Jim Spears started the company in 1970.

Samantha Payne joins Springfield's government as development project facilitator.

Goals of the $16.5 million project are rehabilitation of historic features as well as accessibility and energy-saving improvements. 

Nearing completion by the site of the current White River Valley Electric Cooperative building is its replacement: a masonry and metal office building with an attached shop featuring four roll-up bay doors.

Alisa Lawler, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development with Multipli Credit Union, says many employees ask their human resources director about borrowing money from their 401(k) plan. …

Roughly $1.5 million in upgrades are planned for the team’s original home field.

An addition of 8,200 square feet will augment an existing 6,100 square feet being renovated at the Springfield laboratory of Merieux NutriSciences, a global food science corporation with a network of more than 100 laboratories across five continents.

Part of a 30-year plan for Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, officials expect the $25 million arena to draw national events.

On track to be open for the 2024-25 school year, an Ozark High School activities center is under construction near Tiger Stadium.

Funding complete for Highway 65 overpass, officials say.

Buc-ee’s is a magnet for satellite development, city official says.

The state funding is earmarked for improvement projects.

A decision is expected within days on whether a case pitting University Heights residents against BK&M can move forward. 

A May 25 opening is planned for the expanded and newly rebranded The Rush Republic Aquatic Park.

Nine businesspeople share philosophies at 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.

Workforce Strategies for Post-COVID-19 Recovery.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, health care, insurance, nonprofit and utilities.

Last year’s conclusion of a nearly $150 million multiyear fiber expansion project by City Utilities of Springfield left local officials pleased with the result even as the internet provider that originally partnered with the utility changed hands.

Project architect teases Well Aquatic Center development in northwest Springfield.

Officials expect the 397 E. Central St. library to be offline for around 10 months.