Despite year-end national reports of average construction backlog plunging and project activity slowing, some local industry leaders have optimism for the new year.

Fort Smith, Arkansas-based K-MAC Holdings is adding to its southwest Missouri properties with a second Taco Bell store in Ozark.

The 100,000-square-foot facility is set to employ 250.

Residents are asked to weigh in on Phase I daylighting plans.

The 102,000-square-foot center was built by J.E. Dunn Construction Group.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking, education, law, management and nonprofit.

Miller Engineering PC moved into its new headquarters; Springfield-based Ozarks Elder Law LLC added offices in Branson and Lebanon; and Omaha, Nebraska-based Milan Laser Hair Removal opened its first Springfield clinic.

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After 16 years working for the city of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, David Cameron moved in 2016 to Republic, where he serves as city administrator for the town of roughly 17,000 residents.

In the HBA role since October, Dori Grinder looks to build on her decade of experience with the Springfield and Ozark chambers of commerce to move the builders’ association forward.

Sean Coatney of Countryland Homes is constructing the three-building project with commercial spaces and apartments.

The health care system invested $9 million in Ozark.

Dwayne Shmel is the city's next director of Building Development Services.

A two-phased community for those ages 55 and older is being built off of Highway 60.

An independent panel of judges chose 40 rising professionals for the honor.

Reflecting on 2020, the SBJ newsroom compiled the top 10 stories that impacted Queen City business.

The company is relocating its field office to far South National Avenue.

PlayPower is adding 82 jobs in the community.

Construction work is well underway, and marketing goes live for commercial spaces.

Three other similar facilities are in the works.