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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
Kristen Haseltine transitions to role from nonprofit sector.
Least of These is named Business of the Year by the organization, in partnership with the Finley River Community Foundation.
BKD's Jim Ashley: "Whether through headlines, data or our own personal experiences, the past two years have provided a near-daily reminder that life is fragile. We have collectively renewed our focus on the importance of time with family and friends, as well as personal pursuits."
Downtown Springfield Association's Rusty Worley discusses Ascend for Accelerating Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Diversity.
Missouri Small Business Development Center's Lance Coffman: "No business is immune to the affliction of uncertainty. Retaining a focus on the strategic, even when constraints force time to the tactical, allows for continued clarity and resiliency in your business."
SBJ interviews Salad Technologies' business operations manager.
Read about this year's honorees from the Springfield chamber.
Artists Grace Huckfeldt and Laura Ingalsbe opened downtown venture Forming Art Studios; 417 Health Care LLC launched; and Hog Eye Antiques relocated with a new name.
Some 50 businesses, located downtown, on Commercial Street and in the Pickwick and Cherry district, have opted into a recycling program that doubles as an economic activity measurement tool.
The custom cabinetry company is chosen among four other finalists.
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based 7 Brew Coffee opened its second Queen City shop; Springfield Music Inc. changed names to Ernie Williamson Music; and technology credit union service organization Midwest Financial Networks LLC relocated its Springfield operation.
A $3 million federal grant received last summer by the city of Springfield is expanding a Missouri Job Center program that seeks to help people in prison prepare to reenter the workforce.
Organizers expect ‘hundreds’ of jobs will be available.
Sixteen company’s products were on display and voted on during inaugural event at Glendalough Convention Center.
Tara Rigger bought a Buffalo event business; Branson Cafe reopened; and Clear Creek Golf Car and Vehicles expanded with a headquarters move to Ozark from Springfield.
The glass for the southwest Missouri craft beer market appears to be far from full, as one new brewery has opened in Nixa and another established company announced plans for a second location next year.
Owners of Urban Grounds target a late June opening.
Kristen Haseltine succeeds Andrea Sitzes to lead the economic development group.
The first round of roughly $2 million in assistance is open through May 31.
Vicki Pratt joins the organization from the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. and Thrive Economic Development in Wisconsin.
Moseley’s Discount Office Products was purchased; Side Chick opened in Branson; and the Springfield franchise store of NoBaked Cookie Dough changed ownership.