The measure in Springfield would tax recreational weed at 3% to fund public safety, mental health, substance abuse and housing initiatives. 

 Michelle and Duan Gavel are fulfilling a vision for Springfield: Anyone in the community can find multicultural businesses and services just by opening an app on their smartphones.

The Home Brewery has been in business for nearly four decades.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples two foreign-made products.

Bruce Long is succeeding Edwin “Cookie” Rice, who has led the family business for half a century.

Missouri State University is among the recipients.

Kare Health & Wellness is honored during an annual event.

The construction site is the original location of Red's Giant Hamburg.

David O'Reilly is the top recent trader.

Ozark shop serves nutritional drinks while also closing the communication gap between hearing people and deaf people.

Liquidation sales this month signal the exit of two stores that are part of Springfield’s retail landscape.

The Springfield Plaza location is being built by Ross Construction Group and designed by Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective.

The business founded 12 years ago by Jeff Schrag transitions to Jeff and Lindsay Seifried.

Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses small business ownership with local business owners.

Read about this year's honorees from the Springfield chamber.

The Ritzy Flat salon takes inspiration from 1920s decor and empowerment.

A Christian County farm that began adding commercial elements last year opened Cassidy Flower Co. LLC; a former CrossFit instructor became a first-time business owner; and Connell Insurance Inc. entered a merger with Fort Worth, Texas-based Higginbotham Insurance Agency.

Marketer stresses importance of setting a business apart.

Bed Bath & Beyond and Tuesday Morning are both holding liquidation sales.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples pink rose products.