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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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From the Desk of Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

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How Old Missouri Bank Hit the Ground Running

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Reaching the the Hidden Workers of Southwest Missouri

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may 2022 | Features, Leadership
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The $100 Million Impact of Project 100

In 2018 Digital Monitoring Products, Inc., a Springfield-based online security firm, began Project 100.

may 2022 | #417Culture
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Communication

What It Takes to Keep Southwest Missouri in the Know

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may 2022 | #417Culture, Communication

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Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence in Three Steps

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Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway
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Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway

How a group of determined developers are recreating three Springfield cityscapes.

jan 2018 | Commercial Street, Companies, Downtown Springfield, Features
How Alamo Drafthouse Developed its Charity on Tap Program
Culture

How Alamo Drafthouse Developed its Charity on Tap Program

Started in Springfield, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Charity on Tap initiative promotes local beers and supports area nonprofit organizations,...

jan 2018 | Beer, Companies, Giving Back
How CellARide Became a National Supplier
Strategy

How CellARide Became a National Supplier

Several years into his business, CellARide founder Josh Holstein had to completely shift his business approach to land a national contract....

jan 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy, Technology
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How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople

While our friends in Branson keep investing in the greens, we thought it would be fun to do our own investigation into the golf skills of...

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How Harem & Company’s Kathi Cryderman Built a Springfield Fashion Hub

Before the internet and social media made connecting with new customers a breeze, business owner Kathi Cryderman made a few bold moves that...

jan 2018 | Customer Service, Social Media, Strategy, Women in Business
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How MoDOT Keeps Roads in Southwest Missouri Clear

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jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, People, Q&A

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