Dr. Matthew Stinson to be second leader since its founding in 2003.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

The Springfield-based health system announces it will transition to Epic for electronic health records.

John Myers succeeds David Argueta, who recently was promoted to a regional role.

Mod On Trend opened in Battlefield Mall; a Springfield drink shop had an ownership change; and Medical spa Hydration Sensation Wellness & Beauty LLC debuted downtown.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

Tara Benson is slated to take on the role at the Springfield nonprofit in May.

Zimmer Midwest Communications completes its first Miracles for Kids Radiothon.

Dr. Matthew Stinson is selected to succeed founding leader Brooks Miller.

Helping people is the foremost purpose in business for Angela Stephens. The idea for Re-Focus the Creative Office was born to help her son, Drake Stephens, who had started struggling in school in fifth grade.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, health care, recognition, recreation/tourism and retail.

A newly formed pediatric partnership from Mercy Springfield Communities is seeking to fill service gaps that health system officials say have existed for years – but the arrangement does not involve partnering with CoxHealth to open a stand-alone pediatric hospital as previously planned.

Read profiles of this year's honorees.

Newsmakers in the areas of cannabis, education, health care, human resources, manufacturing, marketing, nonprofit and real estate.

Mercy is partnering with Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

Hidden Grounds Coffee House opened at The Fairbanks; Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new clinic; and Springfield entrepreneur Mark Burgess brought a retro entertainment concept to town.

Ryan Skopec as Parkview Health Care Facility administrator is among a trio of promotions.

 The Alliance for Healthcare Education, formed last year by CoxHealth, Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College and Springfield Public Schools, has appointed its first executive director.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, health care, media and recreation.

The Wheelhouse, a Mexican-Thai fusion restaurant, changed ownership; Ozark-based Clear Creek Golf Car and Vehicles LLC acquired local competitor Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles; and marijuana company The Farmer’s Wife changed hands.