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Mercy leader connects rising COVID cases, low vaccination rates

President Craig McCoy criticizes politicizing the vaccine issue.

C of O files appeal in federal gender housing case

The private Christian school goes to the circuit court level to maintain its dorm policies.

Drury chief of staff resigns

Executive leadership divides responsibilities at the Springfield campus.

Council approves city’s $395M budget

The fiscal 2022 total is up 7% from the prior year.

Food truck opens brick-and-mortar eatery

After a year in business locally, Chameleon Cuisine signs on for former Aviary space downtown.

2021 PCCC kicks off, begins leadership transition

Longtime Director Jerald Andrews is grooming his successor as some 50 events get underway for annual golf fundraiser.

Missouri Job Center opens pop-up venue downtown

The two-day service is set to appear this week at Park Central Square.

Opinion: Missouri farmers have new way to focus on mental health

Columnist Garrett Hawkins says even tough farmers can use mental and emotional help at times.

Former CPA sentenced to prison for Ponzi scheme

Douglas Richardson is ordered to pay $8.8 million in restitution to victims.

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The Girl Scouts have unsold cookies left, 15M boxes

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Philips recalls ventilators and sleep apnea CPAP machines over cancer concerns

Future of Fiber: CU, Lumen partnership to offer citywide, high-speed internet connection

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- Lumber prices are falling fast, turning hoarders into sellers
  
  Perhaps signaling an eventual return to normalcy, lumber prices have dropped from record highs.
- Bitcoin tops $40,000 after Musk says Tesla could use it again
  
  Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on yesterday.
- NBA star James Harden takes stake, board seat in luxury retailer Saks
  
  NBA superstar James Harden is on board with luxury retailer Saks as a new investor.
- The Girl Scouts have unsold cookies left, 15M boxes
  
  The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
- Ikea fined $1.3 million over spying campaign in France
  
  A French court convicted two former Ikea executives of spying on union representatives, employees and some unhappy customers in France, …
- ‘Very crazy in a good way’: Kansas City wedding business booms after pandemic
  
  The wedding business is back, and in a big way.
- Philips recalls ventilators and sleep apnea CPAP machines over cancer concerns
  
  Philips is recalling breathing devices and ventilators due to foam that might degrade and become toxic.
- Cerner laying off 550
  
  Kansas City-based health information technology company Cerner Corp. started a round of layoffs.
- H&R Block promotes 90, lays off 90 in KC
  
  H&R Block conducted a restructuring at its Kansas City headquarters.
- Caribbean destination added at STL airport
  
  Southwest Airlines is launching a Caribbean destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

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12 People Photo Gallery: Craig McCoy

Mercy Springfield Communities President is the June 15 guest for the monthly series.

Week on the Street: June 14-20, 2021

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Photo Gallery: 2021 40 Under 40

Young professionals are honored at a drive-in theater-themed event hosted by SBJ.

Week on the Street: March 8-14, 2021

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Quote of the Week

"There’s no reason you can’t make $150,000-$200,000. That’s just steady work. That’s not even hustling."
—Jeramey Henson of HM Dent Works, on wage prospects as a paintless auto dent repair technician

From the Print Edition

Wilson’s Creek visitor center reopens

Delays push $4.5M renovation project into 2021.

Truck driver shortage could impact gas prices

Industry expects higher fuel demand to maintain throughout the year.

Business Spotlight: Smooth Operations

Partners add paintless dent repair training to storm-chasing business.

Open for Business: Victoria's Cafe and Tea

Victoria’s Cafe and Tea owner Sheila Daniels relocated her 6-year-old business to Springfield from Tulsa, Oklahoma; Springfield Contemporary Theatre Inc. consolidated operations; and a dedicated emergency room for children is now available at Mercy Hospital Springfield.

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Where Startups Can Begin

Jessica Burkland, a Missouri State University business instructor in the Department of Management, talks about small business start-up trends in a post-pandemic year. Burkland, who owns Activate Consulting & Training and volunteers as a small business mentor for SCORE of Southwest Missouri, says startups that offer new services and products to help people work from home or that enhance mental health could find greater success.

Our Year In COVID

Jim and Debbie Meinsen, co-owners of TCI Graphics, say the past year has been one of the toughest they have faced. Now in the company's 50th year, the couple says they learned a few things in 2020.

90 Ideas: Lessons From Programming

Charlie Rosenbury, president of Self-Interactive, calls on his experience in programming to illustrate lessons he has learned running a business and life in general. Springfield Business Journal's 90 Ideas is presented by Great Southern Bank.

No Ceiling: Tragic Punctuation

Darline Mabins talks with SBJ’s Christine Temple about growing up after a tragic accident took the lives of her mother and older brother. Mabins is now the regional branch sales manager for Arvest Bank. No Ceiling is an SBJ podcast, going in depth with local women, sharing their journey to the top of their professions.

Working for the Team

Caleb Scott, owner, coach and player for Queen City Insane Asylum semi-professional football team, talks about the ways that the team works to support each other on and off the field. Scott says you can’t force people to become leaders, they have to come naturally.

Sustained Through Relationships

Steve Williams, owner of Crosstown Barbecue, discusses the role relationships have played throughout the 51 years that Crosstown Barbecue has been in business. He says that while he puts effort into providing the best food he can, ultimately “people like to do business with people they like.”

Growing a Bond

Randy Bacon, professional photographer and humanitarian, relates his experience building relationships with clients since he became a photographer. He says building relationships with his clients and perfecting his craft are the most important things he does to spread his business.

What’s In A Name: Crackerjack Shack

Sandy Higgins, owner of the Crackerjack Shack, shares the reason behind the business’ name. She says part of the inspiration goes back to a painting her daughter had in her room when she was younger.

Just Moving Ahead

Heather Kite, owner of Rooted Deep Farms, relates how she started up her business in the summer of last year. She says it was a long journey, but she is satisfied with the choice she made.

Design Thinking

Amy Susan, director of public relations at EquipmentShare, discusses EquipmentShare’s philosophy of design thinking, and how field experience dictates their innovation. Design thinking consists of brainstorming, collaborating, beta testing and a practical implementation of solutions.

The Value in Giving Back

Caleb Scott, owner, coach and player for the Queen City Insane Asylum semi-professional football team, talks about their efforts for community outreach. He says the team wants to use its platform to give back to the community.

Building Cohesive Work Environments

Amy Susan, director of public relations at EquipmentShare, says EquipmentShare relies on its four core values to promote cohesive working spaces. She says those values are Humility, Integrity, Drive, and Intelligence.

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