Inviktus Salon owner nears completion of national small-biz program.

Equestrian stunts and meal are highlights of Dolly Parton’s Stampede.

Helping people is the foremost purpose in business for Angela Stephens. The idea for Re-Focus the Creative Office was born to help her son, Drake Stephens, who had started struggling in school in fifth grade.

Organizers call upstart Ozarks Film Foundry a filmmaker incubator and film industry accelerator.

Illinois native Chris Turbov brings a taste of Chicago to a 7-foot-wide storefront downtown.

A Dallas couple follow their bakery franchise dreams to Springfield, and now a Joplin store is on the way.

Nixa Hardware has grown along with its city over 125 years.

Southwest Missourian introduces ‘hunt and release’ concept to safari hunters.

A hobbyist cook turned entrepreneur goes all in on hot sauce.

Willard cafe makes good on goal to employ people with disabilities.

Soap Refill Station owners have high hopes that small changes can lead to big environmental impact.

Jackie Stiles starts another chapter with NexGen Fitness.

Realtor reinvents her career with cryotherapy business.

Fitness business maxes out first two gyms and adds a third to keep pace with its 3,000 members.

The Romero family aims to contribute, feed and bring cultural awareness to the Ozarks.

Craft Axe Throwing wants to normalize axe throwing as a recreational activity.

The local chapter is one of the of roughly 600 National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliates nationally, and all services to clients are free.

Dynamic Strides Therapy to address growing demand with future expansion.

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