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.

Bapa Network is adding to its Dunkin’ lineup with a new shop in northwest Springfield, just east of the intersection of Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass.

The owners of a Springfield catering business launched a new venture; indoor golfing venue franchise X-Golf Springfield swung into the Queen City; and CoxHealth Branson Hills opened.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four products he says will go well with the holiday.

SBJ interviews the co-owner of El Cafecito and El Escondite.

Joseph Hulston's lawsuit alleges James Tillman took action on business endeavors, among other allegations, without the knowledge or permission of Hulston.

The Caribbean is inspiration for the eatery, which anchors mixed-use development The Creek in south Springfield.

Rachael Sellhorn is the new director of giving for Springfield-based company.

The last day in business at 2833 W. Chestnut Expressway is scheduled April 27.

Bennet Bodenstein samples four products.

Moseley’s Discount Office Products was purchased; Side Chick opened in Branson; and the Springfield franchise store of NoBaked Cookie Dough changed ownership.