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 417 Brings Home AABP Award

In its first year as a member of The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP), Biz 417 took home a bronze in the multimedia category at...

jun 25 2017

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

The organizational changes were announced on Tuesday, June 20 during a press conference at Hammons Field.

jun 20 2017 | Companies, People, Sports

What We Learned: June B-School

If your HR department wasn't already aware, recruitment never sleeps. Our B-School panelists dropped wisdom on how to handle that reality,...

jun 09 2017

Misuse of Executive Power

jun 08 2017

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group drops a workforce development bomb: If you are having trouble finding good employees, it...

jun 01 2017

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

417's Vice President of Operations Megan Johnson has been selected to participate in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.

jun 01 2017

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

And what you can do when overhauling your website to create a long lasting and engaging digital product.

may 31 2017

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

The Rising Tide Society is an international organization with more than 400 participating cities.

may 26 2017

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Four Failures that Lead to Success

Lean into your failures. You will find the mistakes you experience will also become your biggest opportunities.

jan 02 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Strategy

Whitepapers

Manufacturing Lean Product, Cultivating Aliveness

Traci Louvier of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems explains how when manufacturing became strategic and streamlined, the company was able to...

jan 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan

As director of MSU's Small Business and Technology Development Center, Chrystal Irons coaches startups in QuickBooks, business planning and...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Women in Business

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A Clear Vision: Glass Hall's Renovation and Expansion

The renovation and expansion of Glass Hall at Missouri State University elevates the institution’s business school in more ways than one.

jan 2018 | Education, Features, Workspaces

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: Brian Fogle

When he’s not figuring out how to improve 417-land, Brian Fogle, president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, is likely...

jan 2018 | People, Q&A

Strategy

Boost Your Company’s Intern Program

Invest in your business’s internship program before all the good students are gone.

jan 2018 | Recruitment, Strategy

Culture

Bring in the Babies: Behind APO’s Culture of Flexibility

A job at Aids Project of the Ozarks requires compassion for every client, so the organization’s leaders prioritize flexibility and openness...

jan 2018 | Charity, Companies, Strategy

Leadership

Character and Cocktails with Clif Smart

Missouri State University President Clif Smart is one of the most popular faces in local education, but he hasn’t always been in the field....

jan 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Education, People

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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.

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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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

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Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

What We Learned: June B-School

Misuse of Executive Power

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

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Four Failures that Lead to Success

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Manufacturing Lean Product, Cultivating Aliveness

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A Clear Vision: Glass Hall's Renovation and Expansion

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Biz 100 Up Close: Brian Fogle

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Boost Your Company’s Intern Program

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Bring in the Babies: Behind APO’s Culture of Flexibility

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Character and Cocktails with Clif Smart

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