Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office announces plans to seek settlement funds from bankruptcy proceedings.

Chris Johns becomes executive director of the school's Law Enforcement Academy.

The Senate Appropriations Committee is tasked with writing the state's fiscal year operating budget.

Appropriated expenses of $261.7 million are slightly above 2022 figure.

Vote follows three rejections by Planning & Zoning and one rejection and multiple postponements by council. 

Spencer Fane attorney Ben Shantz: "Construction projects can be disorganized and hectic, but that does not mean the contracts and documentation for a job should be too."

Leveled Up Loot LLC, which owner Christopher Smith dubs a pop culture marketplace, opened; a dog-centered business concept morphed into another for a Marshfield couple; and an attorney with seven years of experience founded her own firm specializing in elder law.

Allegations of disability discrimination are resolved, according to the federal agency.

Ryan DeBoef becomes a named partner at a government relations firm.

Jerry Shane Fellers ran Build Tech Structures and bilked customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to court documents.

Roy Blunt’s name now marks multiple edifices in Queen City.

A group of University Heights residents have started a fundraising drive for legal expenses. 

Alex Givens is hired to lead Gilson Daub's local presence.

Reflecting on 2022, the SBJ newsroom compiles the top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Joseph Passanise speaks during SBJ’s 12 People You Need to Know series.

Vivek Malek, an attorney in the St. Louis area, is named to the role.

Officials with the theme park say new safeguarding techniques have been implemented.

The eatery owned by Michael Felts opened in 2020.

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