A Springfield couple launched 24-hour fitness center Iron Knights Strafford; Springfield-based Meridian Title Co. LLC made its debut in Mount Vernon; and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the grand opening of Render Flooring LLC.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, chambers of commerce, engineering, government, hospitality, information technology, law, law enforcement, marketing and nonprofit.

A Monett native’s multiyear goal to launch his hometown’s first brewery is getting so close he can almost taste it.

SBJ Connect is new name for networking event scheduled for Sept. 19.

The future of Plaza Towers is in question as the owner of the 10-story, 130,000-square-foot property faces a litany of criminal charges amid millions of dollars’ worth of renovations to the real estate.

Products from the Springfield-based company will be carried by Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which benefits members of the military.

Durango, Colorado-based American Heritage Railways now operates the tourist railway.

An event scheduled Sept. 7 marks the official debut of Loomi in downtown Springfield.

BluCurrent Credit Union held a June 21 grand opening at an office building it renovated at 4520 S. National Ave.; Ozark Mountain Gymnastics changed ownership; and a Branson theater property made way for a new entertainment business with the opening of Star Concert Hall.

The store in Lansing is slated to open in early 2026.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five products he says are worth a look amid upcoming seasonal changes.

Patrick Ransdell starts early next month.

Tillman Redevelopment targets a mid-November launch for independent venture College Station Theater LLC.

Owner says decision was made after failed lease negotiations for Hopedale Plaza space in Ozark.

A series of announcements made Saturday include news that the museum is 75% of the way toward reaching its capital campaign goal and that a new mission statement is being adopted. 

New ownership brings fresh color to the historic Walnut Street Inn.

Southwest Missouri Film Office launches this month at The Gillioz.

An independent panel of judges has selected this year’s class of Most Influential Women. With the addition of this class, 500 women have received this award.

The two companies that are active in the Springfield market break ground on a 150,000-square-foot arena in Sedalia.

The office, located at The Gillioz Center for Arts and Entertainment, is a regional resource to leverage Show MO Act film credits, approved by the state legislature in 2023.