Certified financial planner Kenny Gott: "You don’t need to outguess the stock market for it to grow your money."

Funding for the environmental examination was included in the governor's budget approved last summer.

Springfield Economic Vitality Director Amanda Ohlensehlen: "The vision of Forward SGF is aspirational and demonstrates the impressive inventory of natural and cultural assets that are prevalent in our region."

Do you have a business succession plan in place? Most people don't. Tracy Barnas, Arvest Wealth Management Regional Manager talks with Arvest Bank Loan Manager Summer Massey about what steps you need to take to get your plan in order.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. Stephanie Anderson, Operations Coordinator for I Pour Life, says companies with the most successful …

With implementation of the city of Springfield’s Forward SGF comprehensive plan underway and moving into the rezoning phase, Springfield-based professionals are working to start a regional chapter of the Urban Land Institute to help shape the community through the goals set forth in the city plan.

The special section analyzes the local market's competition for talent.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The first thing I think a company needs to do is assess the individual interest of their employees …

The local MSA follows suit with the other seven regions in Missouri.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, conservation, education, health care, hospitality and tourism.

New Cingular Wireless is picked for an $848,602 grant for projects in Bates, Jasper and Vernon counties.

Maria Neider is the municipality's new communications director.

The Growth and Development Advisory Council has been under Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s scrutiny since he learned about it a year ago. 

Separate projects raise concerns about parking in the historic district. 

Scramblers restaurant is the top recipient in the latest round.

Jimmie Bell is accused of allegedly sexually harassing tenants.

Eric Claussen marks his return to the municipality after the position opens up from a staff retirement.

Michael Nesbitt, President of Nesbitt Construction, says he learned valuable lessons about work ethic and business from his father. Whether or not his father, Bill Nesbitt, founder of Nesbitt Construction, intended to prepare his eight-year old son …

Springfield is included on the list of eligible urban areas.

A request for proposal process runs through June 28.