Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the labor force participation rate, access to child care, skilling up workers and tapping into hidden talent with local executives.

Divided council rejects member’s bid for moratorium.

Rachael (Mhire) Palmer becomes marketing manager for Central Bank in Springfield.

Compensation for mayors and city council members vary widely from one municipality to another.

Councilmember Craig Hosmer blames a climate of micromanagement for instability in city hall.

Jeff Simpson starts in July as director of MERS Goodwill's Springfield Excel Center.

Springfield Business Journal counts down the fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The development group's proposal is slated to appear before council on May 22.

Sun Solar tops Dynamic Dozen list at awards ceremony.

A facility is slated to open inside Ozark Greenways Inc.'s mural building adjacent to the Frisco Highline Trail.

Proposed contract would cover higher salaries and benefits for Springfield Police Department officers on campus.

Owners cite "new opportunities which call us beyond Progress and outside Springfield."

Monte McNew says there is room for growth after the company’s acquisition last year.

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

The Fox Theatre becomes the organization's primary venue.

With the 2023-24 Sculpture Walk Springfield collection officially revealed April 29, 31 pieces are scattered like Easter eggs throughout the city.

After nearly 25 years, an organization focused on the economic growth of southwest Missouri is revisiting how best to promote regionalism among the 10 counties in its purview.

A council member stresses savings by negotiating quickly on Hotel of Terror purchase.

Springfield Aerial Fitness teaches the art of aerial silks and performs for events.