Dr. David Lancaster, a physician based in Columbia, says, "The overreaching noncompete language commonplace in health care employment contracts must be reconsidered as it continues to exacerbate our health care workforce shortage and diminish patient care."

Newsmakers in the areas of chambers of commerce, education, information technology and real estate.

Arlo Financial Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of Springfield-based Systematic Savings Bank (OTC: SSSB) was completed; Ghiotto Eatery and Catering LLC opened; and Tammy Autrey and Cindy Holmes teamed to start Beacon of Light Dementia Day Center LLC.

Design and construction industries feted at annual event.

Ozarks Connect is in "awareness phase" after its September launch, owner says.

Zachary and Lyndsey Standeford buy the business from founders Macy and Jennifer Mitchell.

Sheila Michaels, director of the BookBag program, is chosen to receive the annual honor for her work promoting literacy and access to information.

Bridget Dierks is scheduled to start Jan. 2 as director of institutional advancement.

Tina Pham-Morgan is joining the collaborative health care nonprofit.

State Rep. Alex Riley, R-Springfield, is chosen by his Republican colleagues for the No. 2 role in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Donald Trump is chosen to become the nation's 47th president after previously serving as its 45th.

The company's White River Marine Group division is combining a portion of its Bolivar operation into its Lebanon plant, among other changes.

Potential Springfield City Council candidates can pick up packets through Jan. 21. 

Ziegler BBQ Co. owner adds a mobile eatery to catering work.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, chambers of commerce, education, government, health care and nonprofit.

Angel Animal Hospital relocated; Great Dave’s Coffee Co. expanded with a brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Monett; and the Missouri Job Center began moved.

Companies should start conversations to build connections, panelists say

All of the state's metro areas post month-over-month decreases.

The local organization is being honored for its arts education efforts.

The university is receiving funding for pollution prevention and agriculture work.