The metro area's index score is up from a year earlier, according to Missouri Economic Research and Information Center data.

The Building a Region publication explores business issues fueling and impeding growth, corporate responsibility and government support needs.

The Ozark shop of Mr. Dent Collision Group is under construction on the west side of U.S. Route 65.

A Springfield couple launched 24-hour fitness center Iron Knights Strafford; Springfield-based Meridian Title Co. LLC made its debut in Mount Vernon; and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the grand opening of Render Flooring LLC.

A Monett native’s multiyear goal to launch his hometown’s first brewery is getting so close he can almost taste it.

Nixa-based contractor plans to triple space with spring 2025 move.

Company leader Stan Kelley is relinquishing the president role while remaining CEO.

Alton Bancshares is completing the combination of its Table Rock Community Bank and First Community Bank of the Ozarks brands.

Carpenter Media Group buys Phillips Media Group, adding to its portfolio in the United States and Canada.

Durango, Colorado-based American Heritage Railways now operates the tourist railway.

Springfield Business Journal’s inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Awards honor nine area nonprofits and three individuals serving the field.

A new building to house electrical distribution systems and agriculture programs is rising on the Richwood Valley campus of Ozarks Technical Community College.

Cassville stove and chimney company nears $6M in revenue while eyeing regional expansion.

BluCurrent Credit Union held a June 21 grand opening at an office building it renovated at 4520 S. National Ave.; Ozark Mountain Gymnastics changed ownership; and a Branson theater property made way for a new entertainment business with the opening of Star Concert Hall.

Hiring efforts hold steady amid national job data revision.

Jonas Arjes brings regional experience in Branson and Taney County to the job.

Three top honors are announced as a dozen organizations and individuals are recognized at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center event.

The facility near the Amazon plant is slated to serve company's pharmaceutical division.

Owner says decision was made after failed lease negotiations for Hopedale Plaza space in Ozark.

The local metropolitan area records a July unemployment rate of 4%, according to federal data.