OMB Bank's Brandon Ayers: "By embracing innovation and meeting the changing needs of their customers, these banks can continue to thrive in the digital age while staying true to their community-focused roots."

Findings say pandemic manipulations inflated food prices and kept them high.

The wait to see when – or if – the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year isn’t impacting access to credit or the ability to raise capital, according to local banking officials.

In a U.S. presidential election season that brings regular gloomy predictions with the nightly news, projections by area business leaders in the 2024 Economic Growth Series survey are looking up.

Guest columnist George Timson: "Understanding the layers of your investment portfolio is essential for achieving your financial goals. By diversifying at all levels and staying informed about market trends, you can navigate the complexities of investing with confidence."

Newsmakers in the areas of arts, banking & finance, education, hospitality and manufacturing.

The CPA firm finalizes partnership with Paris-based Mazars Group.

The full-service branch is located in the Bradford Centre along the Medical Mile.

Chair Martin Gruenberg cites "significant downside risks from the continued effects of inflation, volatility in market interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty."

Green Bay Packaging in Wisconsin is the buyer.

Data from recent decision-maker survey is presented at event.

The Hamra Enterprises-owned store brings in nearly $28,000 for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

The partnership announced last year between FORVIS and Mazars Group is finalized.

Carissa Bedford reportedly made nearly $71,000 from the scheme.

Guest columnist Richard Baker: "American consumer habits are good indicators of the future. A healthy stock market needs financially healthy consumers. When consumer confidence is high, consumers tend to spend more money on big-ticket items like automobiles and large appliances, which provide needed sales and revenue to the companies we invest in."

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, communications, education, engineering, health care, manufacturing and nonprofit.

Proposed funding categories would align with Springfield’s 20-year plan.

Chamber hits pledge goal for growth initiative, prepares for fall housing study release.

City’s expenditures projected to top half-billion mark.

PAJJ Lane LLC wins contract for the operation, Missouri Department of Revenue announces.