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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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may 05 2025 | Companies, Workspaces
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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...

may 2025 | Biking, Companies, Shopping
An Open Letter to the New Springfield, Missouri City Leadership
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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.

may 2025 | Downtown Springfield
Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile
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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...

may 2025
Jeff Frederick
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Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

For Dr. Jeff Frederick, Drury’s new president, a university education goes beyond seated coursework. We spoke with Frederick about how he...

may 2025 | Education, People
Taylor Warwick
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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...

may 2025 | Women in Business
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How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Busy dad of three Hector Cruz balances work at The Focus Group, CellARide and Evangel University while chasing the entrepreneurial itch....

may 2025 | Entrepreneur
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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...

may 2025 | Companies

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Three Questions with Joel Kotkin
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Three Questions with Joel Kotkin

The internationally-known urban geographer and author is coming to Springfield on February 15 for SBDC’s annual meeting.

feb 08 2018 | Downtown Springfield, Jobs, People, Recruitment
The Secret to Retaining and Building Talent
Strategy

The Secret to Retaining and Building Talent

Five local organizations have attracted top talent, and now they’re taking the steps necessary to help their employees succeed and stay.

feb 02 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Native Content
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Don Harkey Buys Randy Mayes' Interest in People Centric Consulting Group
Small Businesses

Don Harkey Buys Randy Mayes' Interest in People Centric Consulting Group

The company has also promoted Diana Day to chief operating officer.

feb 01 2018 | Companies, Consulting, Women in Business
From Fires to Floods: Overcoming Business Disasters
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From Fires to Floods: Overcoming Business Disasters

Situations that inconvenience day-to-day business show up in a variety of forms, from warehouse fires to cars crashing through a...

jan 23 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Financial
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Maxon Fine Jewelry Opens New Location
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Maxon Fine Jewelry Opens New Location

With a new location comes a new name. Maxon’s Diamond Merchants has officially rebranded as Maxon Fine Jewelry.

jan 19 2018 | Jewelry, Shopping, Wedding Rings
4 Reasons We're Pumped for Hotel Vandivort's Expansion
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4 Reasons We're Pumped for Hotel Vandivort's Expansion

Say it with us, now: rooftop bar.

jan 16 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Downtown Springfield
5 Big Thoughts We Had at Think Summit 2018
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5 Big Thoughts We Had at Think Summit 2018

For the second year in a row, Mother Nature tried her best to thwart Think Summit, but thinking this big can't be stopped.

jan 12 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Do Good, Strategy
What Six Months of #VanLife Taught This Local Couple about America
Communication

What Six Months of #VanLife Taught This Local Couple about America

Amid one of the most divisive political climates in recent history, Brett and Betsy Miller left 417-land for six months to better...

jan 07 2018 | Communication, Q&A, Strategy

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Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019

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