Jim and Debbie Meinsen say that after the 2020 pandemic they have seen a lot of local businesses increase in importance. They say the idea of essential workers was key to that change.
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Jared Rasmussen, Office Leader for Springfield and Joplin with the engineering firm Olsson, explains the vision of the Renew Jordan Creek Project. He says the city's investment demonstrates it's commitment to the community.
Hollie Elliot describes the trends she sees in small towns after the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. She says that people see opportunity in these rural places they might not have seen before. Elliott is the Executive Director of the Dallas County Economic Development Group.
Jeramey Henson discusses what he sees as a worrying trend in his own industry. He says you can't learn to do a good job through online videos.
Sandra Smart, a technology and commercialization specialist, shares current trends she sees among new technological businesses and startups. Smart works with tech entrepreneurs and hosts training workshops through the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University's efactory.
John Lopez, managing member at Old Route 66 Dispensary, talks through the Dispensary’s decisions to manufacture and transport its own goods. Lopez says the ultimate goal is to cut the cost of their product by around 30-50%. John Lopez is a Springfield Business Journal 2020 12 People You Need to Know.
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City Council plans to vote Aug. 22 on Loose Goose.
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This is the second in a series of articles exploring the 10 main goals of Forward SGF, the city of Springfield’s 20-year comprehensive plan.
Friday, August 5
The development will clean up an area council members characterized as “blighted” and frightening.
Thursday, August 4
Springfield Business Journal on Aug. 3 hosts the first Visioning Workshop of the year showcasing themes of the 2022 Economic Growth Series.
Friday, July 29
The city of Springfield has released a draft of its comprehensive plan for the next 20 years.
Friday, July 22
Also in June, month-over-month data show a 5,300-job increase statewide.
Tuesday, July 19
Attorney Adam Holmes says the effects of these changes will be to direct opportunity zone investments into areas that have a greater need for an influx of capital.
Tuesday, July 19
Downtown Springfield Association's Rusty Worley: "It is only through synchronizing the thoughts and aspirations of as many of our neighbors as possible that we can chart a course to a shared destination on the horizon."
