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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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When You Have to Furlough Family

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jan 2022 | Family

Courtney Keleher Branch Manager at Volt Credit Union

Leadership

Courtney Keleher on Employee Recruitment and Retention

The personal banker turned Branch Manager at Volt Credit Union talks about “The Great Resignation” and how to find and keep the best...

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The Office Must-Haves for 2022

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nov 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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SBA 2021

Small Businesses

Chamber Names Harmony House as Small Business of the Year

In addition to Harmony House, finalists included Burgess Aircraft Management, LLC (dba OzAir Charter Service), Dynamic DNA Laboratories,...

nov 2021 | Business Services, People

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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party

Biz 100

The Biz 100 Party 2021

Raise a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the Biz 100 Party presented by SumnerOne.

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Networking

Molly Holtmann at Mercy Hospital

Women in Business

Molly Holtmann on the Importance of Partnering with Nonprofits

How the Director of Community Health and Access for Mercy Hospital forms and leverages alliances with community resources and why you...

nov 2021 | Branded Content, Do Good, Native Content, Networking
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Darline Mabins

Women in Business

Darline Mabins Takes the Reins at Minorities in Business

As a local small business owner with extensive experience at Guaranty Bank and as Chair of The Network, Darline Mabins brings a unique...

nov 2021 | Financial, Women in Business

Dr. Mike Rakes

Leadership

Get to Know Dr. Mike Rakes

Dr. Mike Rakes is a self-professed learner at heart, a student who never saw himself working in higher education. Now, Evangel’s fifth...

nov 2021 | People

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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2024

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2024 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

jul 2024 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

Conrad Griggs

Leadership

Regent Bank's Conrad Griggs Talks About His Colorful Career

Conrad Griggs, business development officer at Regent Bank, sat down to regale us with stories and advice from a long career in Springfield.

jul 2024 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Inside efactory

Offices

Take a Look Inside efactory's Second Location

Take a quick tour of the second location of Springfield, Missouri's efactory.

jul 2024 | Workspaces

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Startups

Vanessa Howe Talks Starting BelowZero Cryospa

Vanessa Howe has gone from a life-changing diagnosis to a life-improving business.

jul 2024 | Business Services

Leia Huffman of Forvis Mazars

Strategy

Building Wealth with Confidence: Financial Tips from Advisor Leia Huffman

Forvis Mazars’ Leia Huffman shares expert financial advice for women at every stage of life.

may 2024 | Branded Content, Financial
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Teri Bee from Volt Credit Union

Strategy

How To Know When to Borrow Money for Home Improvements

Volt Credit Union’s Teri Bee advises on borrowing money to upgrade your home.

may 2024 | Financial, For the Home
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Gail Smart’s Tailored and Timeless Look

Style

Gail Smart’s Tailored and Timeless Look

Gail Smart plans for a variety of events from basketball games to hosting alongside her husband Clif Smart, outgoing president of Missouri...

may 2024 | Biz Style

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Offices

Inside the New Inside the New Springfield-Greene County 911 and Office of Emergency Management

Take a look inside the newly renovated Springfield-Greene County 911 and Office of Emergency Management, where 911 responders provide...

may 2024 | Workspaces

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SBDC Annual Meeting 2021

SBDC Annual Meeting June 16, 2021. Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.

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SGForum 2021

SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

At the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, 417 Magazine Publisher Logan Aguirre has been installed as Chairman of the...

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