Five companies and two individuals are honored.

The program has the potential to bring in more than $1 billion over five years.

Shortly after getting married, Amos and Shelby Hale became first-time business owners with the July 10 launch of 9 Lives Tavern in downtown Ozark.

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College officials say the training equipment is used to educate students, community partners.

The Business Impact Awards ceremony and special publication spotlights excellence in business, including 2026 Dianne Elizabeth Osis Lifetime Achievement In Business Award honoree, Entrepreneur of the Year honoree and company honorees chosen by an independent panel of judges.

Longtime employee Tim Francka will begin his new role Dec. 1, officials say.

Mountain Creek Ranch adding visitor center to Aurora property.

Dan Haug will serve as the organization's director of state government relations in Missouri.

Roughly 900 people attended the fundraiser.

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Personalized wellness services such as oxygen training and nutritional therapy are among options offered at Renewed Health 417 in Nixa.

Jordan Valley Senior Care offers all-inclusive care, activities space.

The community volunteer is scheduled to be honored at a November event.

The nonprofit is now doing business as Ronald McDonald House Ozarks.

Wildcat Country Holdings is developing the project.

Annual report sparks introspection on Springfield’s concerns.

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A 17-year-old yoga and fitness studio at 2680 S. Glenstone Ave. in the Brentwood Center changed hands on July 1.