Francine Pratt joins two other locals currently serving as governing members for the organization.

Newsmakers in the areas of health care, law, municipal and nonprofit.

In November 2018, nearly two-thirds of Missouri voters approved Proposition B, an initiative that substantially increased the state’s minimum wage. The hike raised base pay to $12 per hour from $7.85 – a 53% increase – over five years, reaching that target on Jan. 1.

Officials say move will help offset increased operating costs.

MASBA aims to aid company owners with events and education.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

With a $25 million annual budget, OATS Transit provides over 4,500 trips per day statewide.

Newsmakers in the areas of agriculture, education, health care, hospitality and nonprofit.

Carl Rosenkranz retires after 51 years at the nonprofit.

Ken Palermo succeeds Maura Taylor, who retired at the end of 2022.

My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy aims to assist individuals who lack access to medications due to insurance or income.

Newsmakers in the areas of education, government, health care, nonprofit and real estate.

Bass Pro and Pinegar Advantage assist in nonprofit's red kettle campaign.

Greene County also is high ranking, but doesn’t make top 10 list by SmartAsset.

Reflecting on 2022, the SBJ newsroom compiles the top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

The Springfield Expo Center is among buildings being used to serve residents in need.

The funding goes toward children's causes in the Ozarks.

Newsmakers in the areas of education, engineering, health care, law, nonprofit, real estate and technology.

The fundraiser is taking place this week at the outdoor retailer’s flagship store in Springfield.

Krisi Schell is one of 12 governing members for the organization.