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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Founding Subscribers

Didn’t make the list? Don’t worry. We will continue to print the names of our newest Founding Subscribers in every issue for our first year.

jul 20 2016

How Do You Think?

Here is a simple and free exercise you can practice to try to gain some insights into your own head.

jul 18 2016

Oakstar Bank Announces Merger

Combining with Bank of Urbana will result in $620 million in assets

jul 14 2016

Cooper Tennis Complex outmatches the competition

Home to the Springfield Lasers named one of the best in the nation

jul 14 2016

Network Like a Pro

Anthony Tindall, Senior Marketing Manager at ServiceMaster, is known for striking up conversations at networking events. He shares how to...

jul 13 2016

Corporate

Big Cedar Lodge Voted a Top Resort Hotel

Readers of Travel + Leisure named Big Cedar Lodge the best Midwestern resort.

jul 08 2016 | Branson, Golf, Travel

People Centric Insights: July 2016

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

jul 05 2016

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Commercial Design Awards

2016 Commercial Design Awards

Winning commercial spaces that inspire as much as they delight.

jul 2016 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features

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Lifestyle

Modern Society Opening Second Location

After six years in Springfield, the men's and women's boutique is expanding to Kansas City.

nov 27 2017 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Kansas City, Shopping

Biz 100

Biz 100 Power Plays

The individuals on this list have gone above and beyond in their fields of expertise. They contribute to their communities, make 417-land a...

nov 19 2017 | Business Services, Charity, Companies, Do Good

Leadership

Meet Michael Evans, 417's New Sales Director

Originally from Illinois, Evans comes to 417 with more than 33 years in the publishing world.

nov 14 2017 | #417Culture

Strategy

6 Pro Tips For Better Company Photography

Modern digital marketing trends have created the need for more visual content than ever. Here's six ways to make yours better.

nov 06 2017 | Art, Branding, Business Services, Companies

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close

Quick stats and fun facts about the business titans named to our second Biz 100.

nov 01 2017 | Business Services, Companies, Women in Business

2017

Biz 100

Biz 100 2017

Anyone can denounce the status quo. Biz 100 honorees have the power to change it. Welcome to Biz 417’s second annual listing of the most...

nov 2017 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Features, People

2017

Biz 100

2017 Person of the Year: Amy Blansit

Amy Blansit’s resume includes a startup business, a community center, a nonprofit organization and a role as a professor, and she’s just...

nov 2017 | Charity, Entrepreneur, Features, People

Biz 100

Biz 100 at a Glance

Quick stats and fun facts about the business titans named to our second Biz 100.

nov 2017 | People

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019

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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.

New on the Scene

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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How Do You Think?

Oakstar Bank Announces Merger

Cooper Tennis Complex outmatches the competition

Network Like a Pro

Corporate

Big Cedar Lodge Voted a Top Resort Hotel

People Centric Insights: July 2016

Commercial Design Awards

2016 Commercial Design Awards

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Modern Society Opening Second Location

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2017 Person of the Year: Amy Blansit

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019

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