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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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

Julie Higgins started Julie’s Chewies, a gourmet sweet shop in Springfield, but that’s only one of her many business ventures. She also...

jan 13 2016

People Centric January Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their own insights based on real experiences with organizations....

jan 13 2016

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

The Association of Women in Communications (AWC), a professional organization that supports the advancement of women in communications...

jan 07 2016

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Registration is now open for the conference, which runs February 4-6 at University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield.

jan 07 2016

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Calibrate Marketing welcomes Obi Simpson a search-engine optimization and content specialist.

jan 06 2016

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

A Springfield-based start-up is changing the way people watch television, and it needs your help bringing the invention to market.

jan 05 2016

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Randell Wallace is Partner In Charge of the Springfield office of Lathrop & Gage, and he’s gotten there thanks to a lot of hard work and...

jan 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Whiskey

Family-Owned

All in the Family

For some 417-land families, an entrepreneurial spirit runs in the genes. The Haik family’s knack for starting, purchasing and running...

jan 2016 | Infographics

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Chad Holgerson Keystone Building & Design

Style

My Look: Chad Holgerson

The owner and principal designer of Keystone Building & Design likes making a statement with his a modern American-Western style.

jul 2018 | Biz Style, Shopping

Corporate

How the Ozark Empire Fair Boosts the Economy

The annual Ozark Empire Fair means visitors and vendors alike spend a considerable amount of money and time at local businesses in retail,...

jun 2018 | Business Services, Financial

Small to Mid-Sized

The Perks of Working on C-Street

There’s a reason why Springfield’s historic Commercial Street is enjoying a recent boom in development. In fact there are several reasons....

jun 14 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Commercial Street, Entrepreneur
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Communication

Want to Keep Your People? Connect Them To Your Community.

Don Harkey, Chief Executive Officer at People Centric Consulting Group, lists five reasons why a company should help its employees connect...

jun 08 2018 | Communication, Leadership, Networking

Strategy

Breaking Down Silos

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group breaks down why your organization is a machine, and why they sometimes fail.

jun 07 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Strategy

Culture

Is Your Team Actually Cared For?

Bethany Bishop of People Centric Consulting Group discusses the ways a company can make its employees feel cared for and appreciated.

jun 07 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Leadership, Strategy

Strategy

Solving the Workforce Shortage

Don Harkey, Chief Executive Officer at People Centric Consulting Group, discusses the workforce employment shortage and tips to gain...

jun 05 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Strategy

Strategy

Are your Employees Burnt Out?

Three leadership experts weigh in on ways to identify a burnt out employee and how to help them regain their passion.

may 11 2018 | Branded Content, Communication, Leadership, Native Content
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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.

New on the Scene

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

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

People Centric January Insights

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Family-Owned

All in the Family

Get Connected with Biz 417

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My Look: Chad Holgerson

Corporate

How the Ozark Empire Fair Boosts the Economy

Small to Mid-Sized

The Perks of Working on C-Street

Communication

Want to Keep Your People? Connect Them To Your Community.

Strategy

Breaking Down Silos

Culture

Is Your Team Actually Cared For?

Strategy

Solving the Workforce Shortage

Strategy

Are your Employees Burnt Out?

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