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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Why having startup capital may not be in your favor.

apr 04 2017

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Women's advocate network calls on local businesses to sign an equal pay pledge.

apr 04 2017

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

President and associate publisher of Whitaker Publishing chosen as one of Folio’s Top Women in Media honorees in the Corporate Visionaries...

mar 31 2017 | Companies, Leadership, Women in Business

Lifestyle

We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Big news, y’all: 417 Magazine and Biz 417 took home two awards from the Super Niche Media Conference in Charlotte, North...

mar 28 2017 | #417Culture, Companies

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

The former Country Fresh Market on MO-39 to become the seventh Harter House location.

mar 27 2017

We need your opinion.

We're revamping biz417.com and we value your feedback. Take our short survey for a chance to win a gift card to one of our favorite local...

mar 24 2017

No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

Molly Riddle at Mostly Serious reflects on how being a young woman has affected her ability to succeed in the technology industry.

mar 07 2017

Whitepapers

Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

Emotion plays a vital role in almost all decisions we make, including buying decisions.

mar 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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David Humphreys and Ethel Mae Humphreys of TAMKO in Joplin, Missouri

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David Humphreys Continues the TAMKO Legacy

David Humphreys didn’t plan to join the Joplin-based company started by his grandparents until his father made him an offer he couldn’t...

may 2018 | Companies, Joplin, MO, Next Gen, People

Strategy

Develop Your Employees Talents

Local programs and strategies are available to help 417-land employers improve their teams’ skills.

may 2018 | Business Services, Strategy, Women in Business

Small Businesses

Fox + Hound Brings Safe, Luxury Grooming Products for Dogs

With Fox + Hound, Karen Doss and her line of dog grooming products have cornered a niche market that provides an answer for dog owners...

may 2018 | Entrepreneur, Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People

Strategy

How Branson is Winning the Tourist Wars

The city of country music and tour buses is undergoing a personality change. Eight Branson leaders—including Craig Wescott, Jeff Seifried...

may 2018 | Branding, Branson, Family, Features

Strategy

How to Adapt Your Strategy for Facebook’s Algorithm Change

Jeff Paulette, partner at Campaignium, offers tips for how small businesses can roll with the punches.

may 2018 | Social Media, Strategy

Strategy

How to Thrive in a Niche Industry

Scott Neville, president of Welhener - H.B. Wall Awning, shares his secrets to maintaining success in a such a niche industry.

may 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, People, Strategy

Strategy

Matt Price’s Career Web

We tracked down marketing guru Matt Price to understand all that he juggles.

may 2018 | Marketing, Strategy

Whitepapers

Our Brand

It's who we are, what we do and what we say at Tuthill.

may 2018 | Branded Content, Branding, Native Content, Strategy
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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

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

Lifestyle

We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

We need your opinion.

No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

Whitepapers

Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

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Family-Owned

David Humphreys Continues the TAMKO Legacy

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Develop Your Employees Talents

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Fox + Hound Brings Safe, Luxury Grooming Products for Dogs

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How Branson is Winning the Tourist Wars

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How to Adapt Your Strategy for Facebook’s Algorithm Change

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How to Thrive in a Niche Industry

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