Emily Denniston has worked at the Springfield chamber for 16 years.

The television personality will present at a spring forum on work ethic.

Travis Shaw is promoted from within to succeed John Mulford.

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.