Springfield Business Journal

02/02/2025

While winter weather initially pushed a groundbreaking ceremony indoors, dirt was still turned Jan. 16 as the Springfield-Greene County Library District officially commenced a multimillion-dollar construction project in Republic. [Subscriber content]

The branch project is among three for district set to wrap by 2026.

02/01/2025

Guest columnist Marlene Chism: "Respect is more than a value; it’s a practice that transforms health care environments."

02/01/2025

Kevin Ausburn, the longtime CEO of SMC Packaging Group until the Springfield corrugated packaging manufacturer's sale last year, was honored tonight with the 2025 Springfieldian Award.

Ausburn was recognized at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.

Kevin Ausburn is honored at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting.

02/01/2025

After purchasing Tangles Salon from previous owner Hailey Shepard in April 2024, Shane Pinjuv spent several months renovating its 1,500-square-foot space in advance of a Nov. 1 reopening.

The salon, which operates at 3051 S. Kimbrough Ave., Ste. D, offers haircuts for men and women, along with hair dying, lightening and extensions. [Subscriber content]

Tangles Salon reopened after being purchased; The Embers Glamping & RV Resort got its start in Branson; and Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel changed ownership.

01/31/2025

Join us every third Tuesday as Executive Editor Christine Temple interviews notable guests from the Springfield area!

February's guest is Tiffani Claussen, CEO of Amprod, LLC, who oversees 400 employees producing specialty metal products for a global market.

Join us every third Tuesday as Executive Editor Christine Temple interviews notable guests from the Springfield area! February's guest is Tiffani Claussen, C...

01/31/2025

The company, which has an active construction project on West Republic Road, additionally reported an increase in fourth-quarter net income. [Subscriber content]

The company, which has an active construction project on West Republic Road, additionally reported an increase in fourth-quarter net income.

01/31/2025

A ceremonial topping-out event has been scheduled for Feb. 14. [Subscriber content]

A ceremonial topping-out event has been scheduled for Feb. 14.

01/31/2025

The utility provider is preparing to install three 50-megawatt natural gas turbines and 36 MW of battery storage within its system. [Subscriber content]

The utility provider is preparing to install three 50-megawatt natural gas turbines and 36 MW of battery storage within its system.

01/31/2025

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, law, mining and nonprofit. [Subscriber content]

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, law, mining and nonprofit.

01/31/2025

In summer 2024, Tiffani Claussen stepped into the top role of Strafford-based manufacturing company Amprod LLC.

She brought to the role a new perspective – that of a five-year chief financial officer for the company and background as a CPA.

She brings a CPA’s sensibility – and her innate curiosity – to manufacturing, overseeing 400 employees producing specialty metal products for a global market.

01/30/2025

Fourth-quarter results also beat prior year. [Subscriber content]

Fourth-quarter results also beat prior year.

01/30/2025

Ten organizations are picked for funds through initiative designed to address the needs of Medicaid recipients. [Subscriber content]

Ten organizations are picked for funds through initiative designed to address the needs of Medicaid recipients.

01/30/2025

The Springfield-based company is set to release its latest quarterly results next week. [Subscriber content]

The Springfield-based company is set to release its latest quarterly results next week.

01/30/2025

Guest columnist Dr. Edidiong Offiong: "At the end of the day, the main thing health care professionals have to remember about patients 65 and older is this patient population is always changing."

01/30/2025

Leaders from local health systems sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple.

01/30/2025

The yearslong scrutiny from lawmakers, the Federal Trade Commission and the health care industry on pharmacy benefit managers became a bit more intense with the recent bipartisan bill filed in the U.S. Senate that seeks to prevent health insurers or drug middlemen from owning pharmacies.

U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, last month introduced legislation targeting PBMs, which serve as intermediaries between prescription drug manufacturers and health insurance providers. [Subscriber content]

The yearslong scrutiny from lawmakers, the Federal Trade Commission and the health care industry on pharmacy benefit managers became a bit more intense with the recent bipartisan bill filed in the U.S. Senate that seeks to prevent health insurers or drug middlemen from owning pharmacies.

01/29/2025

Citing increased scrutiny on the state and national levels, Missouri State University this morning announced the end of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the closure of its office of inclusive engagement.

The decision impacts the university's office of inclusive engagement and its leader.

01/29/2025

Coming off what officials say was a record-breaking revenue year, nPrint Graphix plans to move by early 2026 to the first company-owned facility in its near 30-year history.

The graphics company, which counts signage, interior graphics and themed designs among its services, recently purchased roughly 1.5 acres of land on South Scenic Avenue to build its new headquarters. [Subscriber content]

Owners of nPrint Graphix aim to nearly double space through purchase.