2017 Events 40 Under 40 This special publication provides photographs and profiles of 40 new honorees each year — outstanding individuals in the community and in their professions, all under the age of 40. The recognition reception has become one of SBJ’s best attended and most lively events. Event: March 21, 2017 Dynamic Dozen This honor goes to 12 companies that are a mix of large and small across all industries. Three Individual awards! Top Local Executive, Top Local Financial Executive and Top Local Sales/Marketing Executive! Event Date: May 11, 2017 Economic Impact Awards This prestigious publication and formal banquet recognition event has become a highlight of the Springfield Business Journal’s annual calendar and the event is capped by the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement in Business Award. Event: July 27, 2017 Men of the Year Men of the Year is Springfield Business Journal’s response to the community demand for an event recognizing the professional, philanthropic and personal contributions of men in the Springfield area. Event: August 18, 2017 Trusted Advisers Every business owner and top executive has a team of professionals who are as much a part of their success as their employees. These professionals know the intimate details of the clients’ business. They are Trusted Advisers. Event: September 15, 2017 Twenty Most Influential Women This publication and awards luncheon honors 20 of the region’s most influential women. These women are profiled in the special publication and honored individually at a luncheon held in October. Event: October 13, 2017 Health Care Champions Salute to Health Care honors physician(s) with the “Salute to Health Care” award and twelve allied health professionals with the “Health Care Champions” award. Event: November 16, 2017 90 IDEAS in ninety minutes Our newest and most interactive event. A power breakfast with nine leaders from Southwest Missouri’s most successful companies. They share ideas - both big and small - that can be applied to any business. Event: December 5, 2017 12 People You Need To Know 12 People You Need To Know introduces up-and-coming professionals, business people who have relocated and are building their southwest Missouri resumes, and instrumental yet behind-the-scenes personnel. Hear their stories during a monthly breakfast. Event: Held every 3rd Tuesday each month at Hilton Garden Inn. Call 417.831.3238 to advertise Visit sbj.net to nominate and purchase tickets Health Care A W A R D S Ex Ponto Regular (of 2014) 2016 in ninety minutes R e a l i d e a s : No t j u s t t a l k .