Council had originally considered a measure that would have rejected Council of Churches of the Ozarks’ funding bid. 

Company officials say 15-20 bedding products plants will be consolidated, eliminating roughly 1,000 jobs.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, law and manufacturing.

As a presidential election looms 10 months from now, local and state officials say the outlook for the Missouri General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is looking like a mixed bag.

Officials expect economic pressures will continue to boost pay for workers.

Spending plan for 2024 puts county in strong position, budget chief reports. 

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "Strange things are always happening and will happen in 2024 as well. Don’t get distracted by the emotional drama."

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, engineering, health care and nonprofit.

The commission approves 51 small-business applications in latest round.

The Springfield-based company's Lenexa, Kansas, operation made the transition late last month.

Plans for former Dolby facility initially call on use by the district's maintenance and technology departments.

Around $17 million worth of high-end homes hit the market in December.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

New Cingular Wireless is picked for an $848,602 grant for projects in Bates, Jasper and Vernon counties.

Tim Stack takes on the role, and James Batten maintains chair position.

The Ozark nonprofit has brought in over $360,000 so far, with goal of $501,000 by year's end.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

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The electric cooperative's annual grant funding goes to teachers at 24 schools.

Pamela Yancey transitions to new role from banking career.