Rob Fulp becomes the university's first executive in residence.

Marlin Blakeney is nearing deals to purchase the downtown buildings, as well.

The No Ceiling podcast takes top honors, and the business journal earns best overall design recognition.

Banter Brewing is set to become the 11th in city limits.

As real estate transactions surge, Hogan Land Title ramps up its work behind the scenes.

City’s Edge Botanicals LLC rebranded as owner Emma Fear opened her first brick-and-mortar shop; the second shop of Old Route 66 Wellness LLC opened; and ADsmith Marketing and Advertising moved.

A new VP of marketing and events is brought on to replace Audrey Pauls.

Forums return to in-person format beginning July 14.

Victoria’s Cafe and Tea owner Sheila Daniels relocated her 6-year-old business to Springfield from Tulsa, Oklahoma; Springfield Contemporary Theatre Inc. consolidated operations; and a dedicated emergency room for children is now available at Mercy Hospital Springfield.

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

Pandemic alters job seeker priorities.

The gift funds the new Jay Wasson Idea Loft.

Alex Greiwe is now serving as client champion with Habitat Communication & Culture.

The Plant Room by City’s Edge Botanicals opens in south Springfield.

Fifty-year-old TCI Graphics adapts with focus on fine art reproduction.

The Bark Yard dog park and bar concept launched; Charity Fent Cake Design LLC moved; and a pair of business owners collaborated on opening The Hidden Hut LLC.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, construction, education, food, health care, media and technology.

Initiative will award community hubs for distribution to small businesses.

Victoria’s Cafe and Tea opens in Galleria Shopping Center.