YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Local culture will be on display at the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Franchisees expect to open two more Queen City shops in 2022.
A section of South Avenue will serve as a potential vision of Springfield’s future.
Hartman and Co. Inc. is slated to complete the project in the spring.
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SBJ survey data is used to analyze the flow of money.
Events at the Springfield and Branson stores are planned next week.
Estimates put the Bass Pro founder as the second-wealthiest person in Missouri.
Newsmakers in the areas of banking, design, education, health care, hospitality, law, marketing and nonprofit.
A couple’s passion for fused glass fuels a studio launch at Creative Escape Glass.
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That’s despite the OPAL group falling well short of ‘audacious’ first-year $500K fundraising goal.
Read the profiles of this year's class.
Big Momma’s, Coffee Ethic and Echelon Coffee are among participants in the promotion.
The project has a budget of $3.2 million.
SBJ analyzes economic survey data results.
Audubon International Signature Sanctuary status for all five courses "an unprecedented achievement," nonprofit CEO says.
Mount Vernon-based company plans to open coffee shop Monday.
Woodstone Properties signs on for a hotel and two restaurants, among other amenities.
A statue depicting the Bass Pro founder now is on display in Jefferson City.
New stores bring mall to near-full occupancy.
Council committee sees results of thousands of residents' input.
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Advance Auto Parts opened its first store in Springfield; Natural Grocers made its Springfield debut; and a business owner with experience in the insurance, financial planning and digital marketing fields entered the restaurant industry.
Marc Thornsberry, a Senior Engineer at CJW, says he joined the company after working in the public sphere. He says CJW had a ton of experience working with the community, and putting their customer's and clients.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares helpful advice and cautionary tips about the importance of tracking cash flow for new or established businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Michael Smith and Chris Sawyer, COO and CEO of Next Level Solutions respectively, discuss how they keep their remote teams and offices in and out of country on the same page. Next Level Solutions was ranked #1 in the Springfield Business Journal's 2021 Dynamic Dozen.
John Oke-Thomas, architect and co-founder of minorities in business, responds to the accusation that minority businesses are only successful because of the priority they have received in lending. He says that if a business uses a loan well, it shows their worth.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares tips for entrepreneurs who are ready to seek funding. Some of her tips apply broadly; some target technology industry businesses. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and startups, and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
Hollie Elliott discusses common misconceptions about locating your business in a small town. She says that there are a lot of benefits that people may not consider.
Drawing on his own experience dynamically evolving his company and business model, Jim Meinsen discusses when and how you might need to draw on new technology. Jim and Debbie Meinsen are co-owners of TCI Graphics in Springfield.
John Oke-Thomas, longtime Springfield architect, discusses his philosophy on architecture. He says that future historians will be focused on the sustainability of our contemporary architecture.
Erin Hedlun, director of marketing and communications at Evangel University, says compassion is an important job skill. Hedlun says it is a component of what makes a leader.
Rachel Barks, owner of Artistree Pottery, talks about the concepting that went behind the aesthetic of the business.