Places for People will become a subsidiary of Brightli through the deal.

The private preschool and child care program operator had been in Farmers Park for seven years.

Adult & Child Health is slated to become a subsidiary of Springfield-based Brightli.

Nonprofits that work to prevent, identify or treat child abuse and neglect are eligible.

The House minority leader and representative for District 132 was first elected to office in 2016. 

Local committee also is working to problem-solve.

Brent Cochran, owner of Al’s Pals Pet Place, started an e-commerce business to work with his son Alex who has Down’s syndrome. The venture combines Alex’s love of pets with social interaction …

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “Well, a simple idea is for a company to do something like ‘blue jeans day,’ …

“I like Jungian philosophy and I like existentialism, so by reading about that, it helps give me purpose in what I do, and keeps me motivated,” says Linda Saturno, Executive Director of the Child …

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “One way employees can get involved is to volunteer as a lunch buddy. That’s where you would spend …

“I think a leader’s job is very challenging, and we can say there are qualities of leaders, but then one important thing is that you have to be able to adjust your leadership style,” says Linda …

“This is something that’s great to come to Springfield just because usually it’s in larger markets,” says Kala Russell, Tasting Coordinator at Missouri Spirits. The charity pop-up bar, which …