Mercy announced Sept. 9 that it intends to end its contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield within the state effective Jan. 1, 2025.

U.S. Bank also presents $100,000 in funding to support Ascend program to Downtown Springfield Association and Efactory.

Inside Public Accounting honors the companies on metrics such as management, growth and strategic vision.

The Springfield and Joplin chambers are partnering on the initiative designed to support access to resources.

National Park Service indicates national park in Republic has $28.7 million annual impact.

Ozarks Food Harvest and iHeartRadio partnered on event to feed children.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks is among organizations leading the effort to address an identified increase in youth gun violence.

Some assets of the company formerly known as Lumber Liquidators are being acquired by its founder after originally announcing systemwide closure plans.

Negotiations continue, but in-network coverage is currently expected to end in 2025.

The funding would be used to extend and connect 17th and 18th streets east of Highway 65.

The metro area's index score is up from a year earlier, according to Missouri Economic Research and Information Center data.

SBJ feature compiles list of 32 high-end homes that hit the market last month.

Guest columnist Ryan J. Hurn says "implementing a strong employee benefits package is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent and improving employee morale."

Guest columnist Brett Hodges: "Although it’s impossible to summarize every single one of the changes caused by the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in such a short article, a familiarity with some of these important changes will hopefully be sufficient to put taxpayers and tax professionals on notice that the tax world is about to be very different."

SBJ interviews the BRS CPAs & Advisors shareholder.

In 2008, the financial industry was abuzz with the emergence of the first robo-adviser, led by investment firm Wealthfront. This automated financial tool aimed to be an accessible and low-cost way to manage investment portfolios, using algorithms and artificial intelligence and, in turn, minimal human interaction.

The Building a Region publication explores business issues fueling and impeding growth, corporate responsibility and government support needs.

Guest columnist Richard Baker: "It’s way too early to know if this September will be a good time to invest, as this month might provide extremes."

A Springfield couple launched 24-hour fitness center Iron Knights Strafford; Springfield-based Meridian Title Co. LLC made its debut in Mount Vernon; and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the grand opening of Render Flooring LLC.

The future of Plaza Towers is in question as the owner of the 10-story, 130,000-square-foot property faces a litany of criminal charges amid millions of dollars’ worth of renovations to the real estate.