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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
Springfield City Council on July 27 unanimously approved a 180-day administrative delay of demolition, new construction, replatting and rezoning along the Grant Avenue Parkway.
Beginning July 16, face coverings are now required in public spaces in Springfield.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard is preparing a face mask mandate for council review.
Members also set distribution of coronavirus relief funds for housing and businesses.
Restaurant owners were given approval to use parking lots and sidewalks for business operations.
Officials cite COVID-19 for 93% year-over-year plunge in daily passengers.
City also approves tax increment financing plan for IDEA Commons redevelopment.
Updated design guidelines also were adopted for future construction in the C-Street area.
Council also mulls a rezoning request for 43 acres along East Sunshine Street.
Members also hear a proposal to lower interest rates and a request by Springfield Public Schools.
The city also greenlights efforts to widen Interstate 44 through Springfield.
Rezoning cases for two south Springfield developments were brought before council.
The governing body also votes on rezoning cases.
Council hears next step on Jefferson Avenue Footbridge and votes to join new energy district.
The governor calls on a $100 million rainy day fund.
The governing body also hears a bill on sewer rate increases.
Phase I of the Jordan Creek daylighting project is presented.
Also, Springfield Identity Project pitches new flag design to council committee.
Parking concerns are raised by council and residents.
The governing body also reviews a $10 million project.
Taylor Otwell, CEO of Laravel, says don’t be afraid to bring employees on board. Otwell says you want to protect your business, but the increase in productivity is worth it. Duration: 0:31
Megan Short, executive director of Springfield Contractors Association, says potential employers are looking at your social media accounts. She says keeping your profile professional and managing …
Singer-songwriter Justin Larkin says moving to virtual performances is similar to his busking days. He says services like Venmo and Virtual Tip Jar provide some income, but fall short of paying …
Lucas Walker, says business today is the same game with new rules. Walker, with independent consultants Mary Overbey and Damion Trout says now is the time to be flexible, evaluate what works and …
Speaker, coach and writer Erika Gerdes, says overwhelm is very real for her. Managing a career and household as a single parent means prioritizing the things that are most important. Duration: …
Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says he wishes there was a handbook for living in a pandemic. Ollis recommends treating others with grace, appreciation and maybe we’ll develop new ideas …
Sarah Walters, organizational leadership coordinator with Evangel University says partnering builds a sense of community. She says building relationships and networking are just two advantages to …
Ronald Baron, senior founding counsel of Hoffman and Baron, LLP says maintaining a healthy work life balance is important, but challenging. He says diet, exercise and being deliberate about family …
Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Brandy Harris says learning to slow down and listen helped her craft a well-informed strategic plan for the organization. She also stresses the important of being adaptable and …
Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks says they have pivoted to focus on recovery oriented issues. He says many nonprofits have a higher demand for services while …
