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

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Biz 417's Legacy Network
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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.

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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
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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...

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Tom Douglas's Think Summit 2025 Takeaways

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

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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...

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Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell in Springfield, MO.
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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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Krystal Simon, CEO of Care to Learn.
Women Who Mean Business

Krystal Simon is a Woman Who Means Business

Krystal Simon, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is CEO of Care to Learn.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Laura Gates, president of TransLand.
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Laura Gates is a Woman Who Means Business

Laura Gates, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is president of TransLand.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Meet the 2024 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

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Nancy Bogart, founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials
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Nancy Bogart is a Woman Who Means Business

Nancy Bogart, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology
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Passing the Torch at Garbo's Pizzeria

For decades, Pam Babcock nurtured and grew Garbo’s Pizzeria, hoping to someday find the person who would carry it forward and love it the...

mar 2024 | Business Services
Recalibrating Expectations with ECRI
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Recalibrating Expectations with ECRI

Find out how ECRI founder Kevin Wyas found an easier way to reprogram onboard computer systems in vehicles for customization while...

mar 2024 | Entrepreneur
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Sarah Adams Orr, owner of Adams Funeral Home.
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Sarah Adams Orr is a Woman Who Means Business

Sarah Adams Orr, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is the owner of Adams Funeral Home

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
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Take a Look Inside Fried Design Company's Office Space

With their move to the Galloway neighborhood, Springfield-based brand design studio Fried Design Company created the ideal space for...

mar 2024 | Companies, Design, Workspaces

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Ozark Community Awards Banquet, 2025

Ozark Community Awards Banquet presented by Ozark Chamber of Commerce. February 8, 2025 at The Ozark Community Center
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 2025

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, January 31. Oasis Hotel & Convention...
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Lead SGF Friendsgiving, 2024

Lead SGF Friendsgiving presented by Leadership Springfield, November 22, 2024 at Tie and Timber Beer Co.
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78th Annual Black Tie Gala, 2024

78th Annual Black Tie Gala presented by Mercy, Friday 13th, 2024 at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center

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