Dennis McDonald has led the university's athletics department since 2015.

Nine businesspeople share philosophies at 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.

Springfield Sports Commission Executive Director Lance Kettering: "Promoting a city or region as a destination for sports requires commitment, consistency and intentional marketing. By investing in these areas and building upon relationships in the sports industry, Springfield can be most successful in being a top destination for sports."

ORLY stock has climbed steadily since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, architecture, athletics, education, health care, manufacturing and media.

During the Celebration of Sharing, 53 nonprofits receive over $1 million in funding raised at the summer golf tournament.

Band officials say industry shifts prompted the decision on its A&M Records contract.

Fitness business maxes out first two gyms and adds a third to keep pace with its 3,000 members.

Fishing retail shop Modern Outdoor Tackle moved; Healthy Spot LLC opened; and Springfield law firm Strong, Garner & Bauer PC changed names and moved its office.

Scrivener Oil Co. Inc. operates the new concept inside one of its Signal convenience stores.  

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein takes a look at long-standing best practices in the industry and whether they deserve to be preserved.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

This year, for the 38th season, the Springfield Ballet Inc. will perform “The Nutcracker” on the proscenium stage of the Landers Theatre, with six performances set Dec. 15-18.

The site of a shuttered car wash is now home to pet care business Paws & Claws; father and son launch SoMo Corn Co. LLC; and HAD Hydration LLC opens a brick-and-mortar clinic.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four international beverages.

Howler Co. sets a Nov. 20-21 grand opening in Brentwood Center North.

Michael Spyres is named Male Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards.

The 53,000-square-foot travel center is located at Interstate 44 and Mulroy Road.

Marshfield gaming shop adds second location in Republic.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples two beverages.