The company taps Doug Parker to start a loan production office in Lenexa, Kansas.

OMB Bank's Joey Orr: "By supporting small-scale ventures, fostering innovation and nurturing strong relationships, community banks can play a vital role in creating and maintaining thriving local economies."

Nearly 30 years from its inception, officials say the city of Springfield’s commercial loan program has picked up in activity as businesses look to make investments beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ozarks Pridefest a sticking point in lone dissenting vote.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, nonprofit and real estate.

The city will evaluate what improvements are needed.

May marks the hottest month of the year so far.

CFO, Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Wealth Management present the funds.

The funding goes toward health care students.

ProsperU provides free classes, regardless of whether participants are customers.

Complaints jump by 250% in the first three months of the year, officials say.

Josh Beaird, an employee since 2010, succeeds Joe Page as the CPA firm's leader.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson says the idea of compensating City Council members is another growing pain for Springfield.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, health care, hospitality, manufacturing and nonprofit.

Springfield City Council will vote on an annual operating budget that is approaching half a billion dollars at its June 5 meeting.

A global firm is buying locally based Team D3.

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree.

Fortify the Future's largest investment area is in scholarships and academic programs.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle brings internet, public records and technology coverage and analysis.

It's part of the Missouri budget on Gov. Mike Parson's desk.