Aaron Elliott and his partner thought it might be difficult to build a team that shared their vision for F8 Training and Situational Self Defense. He says they were lucky to find an instructor whose …
Brent Cochran says he spent six months researching e-commerce before launching Al’s Pals Pet Place. Cochran says he spent hours most evenings after work learning how to overcome various …
Michelle Romero, owner of PKD Venue, says they experienced a decrease in bookings because people are fearful of contracting COVID. She says they’re looking forward to spring and summer to host …
Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says they outsourced their social media management to promote consistency in content. Little says themes are important, but they can see a …
Christine and Austin Mayfield, owners of Juniper Coffee Roastery, say the pandemic introduced supply chain issues to their business. Shipping delays, a drop in wholesale sales and …
When Aaron Elliot’s business partner approached him about starting a self-defense school for women, he decided they needed to pursue a different concept. Elliot, co-owner of F8 Training and …
Security and patrol companies offer varying degrees of services and expertise. Natalie McGuire, Owner of Task9, recommends questions you should ask when vetting security and patrol services. Officer …
Meleah Spencer, CEO of The Kitchen, Inc., says architect Stephanie Ireland was the ideal person to bring their dream of a new campus to life. Spencer says the design is perfectly suited to handle …
Croley Insurance has been fielding questions from employers and employees alike wondering what options exist for continued health insurance coverage if the company lays off workers. Trevor Croley, …
Anxiety and fear surrounding COVID-19 can be overwhelming for employers, employees, families and the community as a whole. As we work to flatten the curve for COVID-19, another wave is coming—COVID-19 mental health crisis.
Buddy Webb, principal architect with Buddy Webb & Co., says though maintaining a staff of primarily licensed architects and those seeking licensure is against the current industry trend, they have …
Sam M. Coryell, President of Coryell Collaborative Group, says in order to grow outside Springfield they needed to reorganize their five businesses under one company. This allows them to control …
Buying tax credits can help nonprofits. Michael Pruett, partner with Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP, says the Neighborhood Assistance Program, or NAP, is a State of Missouri incentive program that …
Paula Adams, president of Penmac, says they try to help clients find gainful employment regardless of whether they have a permanent address. She says they partner with Council of Churches to try …
Carrie Tennis, senior director of operations with Family Pharmacy, says focusing on communities, customers and culture is the formula for their success. Practicing kindness is a more than four decade …
Parks play a large role in our quality of life, from creating memories to generating more than $15 million in annual visitor spending. Diana Tyndall, marketing & sponsorship coordinator with the …