When it comes to COVID-19 and the unprecedented measures taking place, small businesses are just trying to keep up and stay afloat. Navigating federal programs while following updated state and local orders is a daily challenge for business owners as most watch gross receipts plummet and bills pile up. They are cutting costs, moving products online, boosting social media, developing creative revenue streams and pivoting in ways they didn’t expect.

Semi-trucks move more than 70% of all freight in the United States. Springfield based Prime, Inc., is a leader in the trucking industry, providing safe, on-time delivery of goods throughout North …

Mercy is an innovative, inclusive, award-winning organization built on the foundation of dignity and respect. The culture of hospitality ensures co-workers feel appreciated and welcomed while serving …

“With a company the size of American National, we have to make sure we’re all on the same page and functioning together. This ensures that we’re not only doing the best for our …

When it comes time to design a new office space or commercial structure, often the building owner’s focus is on the aesthetic. Rightly so, since a new building says a lot about a company. With …

WGU Missouri is committed to providing high-quality, career-boosting education to working adults ready to earn their degree. As Missouri’s only nonprofit, accredited, online university, WGU …

Victory Mission recently launched a coffee packaging and distribution service that doubles as a social enterprise. The program helps Victory have a sustainable budget throughout the year, as opposed …

Swann Dermatology, which provides procedural dermatology and cosmetic surgery, has recently expanded their noninvasive services to include Emsculpt and Emsella, which will both be available to …

Springfield Builders, Incorporated (SBI) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020. Specializing in commercial construction, SBI’s reach extends across 16 states in the Midwest, but its roots …

Global exporting is big business, but rules vary from country to country. Global Wizard specializes in helping businesses navigate those rules efficiently online and in the cloud, and while the …

Designer Nola Shivers, owner and operator of the Nixa branch of Decorating Den, and her team were recognized as a top performing location in sales for the company. They have the third highest sales …

With 8,000 drivers on the road and a dedication to leaving as small a carbon footprint as possible, Prime, Inc. was already retreading 35,000 to 40,000 of its own tires each year when it was decided …

Things are happening at Mid-Missouri Bank in 2020. Not only is the bank building their brand new headquarters, which is currently under construction on Independence Road, but soon renovations will …

With the introduction of new facilities and programs, Burrell Behavioral Health is on a mission to make mental health care more accessible for everyone. There has also been a significant amount of …

A reduction in the skilled construction workforce has forced firms like Sapp Design Architects to proactively change how they design for their clients. President and founder of Sapp Design …

In 2016, the Governor of Missouri signed House Bill 2376 allowing political subdivisions to utilize the Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) delivery method for public works projects. The CMAR …

How do you stay in business for over 72 years? The answer is quite simple for the partners at Esterly, Schneider & Associates, Inc., AIA, “You do exceptional architectural work and you take …

Founded in Columbia, Missouri in 1972, Emery Sapp and Sons (ESS) is a multifaceted civil contractor offering turnkey site development services. The company opened its Springfield office in 2008. …

Crossland Construction has been working in Springfield and the surrounding area for many years. Two years ago, the company established its ninth office location in Springfield.Lance Garrett, Vice …

The Small Business Association (SBA) states that 30% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50% during the first five years and 66% during the first 10. The SBA goes on to …