Council is asked to approve utility’s request for electric rate hikes in each of next three years.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, education, law and nonprofit.

City’s workforce development leader says search for federal grants is paying off.

The city's Board of Aldermen is hosting a series of special meetings designed to support business growth.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking and finance, beverage, education, health care, law and real estate.

A combined home for the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and jail is coming to fruition in Mount Vernon.

Monica Horton of Springfield City Council discusses the city’s proposed recreational marijuana tax.

In Springfield Business Journal’s summer project report, 19 active construction jobs represent more than $340 million in investments and over 2 million square feet of new construction, additions and renovations.

The decision also means delay in consideration by Planning & Zoning Commission.

Since its 1999 debut, the awards program has honored individuals under the age of 40 for their professional and civic work.

When your training needs assessment shows there are gaps in employee performance the next step is to design an appropriate training solution according to Sherry Coker, OTC Center for Workforce …

Reflecting on 2022, the SBJ newsroom compiles the top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

The day after a tense exchange at the May 22 Springfield City Council meeting, Susan Istenes, director of the city’s Department of Planning and Development, resigned. 

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson says the idea of compensating City Council members is another growing pain for Springfield.

In a transcript provided by his office, Gov. Mike Parson touts successes during his tenure.

Taxing district would fund improvements to shopping center’s interior and exterior roads.

Springfield’s governing body expands co-responder effort and mulls reinstating jail diversion program. 

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The best, most efficient way a company can help is just start that conversation,” says Esther …