The initiative includes fewer employee positions via attrition and layoffs.

Saturday is the first show, with magician Mike Super.

Property next to JVIC and the Efactory "is well suited for operational needs of the university," officials say.

The college is seeking to boost the workforces of the health care and plumbing industries.

MSU professor Matthew McKay: "Can you think of a way that virtual reality would improve your business? If so, you can build it. And if you build it, they will come."

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, tourism and nonprofit.

The initiative provides in-the-classroom experience and guarantees a job interview.

The university broke ground on the 70,000-square-foot project last year.

425 Downtown LLC will manage the venue for the university.

Former longtime educator launches first-time business venture.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, education, health care and nonprofit.

Startup costs get boost from $1.3M state grant.

Developer Matt Blevins bought the school to convert it into apartments. 

The partnership with Springfield Public Schools also means financial services industry experience for students.

Joe Carmichael receives the award during the Springfield chamber's annual meeting.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, automotive, education, government and health care.

Whataburger launched its second local store; Branson shop Revive Juice and Coffee Bar LLC moved; and a new Monett branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District opened.

A pair of area medical colleges that received state grant funding in the fall are now investing the funds toward technology and new programs with the intent of attracting more students to the nursing profession.

Chris Bauman is on pace to lead the district at least through the 2025-26 academic year.

The board unanimously approves a one-year extension, the second since she was hired.