Springfield Business Journal

While some might think the founder of an international humanitarian relief organization that employs hundreds and responds to dozens of global disasters annually long ago figured out an ideal work-life balance, they probably haven’t visited with Hal Donaldson. [Subscriber content]

SBJ interviews Nixa's city administrator. [Subscriber content]

A franchise store of a Branson West-based quilting business made its Queen City debut on July 1 at 1711 W. Battlefield Road, Ste. EF. Franchisees Katie Tonarely and Jennifer Current teamed to open a new location of The Quilted Cow LLC, which marked the fourth shop overall and third franchise store for the business, which started in 2010. [Subscriber content]

Jason Gage says in statement that “leaving Springfield just didn’t feel right.” [Subscriber content]

Guest columnist Richard Baker says repositioning by the company could be replicated by others.

The Springfield company's assets and deposits rise during the latest quarter. [Subscriber content]

Tammy LoCascio and Lisa Nelson become directors. [Subscriber content]

Five companies were recognized with top honors last night at Springfield Business Journal's annual Economic Impact Awards.

At last night’s 2024 Economic Impact Awards, the Springfield Business Journal community came together to share the stories of companies that are shaping the local economy.  Some are new to the market, others are well established, but each one has had a significant impact on the local business landscape. We also had the pleasure of recognizing Clifton M. Smart, former president of Missouri State University, with the Lifetime Achievement in Business award for his incredible contribution to our business community. Special thanks to the sponsors of  #SBJEIA Forvis Mazars US and Mercy Springfield Communities, our guest emcee Jeff Seifried, and Brent Dunn for presenting our Lifetime Achievement in Business award. Congratulations again to all of our honorees!  Next Level Solutions, Smash My Trash Springfield, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, Sun Solar, Toth and Associates, Inc., Ireland Architects, Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, The Arc of the Ozarks, Gold Mechanical, The Kitchen Inc., City Utilities of Springfield, CoxHealth, and Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Next up: Nonprofit Excellence Awards, August 29! We hope to see you there!

Excitement is building for local members as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepares to build a temple in the Springfield metro area. [Subscriber content]