Biz 417 May/June 2025

View Issue

Biz 417 May/June 2025

SUBSCRIBE

417 Magazine
Home
417 Bride
417 Custom
Culture

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.

FIND OUT MORE

BIZ DIRECTORIES

Find the best in the biz right here.
Financial
Attorneys
Meeting Spaces
Lunch Spots
Biz Services
More

The Latest

Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence in Three Steps
Communication

Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence in Three Steps

A local expert weighs in on how to boost your EQ for better communication.

jan 2018 | Communication, Consulting, Strategy
Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway
Strategy

Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway

How a group of determined developers are recreating three Springfield cityscapes.

jan 2018 | Commercial Street, Companies, Downtown Springfield, Features
How Alamo Drafthouse Developed its Charity on Tap Program
Culture

How Alamo Drafthouse Developed its Charity on Tap Program

Started in Springfield, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Charity on Tap initiative promotes local beers and supports area nonprofit organizations,...

jan 2018 | Beer, Companies, Giving Back
How CellARide Became a National Supplier
Strategy

How CellARide Became a National Supplier

Several years into his business, CellARide founder Josh Holstein had to completely shift his business approach to land a national contract....

jan 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy, Technology
How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople
Culture

How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople

While our friends in Branson keep investing in the greens, we thought it would be fun to do our own investigation into the golf skills of...

jan 2018 | Golf, Outdoors, People
How Harem & Company’s Kathi Cryderman Built a Springfield Fashion Hub
Strategy

How Harem & Company’s Kathi Cryderman Built a Springfield Fashion Hub

Before the internet and social media made connecting with new customers a breeze, business owner Kathi Cryderman made a few bold moves that...

jan 2018 | Customer Service, Social Media, Strategy, Women in Business
How MoDOT Keeps Roads in Southwest Missouri Clear
Corporate

How MoDOT Keeps Roads in Southwest Missouri Clear

Each year, the Missouri Department of Transportation Southwest District, which covers 21 area counties including Greene, Taney and Jasper,...

jan 2018 | Companies, Infographics
How the Small Business Majority Can Help Your Startup
Small to Mid-Sized

How the Small Business Majority Can Help Your Startup

Mary Overbey, Missouri outreach manager for the national organization Small Business Majority, helps entrepreneurs who are just starting...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, People, Q&A

Get Connected with Biz 417

Biz Break

Get access to local stories, networking events & more.

The Launch

Connect with women building and owning their careers.

Follow Us

Keep up with breaking 417-land Biz news.

Subscribe

Powerful business, in your hands.

Biz Events

Browse local networking events on our calendar.
michelle lewis illustration
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Michelle Lewis

The Michelle Lewis & Associates owner talks going into business for herself.

aug 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Communication, Strategy, Women in Business
Roney stands in front of a big screen, speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Leadership

How the President and CEO of Volt Credit Union Conquered a Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Loretta Roney shares how to tackle an intimidating career moment.

aug 2018 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Strategy
Advertisement
Workers looking at clipboard
Small Businesses

How Dog Gone Mold Expanded Into Hauling Junk

Sometimes your next great business idea is right under your nose. That’s what brothers James and Dominic Stevens realized when they started...

jul 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Strategy
Businesspeople voicing political opinions
Communication

How Political Opinions Can Impact Your Business

More businesses are weighing in on social and political issues, but is it ultimately good for their bottom lines? Local business owners...

jul 2018 | Communication, Companies, Politics, Strategy
Businessman running up stairs
Leadership

How to Begin Succession Planning

Husch Blackwell’s Mike Cosby offers tips on how to begin succession planning for your company.

jul 2018 | Companies, Leadership
St. George's Donuts Springfield MO
Family-Owned

Nick St. George Upholds the Tasty Legacy of St. George’s Donuts

At 35 years old, Nick St. George is leading the east Sunshine Street location of St. George’s Donuts into its fourth decade of business....

jul 2018 | Companies, Family, Leadership, Next Gen
Maximum efficiency office plan
Offices

Organize Your Office for Maximum Efficiency and Collaboration

Create an efficient, collaborative office space with inspiration from Grooms Office Environments.

jul 2018 | Communication, Companies, Workspaces
2018
Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2018
10 for the Next 10

10 for the Next 10

Meet 10 rising leaders who are moving southwest Missouri into the next decade.

jul 2018 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

The Latest Biz People Pics

The Network's March Social
Biz People Pics

The Network's March Social

The Network's March Social. Hotel Vandivort. March 29, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2018
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2018

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards presented by Total Highspeed Internet Solutions. Old Glass Place. March 1, 2018. Photos by Brad...
Hispanics 101 Workshop
Biz People Pics

Hispanics 101 Workshop

Hispanics 101 Workshop. Big Cedar Lodge. February 27, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
SBDC Annual Meeting 2018
Biz People Pics

SBDC Annual Meeting 2018

Springfield Business Development Corporation's Annual Meeting. University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. February 15, 2018. Photos by...

Most Recent Biz Blogs

20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

From Idea to Startup: Build Your App and Compete for Pre-Seed Capital with Codefi

Where to Meet for Lunch on Mondays

Most Recent People Stories

An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Bonnie Nolen with Bon Bon’s Candy House

Most Popular Biz Stories

How DeWitt & Associates is Planning for the Future

Best Places to Work 2023

BRP Architects Creates a Gateway to Downtown Springfield

Want more biz? We deliver.

Subscribe to Biz