First cohort is maxed out at 30 students.

Over 20 venues are participating in the craft beverage program.

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree.

With Vicki Pratt gone, the chamber utilizes existing partnership with CU to bring the utility's Dean Thompson on board, official says.

Fortify the Future's largest investment area is in scholarships and academic programs.

Forbes ranks the Springfield health care system No. 162 out of 300.

The local MSA follows suit with the other seven regions in Missouri.

SBJ interviews Nixa Public Schools' superintendent.

Immigration could be the answer to some of the area’s workforce problems.

Codistac owner Heather Noggle: "While collegiate experience is helpful for most industries and jobs, the tech field recognizes that skill and work experience are more important."

Rachael (Mhire) Palmer becomes marketing manager for Central Bank in Springfield.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, education, government, hospitality, media and technology.

Compensation for mayors and city council members vary widely from one municipality to another.

Councilmember Craig Hosmer blames a climate of micromanagement for instability in city hall.

Dana Ausburn is one of 13 directors who oversee the nonprofit.

The Monett company's annual survey of bank and credit union CEOs indicates investments in recent years are paying off amid rising interest rates and inflation.

Venture’s owner aims for summer launch.

A Springfield company has announced the launch of Hey There, a custom artificial intelligence platform that its founders say will change the way people interact with AI.

Longtime exec Bruce Long succeeds Edwin ‘Cookie’ Rice.

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