Photo provided by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Chattanooga Chat
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure on Sept. 13 talks with Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mayor Andy Berke during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership Visit. During the 25th annual visit – the chamber’s second to Chattanooga – some 80 local business, education and public-sector leaders learned about best practices that can be applied in Springfield.
SBJ photo by Eric Olson
Quiet Construction
An addition and renovation project is changing the eastern facade of Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World. Permits on file with the city of Springfield refer to “new museum space,” but Wonders of Wildlife Spokeswoman Shelby Stephenson says look for more information with the first anniversary of the museum and aquarium later this month.
SBJ photo by Eric Olson
Quiet Construction
An addition and renovation project is changing the eastern facade of Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World. Permits on file with the city of Springfield refer to “new museum space,” but Wonders of Wildlife Spokeswoman Shelby Stephenson says look for more information with the first anniversary of the museum and aquarium later this month.
Photo provided by Sells Agency
Community Strength
I Pour Life on Aug. 29 receives a $5,000 boost from the Arvest Foundation toward its effort to aid disadvantaged individuals. I Pour Life Executive Director Julie Higgins, center, says the gift will fund the LifeStrengths program for local at-risk youth.
Utah-based gourmet cookie chain Crumbl Cookies opened its first Springfield shop; interior design business Branson Upstaging LLC relocated; and Lauren Ashley Dance Center LLC added a second location.