Downtown Springfield Association Executive Director Rusty Worley: "Local retail and restaurants are a barometer for the economic health of a community."

SBJ interviews the president of the Commercial Street Community Improvement District.

Local restaurants and food services use robots, machinery and tech amenities to their advantage.

A late August launch is planned at former Andy’s Frozen Custard spot.

The building is scheduled to be installed at 1521 E. Battlefield Road next week.

Brent L. Johnson, 58, was reported missing in the Lake of the Ozarks area.

Stephanie Wigger is accused in Christian County Circuit Court of allegedly failing to pay taxes when she operated Farm Fresh Steakhouse & Bakery.

The Economic Impact Awards ceremony and special publication spotlights excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community, with honorees and top honors chosen by an independent panel of judges.

The newest entry in Marriott International Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAR) Moxy Hotels brand, Moxy Springfield Downtown, began operations; food truck Adriano’s Mobile Pizzeria got its start; and 7 Brew Coffee's latest shop opened.

Former MSU President Clif Smart is recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement in Business award.

Polymath Educational Cafe has been in business since 2017.

Billy Dove speaks about plans for Springfield Media Corp. during SBJ's 12 People You Need to Know event.

Rogersville venture to lead with Willard’s to follow by early fall.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein suggests the Antigal Uno line of Argentinian wines for inflation-weary customers.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, education, media, nonprofit and restaurant.

Palm & Paddle Grille, Cricketts Esports and Tortuga Torta opened.

The Decision-Makers’ Outlook publication explores themes such as business outlook and growth, operations planning, inflation impacts, cost of business factors and business owner exit strategies.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four beverages made in Europe.

Sleepy Opossum Cafe announces plans to take on former Fleur Floral Studio space.

The Social Birdy targets July 3 launch at 1250 Branson Hills Parkway.