As a presidential election looms 10 months from now, local and state officials say the outlook for the Missouri General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is looking like a mixed bag.

Officials expect economic pressures will continue to boost pay for workers.

Christopher Upton is exiting the state-licensed adult day care center his parents purchased last year.

Imagine Technical Institute aims to boost job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Katie Shelton took over ownership of Springfield Mercantile Co.; Little Sunshine’s Enterprises Inc. relocated its headquarters; and Cowork Collective opened.

All of the state's metropolitan areas post decreases in November, according to latest federal data.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Month-over-month job gains tally 5,900, according to latest state data.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, human resources, nonprofit and utilities.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a live interview with one of 12 local professionals handpicked by our editorial team.

Stuart Stringer is among four employees who were elevated to new roles this month at the staffing firm.

Surgical tech workers are in high demand, officials say.

SPS to target inefficiencies in two of its schools.

Purpose Connect brings on a chief strategy officer and chief operations officer.

All of the Missouri MSAs tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics post increases in the past month.

The school board is considering both closure and expansion options as it mulls study by Davis Demographics.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

The Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar & Polk County becomes a partner of Innovate SOMO.

The Dec. 8 hiring event is geared toward people exiting prison.