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.

The community college's Center for Workforce Development has been renamed as Sherry Coker leaves her employer of nearly two decades.

The funding from the Missouri Technology Corp. is designed to boost physical resources available to local businesses.

SBJ's 2023 Economic Growth Series documents the fifth year of survey data collected from area business leaders in an effort to provide valuable insights that might better guide local business decision-making.

A nutrition-focused culinary haven is popping up at The Library Center.

A longtime employee in health care made a professional pivot with the opening of The Sugar Shots Bakery; Springfield resident Sean Saunders launched 24/7 Golf Performance; and the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce relocated its office.

The organization's board taps business owner Whitney Guison for the role.

Longtime health care worker pivots to become first-time business owner.

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

A new Efactory coworking space, Coworking@Brick, will be on the third floor of Brick City Building 3.

The new location is the health care practice’s sixth clinic.

Vice presidents covering communications and public affairs are named.

Vroom Solar plans to create 35 jobs over two years.

Caterer offers health and healing through plant-based foods.

Retail shop Culture Flock Clothing relocated; Central Bank in Springfield debuted a financial education center, dubbed ProsperU; and Oklahoma-based franchise Simple Simon’s Pizza opened a Springfield shop.

Food and beverage industry vets team up for Before and After Brewing.

More than 20 restaurants are on tap to participate in the annual event.

The co-owner of the restaurant and bar, which continues to operate, died earlier this year.

Launch Stone County seeks over $1 million during a five-year period for various initiatives.