Nixa Hardware has grown along with its city over 125 years.

The centerpiece of Evangel University’s Here. Now. capital campaign, which has raised $18 million toward its $22 million goal for new construction on campus, the Valor Center, is starting to rise on the west side of the university’s grounds.

The sale of the 175-acre wooded property was at a cost of $500,000, roughly 28% of the property’s assessed value of $1.8 million.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

An addition and 70,000-square-foot renovation project will expand the early childhood development program housed in the Reeds Spring Primary School building while upgrading the overall facility.

The retail center announces two new clothing stores, along with a dining addition.

Burn Boot Camp opens as the first commercial development in The Ridge at Ward Branch; Radon Safety Squad expands its coverage to Springfield; and Italian Kitchen moves its mobile catering business into a brick-and-mortar shop.

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.

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.

Coming this fall on South Campbell Avenue from the Walker Hospitality Group family of hotels, owner of La Quinta Inn South next door, is a mixed-use development to feature commercial tenant space with drive-thru and restaurant availability.

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.

The project in partnership with the county would develop land on West Division.

Around $17 million worth of high-end homes hit the market in December.

SBJ interviews the owner of El Shaddai Farm.

Local firms submitted 30 projects to give readers an insight into their portfolios.

The iTooth Family Dentistry facility under development in south Springfield is centered on patient care.

The company, which built clinics for the health system, alleges it was retaliated against for blowing the whistle on executive activity.

Local officials question when or if the Fed will act this year.