Layne Hunton launches Throughline Architecture.

The owners of Springfield marketing firm Longitude are partners in the project called The Ozarker Lodge.

Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says having a business partner in a different state is challenging but advantageous. He says being separated enlarges their network and lets …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says people don’t realize how essential nonprofits are to our area. He says these organizations can help …

K. Patrick Douglas, attorney and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, says he’s learned a lot about leadership from mentors. He says you must value your team and work for the best interests …

Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says after leaving the Air Force, he and partner Joseph Kidwell wanted to continue serving active duty military, veterans and first responders. …

Andy Drennen, founder of Blend For That says they’ve been very selective about building partnerships. He says it’s important to find partners who share your vision and sense of community. Drennen …

Eddie Gumucio, organizer and founder of the Queen City Shout Music festival says his wife’s experience with poverty relief agencies helped expand the number of nonprofits they could help. He says …

Christina Ford, president and founder of The Rebound Foundation, says she made a point to visit with local businesses to learn about potential partners. She says donations of time and services are …

Jamie Thomas, vice president of Prosperiti Properties, says their mission statement is to help the communities they serve to prosper. They’re partnering with several nonprofits to help people with …

Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, says one of their secrets is partnering with others. Look for partners who have the same heart, passion and goals. Duration: 0:55

Margo Spilde, founder and CEO of GRASP, picked her friend Christen Jeschke to help form the group. Spilde says Jeschke's writing talent and ability to ask relevant questions have been essential to …

“Every day, battling was just stressful, competitive wages and everything,” says entrepreneur Amby Lewis. Lewis didn’t like the jobs she held in call centers and needed a change. She decided to …

Cody Ritter, owner of Base Construction & Management LLC, says a high work volume lets you choose your projects and partners. “The guys the we really like to work for, those are our targets. In a …

Selecting the right IT partner for your company is daunting. Not all IT companies are the same. Learn five qualities to look for in your next IT partner beyond the products. This is sponsored …

Rick Meewes, Managing Partner with Reliable Toyota, shares the guiding principles he’s used throughout his life and business. Duration: 7:03

“We have to be very creative — it’s not as simple as just saying, ‘Hey, we need money and would you like to give us some?’ It becomes very specific and helping an individual or a business …

Jessica Ollis says managing a household prepared her for running a business with her spouse. Jessica, who co-owns Spring Branch Kombucha with husband Chris Ollis, says they probably couldn’t have …

“To be good at business, or whatever you do, you need know what you can do and what you’re not good at,” says Eric Jones, co-owner of United States of Apparel. “When you’re not good at …

Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity or Springfield Missouri, says there are some misconceptions about the nonprofit group. While they do accept donations they are not a charity …