Conklin Co., Missouri Association of Manufacturers and Missouri Beta Convention events are on the calendar this month.

Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses economic development with local executives.

People Centric Consulting Group owner Don Harkey: "Treat your people like they will be successful, and most will be. It’s too hard to truly develop a workforce if you dislike the people you are developing."

SBJ interviews the owner of Thessing Commercial Properties LLC.

Republic city officials say it’s an active time for municipal projects – particularly with the Parks and Recreation Department on the verge of ending one development this year with two more in various stages of progress.

A new nonprofit is in the works to guide efforts toward regionalism in southwest Missouri.

In a transcript provided by his office, Gov. Mike Parson touts successes during his tenure.

The city's Board of Aldermen is hosting a series of special meetings designed to support business growth.

Organization announces election of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

SBJ interviews the city administrator of Branson.

Unanimous decision on both schools follows impassioned community comments.

New CEO Pamela Yancey shares her first-year goal at SBJ’s 12 People You Need to Know live interview.

Officials discuss the addition of non-native plans during a weekend meeting. 

The future of two schools is expected to be decided by the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 16.

Planning & Zoning objects to procedural change.

The process of annexing land into Springfield city limits may soon look very different if legislation proposed by Missouri Sen. Curtis Trent, R-Springfield, is adopted by the state General Assembly.

As a presidential election looms 10 months from now, local and state officials say the outlook for the Missouri General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is looking like a mixed bag.

Officials expect economic pressures will continue to boost pay for workers.

A real estate deal has cleared the way for Springfield’s second Target store – part of a $60 million development plan on the city’s west side.

Brendan Griesemer is appointed to the role shortly after his retirement from the city of Springfield.