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Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Kristen Haseltine succeeds Andrea Sitzes to lead the economic development group.
The first round of roughly $2 million in assistance is open through May 31.
Vicki Pratt joins the organization from the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. and Thrive Economic Development in Wisconsin.
Sixteen products manufactured across southwest Missouri were selected for inclusion in Springfield Business Journal’s inaugural Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks awards.
Innovate SOMO is estimated to generate over 700 jobs in three years.
Green House Coffee and Affogato Bar launched; White Stag Barber Co. LLC relocated; and Marshfield-based custom graphics business SignEffx moved.
The organizations range in industry from AV and health care advocacy to manufacturing, architecture and craft beer.
417 Brewery Bus Tours takes its own journey to transport customers to area breweries.
A trio of sisters became first-time business owners with the opening of Rise Nutrition in Republic; Copper Run Distillery reopened; and Bolivar-based Stephens Pharmacy at CMH expanded its footprint into rural Dallas County.
Bogdan Golosinskiy, owner of Strafford-based trucking company Safe Way Carrier LLC, is working to help people in his home country.
Photo studio Selfie Vibes reopened in Springfield after moving last year from Branson; Old Missouri Bank launched its newest branch; and Hobby Lobby moved its Springfield store.
Speakers expect hybrid work model will remain.
Distillery’s new location is set for Thursday opening.
Beyond Bliss Desserts and More opened on C-Street; Comic Force added a location in Springfield; and The Social launched in Marshfield.
The 2022 Momentum State of the Workforce Survey noted 82% of respondents found difficulty hiring qualified employees over the past year.
It's the only Springfield metro area company on the list.
Advertising Plus acquired Yates Promotions; the third Scooter’s Coffee franchise store in the Springfield area opened; and The Hive opened in Willard.
The ongoing difficulties for businesses finding talent to occupy openings or new positions within their company are partially the fault of the employer, according to a Harvard Business School professor.
The nonprofit group is seeking to address challenges and opportunities for local companies.
Since its 1999 debut, the awards program has honored individuals under the age of 40 for their professional and civic work.
A safe room and classroom addition at Willard Central Elementary School will be used by the music, arts and athletic programs for a district that had 4,536 students last year, according to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education figures, but school officials say enrollment is projected to grow.