The organization's board taps business owner Whitney Guison for the role.

Longtime health care worker pivots to become first-time business owner.

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

A new Efactory coworking space, Coworking@Brick, will be on the third floor of Brick City Building 3.

The new location is the health care practice’s sixth clinic.

Vice presidents covering communications and public affairs are named.

Vroom Solar plans to create 35 jobs over two years.

Caterer offers health and healing through plant-based foods.

Retail shop Culture Flock Clothing relocated; Central Bank in Springfield debuted a financial education center, dubbed ProsperU; and Oklahoma-based franchise Simple Simon’s Pizza opened a Springfield shop.

Food and beverage industry vets team up for Before and After Brewing.

More than 20 restaurants are on tap to participate in the annual event.

The co-owner of the restaurant and bar, which continues to operate, died earlier this year.

Launch Stone County seeks over $1 million during a five-year period for various initiatives.

With new licenses coming available, meetings are meant to educate potential applicants.

Officials expect 14 Mill Market to draw foodies and tourists.

Village Meeple has more than 350 games in its library.

Before and After Brewing will offer beer brewed on-site, along with food and coffee.

Reporter Mike Cullinan brings workforce, new business and marijuana coverage and analysis.

Over 20 venues are participating in the craft beverage program.