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Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Trusted Advisers event honors 10 businesspeople, including the Legacy Adviser, a pinnacle award for industry veterans.

The Economic Impact Awards ceremony and special publication spotlights excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community, with honorees and top honors chosen by an independent panel of judges.

Former MSU President Clif Smart is recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement in Business award.

The Decision-Makers’ Outlook publication explores themes such as business outlook and growth, operations planning, inflation impacts, cost of business factors and business owner exit strategies.

SBJ’s 24th annual Economic Impact Awards will also present company honors in five categories based on years in business.

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."

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.

The awards ceremony also includes a new Dynamo honor recognizing O'Reilly Automotive.

The facility was constructed at the site of a former company location.

Credit rating agency AM Best downgraded the financial strength rating of State Farm General Insurance Co. to B (fair) from A (excellent), according to a news release from AM Best.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

Read profiles of this year's honorees.

The businessperson and civic leader receives award during the Springfield chamber’s annual meeting.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

The businessperson and civic leader is recognized during the Springfield chamber's annual meeting.

Imagine Technical Institute aims to boost job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Specialty Risk Insurance expects to add 200 jobs by 2030, officials say.

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