Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

Bolivar-based Curly Que Barbecue LLC expanded its footprint south to Springfield; the first retail store in Bolivar for phone carrier T-Mobile opened; and Whataburger made its Queen City debut.

The company continues to operate stores in Galloway Village and Republic.

You’ve just invested a significant amount of time and money to train members of your team. Now you have to see if your employees actually learned the confidence, skills, behaviors, or attitudes you …

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

“What we’ve tried to accomplish is more of an experience,” says David Burnett, Mt. Vernon Community Bank President, Mid-Missouri Bank. Burnett says customers should feel free to come in and use …

Officials discuss the survey results.

Nearly 30 years from its inception, officials say the city of Springfield’s commercial loan program has picked up in activity as businesses look to make investments beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four beverages.

The Kebab Shack opened; Hitch Goods launched; and The War Zone Springfield moved.

Hidden Grounds is filling space formerly occupied by Kaiju Coffee.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

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

According to Southwest Missouri SBA branch data, the number of loans issued was down 14% last year in the 28-county area compared with 2021 volume. Federal officials say the change was expected.

Rachael Sellhorn is the new director of giving for Springfield-based company.

Officials expect economic pressures will continue to boost pay for workers.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five selections made from the grape.

Italian restaurant Amici opened; Springfield-based law firm Neale & Newman LLC moved its Branson office; and an O’Reilly Auto Parts hub store launched.

“Every client should be treated as a client for life,” says Lance Garrett, vice president of the Springfield Division of Crossland Construction. From the design phase through replacing worn …

The Wheelhouse, a Mexican-Thai fusion restaurant, changed ownership; Ozark-based Clear Creek Golf Car and Vehicles LLC acquired local competitor Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles; and marijuana company The Farmer’s Wife changed hands.