, 62704, Andy C. Sneed, (217) 670-0553.

• Alpha Tile, 3607 Troon Drive, Springfield, 62712, Carl Creviston, (217) 306-8399.

• Anger Management Solutions, 229 Stutley Lane, Springfield, 62704, R. Karla Grigsby, (217) 726-6696.

• Astore the Boston’s, 4320 Clearwater, Springfield, 62703, Hattie Boston, (217) 585-9728.

• Bionic Noodle, 4 Abbey Court, Chatham, 62629, John Adkins, (217) 741-8930.

• Clean Cut Mowing and Landscape Services, 15137 Tomlin Road, Pleasant Plains, 62677, Charles J. Tomlin, (217) 626-1985.

• Consider It Done Hauling and Handyman Service, 1840 N. 14th, Springfield, 62702, Jeff Glass, Russell Dearing, (217) 361-1448.

• D.D.H. 2 Concepts, P.O. Box 2671, Springfield, 62708, Derek D. Howell, (217) 502-8291.

• Draperies Unique, 1344 S. Walnut, Springfield, 62704, Trudy Watson, (217) 753-2053.

• Draven’s Family Furniture, 1426 Taylor Ave., Springfield, 62703, Carl Campbell, (217) 487-1111.

• Fat Katz Kuztumz, 2890 Hermitage Road, Springfield, 62703, Nicholas Aguilar, (217) 816-7882.

• Forward Ministry, 2000 Gregory Court, Springfield, 62703, Jeremy A. Prather, (217) 414-7314.

• Gold Dust Jewelry and Gifts, 2701 Meadow Pointe Drive, Springfield, 62702, Patty Cake Customs, Inc., (217) 891-3053.

• Goldsberry Snow Removal, 804 N. Dirksen, Springfield, 62702, John Goldsberry, (217) 522-0654.

• Grants Heating and Air, 22 Fox Court, Springfield, 62703, Kevin L. Grant, Jr., (217) 316-0552.

• Grasshopper Lawn Care, 1812 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, 62704, Trevor J. Miller, (217) 306-8732.

• Great American Custom Interiors, LLC, 3025 S. Second St., Springfield, 62703, Michael J. Embree, (217) 415-8149.

• Harding Glass, 2626 S. Park, Springfield, 62704, William M. Harding, (217) 299-1044.

• Jeff’s Landscaping and Maintenance, 3140 Cobblestone Lane #1, Springfield, 62711, Jeffrey Moss, (217) 741-4081.

• JKR Accounting Services, P.C., 710 Outer Park, Springfield, 62704, James Keith Russell, (217) 741-8862.

• John Mullen Trucking, 201 Elevator Road, Ashland, 62612, John Mullen, (217) 414-3868.

• Midwest Mantiques, 900 S. State, Springfield, 62704, Chris Heck, (312) 623-3833.

• Motivational Empowerment, 1275 Wabash Ave., Lower Level, Springfield, 62704, Angell Little, (217) 851-0499.

• Nellybean, 1601 S. Douglas, Springfield, 62704, Michael P. Nellessen, (217) 971-4350.

• Pickens and Associates, 63 Buckhorn Drive, Springfield, 62707, Jessica A. Pickens, (217) 553-2070.

• Qaitrade Enterprises, LLC, 620 Willows Ave., Chatham, 62629, Kwabena Adomako, Benjamin Amponsah, Kwaku Boadu, Stephen Owusu-Ansah, (217) 697-8334.

• Sheppard Trucking, P.O. Box 140, New Berlin, 62670, Sean Sheppard, (217) 899-4378.

• Tri-City Parent Volunteer Group, 324 S. Charles St., Buffalo, 62515, Kristy L. Garrisson, (217) 971-5884.

• Wilhatbos2, 4320 Clearwater, Springfield, 62703, Hattie Boston, (217) 585-9728

Courtesy of the Springfield Buissness Journal

Feature Property of the day

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:04:00 +0000

FOR SALE OR LEASE
531 E. WASHINGTON
SPRINGFIELD IL

Lease Price: $2,400 / Month Rent per floor
Purchase Price: $1,750,000.00
Located across the street from Old State Capitol and Abraham Lincoln Museum

Highlights

Space Available: 2nd Floor +/- 3,200 SF
3rd Floor +/- 3,200 SF
4th Floor +/- 3,200 SF
5th Floor +/- 3,200 SF
Building Zoning: S-3
Five story office building with +/- 15,879 SF plus basement area of +/- 3,045 SF.
First floor of five story building is leased to Pease’s Candy Shop.
New heating /air conditioning and electrical for each floor (separate metering) in 2004
Owner will participate in financing
Owner willing to condo the building for commercial use. Each floor has separate utilities and an allocated storage space in basement. Conceptual office layout on pages 3 &4. See page 5 for parking plan.
Owner will provide the following plus installation:
Plumbing fixtures for restrooms and break room
HVAC, Duct work and Diffuser Grills
Fire protection sprinkler system

Click here for full brochure/ photos / floor plan

Listing Agent:
Sam Nichols
217-494-0800 (direct)
217-787-2800 (office)
Sam@naitrue.com
www.naitrue.com

Springfield Market Review 2011

noreply@blogger.com (NAI True) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Springfield, the capitol of Illinois, accounts for approximately half of the population in the metropolitan areas of Sangamon and Menard counties. Springfield’s major employment sectors are government, medical, public service and small business. Money for commercial real estate loans is readily available. Springfield’s current economy has been impacted similar to that of the national economy.

Government is the largest employer in the Springfield area. The two largest private employers in the region are St. Johns Hospital and Memorial Hospital, including SIU School of Medicine. Completed medical developments 2010 include a 50-bed acute care hospital and an orthopedic medical facility with rehabilitation services. During 2010 there have been 4 new construction satellite medical clinics either started or completed and a YMCA facility incorporating some medical services within the facility.

Higher education opportunities include the University of Illinois at Springfield, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and Lincoln Land Community College. Robert Morris University and Benedictine University at Springfield are the private colleges in the area.

Retail growth in Springfield is recovering slowly with the scheduled opening of Scheels sporting goods chain June, 2011. National chain stores and big-box users like Super Wal-Mart, Menards and Gander Mountain have opened within the past 24 months. Other national chain stores will continue to locate in Springfield. Springfield continues to attract small banks seeking commercial lending opportunities. Farm land sale prices per acre are at a record high, approaching $8,500 per acre. Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library are two prestigious visitor/tourist attractions in Springfield.

Despite the breadth of history, culture and recreational opportunities found in Springfield, the cost of living remains low. Springfield has consistently been one of the most affordable communities in Illinois with robust residential sales in 2010. Recreation opportunities in Springfield are plentiful with over 30 public parks offering tennis courts, ice rings, and swimming pools. There are nine public golf courses, two country club golf courses, indoor/outdoor theatre venues and a 4,235-acre lake.

Springfield At A Glance

(Rent/SF/YR) Low / High / Effective Ave. / Vacancy

DOWNTOWN OFFICE

New Construction (AAA) NA /NA / NA / NA
Class A (Prime) $ 12.00 / $ 15.00 / $ 13.50 / 20.00%
Class B (Secondary) $ 9.00 / $ 13.00 / $ 11.00 / 15.00%

SUBURBAN OFFICE

New Construction (AAA) $ 26.00 / $ 35.00 / $ 30.00 / 5.00%
Class A (Prime) $ 16.00 / $ 20.00 / $ 16.00 / 10.00%
Class B (Secondary) $ 10.50 / $ 16.00 / $ 14.00 / 15.00%

INDUSTRIAL

Bulk Warehouse $ 2.50 / $ 4.50 / $ 4.00 / 10.00%
Manufacturing NA / NA / NA / NA
High Tech/R&D NA / NA / NA / N/A

RETAIL

Downtown $ 8.00 / $ 15.00 / $ 11.00 / 15.00%
Neighborhood Service Centers $ 10.00 / $ 23.00 / $ 17.00 / 12.00%
Community Power Center NA / NA / NA / NA
Regional Malls NA / NA / NA / NA

DEVELOPMENT LAND Low/Acre - High/Acre

Office in CBD $ 450,000.00 - $ 870,000.00
Land in Office Parks $ 110,000.00 - $ 300,000.00
Land in Industrial Parks $ 35,000.00 - $ 100,000.00
Office/Industrial Land -Non-park $ 30,000.00 - $ 200,000.00
Retail/Commercial Land $ 130,000.00 - $ 480,000.00
Residential $ 5,000.00 - $ 25,000.00

Metropolitan Area Population Overview

2010 Population - 207,610
2015 Estimated Population - 209,607
Employment Population - 107,449
Household Average Income - $65,955
Median Household Income - $54,980
Total Population Median Age - 40

View PDF file -Available on our website after January 15th 2011.