The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The commercial general contracting firm tops the fast-growth list in its first year eligible.

Tina Louis Yager, 66, embezzled nearly $17,000 in her capacity as a tax preparer, federal officials say.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of accounting, chambers of commerce, education, government, nonprofit and transportation.

The move, which company officials say is intended to help employees buy shares, requires shareholder approval.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, education, health care, law, manufacturing, nonprofit and sales.

The measure was passed this week by the Senate General Laws Committee.

The law on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements has been on and off multiple times.

Nerf gaming venue The War Zone Springfield LLC changed ownership; Springfield investment advisory firm SignalPoint Asset Management LLC joined a platform operated by New York-based Farther; and Springfield Art Museum set up shop at its temporary home.

The Springfield-area organizations are among 44 selected statewide for over $7.6 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits.

Net income is reported at $97.8 million for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31.

Guest columnist Dan Prater: "The care you give to your employees is a direct reflection of the quality of programs and services your organization provides."

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of accounting, architecture, banking & finance, construction, insurance and nonprofit.

SignalPoint Asset Management is now operating as SignalPoint powered by Farther through the agreement.

Springfield-based Guaranty Bank had higher assets and deposits at the end of 2024.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, law, mining and nonprofit.

Guest columnist Brett Hodges: "A failure to have this information ready at a moment’s notice could cause companies to miss their reporting deadlines, which would in turn subject them to massive penalties and potential criminal liability."

The three-quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in November will be overseen by two boards, one existing and one new.

New Citizens’ Advisory Board and existing Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee will monitor use of three-quarter-cent tax proceeds.