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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.

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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Doug Pitt and What We Can Do When We Care to Learn

Biz 417 sat down with Doug Pitt, founder of the nonprofit Care to Learn, to discuss his career, philanthropic interests and the things that...

jan 2023 | Charity, Leadership, People

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Future Proofing with Seth Harrell

417-lander Seth Harrell has a master’s degree in a unique field: foresight. Last year, he was selected as an emerging fellow by the...

jan 2023 | Companies, Strategy

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Get to Know Algerian Hart

By bridging gaps between people, Algerian Hart strives to build a sense of belonging on campus and in the community through his new role in...

jan 2023 | Companies, Education, Leadership

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How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving

Owner of Lights Prosthetic Eyes Randy Light shares his journey in an ever-evolving family business.

jan 2023 | Companies, Family, Next Gen

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Q&A with Andrew Doolittle

Andrew Doolittle and his business partners with GDL Enterprises, LLC, purchased property at the southwest corner of Grand and Grant in...

jan 2023 | Communication, Leadership, Strategy

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Amanda Tummons on Staying Grounded

Amanda Tummons, partner at Husch Blackwell, works with national and international clients. She talks about how she approaches high-pressure...

dec 14 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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3 Ways to Grow Professionally

American National found that when their team plugged into these three opportunities, they saw professional and personal growth.

dec 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Kerri Southard on How to Keep Customers Happy

Kerri Southard, back office operations manager at Volt Credit Union, talks about keeping customers happy.

nov 09 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Doug Pitt and What We Can Do When We Care to Learn

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Q&A with Andrew Doolittle

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