Shabu Hot Pot opened; two U.S. fireworks industry companies combined through an acquisition; and Mama G’s Kitchen added a second location.

Restaurant offering acai bowls and Indian fusion dishes set to reopen in food court Oct. 10. 

SGF Market is scheduled to debut in November.

Pet company a people business, Funky Bunch Pet Care owners say.

Steve White said the deal closed Oct. 1, and Lifestyle Contractors is amid a rebranding to Granite Construction Group.

Bells Marketing Consultant is now That GenZ Agency.

An Oct. 12 grand opening is scheduled as the business more than doubles its footprint.

The C-Street booster and former councilmember has announced her intention to run.

Owners of The Pickle also are launching cryotherapy biz under the same roof.

Purpose Connect is among 40 companies still competing for $1M prize.

Bedpost Books opened in Republic; mobile business Clear Choice Power Wash got its start; and Vixen’s Brew LLC debuted.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, chambers of commerce and health care.

Cornerstone Fine Jewelry relocated; Springfield’s Harley-Davidson dealership came under new ownership; and the newest 7 Brew Coffee shop in Springfield launched.

Following several years of attending nearby regional spots such as Tulsa, Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas, the delegation for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Leadership Visit headed to the East Coast this month for a first-time destination.

‘Enterprise-level’ business hard to operate in city, entrepreneur says.

The 229 Project is slated to offer a winning business a physical location, financial support and mentorship.

October opening is expected for Great Dave’s Coffee Co.

U.S. Bank also presents $100,000 in funding to support Ascend program to Downtown Springfield Association and Efactory.