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.

New venture represents collaboration of business owners, local improvement district.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday.

Owner transitions mobile biz with a planned Sept. 18 launch on West Chestnut Expressway.

The Kebab Shack is scheduled to open in November.

Darla’s Cakery owners say investment in commercial kitchen is paying off.

Community center receives new business ventures and renovations.

Gettin’ Basted owners bring shaved ice franchise to Highway 76.

Business listing cites wife’s death and plans to retire.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples a handful of products.

Bapa Network opened two restaurants in the Queen City last year.

A franchise group is expanding Louisiana-based Smalls Sliders into Missouri and Arkansas.

Ownership change for Harbell’s is targeted before year’s end, official says.

Chuck Ocarz led growth of the franchise division to nearly 100 restaurants.

For 24 years, Springfield Business Journal has honored women for their professional and civic accomplishments and contributions.

The company is debuting an office space next door to its Cherry Picker Package and Fare concept in Rountree.

No locations have been announced, but the company seeks franchisees in Midwest expansion.

The barbecue restaurant operated locally for nearly four years.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, education, food service, insurance and nonprofit.

An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.