The other seven metro areas in Missouri also post increases compared with April.

Restaurant industry veterans sign on for three eateries in the Huntsville metro area.

Officials are finalizing extensive renovations to a Branson property as part of $10 million project.

Benjamin Burns succeeds Jeffrey Tate, who held the role for four years.

TelComm Credit Union relocated its Nixa branch; Springfield gained another sandwich shop; and graphic design firm Fried Design Co. launched a content production studio dubbed Punchbowl Studios.

A request for proposal process runs through June 28.

Launch Stone County seeks over $1 million during a five-year period for various initiatives.

ITG Communications begins work on five-year fiber internet buildout.

Establishing a teacher pipeline is among program goals.

A food truck dubbed 3rabiana opened; a new attraction teed off at Branson Landing; and Springfield Contemporary Theatre reached a deal to occupy the Fox Theatre.

A Murney Associates email broke the news: Median home prices in the Ozarks peaked at $270,000 in May, a record for the region.

Officials expect 14 Mill Market to draw foodies and tourists.

McDonald, Jasper and Newton counties are getting upgrades via Missouri Network Alliance.

125 Tap & Tasting Room is designed to serve residents of Rogersville, Strafford and east Springfield.

Least Of These and Christian Action Ministries are expanding service in Christian and Stone counties.

The food hall launches with 10 vendors on board.

Proceeds from the Gates of Opportunity Investment Fund will go toward student scholarships.

SBJ interviews the president and CEO of Show Me Christian County.

The Logan Estates Retail project in Rogersville is almost ready.

Bolivar-based Curly Que Barbecue LLC expanded its footprint south to Springfield; the first retail store in Bolivar for phone carrier T-Mobile opened; and Whataburger made its Queen City debut.