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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Local invention: RockDolly

Lengthy sound checks led this 417-lander to develop an all-in-one sound system.

jan 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Music, People

Strategy

Make Overseas Business Operations Work for Your Company

Many business owners dream of taking their company overseas, but what do you do if it actually happens? David Moore, President and CEO of...

jan 2018 | Communication, Companies, Strategy

Small Businesses

Meet the Central High Staffer behind Sarah’ndipity Designs

Sarah Gugliotta created a few necklaces for gifts, and now her jewelry line is sold in local businesses and has flourished on her Facebook...

jan 2018 | Companies, Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People

Strategy

Quiz: Which Team Assessments Should My Office Take?

Team assessments can help you leverage your employees’ strengths and determine if you’re missing any key players in your organization. Don...

jan 2018 | Christmas, Infographics, Jobs, Recruitment

Style

Six Bags and Wallets You Need for Traveling This Year

Whether you’re jet-setting for work or play, these bags and wallets make getting around a breeze.

jan 2018 | Biz Style, Shopping, Style

Strategy

Strategies to Keep Your Employees Healthy and Reduce Workers’ Compensation

Slipped disks and torn ligaments from on-the-job injuries hurt employees and their families. And they can hurt your business, too, through...

jan 2018 | Health, Strategy

Strategy

Three Tricks to Keep Your Desk Clean This Year

Don’t let a messy desk stand between you and your most productive self.

jan 2018 | Strategy, Workspaces

Startups

What is WeDames?

Director Jana Moreno explains how We Dames is changing the way businesses market to women.

jan 2018 | Companies, People, Social Media, Women in Business

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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

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

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

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

Corporate

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

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

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

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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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

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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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Local invention: RockDolly

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Make Overseas Business Operations Work for Your Company

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Meet the Central High Staffer behind Sarah’ndipity Designs

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Quiz: Which Team Assessments Should My Office Take?

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Six Bags and Wallets You Need for Traveling This Year

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Strategies to Keep Your Employees Healthy and Reduce Workers’ Compensation

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Three Tricks to Keep Your Desk Clean This Year

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

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How National Audio Co. Cornered the Cassette Market

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How to Open a Brick and Mortar

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KOLR 10's Jeremy Rabe's Colorful Office

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Local Attorney Takes His Own Advice While Handing Down His Practice

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

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This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training

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Three Lessons to Improve Your Team’s Communication

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