Tiffani Claussen is interviewed for Springfield Business Journal's 12 People You Need to Know series.

As Drury University’s president – the 19th in the 151-year history of the private, liberal arts higher education school – Jeff Frederick can be seen as a community connector.

The money from the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program is administered by CFO.

The funding is earmarked for a pre-apprenticeship program in the construction, education and health care sectors.

Stephanie O’Connor and Nacy Tai Ryerson are selected for the Athena Award and Virginia Fry Rising Star Award, respectively.

The Bear Cave Student Resource Center is now in operation.

Melanie Earl-Replogle is promoted to executive vice president for advancement following a national search.

The television anchor has worked at the television station since 1984.

The nearly 10,000-square-foot expansion comes as the business closes its off-leash dog park.

Brandon Jenson says now is the time to tackle housing issues in Springfield.

Pacts for Job Center operations and fiscal agent services could be terminated with 120 days’ notice. 

Brewer Science Inc., GVD Corp, MEMC LLC and SRC Electrical LLC receive funding.

The Wok on West Bypass is a sister property to The Wok on Scenic.

OMBX is a new division of OMB Bank focused on delivering banking solutions to fintechs and other digital companies..

Ozarks Film Foundry’s production assistant program certified by state.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, human resources, law and nonprofit.

Company intends to ramp up hiring efforts in 2026.

The seven-county Council of Local Elected Officials is taking note of the fractious relationship between the city of Springfield and the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board, which came to a head this month after city officials denied a funding request by the board.

Early discussions are reviving economic development prospects for over 1,000 acres of land surrounding the interchange at highways 60 and 65, those involved with the talks say.

Distributor reaches $51 million in 2024.