After 5: All I want for Christmas ...

“Positive feedback from everything that we’re trying to do for the community … as well as the continued opportunity to bring something that truly adds to the quality of life and enrichment of our community. I’m one of these people who wants what I have rather than have what I want.”

Brooks Miller, executive director, Jordan Valley Community Health Center

“Blessings for a prosperous and healthy year.”

Guy Mace, president/CEO, Turblex Inc., a Siemens Co.

“Peace in our time, and if not that, a 1937 Jaguar 100SS Roadster.”

Deb Gallion, director of marketing and promotions, Juanita K. Hammons Hall

“Good health all around for family and friends.”

Russel A. Caldwell, president, Caldwell Construction

“A prosperous year for the entire building community.”

Gary Rogers, partner, Kingsley Group Business Brokers

“Given what we do, one of the first wishes would be a healthy economy for 2008, and also that the GBE ethanol plant appeal would be overturned and there would be no threat to our environment and local water quality.”

Mark Harrell, president, Plaza Realty Management Services

“Peace on earth and goodwill to all mankind.”

Tai Li, international studio leader, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners

“Airfare vouchers so I can send more people to China.”

Kevin Gipson, director, Springfield-Greene County Health Department

“A short winter and a mild flu season.”

Andy Stewart, managing principal, Waddell & Reed

“For my wife and I to have a healthy baby in January.”

Dan Burns, partner, Employee Benefit Design

“I have two big wishes. One, I hope and pray for health and happiness for my wife and my two children. The other is I would hope that everyone in our company has a happy and prosperous holiday time. And then, the fun third wish is that I might get a hole in one in 2008.”

Michael Garner, assistant vice president, UMB Bank

“Free curbside recycling.”

Ryan Giedd, executive director, Roy D. Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center

“Since I’m in the defense industry, peace on earth; it might slow down things here, but a lot of people would be a lot healthier.”

Terry Whaley, executive director, Ozark Greenways

“For Ozark Greenways, my wish would be a solid funding mechanism, so we can continue to build and provide these greenways and thus have a happier and healthier community.”

Edd Akers, chairman, Akers & Arney Insurance Associates

“Continued blessings for people to enjoy this place we call Branson.”

Andy Lear, partner, BKD LLP

“Clear roads to Colorado, and snow when I get there.”

Wing Yee Leong, executive chef, Fire & Ice Restaurant

“My wish was granted already. It was for my fiancé. We’ve been together for seven years. She was on the kidney donor list, and she got a kidney on Aug. 1.”

Gordon Kinne, president/owner, Med-Pay

“People would find peace and happiness during the holiday season.”

Jason Brown, associate circuit judge

“That Greene County is successful in its pursuit of an additional circuit judge in this legislative session.”

David Kunze, Missouri regional president, BancorpSouth

“I want two things: time with my family and a new set of O’Brien water skis. I’ll probably get one of them.”

What Springfield Business Journal President and Founder Dianne Elizabeth Osis wants for Christmas:

“More energy to go to more holiday parties. We are fortunate to have so much opportunity and so many possibilities for the year ahead. I am wishing for boundless energy to accomplish more at work and still have time and energy left over to enjoy good times with family and friends, and to pursue my growing list of interests.”