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Utilizing local resources to grow businesses

By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and

Duan Gavel and Johnny McNeil selected as Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Men of the Year

By Charlotte Hardin UniteNews Contributing Writer The Springfield Business Journal recently announced the 2024 Class of Men of the Year honorees. This award recognizes the personal, professional, philanthropic, civic, and cultural contributions and achievements of 20 businessmen throughout the Springfield area. Congratulations to Mr. Duan Gavel, employed by City Utilities

Ride E-Way in style this summer!

By Jase Orion UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield’s premier micro mobility providers have expanded their fleet, and have made great strides in their service’s convenience since arriving on the scene in 2021. On June 13, 2022, Springfield City Council approved new rules for electric scooter rentals. Implementing micro-mobility device rules that

Building a Solid Financial House

By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Staff Writer Building a strong financial house involves understanding your financial status, creating an emergency fund, reducing debt, investing wisely, regular review and adjustments, legal considerations, retirement planning, and estate planning, which is a crucial and timely topic in today’s economic landscape. We’ll explore strategies and

Join Us for Financial Literacy Month at the Library

April is Financial Literacy Month, and Springfield-Greene County Library and ProsperU are offering a no-cost workshop series to help community members elevate their financial literacy and take control of their financial future. Rebecca Greene, director of ProsperU, explains, “ProsperU with Central Bank of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping you

Anthony Tolliver inducted into MO Sports Hall of Fame

Missouri, MO—On February 4, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2024, and it featured a National Basketball Association player named Anthony Tolliver. A graduate of Kickapoo High School in 2003, Tolliver contributed significantly to the Chiefs’ success, helping them secure the 2003 Class 5 state

What is a Deep Fake?



by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Staff Writer You have to read this one. It’s about our future and why we must figure out how to secure it – addressing the digital threats of today and tomorrow. In early February of this year a Hong Kong worker fell for the scam of

Three were honored at the 10th Annual MBA Heritage Awards Banquet

Missouri, MO—Last month the Multicultural Business Association along with their partner the Community Partnership of the Ozarks held their 10th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Barley House at Moon Town Crossing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, scheduled guest speakers were unable to attend. However, John Farmer De La Torre stepped

Voters will determine the direction of Springfield Public School board

By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer   On April 2, Springfield voters will have the opportunity to choose three new school board members, with seven candidates competing for the available seats, including three incumbents seeking re-election. Currently, six out of seven board members are in their first three-year term. The

Utilizing local resources to grow businesses

By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and

Duan Gavel and Johnny McNeil selected as Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Men of the Year

By Charlotte Hardin UniteNews Contributing Writer The Springfield Business Journal recently announced the 2024 Class of Men of the Year honorees. This award recognizes the personal, professional, philanthropic, civic, and cultural contributions and achievements of 20 businessmen throughout the Springfield area. Congratulations to Mr. Duan Gavel, employed by City Utilities

Ride E-Way in style this summer!

By Jase Orion UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield’s premier micro mobility providers have expanded their fleet, and have made great strides in their service’s convenience since arriving on the scene in 2021. On June 13, 2022, Springfield City Council approved new rules for electric scooter rentals. Implementing micro-mobility device rules that

Building a Solid Financial House

By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Staff Writer Building a strong financial house involves understanding your financial status, creating an emergency fund, reducing debt, investing wisely, regular review and adjustments, legal considerations, retirement planning, and estate planning, which is a crucial and timely topic in today’s economic landscape. We’ll explore strategies and

Join Us for Financial Literacy Month at the Library

April is Financial Literacy Month, and Springfield-Greene County Library and ProsperU are offering a no-cost workshop series to help community members elevate their financial literacy and take control of their financial future. Rebecca Greene, director of ProsperU, explains, “ProsperU with Central Bank of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping you

Anthony Tolliver inducted into MO Sports Hall of Fame

Missouri, MO—On February 4, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2024, and it featured a National Basketball Association player named Anthony Tolliver. A graduate of Kickapoo High School in 2003, Tolliver contributed significantly to the Chiefs’ success, helping them secure the 2003 Class 5 state

What is a Deep Fake?



by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Staff Writer You have to read this one. It’s about our future and why we must figure out how to secure it – addressing the digital threats of today and tomorrow. In early February of this year a Hong Kong worker fell for the scam of

Three were honored at the 10th Annual MBA Heritage Awards Banquet

Missouri, MO—Last month the Multicultural Business Association along with their partner the Community Partnership of the Ozarks held their 10th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Barley House at Moon Town Crossing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, scheduled guest speakers were unable to attend. However, John Farmer De La Torre stepped

Voters will determine the direction of Springfield Public School board

By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer   On April 2, Springfield voters will have the opportunity to choose three new school board members, with seven candidates competing for the available seats, including three incumbents seeking re-election. Currently, six out of seven board members are in their first three-year term. The