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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
UMB Bank's Byron Pierce says "bankers are risk managers by design and should be prepared for all environments, including this one."
Springfield Business Journal Editor Eric Olson discusses changes in banking with local executives.
Commerce Bank's Lacy Martin says "the modern-day payment system was tailor-made for the shelter-in-place conditions."
Mortgage loan rates hit a historic low – 3.29% in early March – and financial institutions are working overtime to keep up with the influx of refinance applications.
BKD Wealth Advisors' incoming managing partner says rebalancing investments is key to get back on track.
Newsmakers in the areas of banking and finance, hospitality, law and nonprofit.
The company participates in PPP lending amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 crisis affected many aspects of the company during the first quarter.
The senator discusses a "tight time frame" to meet the constitutional deadline.
Newsmakers in the areas of banking and finance, education, municipal, nonprofit, retail and health care.
Schools plans to use COVID-19 funds to help absorb costs.
The dust is starting to settle now that the race to secure a portion of the federal Paycheck Protection Program, for many, has passed.
The company's highest paid officer posts a decrease, and another exits in 2019.
Craig Dunn is hired as Guaranty Bank’s chief commercial banking officer.
Majority of the funds will be allocated to COVID-19 relief efforts.
Warren Burros worked for the company for decades.
Mick Nitsch was with the bank for 14 years.
While financial help is on the way to businesses via the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, a number of local efforts seek to also make an impact.
Mid-Missouri Bank is building a three-story headquarters with a rooftop terrace just 100 yards south of its current operations center.
Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking and finance, media, real estate and sales.
Security and patrol companies offer varying degrees of services and expertise. Natalie McGuire, Owner of Task9, recommends questions you should ask when vetting security and patrol services. Officer …
Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says if you feel your goal is unattainable, work backwards to find the smaller steps to achieve it. He says you need to celebrate small victories on …
Lynne Meyerkord, executive director of the AIDS Project of the Ozarks says the pandemic has forced them to make a lot of changes. She says their federal grant money is currently secure, but she’s …
Nicole Chilton, director of marketing and development with the Springfield Regional Arts Council, says a great arts community helps draw talent to an area. She says the arts bring in $29.8 million to …
Eddie Gumucio, organizer and founder of the Queen City Shout Music festival says his wife’s experience with poverty relief agencies helped expand the number of nonprofits they could help. He says …
Author and Consultant Rosie Ward, Ph. D., says the “firms of endearment” are breaking the mold by nurturing culture and investing in employee training and well-being. Focusing on purpose over profit shows …
Abe McGull, assistant U.S. Attorney, says one of the most useful skills he learned in the military was planning. McGull says having a plan for any contingency allows you to be proactive rather than …
Gary Gibson, general manager of City Utilities, says the themes of individualism and doing right for the right reason from Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead have stayed with him over the years. Gibson …
Jason, John and Jeremy Chapman, owners of The Acoustic Shoppe, decided to look for opportunities when the pandemic forced them to temporarily close shop. They chose to focus on online sales and …
Toni Robinson, president of Springfield NAACP says they learned early in their career to practice listening and humility. Robinson says these abilities are critical to being a good leader. Robinson …
