Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield CEO Brandy Harris, right, receives a surprise $20,000 donation during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s final Good Morning, Springfield event of the year. Sarah Hough, Bass Pro Shops community affairs manager, left, and a staffer dressed as Santa Claus presented the check during the Dec. 3 livestream.
Photo provided by COXHEALTH
CELEBRATING SURVIVAL
CoxHealth employees install metal tulips, with each representing five COVID-19 patients who have been discharged. Approximately 300 flowers are being installed initially to represent 1,500 patients. The Arvest Bank Foundation donated $10,000 to cover the cost of the flowers.
Evangel University senior Abby Voelker became a first-time business owner; a Springfield Public Schools venture got a new home; and Branson-based The Robbins Group moved.
Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says company logos are very important in building a brand. Little says they changed logos to differentiate their product from competitors and …
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 …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says social media sites are making e-commerce easier. She says Facebook Shop and Instagram Shop give you the benefits of having an e-commerce site and …
Austin Fax, attorney at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC says he likes The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Fax says he can reread the book and get something new each time.
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Aaron Schekorra, public health information specialist with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department clears up misconceptions they’ve heard from the public during the pandemic.
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Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says building a network is important. It isn’t about sales, but growing relationships in order to help clients. Rath is one of Springfield Business …
Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says he struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Marshall says he sees life as a book, while one chapter might focus on work, the next is …
C.C. Guice, owner of A Wench in the Gear, says it took a leap of faith to quit her day job and pursue her passion. Guice says her significant other gave her the confidence she needed to go all …