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.

A second Target store may be coming to the city.

The metro area scores the best in housing during the first quarter, according to new report.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples beverages from the historical estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Developer says project – his worst-kept secret in Springfield – is about 90% finalized, though company will make official announcement. 

The Healthy Edge protein shake and energy tea store hits four years with current owners.

Downtown flower shop Funky Flaura’s Unique Floral Designs LLC opened; Jordan Valley Community Health Center moved in Republic; and The Jackson Grille got its start in Marshfield.

Over 20 venues are participating in the craft beverage program.

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle brings internet, public records and technology coverage and analysis.

The first downtown Springfield branch for Arvest Bank opened; a longtime licensed massage therapist became a first-time business owner; and 7 Brew Coffee opened its fourth shop in Springfield.

Second career is a sweet change for former clothiers.

Local franchisees sign on with Florida-based Serotonin Centers.

Longtime exec Bruce Long succeeds Edwin ‘Cookie’ Rice.

Purple Panda Filipino Food expanded; T-Mobile made its Ozark debut; and the first Queen City branch for Poplar Bluff-based First Midwest Bank opened.

Eoff & Associates VP says restaurant should open in Fountain Place by early 2024.

Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) operates more than 19,000 stores in 47 states, according to its website, and its newest one will soon be opening in Battlefield.

Springfield Business Journal counts down the fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

MetaGolf plans June 9 grand opening.

The company enters the U.S. territory with two stores and a distribution center.