Sixteen products manufactured across southwest Missouri make up Springfield Business Journal’s inaugural Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks awards! 

The finalists reflect the diversity of the local manufacturing community and were selected for the uniqueness of the product, economic impact and expansion plans.

Now it's your turn to pick the top four finalists! Public voting is live at SBJ.net/CoolestThings. And be sure to get your ticket to the event at 5:30 p.m. on April 28. Meet company representatives, check out the products and vote LIVE for Best in Show!

Here are the 2022 Coolest Things finalists (read full profiles here):
• BeeFoster, Beestra wild bee finder and hotel;
• EaglePicher Technologies LLC, Perseverance rover battery;
• Evans Food Co., Springfield cashew chicken sauce;
• Everest Conversions Inc., conversion vans;
• Hammons Products Co., black walnuts;
• H.E. Williams Inc., architectural lighting;
• Hollister High School, biodegradable flowerpots;
• iSense, Revive Hybrid Premier Mattress;
• Jordan Essentials, lotion bar;
• KRM Innovations Inc., StepNpull hands-free door opener;
• Messiah Locomotive Service LLC, locomotive wheelsets;
• Mother’s Brewing Co., Lil’ Helper Midwest Coast IPA;
• Reyco Granning LLC, ResponseMaster suspensions;
• The French’s Food Co. LLC, Frank’s RedHot sauce;
• Tie & Timber Beer Co., Obligato Ale; and
• Walrus Oil, cutting board oil.

Event Details
5:30 p.m., April 28
DoubleTree Convention Center
Tickets: $45/individual & $360/table
Purchase at SBJ.net/CoolestThings