Springfield Business Journal hosted its 2020 Trusted Advisers award event virtually on Sept. 11, but brought honorees together for an after-party on Sept. 16. Honorees met for a socially distanced gathering at Sandler Training by Trustpoint’s offices, the presenting sponsor of this year’s awards. Above, Springfield Business Journal Publisher Jennifer Jackson presents a Trusted Adviser award in the Accountant category to Michele Smith of Elliott, Robinson & Co. LLP.
SBJ photo by McKenzie Robinson
TRUSTED EARNING
Springfield Business Journal hosted its 2020 Trusted Advisers award event virtually on Sept. 11, but brought honorees together for an after-party on Sept. 16. Honorees met for a socially distanced gathering at Sandler Training by Trustpoint’s offices, the presenting sponsor of this year’s awards. LLP. Above, Brett Baker, co-owner of Trustpoint, presents a Trusted Adviser award to Attorney Jake Reinbold of Turner, Reid, Duncan, Loomer & Patton PC.
SBJ photo by Christine Temple
COVID-19 Q&A
In partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Springfield Business Journal hosted a COVID-19 Business Toolkit Q&A on Sept. 15 via Facebook Live. Panelists Jeff Schrag, Mother’s Brewing Co., Cara Erwin, Health Department, and Matt Morrow, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, took questions from the audience and SBJ Features Editor Christine Temple on best practices for businesses.
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.
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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 …
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 …