Mike Carman has moved his Elite Shoe Care shop to a new downtown Decatur location with the help of local businessman Michael DelSignore.

The shoe restoration service now is at 130 E. Prairie Ave., next to the Fox's Den. The space most recently was occupied by Macon Ice Cream before it moved across the street.

It once was home to Milton Shoe Shine Parlor, from which Carman is using the old bench. The shop now has a 26-inch television and serves coffee while Carman works on shoes.

He uses a special mixture that is available only to professionals. The process not only polishes the shoe but restores it, Carman said.

"You can't buy the stuff I'm using," Carman said.

He said shoes need to be properly cared for, especially during winter.

"The heavy salt used in Decatur in the winter will wreak havoc on shoes," he said.

The shop is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Call 421-1836 for more information.

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With prom and wedding season about to hit full stride, it's about the time of year people want to look their best.

A new business can help with the latest in make-up technology.

Tracey Burton started Flawless You, which specializes in make-up applied using an airbrush.

"It's just a lot finer particles onto the skin," Burton said. "It's clean and very fresh. It's great for anyone who's having a special event."

Burton, who moved to Decatur from California two years ago, said she uses some of the same products as personalities on CNN and Fox. With high-definition television increasing in use, imperfections really show up, Burton said.

"It really hides everything, and it's really very light," she said.

The service is available by appointment only.

Call 853-4601 for a quote or consultation.

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A Decatur center that helps job seekers has undergone a name change. However, the services it offers are staying the same.

The Illinois Work Net Center formerly was known as the Illinois Employment and Training Center. It is at 757 W. Pershing Road.

"We're offering the same services under a different name," said Karen Allen, the center's program manager.

The center is looking to expand the services it offers to businesses in the coming months, Allen said.

Call 875-8750, ext. 230, for more information.

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Matt Beck, co-owner of Decatur-based Barbeck Communications, said Motorola's plan to split off its cell phone unit should have little effect on the local business.

Motorola has announced plans for its cell phone division to become an independent, publicly traded company.

Since Barbeck's business with Motorola products is based primarily on two-way radio sales, Beck said the break-up "can only help us."

Barbeck isn't really involved with the sale because it is only a distributor of Motorola's products, Beck said. The impact of the break-up should be felt in other places, but not as much in Decatur, Beck said.

On Biz, published Fridays in the Herald & Review, highlights business developments. Contact Tony Reid at treid@

herald-review.com or 421-7977 or Chris Lusvardi at clusvardi@herald-review.

com or 421-7972.