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Established:  2011 Director: Molly Berendt Employees:   14 Services: nonprofit Founder and CEO Molly Berendt began Compass for Kids in 2011. Compass for Kids is a nonprofit created to provide support to youth who were not being served by existing programs and services in the Springfield area. “The mission of Compass for Kids is to […]

Established:  2006 Owners:  Matthew Milkint and Tressa Hartman Employees:   12 Services: automotive, storage units Siblings Matthew Milkint and Tressa Hartman began Phoenix Collision in 2006 following the tornadoes that hit Springfield. “Matthew was working for Bill Mathew Auto Body when the tornado came through Springfield,” Hartman said. “Upon learning they would take a year […]

Established:  2006 Owners:  Kirsten Wright and Tara McAnarney Employees:  11 Services: fitness center Pilates Studio of Springfield is a full-service Pilates studio offering individual and group instruction. Co-owners Kirsten Wright and Tara McAnarney have been running the studio for more than 18 years. They currently employ 11 instructors, eight of whom are full-time.  “We have […]

Established: 1986 Owner: Jim Fulgenzi Employees:  8 Services: real estate “RE/MAX Professionals has been serving Springfield and the surrounding counties since 1986 and has been a consistent recipient of various prestigious production awards for decades,” said Jim Fulgenzi, who joined the company as an agent in 1995 and became the owner-broker in 2021. “We maintain […]

Established:  2021 Owner: Cori Jahns Employees:   4 Services: medical spa Cori Jahns opened Rose Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic in September 2021. The idea was born from a vision to provide personalized care in a more intimate setting. “After years in conventional medicine, I realized that the fast-paced environment often prioritized efficiency over meaningful patient […]

Established:  2022 Director: Marscia Anderson Employees:   5 Services: nonprofit Solid Rock Youth Transitional Services started in 2022 under the leadership of Marscia Anderson, who comes from a family of social workers. “I went to my mom, who’d worked as a social worker, and told her I wanted to provide housing and supportive services for youth […]

Established:  1910 Director: Betsy Dollar Employees:   11 Services: nonprofit The Springfield Art Association was created in 1910 as The Springfield Amateur Art Study Club. The club drew more than 100 members rather quickly. “There was a great deal of interest in the arts and the power of the arts to improve society overall,” said […]

Established: 2013 Owners: Josh and Andrea Hester Employees:  7 Services: video production Josh and Andrea Hester, owners of Storyteller Studios, opened the business in 2013 with a simple goal of creating videos that tell real stories and make a difference. “After years of working in documentary film and corporate marketing, I saw the power of […]

Established: 1869 President: Mike Murphy Employees:   7 Services: business advocacy The roots of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce go back to 1869 when the Springfield Board of Trade was founded. The GSCC has been a driving force for the local business community, as it is committed to enhancing member success and advocating for […]

Established:  2015 Owners: Tim and Emily Lewis Employees:   8 Services: bakery and restaurant Three Twigs & Co began selling homemade baked goods in May 2015 at the Old Capitol Farmers Market. In January 2019, the business opened its first storefront. Owners Timothy and Emily Lewis have a love for food, hospitality and connecting with […]

Established:  2016 Owners: Chris and Allie Roberts Employees:   4 Services: small engine repair Chris and Allie Roberts opened Up and Running Services in 2016. Growing up, Chris always enjoyed working on small equipment, and he eventually decided to make a living out of it. Up and Running Services repairs and services lawn equipment and […]

Established:  2010 Owners:  Ben and Kim Ladage Employees:  12 Services: auctions Ben and Kim Ladage started Ben Ladage Auctions in 2010 after Ben attended the Missouri Auction School. “Over the next few years, I conducted a handful of live auctions while working for other local auctioneers,” he said. Ladage became a full-time auctioneer in 2016 […]