Equestrian stunts and meal are highlights of Dolly Parton’s Stampede.

Mod On Trend opened in Battlefield Mall; a Springfield drink shop had an ownership change; and Medical spa Hydration Sensation Wellness & Beauty LLC debuted downtown.

Officials say raising prices is part of current business climate.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

Helping people is the foremost purpose in business for Angela Stephens. The idea for Re-Focus the Creative Office was born to help her son, Drake Stephens, who had started struggling in school in fifth grade.

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

Read profiles of this year's honorees.

They range in industry from publishing and architecture to hospitality and banking and finance.

Founder Danny Collins discusses his business at SBJ's 12 People You Need to Know live interview event.

Eric Olson takes a leadership role with Arkansas Business Publishing Group.

Hidden Grounds Coffee House opened at The Fairbanks; Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new clinic; and Springfield entrepreneur Mark Burgess brought a retro entertainment concept to town.

Mod on Trend opens in the Battlefield Mall.

Officials with The Rebound Foundation and Kids Inn Child Care Center say the organizations will continue.

Organizers call upstart Ozarks Film Foundry a filmmaker incubator and film industry accelerator.

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.

Robert Hedgecorth is hired as executive director of finance and business operations.

Rachel Anderson, Winter Kinne and Teresa Parson are among 11 women selected statewide.

The axe-throwing business schedules its last day for March 30.

Illinois native Chris Turbov brings a taste of Chicago to a 7-foot-wide storefront downtown.

A pair of Republic natives opened Miss Boston’s Cocktail Lounge LLC; a mother and son launched DIY Marketing Strategies for Small Business; and Classics Pizza Co. opened.