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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Facing the Growing Pains of the City of Springfield

Across our region, there’s broad agreement that growth in Springfield, Missouri is good. But how do we deal with the inevitable growing...

may 2024 | Downtown Springfield, Leadership

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Keep Supply Talks Company Culture

Keep Supply nurtures a progressive and impactful company culture through its support of employee security, encouragement of growth and...

may 2024 | Companies

Startups

Melissa DuVall Explains the Idea Behind the Ponchairo

What started as an idea at a baseball game turned into a cozy, stylish and practical product.

may 2024 | Entrepreneur

Leadership

Pam Yancey Talks About Her New Role

Destined for leadership with the organization, Pam Yancey trades in her board hat to join the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and...

may 2024 | Branson, Leadership

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The Story of Nixa Hardware & Seed Company

With a family tree that reads like a Christian County who’s who list, Nixa Hardware & Seed Company has been securely rooted in southwest...

may 2024 | Companies

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Transforming Southwest Missouri's Future with the Urban Land Institute

The new Southwest Missouri chapter of Urban Land Institute gathers professionals in every sector of real estate development. They seek to...

may 2024 | Real Estate

Offices

What’s On Bill Hennessey’s Desk?

Vice President - Mission at Mercy Bill Hennessey shares his favorite keepsakes and mementos that fill his office.

may 2024 | Leadership

Think Summit 2024 speakers with publisher Logan Aguirre

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10 Key Takeaways from Biz 417's 2024 Think Summit

Whether you missed this year's Biz 417 Think Summit or you just want a refresher, here are some of our biggest takeaways from the event.

apr 04 2024 | Leadership, People, Think Summit

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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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Keep Supply Talks Company Culture

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The Story of Nixa Hardware & Seed Company

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Transforming Southwest Missouri's Future with the Urban Land Institute

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