The business incubator releases its annual economic development report.

The Bolivar R-1 School District and the Polk County Health Center are honored.

The company has raised $2.4 million to date.

David Oliver worked for the television station for 17 years.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, arts, banking, broadcasting, education, human resources, insurance and real estate.

Rated SGF is held at the Fox Theatre downtown.

Samuel G. Knox cites plans to spend more time on his monthly newspaper.

John, Jason and Jeremy Chapman, owners of The Acoustic Shoppe, say their new space has helped them to create unboxing and demo videos of new products. They say the quality of content gives customers …

Katherine Trombetta, spokesperson for the Missouri Job Center, says unemployment levels are comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Trombetta attributes this to the diverse industry market in the …

Christine and Austin Mayfield, owners of Juniper Coffee Roastery, created a unique syrup for the cold brew coffee they sell at a farmers market. The syrup had to meet their standards as well as FDA …

Are you holding back on marketing because of the pandemic? Independent consultants Mary Overbey, Damion Trout and Lucas Walker say that might be a mistake, but consider your ROI first. Duration: …

Jamie Tillman, owner of Canna Bliss says it’s more difficult to advertise CBD products than others because some social media ban ads with images of the plants. She says she’s relied on media …

Toby Teeter, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, says the biggest challenges are memories of the 2011 tornado. He says rebranding has helped Joplin attract and retain talent and …

Independent business consultants Mary Overbey, Lucas Walker and Damion Trout have been discussing how businesses may be different after coming back from the pandemic. Owners may need to reassess …

Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says he expects some financial turbulence in both the stock market and regular finances from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ollis says you should stay on your …

Michael Wehrenberg, president of Wehrenberg Design Company, says email marketing campaigns are very effective for existing customers, but not people who aren’t familiar with your company. He says …

Parks play a large role in our quality of life, from creating memories to generating more than $15 million in annual visitor spending. Diana Tyndall, marketing & sponsorship coordinator with the …

Chris Bryant, development and productivity coach with Murney Associates, says in real estate, you must take many factors into account to develop your business plan. Factoring in your work hour and …

When Martha Cooper, owner of Cafe Basilico, moved back to Springfield, she had trouble finding a job because job requirements had changed for surgical technicians. Though she had previously owned a …

Donald Babb, CEO and executive director of Citizens Memorial Hospital, says marketplace demands are critical to maintaining a health care system. Babb says the community became more involved as the …