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An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.
Taylor Warwick
New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

After years of leading health care expansions in Kansas City, Taylor Warwick embraces new opportunities as COO of Mercy Springfield Communities—and looks forward to diving into life in the Ozarks.
A&B Cycle team
Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

For the past 100 years, A&B Cycle has been a mainstay in Springfield, Missouri. Its continuous commitment to serving its customers—from loyal cyclists to new riders—has solidified its spot providing 417-landers with a way to get outdoors.
College Station Theater
On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

With many changes over the past 15 years, Paul Tillman and his dad, Scott, have decided to keep the ownership and operation of College Station Theater local.
Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile
Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

A new placemaking effort is underway on Medical Mile, that 2.8-mile stretch between two giant health care systems on National Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Better Block SGF is ready to tackle a very long challenge.

Networking in the Ozarks

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

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Three Questions with Joel Kotkin

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The Secret to Retaining and Building Talent

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feb 02 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Native Content
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Don Harkey Buys Randy Mayes' Interest in People Centric Consulting Group

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feb 01 2018 | Companies, Consulting, Women in Business
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From Fires to Floods: Overcoming Business Disasters

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jan 23 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Financial
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Maxon Fine Jewelry Opens New Location

With a new location comes a new name. Maxon’s Diamond Merchants has officially rebranded as Maxon Fine Jewelry.

jan 19 2018 | Jewelry, Shopping, Wedding Rings
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4 Reasons We're Pumped for Hotel Vandivort's Expansion

Say it with us, now: rooftop bar.

jan 16 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Downtown Springfield
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5 Big Thoughts We Had at Think Summit 2018

For the second year in a row, Mother Nature tried her best to thwart Think Summit, but thinking this big can't be stopped.

jan 12 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Do Good, Strategy
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jan 07 2018 | Communication, Q&A, Strategy

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On the Road Again with Cheryl Briggs of Dermal Health Laser & Skin Care Clinic

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SRC Holdings Solves Needs for Self-Storage

Learn how SRC Holdings solved a need for self-storage while making the best use of property they already owned.

sep 2024 | Strategy
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efactory is offering two programs to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them grow their businesses and expand...

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Leadership Advice and Effective Habits with Forvis Mazars’ Kristen Wannenmacher Bright

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aug 14 2024 | Branded Content, Financial, Leadership
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Branding Springfield, Missouri

A number of local entities are working to define 417-land’s brand. Biz 417 spoke with two of them to find out why that’s good for the...

jul 2024 | Downtown Springfield
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Codefi’s James Stapleton Turns to the Tech Industry

In his third act, Codefi’s James Stapleton turns a much-needed spotlight on the tech industry—and the jobs new companies provide.

jul 2024 | Technology
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Discovery Center's Tyler Moles on Educating the Next Generation

Tyler Moles joined the Discovery Center of Springfield in April 2021 as Chief Operations Officer and moved into the role of CEO in March...

jul 2024 | Education
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Traditional physical rehabilitation techniques meet cutting-edge technology—and a serious passion for animals—in this highly specialized...

jul 2024 | People, Pets

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