Medical clinic Evoke Health and Wellness LLC opened; The Phoenix Diner Bar and Grille got its start; and Enterprise Self Storage LLC began operations.

Guest columnist Erica Gaynor: "Employers should assess which trends are likely to impact them in the coming year. Accessing valuable resources to evaluate potential solutions will be crucial in navigating the challenges and seizing opportunities presented in 2024."

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, communications, education, engineering, health care, manufacturing and nonprofit.

Around a day's supply is on hand, officials with the organization say.

Mercy exec steps up as new president of local health care system.

Legislators secure $727M for I-44 upgrades while child care aid falters.

The deal with St. Louis Children’s Hospital follows similar move by Mercy in March.

Springfield Business Journal continues its tradition of honoring local health care professionals during June’s Health Care Champions awards event.

The agreement with St. Louis Children’s Hospital is expected to be finalized by early fall.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the final ruling of its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act on April 15, with the rule going into effect June 18. Companies with at least 15 employees must provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations regarding pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition.

With its third time appearing on the Dynamic Dozen list – Springfield Business Journal’s countdown of the fastest-growing companies in our community – Keep Supply took home the top honor.

Springfield Business Journal’s annual Day in the Life feature is back, this time taking you into the day of a health care leader, school district superintendent and brewery owner.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

Read profiles of this year's honorees.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Some workplaces just create envy.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a live interview with one of 12 local professionals handpicked by our editorial team.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

Around 210 people attend the event to celebrate the achievements of health care professionals in the Ozarks.