Operating a business with fewer employees and increasing costs can be an uphill battle, and many restaurant owners are looking for innovative solutions through automation and artificial intelligence.

Mimi Carsley will succeed Kevin Williams, who previously announced retirement plans.

Judges select the 2022 class of Trusted Advisers.

An ownership change took place for longtime retailer Computer Innovations; Ozark home-based company Bee Flight Aerial Services; and an office for Springfield-based Ozarks Elder Law LLC relocated.

Doug Parker establishes Digital Forensics Group.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

Five companies take home top honors in their categories, and other individuals and businesses are recognized at the annual event.

A new pilot program from AgButler will help NewStream recruit workers.

Neighbor's Mill is the largest recipient, with allocations for both of its Springfield restaurants.

Document Solutions of Springfield co-owner hits 40-year milestone in Xerox sales.

He sold his radio business in 2020 to Zimmer Midwest Communications.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly credit for low-income households.

Spokesperson says "a small number of roles" were cut locally.

The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Barbell Logic projects back-to-back revenue records.

The initiative is funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

SBJ interviews Pearson-Kelly Technology's new director of finance.

A 2022 digital banking survey by Ipsos-Forbes found 78% of Americans would rather bank digitally, via mobile apps or websites.

Krista Peryer is up for Woman of the Year and Outstanding Contribution of the Year from DiversityQ.