YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
The businesses run the gamut in industry from locksmith services, accounting and pharmaceutical sales to business advocacy, pool contracting and trucking.
The nonprofit simultaneously debuts a $6.2 million capital campaign.
With dispensaries in five other states, Florida-based Bloom Medicinals is opening four Show-Me State outlets, including the Springfield store that is scheduled to open in mid-November.
Auto service veterans choose Springfield for long-term investments in Blue Iguana.
Franchisees expect to open two more Queen City shops in 2022.
The nonprofit raises money to buy land, with a 2022 capital campaign planned for new building.
It's part of larger expansion plans using voter-approved taxes.
The federal legislator also discussed national issues while in Springfield.
BNIM is the recommended designer for improvements to an academic building.
Hartman and Co. Inc. is slated to complete the project in the spring.
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SBJ survey data is used to analyze the flow of money.
Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking, construction, health care and municipal.
Springfield Public Schools broke ground over the summer on the new York Elementary School.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held for the building.
Officials expect new $12M facility will train more students for workforce.
Read the profiles of this year's class.
Logan West Living is a multifamily complex of seven single-story buildings containing 31 two-bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units.
The project has a budget of $3.2 million.
Development puts future infrastructure pressure on Republic.
This speculative warehouse at the Southwest Missouri Rail and Business Park near Interstate 44 and State Highway 125 is designed with 32-foot ceilings and 18 dock doors.
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.