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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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Matt Rush, Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories and Player with the Ozarks Lunkers

Culture

Matt Rush, Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories and Player with the Ozarks Lunkers

Matt Rush shares how he balances his time between playing for the Ozarks Lunkers and working as an Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories.

may 2025 | Sports

Biz 417's Legacy Network

Leadership

Speakers and Mentors Share Their Legacy Network Feedback

Participants, speakers and mentors of the first Legacy Network class share their top takeaways from the program.

may 2025 | Leadership, People

The Story Behind Garde'n Gate Provisions Foundation in Ozark

Culture

The Story Behind Garde'n Gate Provisions Foundation in Ozark

A local nonprofit teams up with local businesses to provide the perfect prom for local students.

may 2025 | Do Good

What's on Mark Smith's Desk?

Offices

What's on Mark Smith's Desk?

Mark Smith, Dean of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University, shares keepsakes from his office that...

may 2025 | Business Services, Education

The team at Abacus!

Small Businesses

Tax Season Isn’t Over—It’s Just Beginning with Abacus! Year-Round Planning

Learn about the Abacus! ALIGN method, designed to create personalized planning and business growth

apr 2025 | Branded Content, Financial
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Logan Aguirre and Tom Douglas on stage at 2025 Think Summit event.

Culture

Tom Douglas's Think Summit 2025 Takeaways

Tom Douglas, CEO of JMARK, shares his top takeaways from Biz 417's biggest-ever Think Summit.

apr 2025 | Think Summit

Think Summit panel

Culture

Your Cheat Sheet for Biz 417's 2025 Think Summit

Biz 417’s 2025 Think Summit was packed with bold ideas, inspiring stories and useful business strategies. Read about some of the best...

apr 2025 | Think Summit

Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell in Springfield, MO.

Leadership

From Nonprofit to COO: Angela Quinn on Leadership, Mentorship and 25 Years at Husch Blackwell

Angela Quinn has worn many hats throughout her career journey, collecting many life lessons along the way.

apr 2025 | Leadership
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Shari Hoffman of FORVIS is helping families in planning for financial success.

Communication

Meet Shari Hoffman: Empowering Springfield Residents to Plan for a Better Financial Future

In her role as Managing Director at FORVIS, Shari Hoffman assists families in crafting a plan for financial success.

mar 2024 | Communication, Companies, Consulting, Financial
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All About SkyGlow Drone Productions

Small Businesses

All About SkyGlow Drone Productions

How two local industries—aviation and entertainment—have come together for a bright collab.

mar 2024 | Entrepreneur

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Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools

Women Who Mean Business

Dr. Grenita Lathan is a Woman Who Means Business

Dr. Grenita Lathan, one of Biz 417's 2024 Women Who Mean Business, is the Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools.

mar 2024 | Features, Health, Leadership, People

Eden Village's 3D Printed Homes

Entrepreneur

Eden Village's 3D Printed Homes

A third Eden Village of homes will be built this spring using 3D concrete printers housed at Drury University.

mar 2024 | Build, Companies, Design

Flying High: Biz 417 Talks to Tony Grigg, Owner of Ozark Flag Distributors

Small Businesses

Flying High: Biz 417 Talks to Tony Grigg, Owner of Ozark Flag Distributors

After decades in the fence industry, Tony Grigg was contemplating change. Little did he know that past teasing remarks from a relative...

mar 2024 | Business Services

Gaining and Retaining with Central Bank of the Ozarks

Corporate

Gaining and Retaining with Central Bank of the Ozarks

A leadership program at Central Bank of the Ozarks designed to retain and promote employees is now a recruitment tool. The two-year program...

mar 2024 | Business Services, Companies

John Widiger's Plans for Springfield Nissan & Springfield Kia

Small Businesses

John Widiger's Plans for Springfield Nissan & Springfield Kia

John Widiger is the managing partner/owner of Springfield Nissan & Springfield Kia. Find out what’s new for the business under his...

mar 2024 | Business Services, Leadership, People

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Republic Chamber Membership Meeting, October 2024. Old Towne Event Center.

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Republic Chamber Event, 2024

Republic Chamber Event Sponsored by Republic Branch Library, October 2024. Old Towne Event Center.

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Biz 417's Best Places to Work, 2024

Biz 417's Best Places To Work 2024 presented by The Warrior's Journey, September 10, 2024. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.

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State of the State, 2024

The State of the State presented by the Springfield Chamber, July 2024. Great Southern Bank Arena.

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