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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
Ozark apparel manufacturer Third Street Sportswear maintains workforce as pandemic cuts into sales and alters product line.
A retail spot for The Pie Box bakery opened; a Republic couple entered the restaurant industry; and west Springfield gained a medical marijuana dispensary.
Show Me Christian County organization adds staff and plans to double annual budget through five-year plan.
The shop reopens after nearly two months of renovation work.
Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, discusses changes in employee attitudes about working remotely. She says while some are anxious to return to the office, others are …
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments will administer the funds.
Molly McCleary, owner and farmer of Maypop Flower Farm, says she works a lot and enjoys it. McCleary says she hopes delegating more responsibility to employees will increase time available for …
Abbey Ashley of The Virtual Savvy makes the Next 1000.
Daniel Ogunyemi, college director of diversity, equity and inclusion for OTC says he’s realized it’s critical to spend time listening to others. He says whether you agree or disagree, you will …
Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association, says they have several partners that help connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to helpful resources. Worley says it’s …
Michelle Romero, owner of PKD Venue, says they experienced a decrease in bookings because people are fearful of contracting COVID. She says they’re looking forward to spring and summer to host …
Family-owned SafeSpace Co. records jump in sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
Specialty grocer Filipino Market LLC opened; the Republic restaurant for national pizza chain Domino’s moved; and personal trainer David Poland expanded into Christian County.
The Hive in Willard is hiring people with disabilities for plans to open in March.
Legislators in Jefferson City seek to level the playing field for the state’s retailers.
The business incubator releases its annual economic development report.
Independent consultants Mary Overbey, Damion Trout and Lucas Walker say remote work has changed many aspects of business. Some employees see it as a benefit while employers are weighing the …
The Bolivar R-1 School District and the Polk County Health Center are honored.
Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says they outsourced their social media management to promote consistency in content. Little says themes are important, but they can see a …
The economic development organization additionally is seeking to increase its budget.
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.
