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An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Read about the interview guests selected by SBJ's newsroom.

In a tight employment market “I think the first thing is really being more open to hiring someone who struggles with literacy,” says Kristy Frans with the Council of Churches. “Just because …

Officials say the new dinosaur exhibit is the largest gallery expansion in more than 15 years at the downtown science center.

The top recipient is Imagine Technical Institute.

Places for People will become a subsidiary of Brightli through the deal.

The 2021 Dynamic Dozen have shown tremendous growth in their various industries.

The gift from Diageo North America goes toward the Springfield nonprofit's humanitarian relief efforts.

Do you have a business succession plan in place? Most people don't. Tracy Barnas, Arvest Wealth Management Regional Manager talks with Arvest Bank Loan Manager Summer Massey about what steps you need to take to get your plan in order.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. Stephanie Anderson, Operations Coordinator for I Pour Life, says companies with the most successful …

The university now has received $7.3 million from the Indianapolis-based foundation over past two academic years.

Read about this year's honorees from the Springfield chamber.

The special section analyzes the local market's competition for talent.

“Ready. Set. Give.” is a seven-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The first thing I think a company needs to do is assess the individual interest of their employees …

This year, for the 38th season, the Springfield Ballet Inc. will perform “The Nutcracker” on the proscenium stage of the Landers Theatre, with six performances set Dec. 15-18.

Michael Nesbitt, President of Nesbitt Construction, says he learned valuable lessons about work ethic and business from his father. Whether or not his father, Bill Nesbitt, founder of Nesbitt Construction, intended to prepare his eight-year old son …

Burrell Behavioral Health and Healthy Living Alliance are leading an initiative with the funds.

Majs. Amos and Cyndi Shiels, veterans of the nonprofit, succeed recently retired couple.

Growing your company is good. Or is it? There are five things to consider when assessing if a growth opportunity will help or hinder your company according to Summer Massey, Loan Manager at Arvest …