Proposition A proposes higher pay, required sick leave.

Bedpost Books opened in Republic; mobile business Clear Choice Power Wash got its start; and Vixen’s Brew LLC debuted.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein has suggested beverages and activities for the holiday.

Tie & Timber plans to add to its taproom and beer garden, officials say during council meeting this week.

Cornerstone Fine Jewelry relocated; Springfield’s Harley-Davidson dealership came under new ownership; and the newest 7 Brew Coffee shop in Springfield launched.

Funding for BIPOC ventures hard to find, officials say.

October opening is expected for Great Dave’s Coffee Co.

Guest columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four products.

The first of two planned expansion efforts by Springfield Brewing Co. launched in Rogersville; Legal Services of Southern Missouri relocated; and a new Springfield Fire Department station opened.

Sept. 25 is scheduled launch for Seafood Express.

U.S. Bank also presents $100,000 in funding to support Ascend program to Downtown Springfield Association and Efactory.

A soft launch for Shabu Hot Pot on the south side is scheduled to start Sept. 17.

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

The future of Plaza Towers is in question as the owner of the 10-story, 130,000-square-foot property faces a litany of criminal charges amid millions of dollars’ worth of renovations to the real estate.

Company official confirms Sunshine Towne Center plans documented in city building permit.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, brewing, education, food service, health care, manufacturing and nonprofit.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five products he says are worth a look amid upcoming seasonal changes.

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

Hamra Enterprises plans to install Wendy's eatery by year's end.