Myriad firms bought up inventory early this year to address price increases, Matt Morrow says, and many businesses are watching as reciprocal tariff rates settle around 15%.

Jill Simmons succeeds recently retired leader Kim Reser in position assigned to recreation.

Katelyn Zach is running as a Democrat for the role currently held by GOP Rep. Melanie Stinnett.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, esports, equipment rental, government, media, restaurant and rotary.

The local Decorating Den Interiors franchise moved; 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care debuted in Springfield; and north-side eatery La Roux Bistro launched.

Kathryn Wall joins the nonprofit from Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.

Membership nears capacity for the 810 W. Catalpa St. facility, and $700,000 remains to be fundraised for capital campaign.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Trusted Advisers event honors 14 businesspeople, including the Legacy Adviser, a pinnacle award for industry veterans with over 20 years of experience, and an Up-and-Comer Adviser, for an individual with fewer than five years of experience.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows monthly increase in all of Missouri's metro areas.

A public hearing on the amendment is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Council is scheduled to vote tonight on legislation that would remove the cap on the number of events allowing alcohol to be served downtown and on C-Street. 

Jeremy Johnson is scheduled to start next month in the leadership role at his Washington state alma mater.

HR Advantage expands its reach after marking 20 years in business.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, construction, education, health care, insurance, manufacturing and trucking.

Project that extends over Highway 65 is expected to wrap by spring 2026.

A planned merger of Springfield-based Brightli Inc. and a provider from Nashville, Tennessee, stands to become the nation’s largest behavioral health services nonprofit on the basis of revenue.

Tech startup expanding to Tennessee, Florida while laying off Springfield staff.

Sydney and Jerrad Davis are targeting a spring 2026 relaunch of the historic Walnut Street restaurant.

The Brightli Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks are among funding recipients from Delta Dental of Missouri.

Rusty Worley joins the engineering firm as its first director of community engagement.