Springfield Business Journal_2021-03-29

26 · SBJ.NET MARCH 29-APRIL 4, 2021 LIVE INTERVIEW WITH EDITOR ERIC OLSON SPONSORED BY Underdog Strategist Betsy Fogle Interview on Facebook Live Facebook.com/SBJnet T UN E I N E V E RY T H I R D T U E S DAY O F T H E M O N T H Q&A | APRIL 20 | 8-9 AM Why You Need To Know: The freshman legislator is one of only two Democrats representing southwest Missouri. Facebook.com/sbj.net Twitter.com/sbjnet SBJ.net/enews SBJ.NET WEEK ON THE WEB MOST READ SBJLIVE.NET EDITOR’S PICK 1. Husch Blackwell to vacate Hammons Tower 2. Coryell to redevelop former Heritage Cafeteria 3. Texas Roadhouse CEO ‘took his own life,’ family says 4. Biden administration cancels $1B in student-loan debt 5. Council adopts thresholds to phase out COVID-19 rules 6. SBJ spotlights 12 fast-growth companies 7. London Calling’s double-decker bus to be repurposed 8. Branson performer pleads guilty to stealing from audience 9. Arvest to close 4 SWMO branches 10. Anonymous text campaign targets SPS board candidates March 19– Artsfest, the annual center city festival that typically draws tens of thousands of guests, is returning this year after being called off in 2020 due to the pandemic. The arts festival on historic Walnut Street this year is scheduled May 1-2. Planned coronavirus safety protocols include temperature checks, masking and physical distancing, and a capacity of 2,500 guests per timed entry, according to the release. Tickets are slated to be sold in two-hour flights. For the full story, visit SBJ.net Artsfest to return after 2020 cancellation KEY TO VIRTUAL MEETING SUCCESS Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says while many perceive virtual meetings as a barrier, the opposite is true. SBJ FILE POLL Who’s got your vote for Springfield mayor? NEXT QUESTION: Who are your picks for the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education on the April ballot? Vote at SBJ.net/poll Total votes: 3,288 | Collected March 18-25 25% Marcus Aton 75% Ken McClure