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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Fit in Fifteen

Turn your midday slump into an in-office energy boost with Fitness Trucking Founder Siphiwe Baleka’s 15-minute equipment-free workout. If...

nov 16 2015

Watercooler

Stay in the know about who's merging, expanding, franchising and growing in 417-land.

nov 12 2015

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Do you often look around your place of employment and notice everyone seems to be just going through the motions?

nov 10 2015

Veterans on the Move

Guaranty Bank participates in Segs4Vets day

nov 03 2015

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Not only has Sara Bauer taken over 417 Smiles from her father, Dr. Stephen Young, but she’s expanded the family business to include her...

nov 2015 | Dental, Next Gen, Strategy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Owner of Anvil Customs Ryan Wasson stumbled into leatherworks as a hobbyist but quickly turned his project into an in-demand business that...

nov 2015 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

With multiple successful businesses between them, Emma Chapman, Trey George, Joshua Widner and Rogan Howitt share the branding knowledge...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

J. Kent Martin and Nathan Taylor love their dogs, so when the two owners of Bridge Blue, Obelisk Home and Unleashed Life wanted to find a...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Pets, Strategy

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Strategy

Stop Multitasking Now

As the CEO of Performance Concepts Inc., Brenda Descamps consults organizations to strengthen their business model, and in her line of...

may 2018 | Consulting, Organization

Strategy

What You Need to Know About Big Data

Today’s advanced data processing gives companies the power to discover business insights they didn’t know they were missing.

may 2018 | Financial, Strategy, Technology

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: Linda Ramey-Greiwe

When Linda Ramey-Greiwe isn’t working to ensure Missouri kids have the resources they need to succeed in school as executive director of...

may 2018 | People, Q&A, Women in Business

Culture

Branson Tourists Then and Now

We compared how the typical Branson tourist has changed over a 20-year period.

may 2018 | Branson, Infographics, Travel

Leadership

CMH Neurologist Curtis Schreiber Follows His Own Advice

An avid biker, Citizens Memorial Hospital Neurologist Curtis Schreiber, has clocked 49,805 miles since 2005.

may 2018 | Biking, Health, People

Strategy

Cybersecurity and You: Q & A with Aaron Sharpe

Aaron Sharpe of Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance discusses the importance of cybersecurity insurance in the modern age.

may 2018 | Communication, Cybersecurity, People, Q&A

Strategy

How Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Created a Sustainable Funding Source

Waning cash flows are enough to make any executive frantic, especially those who are working in the nonprofit sector. One local consultant...

may 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Financial, Strategy

Startups

SelectSitter App Simplifies the Process of Finding a Reliable Babysitter

Two local couples teamed up to create the ultimate babysitter selection app for 417-land.

may 2018 | Business Services, Family, Kids, Technology

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

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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

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Fit in Fifteen

Watercooler

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Veterans on the Move

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

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Stop Multitasking Now

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Branson Tourists Then and Now

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CMH Neurologist Curtis Schreiber Follows His Own Advice

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Cybersecurity and You: Q & A with Aaron Sharpe

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How Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Created a Sustainable Funding Source

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SelectSitter App Simplifies the Process of Finding a Reliable Babysitter

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