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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.

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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

In its first year as a member of The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP), Biz 417 took home a bronze in the multimedia category at...

jun 25 2017

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

The organizational changes were announced on Tuesday, June 20 during a press conference at Hammons Field.

jun 20 2017 | Companies, People, Sports

What We Learned: June B-School

If your HR department wasn't already aware, recruitment never sleeps. Our B-School panelists dropped wisdom on how to handle that reality,...

jun 09 2017

Misuse of Executive Power

jun 08 2017

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group drops a workforce development bomb: If you are having trouble finding good employees, it...

jun 01 2017

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

417's Vice President of Operations Megan Johnson has been selected to participate in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.

jun 01 2017

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

And what you can do when overhauling your website to create a long lasting and engaging digital product.

may 31 2017

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

The Rising Tide Society is an international organization with more than 400 participating cities.

may 26 2017

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Chad Holgerson Keystone Building & Design

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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.

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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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

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Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

What We Learned: June B-School

Misuse of Executive Power

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

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How the Ozark Empire Fair Boosts the Economy

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

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Breaking Down Silos

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Is Your Team Actually Cared For?

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Solving the Workforce Shortage

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Are your Employees Burnt Out?

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