Bill Smillie worked in the grocery business for decades and most recently was involved in workforce development efforts.

The funding supports the public health institute's Community Focus Report work.

Tim Casey is promoted, effective this summer, to newly created head of school role.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, hospitality, law, music and nonprofit.

In-person program has buy-in from trio of local institutions.

Veterans, former inmates are key demographics for Harvest Solutions.

Ashley Walden is hired as the nonprofit's vice president of community impact.

David Geurin is tapped to succeed the retiring Ron Snodgrass.

The Springfield-area organizations are among 44 selected statewide for over $7.6 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits.

The industrial parts and equipment distributor is targeting a summer relocation to 117 Park Central Square.

Springfield's governing body approves rezoning application for 29 acres at 851 E. Primrose St.

The Springfield technology company adds private AI infrastructure solutions to its portfolio.

Ric Ashe exits from executive director role after roughly three months.

Three November shows are set to celebrate the 53-year run of the band that originated in Springfield. 

A facility in northeast Springfield would house the newly formed SRC Industrial Corp.

Longtime optometrist becomes first-time biz owner with Vision Gallery 417.

Marie Moore, chief nursing officer of Mercy Springfield Communities for three years, has been appointed president of Mercy Washington and Lincoln Communities.

The Coolest Things finalists reflect the diversity of the local manufacturing community.

Kevin Ausburn of SMC Packaging Group recognized with chamber’s top award.

It was last summer when the Association for Women in Communications Springfield chapter came up with its Feb. 4 panel discussion topic: “Successful DEI Strategies and Initiatives in the Workplace.” The months between conception and delivery have brought myriad changes in the diversity, equity and inclusion space, as its two participants described ways to incorporate diversity strategies in the current environment.