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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
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The downtown Springfield project is slated for completion in early 2022.
SBJ Publisher Jennifer Jackson calls on business leaders to share insights and forecasts through the 2021 Economic Growth Survey.
The downtown attraction is launching an exhibit that highlights the company's history.
The five-county area’s jobless rate in February comes to 3.9%.
Nonprofit officials say there's much more improvement to be made.
Between expansion at existing facilities, newly opened complexes and developments in progress, the Ozarks area is jumping at the chance to grow its options for sports.
The company's interest in the East Sunshine corridor dates back over a decade.
The property is purchased by the company's president, with plans for multistory mixed-use development.
An independent panel of judges chose 40 rising professionals for Springfield Business Journal’s 2021 40 Under 40 class.
The change mirrors increases statewide and nationwide.
The festival on historic Walnut Street is scheduled May 1-2.
New categories added to the Dynamic Dozen awards.
State officials predict job increases as vaccines become more widely distributed.
She’s credited with having a hand in 100 key economic development projects and business attraction, retention and expansion initiatives.
The Springfield-based group of remanufacturing businesses intends to expand existing Queen City properties to the tune of 1.1 million square feet over the next 10 years.
Local firms submitted 26 projects showcasing their expertise and portfolios.
Danny Perches starts this month as development project facilitator.
School officials respond to a demand in the industry.
The city agrees to reimburse developer up to $2.1 million for public improvements.
The Bark Yard dog park and bar concept launched; Charity Fent Cake Design LLC moved; and a pair of business owners collaborated on opening The Hidden Hut LLC.
This poll is not a scientific sampling. It offers a snapshot of what readers are thinking.
Heather Kite, owner of startup business Rooted Deep Farms, talks about tough times during the winter of 2020-2021. She says determination was a necessary component that kept her going.
Jeramey and Julia Henson, co-owners of HM Dentworks Academy, discuss the importance of family in work-life balance. They say you can’t make up for the major life events. HM Dentworks Academy is also co-owned by Chris McWhirter.
Rachel Barks, owner of Artistry Pottery, talks about her struggle with PXE, or Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, a disease that affects the eyes. She says that despite her struggle, she is ultimately thankful.
Jessica Burkland, a Missouri State University business instructor in the Department of Management, talks about small business start-up trends in a post-pandemic year. Burkland, who owns Activate Consulting & Training and volunteers as a small business mentor for SCORE of Southwest Missouri, says startups that offer new services and products to help people work from home or that enhance mental health could find greater success.
Jim and Debbie Meinsen, co-owners of TCI Graphics, say the past year has been one of the toughest they have faced. Now in the company's 50th year, the couple says they learned a few things in 2020.
Charlie Rosenbury, president of Self-Interactive, calls on his experience in programming to illustrate lessons he has learned running a business and life in general. Springfield Business Journal's 90 Ideas is presented by Great Southern Bank.
Darline Mabins talks with SBJ’s Christine Temple about growing up after a tragic accident took the lives of her mother and older brother. Mabins is now the regional branch sales manager for Arvest Bank. No Ceiling is an SBJ podcast, going in depth with local women, sharing their journey to the top of their professions.
Caleb Scott, owner, coach and player for Queen City Insane Asylum semi-professional football team, talks about the ways that the team works to support each other on and off the field. Scott says you can’t force people to become leaders, they have to come naturally.
Steve Williams, owner of Crosstown Barbecue, discusses the role relationships have played throughout the 51 years that Crosstown Barbecue has been in business. He says that while he puts effort into providing the best food he can, ultimately “people like to do business with people they like.”
Randy Bacon, professional photographer and humanitarian, relates his experience building relationships with clients since he became a photographer. He says building relationships with his clients and perfecting his craft are the most important things he does to spread his business.