In Springfield, businesses centered around community gaming have seen a surge. From classic board games to esports venues, multiple companies have opened in the last year, including Village Meeple Board Game Cafe, 5c Gaming, Dirk’s Tavern and Cricketts Esports.

Moon City Pub is back in business after a trio of former employees bought the venture and reopened it; Marshfield retail shop Sully Loves Sugar more than doubled its space with a move; and Springfield marketing industry veteran Neil Frost went into business for himself by launching Enable Bookkeeping LLC.

Officials say some couples are reducing, delaying celebrations amid high prices for nuptials.

Plans had called for water park to open in mid-2024.

Federal prosecutors allege Lisa Jeanine Findley attempted to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland.

Twelve organizations and individuals are in the running for four honors, to be announced at SRAC event.

The team announces it will continue in The Arena League without Caleb Scott.

Bedpost Books, which also sells clothing and accessories, got its start this month.

The Workforce Development publication explores themes such as payroll shifts, wages and benefits demand, labor shortage impacts and employee barriers impacting recruitment and retention.

John Bledsoe is the creator of Co-Angler, an online app designed to bring people together for fishing trips. Users can plan trips by dropping a pin on a map, selecting a desired location and outlining trip details, including day, time, duration and target species.

"The Voice of the Bears" plans to exit his role in fall 2025.

The candidates currently work at Appalachian State University, Arizona State University and University of Illinois.

The publication partners with Statista on shopper ratings to determine top companies.

Chamber President Matt Morrow and Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Brandy Harris are among participants in Springfield Regional Arts Council initiative.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products from the eastern European country.

Little Tikes Commercial will design and make playground equipment based on Eric Carle’s children's books, including "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

Brightspeed pens a 10-year agreement, Park Board director announces at council meeting.

Star Concert Hall is launching at the former home of the Branson Star Theatre.

SBJ interviews the president of the Commercial Street Community Improvement District.

Mercy Springfield Communities cut the ribbon July 8 for its newest Queen City clinic; the newest branch of OakStar Bank opened in Nixa; and a Springfield-based children’s entertainment company opened a birthday party and event venue.