Springfield Sports Commission Executive Director Lance Kettering: "Promoting a city or region as a destination for sports requires commitment, consistency and intentional marketing. By investing in these areas and building upon relationships in the sports industry, Springfield can be most successful in being a top destination for sports."

During the Celebration of Sharing, 53 nonprofits receive over $1 million in funding raised at the summer golf tournament.

Band officials say industry shifts prompted the decision on its A&M Records contract.

Fitness business maxes out first two gyms and adds a third to keep pace with its 3,000 members.

Fishing retail shop Modern Outdoor Tackle moved; Healthy Spot LLC opened; and Springfield law firm Strong, Garner & Bauer PC changed names and moved its office.

Scrivener Oil Co. Inc. operates the new concept inside one of its Signal convenience stores.  

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, conservation, education, health care, hospitality and tourism.

This year, for the 38th season, the Springfield Ballet Inc. will perform “The Nutcracker” on the proscenium stage of the Landers Theatre, with six performances set Dec. 15-18.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four international beverages.

Howler Co. sets a Nov. 20-21 grand opening in Brentwood Center North.

Michael Spyres is named Male Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards.

The 53,000-square-foot travel center is located at Interstate 44 and Mulroy Road.

Marshfield gaming shop adds second location in Republic.

Upper-midscale hotel rooms are needed in both Webster County cities, according to report completed for Webster County Commission.

Neighborhood preservation is cited as a reason for the new process informing both tenants and owners of pending alcohol sales. 

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, architecture, banking & finance, education, hospitality and marketing.

Kings River Marina comes under investment firm ownership.

Eatery near Branson Landing should open by next week, owner says.

Two of O'Reilly Hospitality's BigShots locations are impacted by the deal.