First-year Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield CEO Brandy Harris speaks to the roughly 165 attendees of Springfield Business Journal’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes breakfast event. From the nine executives presenting, there were challenges to embrace difficulties, encouragement to see therapists and even tears shed on stage at AMC Springfield 11 IMAX Theater.
SBJ photo by Jessica Rosa
ALL THE IDEAS
CoxHealth President and CEO Steve speaks to the roughly 165 attendees of Springfield Business Journal’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes breakfast event. From the nine executives presenting, there were challenges to embrace difficulties, encouragement to see therapists and even tears shed on stage at AMC Springfield 11 IMAX Theater.
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RIDE ON
Motorcyclists prepare to hit the road before Victory Mission’s 25th annual Victory Ride on Oct. 5. The event raised $17,500 toward the mission’s residential rehabilitation program – a tally that will provide 1,176 nights of shelter. This year, riders traveled 40-50 miles through the scenic Ozarks countryside and cruised Commercial Street.
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ALL RISE
Christian County Circuit Judge Laura Johnson hears oral arguments Dec. 11 with the Supreme Court of Missouri. She sat with the court in Jefferson City by special designation, in place of Judge Patricia Breckenridge, who was recused. Johnson heard the fourth case on the court’s docket, a disciplinary matter involving St. Louis County attorney Rebecca J. Grosser.
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Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says people don’t realize how essential nonprofits are to our area. He says these organizations can help …
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Independent consultants Mary Overbey, Damion Trout and Lucas Walker say with the fluidity of many economic factors, now is the time to evaluate and make strategic plans. Make big decisions when …
Katherine Trombetta, spokesperson for the Missouri Job Center, says unemployment levels are comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Trombetta attributes this to the diverse industry market in the …
Steve Kelly, senior vice president with Arvest Bank, says a friend told him not to let preconceived notions limit his accomplishments. Dream bigger than what you think is possible. Kelly is one of …
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