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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DeLong Plumbing Heating & Air Has a Family-Laden Livelihood

Garry DeLong started DeLong Plumbing Heating & Air in 1991 as a two-man operation. As the business has grown to 60 people, more and more...

nov 2015 | Next Gen, Strategy

Small Businesses

Küat Racks: Racking Up Success

When serial entrepreneur Luke Kuschmeader designed his own lightweight aluminum bike rack, he had no idea that he was revolutionizing the...

nov 2015 | Biking, Made in 417, Manufacturing, Meet the Maker

Startups

LocalRaces is Racing Ahead

The story behind LocalRaces, a comprehensive online software for race management.

nov 2015 | Strategy

Offices

Nerd-Inspired Workspace

Jeremy Shreckhise is an assistant art director at The Alchemedia Project, which requires endless inspiration. To keep creativity flowing,...

nov 2015 | People, Workspaces

Leadership

On the Rocks with Mark McFatridge

After leading Metropolitan National Bank through a merger, Mark McFatridge, now CEO of Bear State Financial and Bear State Bank, has words...

nov 2015 | Advice & Whiskey

Startups

Parakeet Pete’s: Clawing to the Top

Darrell Henley and Emma Hamilton, co-owners of Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline talk strategy.

nov 2015 | Strategy

Startups

ScholarPrep is a Studious Start-Up

Learn about mother-daughter duo Christian and Jordan Schanda's studious start-up ScholarPrep.

nov 2015 | Education, Strategy

Strategy

Six Tips for Launching Your Unusual Business

Brian Ash’s new business, The Trolley Bike, launched in 2016 and brought roving entertainment to downtown Springfield. However, with an...

nov 2015 | Strategy

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Lessons Learned in 2016

The People Centric team reflects on 2016.

jan 17 2017

What You Missed at Think Summit

We challenged 417-land to think big, and we weren’t disappointed. Basically, the day was 🔥🔥🔥.

jan 14 2017

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory is investing $30,000 for 8% equity into five companies—three of which are local.

jan 12 2017

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Finalists for the Excellence in Technology Awards are tip-top techies including Mostly Serious, Tomo Drug Testing and others.

jan 05 2017

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

Biz 417's Think Summit is January 13 at Springfield Art Museum. You'll...

jan 05 2017

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Ben and Brina Thomas will transition into ownership immediately.

jan 03 2017

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

John Martinez, Founder of Midwest Revenue Group explains how to put processes in place to empower your sales team.

jan 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, 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

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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DeLong Plumbing Heating & Air Has a Family-Laden Livelihood

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Küat Racks: Racking Up Success

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LocalRaces is Racing Ahead

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On the Rocks with Mark McFatridge

Startups

Parakeet Pete’s: Clawing to the Top

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ScholarPrep is a Studious Start-Up

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Six Tips for Launching Your Unusual Business

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