Design Fabrication Inc. owner Dianna Devore, at left, presents the Springfield Contractors Association Developer of the Year Award to Missouri State University, accepted by MSU President Clif Smart, at the Nov. 13 Salute to Design and Construction banquet.
Photo provided by Ryan Kowalski
Construction Salute
Members of the Design Team of the Year receive their award for the Prime plaza and driver training center at the Salute to Design and Construction banquet.
SBJ photo by Eric Olson
Fixing after Fire
Nesbitt Construction crews Nov. 14 remove the roof in remodeling the Chinese Chef, 3029 S. Campbell Ave. A building permit filed with the city indicates the structure needed rebuilt after taking on fire damage.
Photo provided by Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce
Best in Bolivar
Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce President Jesse Ankrom, far left, and chamber Vice President Jared Taylor, center, celebrate with Kelly Parson of OakStar Bank for its honor as Small Business of the Year.
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Best in Bolivar
Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce President Jesse Ankrom, far left, and chamber Vice President Jared Taylor, right, present Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Donald Babb with a plaque as the Large Business of the Year. The awards were announced by the chamber Nov. 8.
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