Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three selections made in California.

Fat Cat Pizza Co. is now owned by Mike Heslin.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking and finance, beverage, education, health care, law and real estate.

Burn Boot Camp opens as the first commercial development in The Ridge at Ward Branch; Radon Safety Squad expands its coverage to Springfield; and Italian Kitchen moves its mobile catering business into a brick-and-mortar shop.

The 40,000 pounds of protein will provide 33,000 meals for the nonprofit’s network.

The restaurant near Menards at Chestnut Expressway and U.S. Highway 65 employs 75.

City Utilities’ gas and water main renewal project has closed the intersection of South Campbell Avenue and West College Street at the west end of the block.

Harbell’s Grill & Sports Bar LLC reopened; Holistic psychotherapy practice Truth and Counsel LLC opened a second location; and Bahama Buck’s got its start in Branson.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three beverages.

The retail center announces two new clothing stores, along with a dining addition.

Ariake Sushi and Robata opened; Great Southern Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: GSBC) opened its newest branch in Springfield; and a longtime employee with City Utilities of Springfield went into business for himself with the launch of Van Every Drafting & Design LLC.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three “California works of art in liquid form.”

The organization is collaborating with Springfield Community Gardens on the Nourish the Ozarks initiative.

Missouri Mike's at Battlefield and Glenstone, as well as new eatery Deli Mike’s, are shutting down, while original location on Chestnut remains.

According to Southwest Missouri SBA branch data, the number of loans issued was down 14% last year in the 28-county area compared with 2021 volume. Federal officials say the change was expected.

New venture represents collaboration of business owners, local improvement district.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday.

Owner transitions mobile biz with a planned Sept. 18 launch on West Chestnut Expressway.

The Kebab Shack is scheduled to open in November.

Darla’s Cakery owners say investment in commercial kitchen is paying off.