Newsmakers in the areas of arts, banking & finance, education, law and nonprofit.

Kimberling City-based Table Rock Community Bank opened its first Springfield branch; Taylon Sumners-Schwartz launched her own law practice; and Mammoth Technology got its start.

SBJ’s 24th annual Economic Impact Awards will also present company honors in five categories based on years in business.

President and CEO Winter Kinne makes prediction during SBJ's 12 People You Need to Know interview.

The watchdog group cautions against doing business with Direct Sea Box.

Myriad Springfield-area banking vets are involved with operations of Carthage-based Four States Bank.

Ryan Beard and Beth Cunningham are in line for base salary increases, pending approval this week by the MSU Board of Governors.

Springfield homeowners with asking prices of $500,000 or more last month seek nearly $30 million combined.

Guest columnist Richard Baker: "Multiple reports have shown that consumers are slowing their spending, which will continue to bring inflation down as the year progresses. I am keeping a neutral allocation to the consumer discretionary sector, but I am closer to a downgrade than an upgrade."

Guest columnist Andy Drennen outlines the financial metrics to watch in second half of the year.

Statement says city ‘perplexed’ by move.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, media and services.

Springfield business becomes division of Green Bay Packaging.

Walter Cowart worked at the U.S. Small Business Administration for more than three decades.

The Springfield theater is among the 35 locations that will continue operations.

New Department of Economic Vitality & Workforce Development would maximize efficiencies, official says. 

Statement says city ‘perplexed’ by move, which followed offer to provide fiscal services for a year at no cost. 

Springfield Regional Arts Council partners with CFO and Musgrave Foundation on grant awards.

Commerce Trust's James Ballard: "Financial planners, estate and tax specialists, investment managers and private bankers, alongside your estate planning attorney and accountant, can help you explore the variety of options available to you and assist with making educated decisions based on your goals and unique financial situation."

Guest columnist Paula Dougherty: "Your home may represent a significant part of your net worth. It’s important to consider how any planned sale impacts your overall financial plan. A financial adviser can help you understand how selling your home affects your long-term goals and financial aspirations."