Newsmakers in the areas of athletics, banking & finance, chambers of commerce, health care, information technology, marketing, nonprofit and transportation.

Artist Tiffany Collins moved her Nixa art gallery, Lucid TLC Arts LLC, to a new location; a crystal jewelry maker who started on Etsy expanded with a storefront; and Fleur Floral Studio LLC transitioned to a home-based venture.

Dr. Matthew Stinson to be second leader since its founding in 2003.

Credit rating agency AM Best downgraded the financial strength rating of State Farm General Insurance Co. to B (fair) from A (excellent), according to a news release from AM Best.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins encourages residents to engage with a state process to determine how best to use federal funds.

CEO Mitch Dolloff remains the company's highest-paid employee.

The area chamber receives five-star accreditation from the national organization for the first time.

Both city of Springfield ballot measures are approved at the polls.

John Myers succeeds David Argueta, who recently was promoted to a regional role.

Maria Neider is the municipality's new communications director.

The former leader of the Nixa chamber is appointed to the role.

University officials say they are responding to FAFSA delays.

The company's annual proxy filing with the SEC shows a mixed bag with increases and decreases in total compensation.

Branson and Bolivar are among new sites for small-business program.

Officials say raising prices is part of current business climate.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

Bank’s CEO recently said independent investigator was retained in response to allegations against Brett Magers.

Rene Frazier is promoted as Jeff Robinson retires.

Proxy filing points to increases in total pay during 2023 for four of five top executives.