An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Kemin Industries schedules a ribbon-cutting ceremony for later this month.

Five local businesses make the annual fast-growth list.

Walrus Oil reaches $1 million in annual sales and hits national retailer’s shelves.

Newsmakers in the areas of energy & environment, engineering, health care, logistics, manufacturing, recreation and nonprofit.

Five companies receive grants for seven projects.

The funding from the Missouri Technology Corp. is designed to boost physical resources available to local businesses.

SBJ's 2023 Economic Growth Series documents the fifth year of survey data collected from area business leaders in an effort to provide valuable insights that might better guide local business decision-making.

Precision in gold plating and other efficiencies to yield savings, officials say.

Company CEO cites lower-than-expected sales during the second quarter.

The local marijuana business acquires an existing company in Lee's Summit.

Company officials say the manufacturer has "performed well against a strong backlog."

Curt Wormington succeeds the retiring John Stuart.

The MSU innovation center distributes funding to benefit the semiconductor industry.

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

Tap and tasting rooms in the works for Rogersville and Willard.

Kristi Stringer is promoted to succeed Darin Bridges.

Vroom Solar plans to create 35 jobs over two years.

Benjamin Burns succeeds Jeffrey Tate, who held the role for four years.