Considering news in terms of reader interest and the impact it had – or will have – on local businesses and on the local economy, SBJ's editorial team voted on the Top 10 business news stories of the year.

Top Stories: 2006 in Review

Posted online December 24, 2006 | 11:00 pm

Considering news in terms of reader interest and the impact it had – or will have – on local businesses and on the local economy, Springfield Business Journal's editorial team voted on the Top 10 business news stories of the year.

No. 1: Heer's work stalls

No. 2: Billion-dollar expansion plans move health care forward

No. 3: Jordan Valley Innovation Center targets April 2007

No. 4: The Signature Bank merges, defends Cavner lawsuit

No. 5: Retail sector evolves in 2006

No. 6: Company vows to bring ethanol plant to Ozarks

No. 7: Minimum wage hike successful at the polls

No. 8: AMEX delists SLS stock

No. 9: Airport begins new terminal work

No. 10: City, parks get new leaders, new visions

SBJ Poll

What do you think was the most significant business news in 2006? Vote here.

Comments

No comments on this story |

Please log in to add your comment

Republic School District opens activities center

Editors' Pick

Fall 2026 Architects & Engineers Project Report

This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.

Most Read