Actress Liza Colón-Zayas is featured in ad for Vital Farms, which operates Egg Central Station in Springfield.

A Springfield inventor is bringing new technology to spinal surgery.

Great Escape Beer Works LLC relocated to Republic; The Wheelhouse restaurant moved downtown; and Social BTB opened in Nixa.

Federal support of electric vehicles is waning, but partners in a Springfield company that specializes in manufacturing and installing chargers report they’re not concerned.

Guest columnist Jeff Eiserman: "It is easy to feel powerless to the global economy and pressures from tariff battles, but it is never too late to reach out to your trusted adviser team to start your plan."

Guest columnist Dan Watson: "To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and machine learning, manufacturers must embrace external expertise and specialized service providers."

After awarding more than $9 million in grants to companies for semiconductor investments over the past two years, officials with the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center at Missouri State University are anticipating additional state funds will be available for the initiative this summer.

An independent panel of judges selected Doug Pitt to be recognized July 17 during the Economic Impact Awards, along with company awards acknowledging excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

The Springfield-based company sought to repurchase up to $15 million worth of its stock in the initiative announced nearly two months ago.

Nothum Food Processing Systems is adding 12,000 square feet of new office space, with another 30,000 square feet added to its production plant to supplement Nothum’s existing 50,000-square-foot facility, according to the project architect.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The commercial general contracting firm tops the fast-growth list in its first year eligible.

Guest columnist Stephanie Staggs: "At the end of the day, compensation is about more than numbers. It’s about showing your top people that their contributions matter – and that you’re invested in their success just as much as they’re invested in yours."

Q and Co. LLC and Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective are among the companies involved in the Strafford project.

The company additionally reports a 7% drop in revenue.

The Springfield-based stainless steel manufacturer's profits are reported at $4.9 million.

Company also adds logistics, financial services to offerings.

Enterprise Self Storage marks first anniversary with additional units.

Relocation to PIC West this fall is part of multiphase expansion.