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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Refreshments and Revitalization with Geoff Steele

When Geoff Steele took the reins of the historic Gillioz Theatre, Steele has ushered it into more successful times, so we sat down for a...

nov 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Strategy

What Missouri’s New Discrimination Laws Mean For You

Discrimination in the workplace not only threatens your employees but also could cost your business big bucks in the form of a lawsuit. Tim...

nov 2017 | Strategy

Strategy

When and How to Approach a Rebrand

Changing your image takes a lot of time and money, but investing in a rebrand can lead to more customers and a look you love.

nov 2017 | Branding, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Why Digital Monitoring Products Invested in an Employee Health Clinic

Digital Monitoring Products is making employee health a top priority by offering a family clinic to employees and their families.

nov 2017 | Health, Strategy

Strategy

Why Office Impressions Doesn’t Use Client Contracts

Clients expect quality results from a commercial cleaning service, but Office Impressions co-founder Suzanne Nims learned it takes more...

nov 2017 | Q&A, Strategy

Biz 100

Jack Prim's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

Biz 100

Ken McClure's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

Biz 100

Johnny Morris' Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

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Strategy

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

Communication

Don’t Avoid Tough Conversations

Tough conversations are intimidating, but necessary for successful management.

jan 05 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Consulting

Strategy

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

Strategy

The Quest to Stop FOMO in SOMO

Members of the Millennial SWAT Team take the stage at Think Summit to explore how we can best position 417-land's amenities to attract...

jan 04 2018 | Business Services, Strategy

Strategy