The late Robert and Sandra Graper leave funds for the Springfield higher education institution.

Guest columnist Brian Lowery and Jim Gustafson have tax and financial planning strategies to consider as 2025 approaches.

Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with bank leaders.

Guest columnist Becky Gullett: "Cash flow management is the lifeblood of a growing business."

SBJ interviews the president and CEO of Four States Bank.

Some things never change in the world of small business lending. Come rate changes, fee increases or even a global pandemic, business owners across the nation return to loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the banks that provide them to keep the dream alive.

Guest columnist Jared Alexander explains how to leverage tax credits for charitable gifts.

At its Dec. 3 meeting, Springfield City Council awarded a contract to Branco Enterprises Inc. as construction manager at risk for the first phase of the Renew Jordan Creek project.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, health care and tourism.

Ten nonprofits receiving funding.

The veteran banker is promoted after being hired out of retirement by the company last year.

Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town will host USA Archery’s 2025 U.S. Open & Target Nationals.

Guest columnist Richard Baker says December is historically an opportune time for stocks.

President-elect Donald Trump says the former representative from southwest Missouri "is an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress."

Details are not provided as the hospital system and Missouri’s largest insurer pen an agreement. 

BCP Ingredients has agreed to pay a $300,000 penalty, among other provisions, over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in the city southwest of Springfield.

A vote is forthcoming on a cost-share agreement proposed by United Soccer Leagues next to Cardinals stadium. 

SBJ compiles list of 24 single-family homes in Springfield with prices of $500,000 or more that were listed in November.

The Springfield Futsal Shootout is scheduled for two weekends in January at Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town.

Guest columnist Andy Drennen: "By diversifying the world’s energy supply between fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear, perhaps humanity can prolong its energy resources long enough to develop technology that will power a more sustainable future. Perhaps AI holds the key."