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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
They said it. We're reporting it. Fifteen industry forecasts lead the way into 2019.
Reflecting on 2019, the SBJ newsroom selected the top 10 stories that impacted Queen City business.
Banking, education, health care and nonprofit industries are among those represented.
The Springfield franchisee of Cincinnati-based Pet Wants began a brick-and-mortar store; SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Springfield North opened; and longtime Farmers Insurance agent Robert “Dewayne” Merritt started a Springfield agency.
John Russell seeks to retain his seat after being appointed this year by Gov. Mike Parson.
Cody Askins and Landon McCarter have built a vast audience, but their product is hardly known in Springfield.
Insurance agent Chuck Chalender succeeds financial adviser Dennis Heim.
Clay Trautman’s The Cast Group flips and renovates houses.
Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, civic, education, energy, insurance and law.
A new Missouri law allows the self-funded health plan to roll out to more employers.
“A lot has to be done within 72 hours,” says Keke Rover, Director of Ambassadors for Children. School enrollment, court dates and finding daycare are several issues a foster parent must …
Ten Springfield-area companies make it on the fast-growth list.
A group of legislators led by Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, began evaluating the state’s retirement systems last month.
Kenny Gott: "Getting more Social Security money – or potentially much less depending on how and when you claim – may have a significant effect on your retirement comfort, for the rest of your life."
Richard Ollis: "If your business doesn’t have a robust plan for attracting and retaining talent, you will be at a significant disadvantage in the marketplace."
Tom Jensen says he helps businesses utilize benefits to attract and retain their workforce.
Missouri’s leadership is working to provide more affordable options to its residents.
In a tight employment market “I think the first thing is really being more open to hiring someone who struggles with literacy,” says Kristy Frans with the Council of Churches. “Just because …
Newsmakers in the areas of advertising, architecture, construction, health care, insurance, nonprofit and transportation.
Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, hospitality, insurance, media, nonprofit and retail.
Pappy’s Place came under new ownership; Napleton Autowerks/Missouri Inc. moved; and St. Louis barbecue chain Sugarfire Smokehouse made its Springfield debut.
Angela Frantz with Ultimate Software, says some employers are skeptical about allowing employees to telecommute. “If they’re not engaging and self regulating and self motivating and making sure …
While divorce can be a difficult and lengthy process, Jillian Wood, managing partner with Stange Law Firm, outlines how a divorce can take three paths with different levels of complexity. Note: …
Megan Short, executive director of Springfield Contractors Association, explains what hints you can glean from the health of the overall economy based on the health of the construction industry. She …
Jamie Jacobsen, owner of Fazoli’s, says small businesses are a lot like families. Their employees and customers are part of the community, so it’s important for them to help out local not for …
SueAnn Hollowell, CEO of Optikal, says using social media is an effective method of reaching customers. She says they connect with social media influencers who then review their products on YouTube. …
Paul Long, vice president with Ollis/Akers/Arney, says a demanding job can take a toll on your family life. When his children were young, he would work early and go back to work late to spend the …
“If you’re not doing what you love, then change what you’re doing. It’s simple as that, because again, life is too short. There’s something out there for every one,” says Janice Goocher, …
John Lopez, military veteran and founder/director of K9s for Camo, used to have a fear of dogs. After one of his sergeants talked about confronting fears, Lopez decided he would conquer his when he …
Christina Ford, president and founder of The Rebound Foundation, says one of the difficult things about running a nonprofit is tailoring services to the individuals being served. Transportation and …
Chris Bryant, development and productivity coach with Murney Associates, says he likes to use tools to help visualize the structure of a sales business. “From start to finish you’re marketing,” …
