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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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Four Failures that Lead to Success

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Manufacturing Lean Product, Cultivating Aliveness

Traci Louvier of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems explains how when manufacturing became strategic and streamlined, the company was able to...

jan 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan
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4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan

As director of MSU's Small Business and Technology Development Center, Chrystal Irons coaches startups in QuickBooks, business planning and...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Women in Business
A Clear Vision: Glass Hall's Renovation and Expansion
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A Clear Vision: Glass Hall's Renovation and Expansion

The renovation and expansion of Glass Hall at Missouri State University elevates the institution’s business school in more ways than one.

jan 2018 | Education, Features, Workspaces
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Biz 100 Up Close: Brian Fogle

When he’s not figuring out how to improve 417-land, Brian Fogle, president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, is likely...

jan 2018 | People, Q&A
Boost Your Company’s Intern Program
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Boost Your Company’s Intern Program

Invest in your business’s internship program before all the good students are gone.

jan 2018 | Recruitment, Strategy
Bring in the Babies: Behind APO’s Culture of Flexibility
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Bring in the Babies: Behind APO’s Culture of Flexibility

A job at Aids Project of the Ozarks requires compassion for every client, so the organization’s leaders prioritize flexibility and openness...

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Character and Cocktails with Clif Smart
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Character and Cocktails with Clif Smart

Missouri State University President Clif Smart is one of the most popular faces in local education, but he hasn’t always been in the field....

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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
Develop Your Employees Talents
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
Fox + Hound Brings Safe, Luxury Grooming Products for Dogs
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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
How Branson is Winning the Tourist Wars
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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
How to Adapt Your Strategy for Facebook’s Algorithm Change
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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
How to Thrive in a Niche Industry
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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
Matt Price’s Career Web
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Matt Price’s Career Web

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

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