YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
The district honors alums who went on to become a nonprofit leader, doctor, teacher and NASA engineer.
Amanda Hedgpeth succeeds the retiring Karen Kramer.
The businesses run the gamut in industry from locksmith services, accounting and pharmaceutical sales to business advocacy, pool contracting and trucking.
Chris Tuckness became executive director this month.
Dr. Garima Singh speaks for SBJ's 12 People interview series.
Are employees more productive when working from home? The answer to that question seems to depend on who’s asked.
Michael Calhoun will succeed the retiring Gary Fulbright in January 2022.
Organizers behind a new program designed to leverage innovation and entrepreneurship in southwest Missouri want more participants to take advantage of free services funded through a $250,000 state grant.
The former Health Department director earns the Government Excellence Award, and Bronze Bear recipient is announced, as well.
The Greene County clerk also is elected president of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities.
A section of South Avenue will serve as a potential vision of Springfield’s future.
Melanie Stinnett seeks the District 133 seat.
Curia puts offers out at jobs event with plans to boost workforce by end of 2022.
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Missouri State’s board will consider providing free rent, utilities and furnishings to Springfield Daily Citizen.
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SBJ survey data is used to analyze the flow of money.
SBJ interviews the owner of Donelan Law LLC.
Local firms face workforce issues.
Rinda Davis most recently was nurse coordinator for the agency’s Nest Partnership.
SBJ Executive Editor Christine Temple responds to plans for the Springfield Daily Citizen.
Michael Calhoun, a 22-year employee of the health care system, is succeeding the retiring Gary Fulbright.
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Advance Auto Parts opened its first store in Springfield; Natural Grocers made its Springfield debut; and a business owner with experience in the insurance, financial planning and digital marketing fields entered the restaurant industry.
Marc Thornsberry, a Senior Engineer at CJW, says he joined the company after working in the public sphere. He says CJW had a ton of experience working with the community, and putting their customer's and clients.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares helpful advice and cautionary tips about the importance of tracking cash flow for new or established businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Michael Smith and Chris Sawyer, COO and CEO of Next Level Solutions respectively, discuss how they keep their remote teams and offices in and out of country on the same page. Next Level Solutions was ranked #1 in the Springfield Business Journal's 2021 Dynamic Dozen.
John Oke-Thomas, architect and co-founder of minorities in business, responds to the accusation that minority businesses are only successful because of the priority they have received in lending. He says that if a business uses a loan well, it shows their worth.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares tips for entrepreneurs who are ready to seek funding. Some of her tips apply broadly; some target technology industry businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and startups, and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Hollie Elliott discusses common misconceptions about locating your business in a small town. She says that there are a lot of benefits that people may not consider.
Drawing on his own experience dynamically evolving his company and business model, Jim Meinsen discusses when and how you might need to draw on new technology. Jim and Debbie Meinsen are co-owners of TCI Graphics in Springfield.
John Oke-Thomas, longtime Springfield architect, discusses his philosophy on architecture. He says that future historians will be focused on the sustainability of our contemporary architecture.
Erin Hedlun, director of marketing and communications at Evangel University, says compassion is an important job skill. Hedlun says it is a component of what makes a leader.
Rachel Barks, owner of Artistree Pottery, talks about the concepting that went behind the aesthetic of the business.