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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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How Lyle and Larnelle Foster Envisioned a Brighter Future for Springfield
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How Lyle and Larnelle Foster Envisioned a Brighter Future for Springfield

At Think Summit on January 12, the father-son duo discussed what led them to Springfield and how to truly think big.

jan 07 2018 | Communication, Strategy
Don’t Avoid Tough Conversations
Communication

Don’t Avoid Tough Conversations

Tough conversations are intimidating, but necessary for successful management.

jan 05 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Consulting
Why Shawn Askinosie Says You Don't Have to Scale
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Why Shawn Askinosie Says You Don't Have to Scale

The lawyer-turned-chocolatier challenged us to rethink the age-old adage "Bigger is better".

jan 04 2018 | Commercial Street, Communication, Strategy
The Quest to Stop FOMO in SOMO
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The Quest to Stop FOMO in SOMO

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jan 04 2018 | Business Services, Strategy
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Being a Better Company is Hard

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Why Women Executives are Less Engaged Than Men

Bethany Bishop and Don Harkey discuss why women executives seem to be less engaged than men in the workforce.

jan 02 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Strategy
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Six Easy Steps to Create a Strategic Plan

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Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber
Leadership

Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber

After 14 years, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is reviving the ATHENA Award, which celebrates a woman who has left a lasting mark...

mar 2018 | Women in Business
Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom
Small to Mid-Sized

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom

With hundreds of hotel rooms under construction, Springfield’s robust hotel industry signals a strong local economy.

mar 2018 | Companies, Infographics, Travel
Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips
Strategy

Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips

Serial inventor Russel Gehrke shares four steps that will help you turn your best shower thought into a real-life product.

mar 2018 | Build, Business Services, Strategy
Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online
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Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online

With a passion for sharing local history on her website Ozarks Alive, CoxHealth’s Media Relations Coordinator follows these under-the-radar...

mar 2018 | People
How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors
Small Businesses

How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors

Jane Ford and Kathy Hubbard initially thought they’d launch a little baking business, specifically targeting cheesecakes. But Williams...

mar 2018 | Business Services, Food, Women in Business
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar
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White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar

The Johnny Morris–owned boating company is set to create more than 130 new jobs.

feb 21 2018 | Bolivar, MO, Companies, Financial, Jobs

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