YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Click the links below to nominate individuals and companies for SBJ awards.
40 Under 40
Personal accomplishments in civic and professional arenas take center stage for those under the age of 40.
Nominate for 2022, Nomination deadline Nov. 18, 2021
Dynamic Dozen
SBJ’s live countdown of the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks
Nominate for 2022, nomination deadline Feb. 4, 2022
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Economic Impact Awards
Every year, we ask our readers to nominate companies and individuals for honors in categories including Lifetime Achievement in Business and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominate for 2022, nomination deadline April 7, 2022
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Men of the Year
Recognizing the professional, philanthropic and personal contributions of men in the Springfield area.
Nominate for 2022, nomination deadline May 13, 2022
Trusted Advisers
Honoring accountants, bankers, business technology professionals, commercial real estate agents, insurance agents, lawyers and wealth managers.
Nominate for 2022, nomination deadline June 17, 2022
Most Influential Women
Each year, 20 women are honored for improving the southwest Missouri business, civic and philanthropic communities.
Nominate for 2022, nomination deadline July 8, 2022
Health Care Champions
Paying tribute to the largest profession in the Springfield metro area.
The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness moved; the newest clinic for Burrell Behavioral Health opened; and Prickly Cactus Coffee relocated.
Bryan Properties to bring Marriott concept to south Springfield
A Decade on the Rock: Chateau on the Lake
Public relations officers on the move at local companies
Officials break ground on new development entrance at former Indian Ridge
Former PBR rider turned Bass Pro marketer talks career
Audit of former Greene County Commission wraps with 'poor' grade
Marc Thornsberry, a Senior Engineer at CJW, says he joined the company after working in the public sphere. He says CJW had a ton of experience working with the community, and putting their customer's and clients.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares helpful advice and cautionary tips about the importance of tracking cash flow for new or established businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Michael Smith and Chris Sawyer, COO and CEO of Next Level Solutions respectively, discuss how they keep their remote teams and offices in and out of country on the same page. Next Level Solutions was ranked #1 in the Springfield Business Journal's 2021 Dynamic Dozen.
John Oke-Thomas, architect and co-founder of minorities in business, responds to the accusation that minority businesses are only successful because of the priority they have received in lending. He says that if a business uses a loan well, it shows their worth.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares tips for entrepreneurs who are ready to seek funding. Some of her tips apply broadly; some target technology industry businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and startups, and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Hollie Elliott discusses common misconceptions about locating your business in a small town. She says that there are a lot of benefits that people may not consider.
Drawing on his own experience dynamically evolving his company and business model, Jim Meinsen discusses when and how you might need to draw on new technology. Jim and Debbie Meinsen are co-owners of TCI Graphics in Springfield.
John Oke-Thomas, longtime Springfield architect, discusses his philosophy on architecture. He says that future historians will be focused on the sustainability of our contemporary architecture.
Erin Hedlun, director of marketing and communications at Evangel University, says compassion is an important job skill. Hedlun says it is a component of what makes a leader.
Rachel Barks, owner of Artistree Pottery, talks about the concepting that went behind the aesthetic of the business.