Missouri Division of Tourism Director Stephen Foutes: "Although multiple factors – inflation, international conflict and weather, to name a few – can influence consumer sentiment, we are optimistic that Missouri will remain a top choice for domestic travel and that we will continue to see an increase in international visitors over previous years."

SBJ interviews the Springfield CVB's president and CEO.

After a roller-coaster high of recently being named the No. 1 U.S. theme park in both a 2023 USA Today reader poll and Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Things to Do Award, plus expansion plans and an 800-acre land acquisition, Silver Dollar City is preparing for what’s next.

Columnist Donnie Brawner: "While it may be tempting for businesses or business owners to take political sides and make noise on social media platforms to appeal to specific customer segments or fan bases, the long-term consequences often outweigh the short-term benefits, as we are seeing play out today."

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson tests a chatbot for collaboration in regular business tasks.

Reporter Karen Craigo brings you government and development coverage and analysis.

The project is funded by voter-approved bonds, passed in 2015 and 2020, as part of the district’s Operation Eagle Pride long-range plan, adopted in 2014.

Meeting also includes biogas recovery proposal for Noble Hill Landfill.

It would have been impossible to plan for the event that suddenly cast a bright spotlight on the Titanic this year.

Caterer offers health and healing through plant-based foods.

Newsmakers in the areas of arts, banking & finance, health care, nonprofit and sales.

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.

Discussion covers testing options and legal protections for employers.