Missouri Farm Bureau’s Spencer Tuma objects to a proposal by the U.S. neighbor.

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says investor returns should be prioritized.

Columnist Donnie Brawner: "Not all small-business owners desire to scale their businesses. But for the ones who do, the transition from focusing primarily on the craft to mastering the art of running a business is a significant milestone."

Gabriel Cassady of 2 Oddballs asks readers to take a look in the mirror and ask: Am I a bad client?

Statehouse columnist Phill Brooks discusses Republican infighting in the state Senate.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples beverages from the historical estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

OMB Bank's Scott Speight: "Nothing can beat a little persistence and ingenuity, not even interest rates."

Richard Baker of Fervent Wealth Management responds to recent interest rate moves.

Paragon 360 CEO Donnie Brawner: "Focusing on the entire customer experience, rather than just the end product, can be the key to building lasting relationships."

Guest columnist Don Davis says no company listed on the S&P 500 derives more than 20% of its revenue from AI-focused products.

State Sen. Lincoln Hough outlines the legislature's investment in mental health care.

A conversation with a reader is shared with the intention of fostering dialogue and spurring ideas around SBJ’s award processes.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four beverages.

State Treasurer Vivek Malek responds to a recent Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System board decision.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson puts a capstone on his 23-year career with Springfield Business Journal.

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "It wasn’t that long ago that a person could just invest in an S&P 500 fund and have good diversification. These days, with the index’s lopsidedness, investors need to add specific small-caps and emerging market positions to broaden their exposure to the whole market."

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five selections made from the grape.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson tests a chatbot for collaboration in regular business tasks.

Columnist Donnie Brawner: "While it may be tempting for businesses or business owners to take political sides and make noise on social media platforms to appeal to specific customer segments or fan bases, the long-term consequences often outweigh the short-term benefits, as we are seeing play out today."