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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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A Community of Caring at The Gardens

Between rounds of caring for the residents, employees at The Gardens are taking care of those in need in Springfield and around the world.

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Strategy

Big Whiskey’s Big Expansion

After years of feeding 417-land, Paul Sundy and his team are beginning to franchise his popular restaurant, Big Whiskey’s American...

jan 2017 | Companies, Food, Strategy
Brews and Building Businesses with Jeff Schrag
Leadership

Brews and Building Businesses with Jeff Schrag

Jeff Schrag owns Mother’s Brewing Company, The Daily Events and Pioneer Formal Accessories, a collection of rather eclectic businesses. We...

jan 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, Beer, Strategy
Building Your Social Media Base
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Building Your Social Media Base

Sites like Facebook and Twitter are intimidating for some businesses to navigate. A 417-land marketing guru offers some advice on how to...

jan 2017 | Strategy
Creativity Happens in Amanda Day's Office
Offices

Creativity Happens in Amanda Day's Office

For Senior Art Director Amanda Day, a creative office space fosters creativity on a day-to-day basis.

jan 2017 | Strategy, Workspaces
Developing a Family Leave Plan
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Developing a Family Leave Plan

Ease your readjustment back to work after taking parental leave with these tips.

jan 2017 | Family, Strategy
Ensor Guitars is Strumming Along
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Ensor Guitars is Strumming Along

Chris Ensor, owner of Ensor Guitars, makes a living helping others make music.

jan 2017 | Meet the Maker
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Forward Thinking with CJD

We asked Allen Davis, principal of CJD, a mechanical and electrical engineering and consulting firm, how tech advancements are affecting...

jan 2017 | Q&A

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Culture

Got Your Six Coffee Co. Aims to Serve Those Who Serve

When a career change was in order, a former maritime engineer decided to start his own coffee company with the intent of helping those who...

mar 2018 | Charity, Coffee, Companies, Entrepreneur
How National Audio Co. Cornered the Cassette Market
Small to Mid-Sized

How National Audio Co. Cornered the Cassette Market

Known for spoken word and blank cassettes, National Audio Co. was perfectly positioned to capitalize on the nostalgic cassette tape revival.

mar 2018 | Companies, Downtown Springfield, Manufacturing, Music
How to Open a Brick and Mortar
Strategy

How to Open a Brick and Mortar

If your growing company is ready for something more permanent—and maybe set in stone—here’s how to take the next step and open a brick and...

mar 2018 | Companies, E-Commerce, Strategy
KOLR 10's Jeremy Rabe's Colorful Office
Offices

KOLR 10's Jeremy Rabe's Colorful Office

Co-host of Ozarks Live and Co-star of Ozarks Pickers Jeremy Rabe needs an office as bright and fun as his creative personality. He took us...

mar 2018 | Decor, People, Workspaces
Local Attorney Takes His Own Advice While Handing Down His Practice
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Local Attorney Takes His Own Advice While Handing Down His Practice

Springfield Attorney Gary Powell finds himself in his clients’ shoes now that he’s transitioning his practice to his stepson.

mar 2018 | Companies, Legal, Next Gen
The State of Co-Working for 417-Landers in 2018
Offices

The State of Co-Working for 417-Landers in 2018

The co-working landscape has shifted and evolved over the past few years. Find out when, where and how you can take advantage of these...

mar 2018 | Communication, Entrepreneur, Features, Networking
This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training
Startups

This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training

Three entrepreneurs have undertaken a mythical mission to save energy-industry security employees from the scourges of the three-ring...

mar 2018 | Entrepreneur, Features, Strategy
Three Lessons to Improve Your Team’s Communication
Communication

Three Lessons to Improve Your Team’s Communication

How local engineers at PaperWise learned to break the language barrier.

mar 2018 | Communication, Strategy

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Access to The Issues 2019

The Network's Access to the Issues series on July 17, 2019 at Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy 2019

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Biz B-School: The Great Game for Small Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

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