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Construction is in Rich Kramer's blood. The commitment to the craft runs three generations deep in the Kramer family. Kramer Construction was founded in Iowa in 1939 by Rich's grandfather, Louis. …

How much downtime can your company afford? Two hours, two days, a month? If you aren’t sure or if you need to reassess let Huber & Associates guide you through disaster recovery and …

Mid-America Safety and Environmental recently completed construction on a new facility, providing more space for hands-on training activities and the addition of a dedicated confined space rescue …

In 2015, after closing the Missouri Hotel (the largest shelter for homeless people in SW MO), the decision was made to upgrade facilities and move operations of The Kitchen, Inc. to a new home with …

Making banking convenient is top priority at BluCurrent. Through its video chat service, members can bank from the convenience of home. BluCurrent’s video chat allows current and potential …

In June of 2020, Ozark Bank announced John Hedgpeth as chief financial officer and executive vice president, making him the fourth generation of the Hedgpeth family to serve in a leadership role at …

Drury University’s College of Graduate Studies is launching a series of new degrees and certificate programs that have been crafted to be relevant to today’s workforce, with the common …

With shut down orders for non-essential businesses across the country, local owners refused to accept that closing to the public equated to shuttering their small business entirely.

Some employees still drive to work and worry if they are safe. Others are working from home – perhaps for the first time. Many aren’t working at all as a result of COVID-19 layoffs. What we all have in common is a need to be informed, stay safe and take care of our households.

When it comes to COVID-19 and the unprecedented measures taking place, small businesses are just trying to keep up and stay afloat. Navigating federal programs while following updated state and local orders is a daily challenge for business owners as most watch gross receipts plummet and bills pile up. They are cutting costs, moving products online, boosting social media, developing creative revenue streams and pivoting in ways they didn’t expect.

Semi-trucks move more than 70% of all freight in the United States. Springfield based Prime, Inc., is a leader in the trucking industry, providing safe, on-time delivery of goods throughout North …

Mercy is an innovative, inclusive, award-winning organization built on the foundation of dignity and respect. The culture of hospitality ensures co-workers feel appreciated and welcomed while serving …

“With a company the size of American National, we have to make sure we’re all on the same page and functioning together. This ensures that we’re not only doing the best for our …

When it comes time to design a new office space or commercial structure, often the building owner’s focus is on the aesthetic. Rightly so, since a new building says a lot about a company. With …

WGU Missouri is committed to providing high-quality, career-boosting education to working adults ready to earn their degree. As Missouri’s only nonprofit, accredited, online university, WGU …

Victory Mission recently launched a coffee packaging and distribution service that doubles as a social enterprise. The program helps Victory have a sustainable budget throughout the year, as opposed …

Swann Dermatology, which provides procedural dermatology and cosmetic surgery, has recently expanded their noninvasive services to include Emsculpt and Emsella, which will both be available to …