A mix of cardiovascular and strength-training exercises get the blood flowing for Carol McLeod as she tackles a one-hour workout at the Glenstone Avenue location of Orangetheory Fitness.

Although she’s recovering from a cold, Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Grenita Lathan is up with the birds as usual.

Traffic at the National Avenue and James River Freeway diverging diamond interchange serves as the view for the typical start to CoxHealth President and CEO Max Buetow’s day.

After discovering a niche for vintage typewriters, Laura Prather quickly grew a home-based typewriter sale and service business.

Evergreen Hair House opened; the Ozark Chamber of Commerce moved to a new home; and Dirk’s Tavern LLC got its start on C-Street.

Springfield Business Journal’s annual Day in the Life feature is back, this time taking you into the day of a health care leader, school district superintendent and brewery owner.

Around 375 people attend the April 18 event.

Debbie Shantz Hart says Nordic Landing is wrapping up along the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor.

Utah-based gourmet cookie chain Crumbl Cookies opened its first Springfield shop; interior design business Branson Upstaging LLC relocated; and Lauren Ashley Dance Center LLC added a second location.

Inviktus Salon owner nears completion of national small-biz program.

Artist Tiffany Collins moved her Nixa art gallery, Lucid TLC Arts LLC, to a new location; a crystal jewelry maker who started on Etsy expanded with a storefront; and Fleur Floral Studio LLC transitioned to a home-based venture.

A hotel project several years in the making is nearing a conclusion in downtown Springfield.

Around 530 people attend the event to celebrate young professional honorees.

Fly SPS, launched in August 2023, is a two-year career and technical education program through the district that allows high school students to earn high school credit and, upon graduation, 27 hours of college credit and a private pilot’s license.

Equestrian stunts and meal are highlights of Dolly Parton’s Stampede.

Mod On Trend opened in Battlefield Mall; a Springfield drink shop had an ownership change; and Medical spa Hydration Sensation Wellness & Beauty LLC debuted downtown.

Officials say raising prices is part of current business climate.

The second generation of the attraction opens to visitors on March 30.

The Social Birdy to incorporate restaurant with large game lineup.

Kansas is newest area of focus for the Ozark-based company.