Garbo’s Pizzeria passed the reins to second-generation ownership; Mercy Clinic Family Medicine and Obstetrics opened in Aurora; and siblings Ashley Johnson and Austin Long purchased Flourish Family Doulas.

A husband and wife made their first foray into the food industry; Snyder Equipment consolidated its local operations; and Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar changed ownership.

Company founder and CEO Paul Bosovik speaks at SBJ 12 People You Need to Know event.

Clothing retailer Kimberly & Co. LLC moved to its own shop in Battlefield Mall; Sugar Stop Candy Shop launched at a Signal Food Store; and food truck Whatever You Want got its start.

A grand opening event marks the first Missouri store in the travel center chain. 

Howler Co., an outdoor gear retailer with mountain biking roots, opened; Table Rock Community Bank launched its newest branch; and Horton Electric Service was acquired.

Nine businesspeople share philosophies at 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.

Adrianna Norris became a first-time business owner with the opening of Finley River Chiropractic; PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub launched its newest location; and Huey Magoo’s opened its second store in the Ozarks.

Addition comes as school reaches all-time high for international enrollment.

Fitness business maxes out first two gyms and adds a third to keep pace with its 3,000 members.

Fishing retail shop Modern Outdoor Tackle moved; Healthy Spot LLC opened; and Springfield law firm Strong, Garner & Bauer PC changed names and moved its office.

A hotel and restaurant are being pursued, Darrel Wilson says at SBJ 12 People event.

The site of a shuttered car wash is now home to pet care business Paws & Claws; father and son launch SoMo Corn Co. LLC; and HAD Hydration LLC opens a brick-and-mortar clinic.

Around 210 people attend the event to celebrate the achievements of health care professionals in the Ozarks.

Springfield Business Journal on Oct. 20 held its annual Most Influential Women event.

Michael Spyres speaks for Springfield Business Journal's 12 People You Need to Know live interview series.

Around 210 people attended the event at Glendalough Convention Center.

Dickerson Park Zoo marks 100 years as longtime director plans to retire in 2024.

Executive Director Erin Danastasio shares grant and project updates at SBJ's 12 People You Need to Know live interview series.

According to Southwest Missouri SBA branch data, the number of loans issued was down 14% last year in the 28-county area compared with 2021 volume. Federal officials say the change was expected.