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New eatery brings Cuban cuisine to C-Street

Brooklyn native comes to Springfield to open La Habana Viejo.

Day of Caring rallies 600 volunteers

More than 90 projects were completed for area nonprofits.

City seeks rezoning for Grant Avenue Parkway corridor

Over 70 acres surrounding the $20 million project could create a new district centered on placemaking.

Capital investments  reach  $289M in ’20, SBDC  reports

Over 1,000 jobs are generated by announced projects.

Andy’s Frozen Custard signs NASCAR race title sponsorship

The Springfield-based chain first became a sponsor of the racing league in 2017.

Ozark chamber bolsters its staff

A new VP of marketing and events is brought on to replace Audrey Pauls.

BKD's Springfield region lead joins firm’s governing board

Gary Schafer is one of two elected to the policymaking group.

JMark shuffles executive leadership

Thomas Douglas relinquishes the president post, and the firm creates a chief growth officer position.

State DED funds $15.8M in infrastructure projects

Roughly $1.7 million is directed to the Springfield area.

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American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights

Red Lobster sued for alleged deceptive advertising

Saint Louis University diversity VP dies on Juneteenth

Pet food company plans $250M investment in Kansas

More focus on lithium flowing under Arkansas

Corona brewer investing in product from 'Breaking Bad' stars

Lumber prices are falling fast, turning hoarders into sellers

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- Pet food company plans $250M investment in Kansas
  
  Pet food company Hill's Pet Nutrition is planning a $250 million investment in Tonganoxie, Kansas, a city that's 30 miles west of Kansas City.
- Saint Louis University diversity VP dies on Juneteenth
  
  Jonathan Smith, Saint Louis University's vice president of diversity and community engagement, died on Juneteenth. He was 61.
- KC to gain first Black-owned brewery
  
  A trio of entrepreneurs are slated to open the first Black-owned brewery in Kansas City.
- American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights
  
  American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, company officials said.
- Radio City reopens after 15 months
  
  New York’s Radio City Music Hall reopened over the weekend after 15 months closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Red Lobster sued for alleged deceptive advertising
  
  A lawsuit backed by a class-action law firm accuses Red Lobster of deceptive advertising.
- Corona brewer investing in product from 'Breaking Bad' stars
  
  Corona brewer Constellation Brands is investing in a mezcal product from "Breaking Bad" stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
- Claudette blamed for 13 deaths in Alabama
  
  Tropical Depression Claudette was blamed for 13 deaths on Saturday in Alabama.
- How remote work opened the floodgates to ransomware
  
  Ransomware crimes are nothing new. But last year the cases spiked 311%.
- Snapchat ends 'speed filter' that critics say encouraged reckless driving
  
  The move is a dramatic reversal for Snap Inc., which introduced the feature in 2013.

Photo Galleries

12 People Photo Gallery: Craig McCoy

Mercy Springfield Communities President is the June 15 guest for the monthly series.

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Photo Gallery: 2021 40 Under 40

Young professionals are honored at a drive-in theater-themed event hosted by SBJ.

Week on the Street: March 8-14, 2021

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Are you planning to travel this summer?

This poll is not a scientific sampling. It offers a snapshot of what readers are thinking.

Quote of the Week

"There’s no reason you can’t make $150,000-$200,000. That’s just steady work. That’s not even hustling."
—Jeramey Henson of HM Dent Works, on wage prospects as a paintless auto dent repair technician

From the Print Edition

Wilson’s Creek visitor center reopens

Delays push $4.5M renovation project into 2021.

Truck driver shortage could impact gas prices

Industry expects higher fuel demand to maintain throughout the year.

Business Spotlight: Smooth Operations

Partners add paintless dent repair training to storm-chasing business.

Open for Business: Victoria's Cafe and Tea

Victoria’s Cafe and Tea owner Sheila Daniels relocated her 6-year-old business to Springfield from Tulsa, Oklahoma; Springfield Contemporary Theatre Inc. consolidated operations; and a dedicated emergency room for children is now available at Mercy Hospital Springfield.

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Sidegig: Behind the Show

Local Musician Barak Hill talks about how he started writing music and earning money from his skills. He says his first motivation to start making money was to get music to pay for itself.

Cold Snap

Heather Kite, owner of startup business Rooted Deep Farms, talks about tough times during the winter of 2020-2021. She says determination was a necessary component that kept her going.

Can’t Put Family On the Backburner

Jeramey and Julia Henson, co-owners of HM Dentworks Academy, discuss the importance of family in work-life balance. They say you can’t make up for the major life events. HM Dentworks Academy is also co-owned by Chris McWhirter.

Life After PXE

Rachel Barks, owner of Artistry Pottery, talks about her struggle with PXE, or Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, a disease that affects the eyes. She says that despite her struggle, she is ultimately thankful.

Where Startups Can Begin

Jessica Burkland, a Missouri State University business instructor in the Department of Management, talks about small business start-up trends in a post-pandemic year. Burkland, who owns Activate Consulting & Training and volunteers as a small business mentor for SCORE of Southwest Missouri, says startups that offer new services and products to help people work from home or that enhance mental health could find greater success.

Our Year In COVID

Jim and Debbie Meinsen, co-owners of TCI Graphics, say the past year has been one of the toughest they have faced. Now in the company's 50th year, the couple says they learned a few things in 2020.

90 Ideas: Lessons From Programming

Charlie Rosenbury, president of Self-Interactive, calls on his experience in programming to illustrate lessons he has learned running a business and life in general. Springfield Business Journal's 90 Ideas is presented by Great Southern Bank.

No Ceiling: Tragic Punctuation

Darline Mabins talks with SBJ’s Christine Temple about growing up after a tragic accident took the lives of her mother and older brother. Mabins is now the regional branch sales manager for Arvest Bank. No Ceiling is an SBJ podcast, going in depth with local women, sharing their journey to the top of their professions.

Working for the Team

Caleb Scott, owner, coach and player for Queen City Insane Asylum semi-professional football team, talks about the ways that the team works to support each other on and off the field. Scott says you can’t force people to become leaders, they have to come naturally.

Sustained Through Relationships

Steve Williams, owner of Crosstown Barbecue, discusses the role relationships have played throughout the 51 years that Crosstown Barbecue has been in business. He says that while he puts effort into providing the best food he can, ultimately “people like to do business with people they like.”

Growing a Bond

Randy Bacon, professional photographer and humanitarian, relates his experience building relationships with clients since he became a photographer. He says building relationships with his clients and perfecting his craft are the most important things he does to spread his business.

What’s In A Name: Crackerjack Shack

Sandy Higgins, owner of the Crackerjack Shack, shares the reason behind the business’ name. She says part of the inspiration goes back to a painting her daughter had in her room when she was younger.

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