The Springfield-based Guardian Pharmacy of the Heartland business of Atlanta's Guardian Pharmacy Services grows footprint to Kansas with deal.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The commercial general contracting firm tops the fast-growth list in its first year eligible.

Bill goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe for consideration.

Under the weight of rising health care costs, an increasing number of people are surging to the Health Insurance Marketplace rather than opting for employer-sponsored plans.

Guest columnist Erica Gaynor: "Although one can’t control the factors driving health care costs, becoming an informed health care consumer can help manage expenses more effectively."

Details are scant as hiring, services are yet to launch a year after announcement.

A relocation to Nixa from Republic and a rebranding occurred for Aspen Elevated Health; Kuick Noodles LLC opened; and Phelps County Bank launched a new southwest Springfield branch.

Panelists share rewards, need for caution with technology.

County Government Plaza, which will house many Christian County offices, has three commercial sites remaining for purchase.

Tina Lehr is tapped as the health system's vice president of operations.

This new single-story dialysis and nephrology center, under construction just west of Citizens Memorial Hospital’s medical campus, will include patient care areas, labs and office space.

Paid sick leave now in effect statewide.

Nicki Gamet is tapped to succeed Marie Moore, who recently was promoted within the health system.

Aaron Light is promoted to the role effective this summer.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, health care, nonprofit and real estate.

The Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center partner was appointed this month by the governor.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute awards funding to the health system.

The Be Well Bell is designed to draw attention to behavioral health care resources.