The figure comes to 1.6% in September, according to latest federal data.

Survey data inform education efforts.

Classes will begin in January at the university’s 67,348-square-foot building.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

Nonfarm payroll ranks rise by 2,700 jobs in September, aided by gains in leisure and hospitality.

The arts are often praised as a conduit for beauty, communication and connection. But local arts administrators say they’re also an economic draw.

For the first time in three years, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership Visit hit the road.

The Efactory is a partner in the initiative.

Bids are being accepted through Nov. 29.

Reporter Mike Cullinan brings you workforce, new business and medical marijuana coverage and analysis.

Magers Management Co. is the developer behind the mixed-use project in Republic near the Amazon fulfillment center.

Survey data results inform tourism approach.

However, nonfarm payroll ranks decrease in August.

The Queen City scores the highest in the category of housing.

Mark Wallace in October is slated to become a regional manager for the Department of Economic Development.

Economist notes conflicting financial data present ‘wait-and-see approach.'

This is the fourth installment in a series about the top 10 initiatives of Forward SGF, the city of Springfield’s draft 20-year comprehensive plan.

A spec warehouse is slated to complete Republic’s Garton Business Park, and Hankins Farm Business Park is planned across the street. 

Thunder Days is set to open expanded Ridgedale venue Sept. 23-25.

The other MSAs in Missouri follow suit, according to latest government data.