The Progress Report

Signs of economic growth and resilience in the Ozarks

We highlight the building projects happening across the Ozarks, and reveal how they're energizing the local economy. Whether it's a new store, restaurant, condo, or highway- get the inside scoop with The Progress Report! You can also help us do some 'building' of our own! If you have a question about a big project not listed, please drop us a message. We'll check it out, and possibly add it to our list.

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Progress Report Stories

Progress Report: Two Walmart Neighborhood Markets prepare for grand opening

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The metro area's very first Walmart Neighborhood Market is gearing up for opening day.

Progress Report: Two new Walmart Markets nearing completion in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Two new supermarket options for the city are about to open.

Progress Report: Battlefield Mall attracts new national restaurants, retailers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - They’re serving up some southern flair at one of the city’s newest eating options.

Business boom brings new retail, traffic to Campbell Ave.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - There's something new making a big splash on South Campbell.

Progress Report: Ross Dress For Less store nearing completion in Springfield

-------------------- Springfield's new Ross- Dress For Less discount department store is nearing completion, and is set to open in the coming weeks. -------------------- California-based Ross (Dress...

New piece of 60-65 freeway interchange opens in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Another new piece of the 60-65 interchange has opened for traffic.

Progress Report: Popeyes plans re-entry into Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is planning to open a new restaurant in the city. The announcement is being made nearly five years after the...

Progress Report: Newk's Cafe takes shape near Battlefield Mall

-------------------- The long-vacant El Chico Cafe property in front of the Battlefield Mall is giving way to the city's latest new restaurant offering. -------------------- Newk's Express Cafe,...

Progress Report: CVS plans new pharmacy on Lone Star Steakhouse property in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - CVS Caremark has submitted plans to the City of Springfield for a new pharmacy and retail store on the city's south side.

Progress Report: 'Tis the season for new restaurant options in Springfield

Progress Report: Macadoodles plans new Springfield, Branson stores

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Macadoodles plans to enter the Springfield market with a new retail outlet and gas station on the city's southside. The company is also planning a Branson location.

Progress Report: New McDonald's, Famous Dave's BBQ take shape in Springfield

Progress Report: Walmart plans Market on W. Bypass; Ross replacing Borders

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Walmart Stores intends to construct a new ‘Walmart Market’ grocery store on the city's west side. This will be the fourth Market location planned, or currently...

Progress Report: El Chico out, Newk's Cafe in -- near Battlefield Mall

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The long-vacant El Chico Cafe property in front of Battlefield Mall is giving way to the city's latest new restaurant offering. Property-owner Chambers Real Estate says Newk'...