SBJ interviews Springfield Sign's vice president of sales.

The ballet is one of the 30-plus organizations that use The Creamery, and one of 11 with headquarters there. But in the two decades since the arts center opened, most of those organizations have grown. Some arts leaders say they have to be creative to meet their current needs in the space available.

Fitness trainer Shelley Hampton marks 30 years in business practicing Pilates.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, construction, education and nonprofit.

Local theater operators see mixed results for prospects in 2023.

Steve Kraus takes over for Mike Roberts at 101.3 Real Country.

El Cafecito owners Cristhian and Shanie Valdez aim for Feb. 1 opening.

Some rental housing providers who are also developers offered insight into rising rent prices.

Mike Crocker is among honorees for this year's Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet.

The Springfield-based company pens a lease for 14,000 square feet in a newly constructed building.

The home in north Springfield hosts temporary stays for guests in need.

Wayne Rader, who purchased the business in 2020 with his wife, Susan, recently announced expansion plans.

Voters will decide on lodging tax expansion in April.

All About Guns aims to serve wide range of customers.

Edible Art opened; Angel Woods became a first-time business owner with the opening of Legacy Hair Studio; and Yolo Rolled Ice Cream got its start in Branson.

In November 2018, nearly two-thirds of Missouri voters approved Proposition B, an initiative that substantially increased the state’s minimum wage. The hike raised base pay to $12 per hour from $7.85 – a 53% increase – over five years, reaching that target on Jan. 1.

Urban Studios operates in Wilhoit Plaza.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

Artgoers can view galleries from their devices, including virtual reality.

One each in Springfield and Ozark are on tap to open this year.