Springfield Business Builders

08/20/2026

✨ A BIG thank you to Tyler Cantrell, owner of Cantrell Christmas Lights & Power Washing, for presenting at Breakfast Club!

Tyler shared all about his Christmas light installation business and how he helps customers create the perfect holiday look. 🎄

He handles it all—from helping design the display and installing the lights to taking them down and storing them after the season. And because he uses actual bulbs, customers can even change up their colors!

Tyler says he begins installing lights around October 21st and serves approximately a 40-mile radius around Springfield. He aims to have the lights down by late March.

Thank you, Tyler, for sharing your business and expertise with us! 👏

08/17/2026

A big thank you to James Massey for speaking at our Breakfast Club! ☕️

James shared the history of Long Heating & Air and how they’ve proudly been in business for more than 40 years. It was great hearing the story behind a longtime local business and the people who make it successful!

Thanks, James, for sharing your time and story with us! 👏

08/15/2026

After nearly 27 years of caring for our community, Dr. Bill Holmes is retiring from patient care. His last day seeing patients will be September 3, 2026.

Dr. Holmes opened Chesterfield Eyeworks with a simple goal: help people see better and care for them like family. That mission grew into decades of friendships, memories and a career he calls the greatest job in the world.

While we’ll miss seeing him in the exam room, we’re excited for this next chapter as he spends more time with family and enjoys what’s ahead. ❤️

📣 Thursday, August 20 will be Dr. Holmes’ final Breakfast Club presentation—a special opportunity to hear from him before retirement.

If you’re unable to make the August meeting, there’s another chance to say farewell! Join us for an open house celebrating Dr. Holmes’ retirement and Vision Clinic’s 1st anniversary.

🎉 Tuesday, September 1 | 4–6 p.m.
📍 Chesterfield Eyeworks | 1650 S. Enterprise

We’re incredibly grateful for Dr. Holmes’ care, friendship and legacy. Thank you, Dr. Holmes!

08/10/2026

07/30/2026

There’s something special about our Breakfast Club. ☕

Every seat around the table is filled by a business owner or decision-maker, and because we’re industry exclusive, each business category has just one representative. That means we collaborate, support one another, and build each other up—not compete.

We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the businesses that make up this group.

Know someone who would be a great fit? We’d love to meet them and see if business builders is the right fit. 🥰

07/29/2026

A big thank you to Terry Baum of Baum's Branding for presenting a few weeks ago!

With a background as a Bass Pro certified buyer, printing company operations manager, and 14 years growing Baum’s Branding, Terry shared how the right promotional products can help businesses stand out and stay memorable.

Thanks, Terry, for the great insights and for supporting our local business community!

07/20/2026

👏 Thank you, Eric Phillips, for sharing with Springfield Business Builders!

As one of the newest members of our breakfast club, Eric’s presentation gave us the opportunity to learn more about his background and his role with Harter House. It was also great to hear about Harter House’s incredible legacy as they celebrate 50 years in business this year! 🎉

Built on a commitment to quality, family ownership, and outstanding customer service, Harter House has become the trusted local source for premium meats and a favorite shopping destination for many of our members.

We’re glad to have you as part of the group, Eric. Welcome to Springfield Business Builders! We look forward to getting to know you and cheering on Harter House’s continued success! 🥩👏

07/18/2026

We’ve worked hard this week. Time to enjoy this beautiful weekend! ⛳️

07/17/2026

A big thank you to Emily Johnson, owner and broker of House Theory Realty, for joining us and sharing her expertise! With 11 years in real estate, Emily gave us a great look at our local housing market and what she sees ahead for home prices.

What makes Emily even more inspiring is her heart for our community. ❤️ She generously gives her time and a portion of her commissions to support LifeHouse Maternity Crisis Home and Care to Learn. She also serves on the LifeHouse Gala Committee, Catholic Charities of Southwest Missouri Advancement Board, and volunteers on the Care To Learn School Soirée Committee.

Thank you, Emily, for investing in both our community and the families who call it home. We're so grateful you shared with us!

07/16/2026

Meet Jimmie McKinney, owner of Good Day Property Pros! A retired Seabee with a lifetime of construction experience, Jimmie and his wife, Meghan, love helping local homeowners tackle projects big and small.

With all the recent rain, they’ve been especially busy helping families recover from flooded crawlspaces and water damage. If your home needs a helping hand, Good Day Property Pros is ready to help!

( - and a BIG thank you for presenting to our group last month! 👏)