Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, nonprofit, solar and trucking.

The utility intends to expand its power generation and storage.

Crews are starting with the swap-out of aging natural gas utility pipes in Zone 1.

Buffer yard enforcement concerns had sunk measure in August.

The metro area's index score is up from a year earlier, according to Missouri Economic Research and Information Center data.

The Building a Region publication explores business issues fueling and impeding growth, corporate responsibility and government support needs.

Moore Water & Air targets December completion for 13,000-square-foot hub on south side.

Cassville stove and chimney company nears $6M in revenue while eyeing regional expansion.

The former private practice law partner is promoted to succeed retiring leader.

Disbursement authority approved by board includes a $200 million future power supply contingency.

An independent panel of judges has selected this year’s class of Most Influential Women. With the addition of this class, 500 women have received this award.

Internal candidate Dwayne Fulk is picked from a national search.

CU President and CEO Gary Gibson discusses challenges and opportunities coming up for the utility provider.

Springfield-based marketing agency Epic Strategies ranks the highest among Springfield-area businesses in the report.

The Workforce Development publication explores themes such as payroll shifts, wages and benefits demand, labor shortage impacts and employee barriers impacting recruitment and retention.

New York-based dog day care and boarding business Hounds Town USA expanded to the Queen City; home storage solutions venture 417 Closets opened; and several Marshfield-area residents formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit Webster County Market Animal Show and Sale Inc.

Officials with the utility respond to investigation by state auditor's office.

Bids are being accepted through Sept. 18 for the first phase of the Renew Jordan Creek initiative.

The Economic Impact Awards ceremony and special publication spotlights excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community, with honorees and top honors chosen by an independent panel of judges.