Council had originally considered a measure that would have rejected Council of Churches of the Ozarks’ funding bid. 

Willard cafe makes good on goal to employ people with disabilities.

Brendan Griesemer is appointed to the role shortly after his retirement from the city of Springfield.

A study commissioned by the organizations suggests collaboration for workforce development, quality-of-life initiatives and branding.

Christopher Upton is exiting the state-licensed adult day care center his parents purchased last year.

Christie Love is slated to exit next month, at which time Associate Pastor Rue Lohn would become lead pastor.

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri Inc. is embarking on Phase 3 of the Legacy Trails subdivision it began in 2006.

An open-plan building will serve a dual purpose as a missionary training center and a community center on the grounds of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, engineering, health care and nonprofit.

Imagine Technical Institute aims to boost job opportunities for people with disabilities.

The Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center operates at 2864 S. Nettleton Ave.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

Newsmakers in the areas of economic development, education, entertainment, health care, nonprofit and real estate.

The Ozark nonprofit has brought in over $360,000 so far, with goal of $501,000 by year's end.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Meeting basic needs is critical to success in school, officials say.

Officials expect practice fields to be ready by fall 2024.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, law, nonprofit and transportation.

The Springfield nonprofit is No. 35 among America's Top 100 Charities.

Executive Editor Christine Temple: "They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many charitable nonprofits it’s also the most critical time of the year."