Springfield Business Journal_2019-03-25

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · 41 MARCH 25-31, 2019 WEEK ON THE STREET WES HAMILTON provided by COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS WES HAMILTON Send photos to sbj@sbj.net BYE, BUCKINGHAM Crews on March 18 raze the Buckingham Smokehouse Bar- B-Q in north Springfield. The 2415 N. Glenstone Ave. site is owned by O’Reilly Hospitality Management LLC, which also operates the adjacent DoubleTree and Fairfield Inn & Suites. “We are not sure what we will do with the real estate yet but are considering options,” O’Reilly Hospitality CEO Tim O’Reilly said. O’Reilly also is behind plans for a BigShots Golf kitty-corner to the Buckingham site. A SESSION WITH SESSIONS Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, right, delivers a speech March 12 at College of the Ozarks’ spring citizenship forum. “You cannot debate without rules,” Sessions said. “Without rules of civility, you have war.” At left, C of O President Jerry Davis presents gifts to Sessions and Gen. Terrence Dake, a member of the C of O Board of Trustees. WORKFORCE WARRIOR Prosper Springfield Director Francine Pratt speaks March 19 for Springfield Business Journal’s 12 People You Need to Know live interview series. She works with some 300 area organizations to bolster the workforce and reduce poverty. At left, Pratt shakes hands with Barbara Long during a conversation with her husband, Rep. Billy Long, R-Missouri.