For the second time in as many years, legislation to support the child care industry that state officials say has bipartisan support is seeking passage in Jefferson City.

New CEO Pamela Yancey shares her first-year goal at SBJ’s 12 People You Need to Know live interview.

Hold Fast Brewing Co., Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub and The Sandwich Scene are among companies closed temporarily due to winter weather.

Willard cafe makes good on goal to employ people with disabilities.

Italian restaurant Amici opened; Springfield-based law firm Neale & Newman LLC moved its Branson office; and an O’Reilly Auto Parts hub store launched.

The industry’s growth is outpacing most others in the state, according to Technology2030 report.

Soap Refill Station owners have high hopes that small changes can lead to big environmental impact.

Katie Shelton took over ownership of Springfield Mercantile Co.; Little Sunshine’s Enterprises Inc. relocated its headquarters; and Cowork Collective opened.

The commission approves 51 small-business applications in latest round.

Downtown business owners are bringing back the 319 E. Walnut St. bar and restaurant.

Beaks Bar & Grill is purchased by Julie and Ray Krueger.

Ebbets Field, Kiss Bar & Grill and Vic's Pastries are shuttering.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

Garbo’s Pizzeria passed the reins to second-generation ownership; Mercy Clinic Family Medicine and Obstetrics opened in Aurora; and siblings Ashley Johnson and Austin Long purchased Flourish Family Doulas.

Travis and Rhonda Little now have more Serotonin Centers locations in the works.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Jennifer Jackson will sell business journal to incoming publisher Marty Goodnight.

Jackie Stiles starts another chapter with NexGen Fitness.

A husband and wife made their first foray into the food industry; Snyder Equipment consolidated its local operations; and Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar changed ownership.