Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Elevate Branson works to support the workforce behind the tourism industry in Branson, MO.

Family-Owned

Empowering Branson's Workforce with Elevate Branson

Since 2008, Bryan and Amy Stallings of Elevate Branson have been working to support the workforce that powers Branson’s tourism industry.

nov 2023 | Branson

Small to Mid-Sized

Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson makes giving part of their business model by partnering with a nonprofit that provides shoes to kids...

nov 2023 | Branson, Do Good, Giving Back

Culture

How Exercise Can Impact Team Building

Sometimes the best team building exercises with your work crew take place outside of the office—and involve literal exercise.

nov 2023 | Local Activities

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

With a new world headquarters that opened in October, Convoy of Hope has had a big year. Founder Hal Donaldson has paved the way for its...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People

Culture

Coast to Coast on Two Wheels

Ron and Nancy Bogart made themselves a lofty goal to bicycle in all 50 states while they’re in their 50s.

nov 01 2023 | Travel

2023

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2023 Biz 100

Meet the 2023 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People

A mockup of the new Springfield Brewing Company.

Small Businesses

Q&A with Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian Allen

With two expansions in the works, Springfield Brewing Company’s Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian...

nov 2023 | Drinks, Q&A

A mockup of the reimagined Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Corporate

Reimagining Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Big changes to Ozark Empire Fairgrounds are planned to have a big economic impact on Southwest Missouri.

nov 2023 | Build, Financial

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2018 Commercial Design Awards

Peep the winning office, lifestyle and sustainable commercial spaces that outshine the competition.

jul 2018 | Build, Business Services, Design, Education

Guaranty Bank uses business card as recruiting tool

Strategy

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

Strategy

Brews and Building Trust with Justin Butler

The senior vice president of commercial banking for UMB Bank offers his advice on growing your client relationships.

jul 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Designing Success

Whitepapers

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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StressedOutHumans.com helps professionals chill.

Culture

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

Strategy

Four Guidelines to Follow When Creating Your Company's Logo

Russell Holland, owner, founder and senior designer of Sugar Design Studio and his team are responsible for the creation of several iconic...

jul 2018 | Branding, Companies, Marketing, Strategy

Jay Guffey Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

Leadership

Get to Know Jay Guffey from Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

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

jul 2018 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy

Startups

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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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Empowering Branson's Workforce with Elevate Branson

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Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

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How Exercise Can Impact Team Building

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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

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Coast to Coast on Two Wheels

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Q&A with Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian Allen

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Reimagining Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

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