Springfield Business Journal_2019-03-25

SBJ.net is Mobile C H E C K O U T S B J . N E T O N Y O U R P H O N E T O D A Y ! • Password recognition • Easy login • Simple navigation • Mobile friendly • Easy links to articles from email • Access to account management • Searchable archives • New, modern design IT ’S NOW WHAT YOU EXPECT City seeks feedback on Galloway Village development 40 · SBJ.NET MARCH 25-31, 2019 Facebook.com/sbj.net Twitter.com/sbjnet SBJ.net/enews SBJ.NET WEEK ON THE WEB MOST READ SBJLIVE.NET LEAD STORY POLL 1. New York company buys 80-year-old Nixa manufacturer 2. Orange Leaf returns to Springfield 3. Former Buckingham restaurant demolished 4. SBJ to honor 12 fastest-growing companies 5. New Tropical Smoothie franchise on the way 6. Springfield Walmart employees share $1M in bonuses 7. 2019 40 Under 40 8. Twisted Mike’s food truck closes 9. Classy Llama CEO launches two new projects 10. Wings Etc. takes the place of Bob Evans March 20— The Twisted Mike’s food truck has closed after three and a half years, the company announced in a March 1 Facebook post. Michael Easley operated the food truck at the SGF Mobile Food Park, 836 N. Glenstone Ave., and at events. “We have had a blast. After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to close the truck,” Easley wrote in the post. “You will continue to see us on social media, TV and radio, so please stay tuned and see what’s next. (Sorry, no brick and mortar).” Known for its brisket tacos and “crack” fries, among other menu items designed to be comfort foods with a twist, Twisted Mike’s opened in September 2015. For the full story, visit SBJ.net Twisted Mike’s food truck closes Would you gamble on sports matches if legalized in Missouri? NEXT QUESTION: Do you support Ripley Entertainment’s decision to replace the Ride the Ducks Branson depot with the new Top Ops venture? 62% No 32% Yes 4% Only on professional games 2% Only on college games Total: 212 Collected March 15-21, 2019 INTERNAL ROOT CAUSES Sherry Coker, executive director at the OTC Center for Workforce Development, suggests making sure you’re addressing the root problem and not just a symptom. SBJ FILE