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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Founding Subscribers

Didn’t make the list? Don’t worry. We will continue to print the names of our newest Founding Subscribers in every issue for our first year.

jul 20 2016

How Do You Think?

Here is a simple and free exercise you can practice to try to gain some insights into your own head.

jul 18 2016

Oakstar Bank Announces Merger

Combining with Bank of Urbana will result in $620 million in assets

jul 14 2016

Cooper Tennis Complex outmatches the competition

Home to the Springfield Lasers named one of the best in the nation

jul 14 2016

Network Like a Pro

Anthony Tindall, Senior Marketing Manager at ServiceMaster, is known for striking up conversations at networking events. He shares how to...

jul 13 2016

Corporate

Big Cedar Lodge Voted a Top Resort Hotel

Readers of Travel + Leisure named Big Cedar Lodge the best Midwestern resort.

jul 08 2016 | Branson, Golf, Travel

People Centric Insights: July 2016

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

jul 05 2016

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Commercial Design Awards

2016 Commercial Design Awards

Winning commercial spaces that inspire as much as they delight.

jul 2016 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features

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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

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

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

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

People

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

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

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

Corporate

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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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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Founding Subscribers

How Do You Think?

Oakstar Bank Announces Merger

Cooper Tennis Complex outmatches the competition

Network Like a Pro

Corporate

Big Cedar Lodge Voted a Top Resort Hotel

People Centric Insights: July 2016

Commercial Design Awards

2016 Commercial Design Awards

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Leadership

Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber

Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

Small to Mid-Sized

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom

Strategy

Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips

People

Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online

Small Businesses

How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors

Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Corporate

White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar

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