A Dallas couple follow their bakery franchise dreams to Springfield, and now a Joplin store is on the way.

The Gochu LLC opened at Nixa food hall 14 Mill Market; HOA Management Specialists changed hands; and Chick-fil-A launched on the north side of Springfield.

The funding from the Missouri Technology Corp. goes toward the Innovate SOMO initiative.

Kyle Cook joins the organization after working for nearly eight years at Miller Commerce.

Hitch Goods is now operating in the men's grooming products space.

Hidden Grounds is filling space formerly occupied by Kaiju Coffee.

Reporter Mike Cullinan writes about workforce, new business and marijuana coverage and analysis.

Element Springfield South opened; Outlaw Gentlemen Barbershop added a second location; and wellness studio Stretch Zone launched.

Michele Delcoure and Triston Delcoure are debuting DIY Marketing Strategies for Small Business this week.

Inaugural class tops out at 12 for first cohort.

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

Sit and Spin Studio opened; Bloom Well Family Wellness relocated; and Complete Care Clinic got its start.

Southwest Missourian introduces ‘hunt and release’ concept to safari hunters.

The Center for Music Therapy and Wellness LLC relocated its clinic; independent brokerage Gateway Real Estate added a second location; and Mythical ’Wich got its start.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

A hobbyist cook turned entrepreneur goes all in on hot sauce.

Restaurant veteran Stephanie Wigger teamed up with a couple of her friends on The Gypsy High-End Eatables & Desserts; London Calling Pasty Co. added a store at 14 Mill Market; and Staggs Financial Services opened.

Sit and Spin Studio set to launch tomorrow.