Guest columnist Jeremy Harris: "To develop a workforce that is competitive, can sustain itself economically and grow with the future, education in many forms is necessary."

Guest columnist Marlene Chism: "A system for formally developing leaders at all levels gets everyone on the same page and improves vertical communications among the levels of leaders."

Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Marybeth Kleinsasser, vice president of human resources and staff development for the Arc of the Ozarks; Diane Rozier, director of human resources for CNH Reman LLC; and Ryan Sivill, audit partner and lead recruiting partner at Forvis Mazars.

SBJ interviews Nixa's city administrator.

Employers, education professionals and workers say flexibility and purpose draw young people to jobs.

Guest columnist Donnie Brawner discusses the qualities of a leader.

Guest columnist Don Davis says while it may be months before Fed rate cuts, now is the time to take advantage of longer-term yields.

Dean Thompson updates readers on his work at the Springfield chamber.

Commercial Builders General Contracting is constructing the infill portion of a new office and shop building for Donco3 Construction LLC, a family-owned concrete subcontracting company in Marshfield.

Discussion kicks off effort to enact Forward SGF priority.

Nixa dance studio expands space, clients following acquisition.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, chambers of commerce, economic development, engineering, health care, law, marketing, media and nonprofit.

A franchise store of a Branson West-based quilting business made its Queen City debut; Grateful Vase launched in Lebanon; and Branson entertainment venue The Social Birdy had its grand opening.

Officials expect $6.5M Bolivar building to be ready by spring 2025.