Medical clinic Evoke Health and Wellness LLC opened; The Phoenix Diner Bar and Grille got its start; and Enterprise Self Storage LLC began operations.

Bradley Testerman is selected to lead the Economic Development Partnership of Bolivar & Polk County.

Brandon McClure and Tyson Petty team up to open Mammoth Technology.

The self-guided tourism initiative for breweries, distilleries and wineries started in 2018.

Uptown Hog LLC opened at 14 Mill Market; Jo Christian became a first-time business owner with the launch of Treasured Relics Estate & Consignment Sales LLC; and husband and wife Cristhian and Shanie Valdez started a second food industry venture in the Queen City.

Chamber hits pledge goal for growth initiative, prepares for fall housing study release.

PAJJ Lane LLC wins contract for the operation, Missouri Department of Revenue announces.

Farmers Market of the Ozarks is partnering with Downtown Springfield Association on the Park Central Square market.

Rage Fitness plans to rebrand Royal Barbell as RF Iron, the companies announce.

Mike Girsch is scheduled to speak at SBJ Connect in September.

A pair of food industry veterans teamed up to open Rebar Kitchen & Taproom; May 2 marked the grand opening for the new headquarters of 27North Inc.; and the first brick-and-mortar shop for Springfield Trading Co. launched.

The Local Bevy owner says phone scam cost her around $16K.

With its third time appearing on the Dynamic Dozen list – Springfield Business Journal’s countdown of the fastest-growing companies in our community – Keep Supply took home the top honor.

The awards ceremony also includes a new Dynamo honor recognizing O'Reilly Automotive.

The Sunshine Street store also will double as headquarters for the 2-year-old company.

Guest columnist Rusty Worley: "The second annual Women’s Day Downtown spotlighted more than 70 women-owned businesses and organizations on April 13. It celebrated how women entrepreneurs make downtown a better place through their creativity, intellect and empathy.  "

Guest columnist Angela McLaughlin: "Your networks matter. Active participation in networking groups offers countless opportunities for professional advancement and growth. As you utilize the collective wisdom and resources within your networking groups, you will discover new pathways to success and prosperity in your professional journey."

Guest columnist Stephanie Staggs: "Regardless of the industry, all business owners I interviewed in this story agree that clients’ trust is essential."

Small-business owners juggle a lot of responsibilities, and a study by national payroll and human resources firm ADP found over half of them choose to handle HR matters in-house – with 80% of professionals tasked with the work having no experience or training.

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