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The Avant Garde’n strategizes with business diversification.
The seven-county Council of Local Elected Officials is taking note of the fractious relationship between the city of Springfield and the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board, which came to a head this month after city officials denied a funding request by the board.
Early discussions are reviving economic development prospects for over 1,000 acres of land surrounding the interchange at highways 60 and 65, those involved with the talks say.
Hugo Ricardo Huacuz admits to stealing $260,000 from the agency, according to U.S. attorney's office.
Called The Chamber PATH, the plan sets the roadmap for the next five years.
The Outlaw Gentlemen Barber Shop in Ozark is expected to transition to the Hudson Hawk Barber & Shop brand early next month.
The future of the relationship between the city and the Workforce Development Board is under review, says Council of Local Elected Officials Chair Bob Dixon, noting toxic culture does not serve taxpayers, employers or job seekers.
The first phase of the Christian County Government Plaza project is rising on the 39-acre parcel purchased by the county in 2020.
Long delayed Elevate Community project targets 2026 opening.
A city finance official says payment to Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is “not anticipated.”
Desserts, coffees and teas will fill menu at Keikeu.
The Carthage-based manufacturer reported a $511.5 million net loss during the year.
The Springfield-area organizations are among 44 selected statewide for over $7.6 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits.
Ric Ashe exits from executive director role after roughly three months.
The Coolest Things finalists reflect the diversity of the local manufacturing community.
Katelynn Bowen, of Cassville, says, "Child care in the U.S. is broken and Barry County is no exception."
Local officials aim to involve more businesses for job training.
Removal of access points would hinder growth, they say, as highway department points to safety concerns, freeway considerations.
The effort is scheduled to start in March and wrap up by this summer.
Net income is reported at $97.8 million for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31.
April 7 was the official opening day for Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant Show Me Chuy after a soft launch that started March 31; marketing agency AdZen debuted; and the Almighty Sando Shop opened a brick-and-mortar space.