Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with economic development professionals.

Developer claims neighborhood protest spooked Trader Joe’s.

The utility intends to expand its power generation and storage.

The Michael L. Parson Student Union is slated for completion in summer 2026.

Lawrence Yun provides market guidance at event hosted by Greater Springfield Board of Realtors.

BK&M developer Ralph Duda says a site visit occurred but controversy caused the company to back out. 

Following several years of attending nearby regional spots such as Tulsa, Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas, the delegation for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Leadership Visit headed to the East Coast this month for a first-time destination.

The 229 Project is slated to offer a winning business a physical location, financial support and mentorship.

Missouri Economic Research and Information Center reports 7,900-job increase month over month.

The target range for the federal funds rate is lowered to 4.75% to 5%

Crews are starting with the swap-out of aging natural gas utility pipes in Zone 1.

Development details for some 1,200 acres adjacent to theme park are scheduled to be announced next month.

Buffer yard enforcement concerns had sunk measure in August.

U.S. Bank also presents $100,000 in funding to support Ascend program to Downtown Springfield Association and Efactory.

The Springfield and Joplin chambers are partnering on the initiative designed to support access to resources.

National Park Service indicates national park in Republic has $28.7 million annual impact.

Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s vote nixed project at last meeting because of general buffer yard concerns. 

The funding would be used to extend and connect 17th and 18th streets east of Highway 65.

The university is starting work on its 2025-30 strategic plan, with a goal of implementing it next summer.