Vital Farms Release 2025 Impact report
Vital Farms, which operates its central egg station in Springfield, published an impact report in 2025 detailing its progress in the past year. The highlights of the report include:
- Reducing the intensity of operational emissions from 17.7% to Egg Central Station since 2023;
- Reach Leed Gold Certification, a symbol of excellence in environmental management, in the establishment;
- Reach Elite Excellent note at 99% of an annual security audit of safe quality, demonstrating rigorous standards, dedication to continuous improvements and a culture of food and quality security;
- Provide more than $ 600,000 in philanthropy to strengthen communities where vital farms, Austin, Texas, the Springfield region operate;
- Set an objective for 95% of the crew members to complete ethics and training in compliance by the end of 2025 to continue to stimulate responsibility for promoting ethical culture on the scale of the company.
The full impact report of 2025, including achievements, progress on impact objectives, parameters and disclosure based on standards can be found at vitalfarms.com/impact.
The prospects for health care in 2025 of the SBDC are May 7
Springfield Business Development Corporation will present its health care prospects in 2025 Wednesday, May 7 at Double Glendalough Convention Center, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave.
The doors open at 11 a.m. for networking, followed by lunch and the program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program includes a prospective round table featuring the best medical and innovation leaders that exploit the power of AI to improve patient results, rationalize operations and shape the future of industry. The panel, moderate by the professor of the University of Drury, Jonathan Groves, includes:
- Jared Johnson, founder and CEO, mainly serious;
- Dr. Sadaf Sohrab, chief doctor, Mercy Springfield Communities; And
- Dr. Shawn Uasery, please, head doctor and staff vice-president, Coxhealth.
Efactory intake applications for the next elevation cohort
Springfield Efactory is now taking applications for the next cohort of his Raise Program, which aims to help existing companies in Missouri to achieve significant growth and success. The program, led by The Missouri SBDC in MSU In partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, provides a complete approach to business growth, with personalized consulting services and access to an experienced CEO network.
The program targets companies from 10 to 100 employees and annual income ranging from $ 1 to 50 million. Elevate participants will benefit from tailor -made consulting services and facilitated virtual tables with peers.
Organized through Southern Missouri Innovation NetworkA collaborative network created by Efactory and codefiAnd financed by a subsidy of the Missouri Department of Economic Development Arpa Community Revitalization, Elevate is offered free of charge for the participants.
Open requests for the Citizens Police Academy from Springfield
Citizens interested in behind the scenes of the practices and policies of the Springfield police department can postulate For the 2025 Citizens’ police academy From August.
The program for studying the program covers a variety of subjects, including police policies, an organizational structure, investigation processes and police tactics. Participants finish 30 hours of teaching over 10 weeks, meeting every Tuesday from August 12.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live in Springfield and pass a basic investigation in Corporate. Requests must be received by July 1 at 5 p.m., delay requests will not be taken into account. Residents interested in Springfield can apply online.
Arvest hiring Miller, promoting Thurston in Springfield
Arvest Bank announced the hiring of Shelly Miller and the promotion of Mikala Thurston to his private banking team in Springfield.
Miller will serve as a health relationship banker in Springfield. It provides more than 30 years of experience in the hotel industry to this role and will use a concierge style approach to work with local nursing customers to meet their needs by using the full range of Arvest products and services.
Thurston, who has more than 12 years of experience in the banking industry, has been promoted to private banking advisor, deputy vice-president. Previously, she was director of branch sales, assistant vice-president, and in her new role, Thurston will be responsible for working with private banking customers to find personalized solutions to meet their financial needs.
Real ID required for the May 28 flight of honor
Honor Flight of the Ozarks reminded participants of future flights who Identification compatible with real ID Or a valid passport will be required for boarding flights from May 7.
IDC IDs, which are otherwise similar to a standard driving license or another ID, require additional basic documentation to display during the application. The real identity plan was adopted following terrorist attacks on September 11 and now takes effect after many delays.
Honor Flight of the Ozarks offers free trips to Washington DC and his war monuments for veterans in the region, who travel with tutors and support staff. Three flights are scheduled in 2025, in May, August and October. For more details or to apply, go online to Honorflighttheozarks.org.