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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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2018 Commercial Design Awards

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Guaranty Bank uses business card as recruiting tool
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A Few Clever Tweaks Made Plain Business Cards Into Guaranty Bank’s Best Recruiting Tool

Knowing first impressions are everything, the team at Guaranty Bank created a calling card to help them recruit employees who excel at...

jul 2018 | Communication, Recruitment, Strategy
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Brews and Building Trust with Justin Butler

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jul 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy
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Designing Partnerships for Success

Workplace partnerships are inevitable. Why not make the most of them by designing these partnerships with intentionality that promotes...

jul 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Entrepreneur Jayme Sweere Wants to Stop Your Stress

The local yoga expert founded StressedOutHumans.com to help professionals bring their bodies back to balance for a healthier lifestyle. Sit...

jul 2018 | Communication, Education, Entrepreneur, Health
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Four Guidelines to Follow When Creating Your Company's Logo

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We spoke with Jay Guffey, the recently appointed CEO of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield, about servant leadership, persistence...

jul 2018 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy
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How Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program Keeps on Giving

Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program is reaping rewards for local nonprofits every day the sun comes out.

jul 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Do Good

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