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CPO to launch early childhood hub as one-stop shop for families

The decision means a transition for O’Reilly Center for Hope, with services for unsheltered population to shift to planned day … Read More

New provost appointed at Ozarks Tech

Aaron Light is promoted to the role effective this summer. Read More

Mueller Co.'s earnings rise by nearly 11% in first quarter

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

CASA of Southwest Missouri facing federal funding cuts

The local chapter expects $95,000 annual loss. Read More

MSSU inks articulation agreement with MCC

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin and Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City have signed an articulation agreement. Read More

DoorDash makes $3.6B bid for Deliveroo

DoorDash has made a $3.6 billion offer for U.K. meal delivery company Deliveroo. Read More

Trump administration extends deadline for broadband initiative

The Trump administration is extending the deadline for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Read More

Southwest CEO: Recession already here for airlines

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says a recession has already hit the airline industry. Read More

School created by Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan to close

A tuition-free school for low-income families that was created by Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan is slated to close. Read More

Apple to move iPhone production to India from China

Apple is making a shift in the production of iPhones sold in the United States. Read More
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The news
Opinion: The case for errors and omissions liability insurance

Guest columnist Jeff Chronister: "There is a long list of potential professional risks for contractors that are limited or excluded from the standard, unendorsed general liability form including breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, misrepresentation, design errors, defense costs and a customer’s financial loss due to your error."

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Opinion: Building the right talent pipeline

Guest columnist Megan Herzog: "The future of our industry – and our communities – depends on the partnerships we build today."

CEO Roundtable: General Contractors

For this CEO Roundtable podcast, executives from local commercial general contractor firms sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple.

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Experience

Dynamic Skillsets Set You Apart

Callie Carroll says the different jobs she has held over her career have given her more assets than she would have had with a cookie cutter resume. Now the vice president of business development and a shareholder relations officer at Old Missouri Bank, Carroll says those experiences make her more dynamic. Callie Carroll is a Springfield Business Journal 2021 40 Under 40 honoree.

COVID-19 Coverage: Some Businesses Stabilize, Others Still Recovering

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of impacts on the labor force, with some businesses doing well and others taking a hit. Elizabeth Hurts, business development manager at HR Advantage, says as much as we look forward to moving on, the effects of the pandemic aren’t over.

How to

Supply Chain: Preparing for the Unexpected

Jeff Eiserman, a senior risk advisor at Ollis/Akers/Arney, says the first priority in preparing for unexpected disaster is shoring up your financial house. In addition, Eiserman says vetting your suppliers, and making sure you have a diversified supply chain is a sure way of getting through difficulties like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Self Assess Your Financial Situation

Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager of Arvest Bank Steve Kelly says now is the time to start looking at your financial situation—such as where you can cut back or prepare yourself for economic recovery.

Life

CareWell Brings a "Doc and a Bag" to Your Home

Tara Bielinski, vice president of strategic initiatives and population health at Phoenix Healthcare, while caring for her mom identified a gap in health care that inspired the CareWell program. CareWell brings back the “doc in a bag” to help patients gain comprehensive primary care at home. This is sponsored content.

Booked: Oh, The Places You’ll Go

Aaron Elliott never imagined he would get into medical device or create a self-defense fitness-based business. Now the co-owner of F8 Fitness and Self-Defense at the age of 46, he says Dr. Seuss nailed it on the head with “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” He says as long as you have the passion for it, you can do anything.

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