GEOFF PICKLE

ARTS IMPACT

The local nonprofit arts and culture sector provides an economic impact of $26.9 million and supports over 1,000 jobs, according to data released July 12 by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. At left, SRAC Executive Director Leslie Forrester, Mayor Ken McClure, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau President Tracy Kimberlin and Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Matt Morrow speak about the results during a news conference at The Creamery Arts Center. SRAC collected the data by participating in a study by Americans for the Arts advocacy group.

COXHEALTH

NORTH-SIDE REVITALIZATION

Aaron Emel, market president of UMB Bank’s Missouri South Region, presents a ceremonial check to Dr. Bob Lunn, interim president of Cox College, and Lisa Alexander, president of the CoxHealth Foundation. UMB’s charitable trust donated $15,000 toward the revitalization of the north-side Springfield nursing campus. The $6.6 million fundraising campaign will completely update the campus built in 1961.

CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

HEALTHY STOCKTON

Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation officials break ground July 5 on a senior living center. The new project, called Lake Stockton Healthcare, replaces a 75-bed facility formerly known as Stockton Nursing Home. Construction on the $8.1 million, 90-bed facility is expected to be complete in 14 months.