The commission approves 31 awards for small businesses.

After discovering a niche for vintage typewriters, Laura Prather quickly grew a home-based typewriter sale and service business.

Evergreen Hair House opened; the Ozark Chamber of Commerce moved to a new home; and Dirk’s Tavern LLC got its start on C-Street.

Innovate SOMO Funds targets southern Missouri counties.

As federal government touts potential economic benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce vows to file suit.

Innovate SOMO Funds aims to invest in startups and has support from the likes of the Efactory and the Hatch Foundation in Springfield.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, chambers of commerce, health care, marketing and nonprofit.

Inviktus Salon owner nears completion of national small-biz program.

Newsmakers in the areas of athletics, banking & finance, chambers of commerce, health care, information technology, marketing, nonprofit and transportation.

Artist Tiffany Collins moved her Nixa art gallery, Lucid TLC Arts LLC, to a new location; a crystal jewelry maker who started on Etsy expanded with a storefront; and Fleur Floral Studio LLC transitioned to a home-based venture.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

The area chamber receives five-star accreditation from the national organization for the first time.

The former leader of the Nixa chamber is appointed to the role.

El Escondite, a Mexican snack and drink concept, is in the works.

The restaurant’s food truck is setting up shop in the Rountree commercial area.

Branson and Bolivar are among new sites for small-business program.

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.