As more people show interest in a nearly 60-year-old sport, local tourism, business and sports officials want to capitalize on its increasing popularity.

Heirloom Candle Bar moved; art supply thrift store Arrow Creative Reuse opened; and Rockford, Illinois-based Beef-A-Roo debuted in Springfield.

Maryjo Kiser, vice president of benefits and compensation, has worked for the company for four decades.

Bloom's Coffee Bar & Bakery has been in business for around a year.

Go Burrito owner sets grand opening for Friday.

Urban Studios LLC, a natural light photography studio and pop-up event space, opened; the Missouri State University Foundation became the new owner of event venue The Old Glass Place; and Polk County’s dining scene expanded with the opening of Flat Creek.

The restaurant’s last day in business is scheduled for March 25.

The restaurant has been in operation since 2018.

Owners target April opening for Curly Que Barbecue.

Happy Joe’s will be located in the Red Lion Inn & Suites complex.

Adjacent to Fremont Hills Country Club, 4 by 4 Brewing Co. LLC held a grand opening for its second location; Queen City Soul Kitchen moved; and Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Schibler embarked on her first ownership venture.

Mr Gatti's Pizza franchisee has one location each in Springfield and Branson planned.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein suggests the alternative amid rising prices.

Ozarks Brasserie, Restaurant and Bar is scheduled to open in the spring at the former site of Ramata Italian.

The Bricks & Minifigs toy store specializing in Lego bricks made its Queen City debut; Blue Iguana Car Wash, a 10-year-old company owned by husband and wife Greg and Robin Byler, opened its sixth Springfield location; and family-owned Senor Julian Mexican Bar & Grill opened.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four selections he says pair well with food grilled outside.

March 7 is planned for eatery’s third Ozarks location.

The company hires a Springfield muralist for interior work and plans to partner with local nonprofits.