YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Springfield Business Journal began the Economic Growth Series in 2019 to provide valuable information to guide business and investment decisions in our area. The Economic Growth Series is back in 2024, examining issues and opportunities through a variety of topics, scheduled to be examined throughout the year across six special publications.
The Economy: June 10
Survey themes: Market outlook, confidence in the local economy, business profit trends and forecasts, recession predictions, accessing credit and capital raises.
Decision-makers’ Outlook: July 8
Survey themes: Business outlook and growth, operations planning, inflation impacts, cost of business factors and business owner exit strategies.
Workforce Development: Aug. 12
Survey themes: Payroll shifts, wages and benefits demand, labor shortage impacts and employee barriers impacting recruitment and retention.
Building a Region: Sept. 9
Survey themes: Business issues fueling and impeding growth, corporate responsibility and government support needs.
Infrastructure & Development: Oct. 21
Survey themes: Housing prices impact on employees, office trends and commercial and residential developments desired for growth.
Innovation & Growth: Nov. 18
Survey themes: Business and community growth strategies, technology investments and needed regional assets needed to better compete for businesses and talent.
The former Kmart store on the grounds of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is slated for demolition, according to a permit on file with the city of Springfield.
