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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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Hard Won Business Lessons from a Restaurant Pro

Strategy

Hard Won Business Lessons from a Restaurant Pro

With eight restaurant openings under his belt and more than 16 years in the industry, Angel Kim is a culinary force to be reckoned with. He...

nov 2017 | Customer Service, Entrepreneur, Food, Strategy

Holiday Giveaway Brings BluCurrent and the Community Together

Culture

Holiday Giveaway Brings BluCurrent and the Community Together

BluCurrent Credit Union’s Holiday Charity Giveaway is an initiative the whole community can like.

nov 2017 | Charity

How Local Tech Companies are Bringing Faster Internet to Your Office

Strategy

How Local Tech Companies are Bringing Faster Internet to Your Office

We break down gigabits and megabits to get you up to speed.

nov 2017 | Infographics, Technology

How Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Embraces Change

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How Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Embraces Change

When it comes to running Martin’s Floral & Home Décor, the Martin family sticks to proven business strategies with one notable exception:...

nov 2017 | Next Gen

How Three Local Business Owners Started Their Companies Before Turning 30

Leadership

How Three Local Business Owners Started Their Companies Before Turning 30

Starting a business is tough, but jumpstarting one early in your career comes with its own challenges. How can you make it big as a young...

nov 2017 | Entrepreneur, People, Strategy

How to Start a Parental Leave Program at Your Company

Culture

How to Start a Parental Leave Program at Your Company

Although parental leave isn’t mandated, it might be the perk that can help your business attract and retain workers.

nov 2017 | Christmas, Recruitment, Strategy

Our Holiday Gift Guide for Colleagues and Clients

Style

Our Holiday Gift Guide for Colleagues and Clients

Show your colleagues and clients how much you appreciate them with these gifts they can keep using all year long.

nov 2017 | Biz Style, Shopping

Reborn Co. Grew from Four Wholesalers to 50 in One Year

Family-Owned

Reborn Co. Grew from Four Wholesalers to 50 in One Year

Patty and Carlton Johnson expected Reborn Co., an all-natural, hand-poured soy candle company, to be a part-time job during retirement but...

nov 2017 | Made in 417, Strategy

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2024

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.

Women Who Mean Business

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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Women business leaders in southwest Missouri

Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2024 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

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

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Nancy Bogart, founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials

Women Who Mean Business

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

Passing the Torch at Garbo's Pizzeria

Family-Owned

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

Entrepreneur

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.

Women Who Mean Business

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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Offices

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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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

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