OMB Bank's Joey Orr: "By supporting small-scale ventures, fostering innovation and nurturing strong relationships, community banks can play a vital role in creating and maintaining thriving local economies."

Custom Creations Landscaping & Lawn owner Kevin Runyon: "Designing landscapes that work in harmony with nature is not only a responsible choice but a smart business move."

People Centric Consulting Group CEO Don Harkey: "Employee surveys are a powerful tool for engaging your employees, but they only work when you engage your employees with the results."

Burrell Behavioral Health's C.J. Davis: "We must welcome the best and most talented teams into our places of business, and support all who seek our products or services."

Commerce Bank's Keith Noble: "Demonstrating a truly diverse and inclusive company culture is quickly becoming the new benchmark for organizational health and long-term success."

Aton Law Firm's Stephen F. Aton: "While almost everyone should have a will, there are many different planning techniques to handle your assets, and no single solution applies to all people. It is a good idea to confer with your planning professionals to design a custom plan for your unique circumstances."

Carnahan Evans' Jay Preston: "With the majority of Missouri’s neighboring states having only medical marijuana programs, or none at all, Missouri is emerging as a leading state in the Midwest for marijuana."

Lynne Haggerman & Associates owner says, "In light of the new laws and guidance, companies must take three steps: first, ensure current practices are in compliance; second, update policies, forms and employee handbooks; and third, conduct management and workforce training."

Downtown Springfield Association's Rusty Worley: "When – not if – the challenges of capacity, connections and cash flow arrive at the doorstep of small businesses, owners should be reassured they are not alone."