The ballet is one of the 30-plus organizations that use The Creamery, and one of 11 with headquarters there. But in the two decades since the arts center opened, most of those organizations have grown. Some arts leaders say they have to be creative to meet their current needs in the space available.

Fitness trainer Shelley Hampton marks 30 years in business practicing Pilates.

Mercy Springfield Communities relocated a clinic; San Clemente, California-based law firm Gilson Daub Inc. expanded to the Springfield market; and a second video gaming center for Contender eSports Springfield LLC opened in the Queen City.

Local theater operators see mixed results for prospects in 2023.

Steve Kraus takes over for Mike Roberts at 101.3 Real Country.

Mike Crocker is among honorees for this year's Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet.

Hahn Adventure Co. focuses on short-term rentals, events and experiences, and outdoor adventures.

Urban Studios operates in Wilhoit Plaza.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein seeks out affordable products amid increasing prices.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

Artgoers can view galleries from their devices, including virtual reality.

Leveled Up Loot LLC, which owner Christopher Smith dubs a pop culture marketplace, opened; a dog-centered business concept morphed into another for a Marshfield couple; and an attorney with seven years of experience founded her own firm specializing in elder law.

The commission approves more than $370,000 in small-business funding.

Owners buy next-door building, which through the years has been a laundromat, shoe store and more.

Springfield Sports Commission launches coalition with three event plans on tap.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four-budget friendly products made in the European country.

SummitMedia picks up matches on 106.7 The River.

APC Solar is working on a 1.7-megawatt system for the Oklahoma resort.

Reporter Karen Craigo brings government and development coverage and analysis.

Manoli Savvenas, aka The Flying Greek, was the subject of a recent documentary by a local filmmaker.