Kung Fu Taco operated in Medical Mile Plaza since 2021.

Not’cho Ordinary Taco owner is aiming to turn the traditional upside down while becoming a local staple.

Uptown Hog LLC opened at 14 Mill Market; Jo Christian became a first-time business owner with the launch of Treasured Relics Estate & Consignment Sales LLC; and husband and wife Cristhian and Shanie Valdez started a second food industry venture in the Queen City.

Farmers Market of the Ozarks is partnering with Downtown Springfield Association on the Park Central Square market.

The city's board approves sewer easement vacation request for planned development.

Ownership of downtown Nixa business Main Event Center changed hands; Abby’s Acai Co. returned to its food truck roots; and Immersive Disney Animation debuted in Branson.

Ann Bluto is known for the Imax theater and restaurants in the city.

The Jackson Grille's last day is scheduled June 1.

Owner Mike Hickman decides to remain in restaurant industry with new concept at former location of Missouri Mike’s BBQ & More.

A pair of food industry veterans teamed up to open Rebar Kitchen & Taproom; May 2 marked the grand opening for the new headquarters of 27North Inc.; and the first brick-and-mortar shop for Springfield Trading Co. launched.

The downtown hotel, which remains locally owned, transitions to Sage Independent Hotel Collection.

A May 24 grand opening is planned at 1979 E. Independence St.

Signage that includes a Godzilla-style monster holding noodles has been installed in preparation for the move.

Barc-ee's, a concept from John Lopez, is expected to open next month with amenities for travelers, their children and their dogs.

Plaza Shopping Center gained an arcade with the March 1 opening of The Flying Lap LLC; the repurposing of space operated by Burrell Behavioral Health resulted in the March 18 opening of the company’s second autism center; and a group of downtown business owners teamed up to reopen J.O.B. Public House.

Restaurant and retail use eyed at high-traffic corridor.

Employers, researchers have mixed opinions on proposed $15 rate.

With its third time appearing on the Dynamic Dozen list – Springfield Business Journal’s countdown of the fastest-growing companies in our community – Keep Supply took home the top honor.

The awards ceremony also includes a new Dynamo honor recognizing O'Reilly Automotive.

The Sunshine Street store also will double as headquarters for the 2-year-old company.