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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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Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

Don Harkey suggests behavior-based feedback to take the stress out of performance evaluations.

Create Content for Yourself

Create Content for Yourself

Jarad Johnson of Mostly Serious offers insight on creating quality content on your own time.

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

Four of 417-land’s most influential businesspeople shared their secrets at December’s B-School Breakfast.

Watercooler

Watercooler

The news to know in the 417-land biz community.

Promote From Within

Promote From Within

Looking for the perfect candidate? Consider promoting from within.

Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

Regina Waters, dean of Drury University’s College of Graduate Studies with a doctorate in communication, knows the power of networking. Set...

Three Quick Tips for Better Communication

Three Quick Tips for Better Communication

Need to get your point across? Try these tips.

3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

Springfield City Council OKs ordinance to allow ride-sharing companies to operate

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Goal Setting Tips from Marlene Chism

Strategy

Goal Setting Tips from Marlene Chism

Setting goals is an important step to ensure your career growth. Marlene Chism, author of No Drama Leadership and Stop Workplace Drama, has...

jan 2017 | Women in Business

Hiring Heroes

Strategy

Hiring Heroes

Frank Elston is supporting veterans in a major way.

jan 2017 | Companies, People

How the Big Dogs Eat

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How the Big Dogs Eat

Humble beginnings, pivotal moves, innovative ideas, Ozarks values and even near-disastrous mistakes pepper the backstories of six local...

jan 2017 | Companies, Features, Jobs

In the Bag

Style

In the Bag

How your business gets from A to B is a serious matter. Whether you want something edgy or something classic, these local buys will have...

jan 2017 | Biz Style

Local Salons are Feeling Fabulous

Strategy

Local Salons are Feeling Fabulous

Springfield's spas and salons have undergone some major upgrades.

jan 2017 | Infographics

Making Deals: Mergers and Acquisitions

Strategy

Making Deals: Mergers and Acquisitions

You don’t have to be Wall Street’s next big thing to be a target for a merger or acquisition. One local expert shares insights on making...

jan 2017 | Strategy

The Why Behind What We Buy

Strategy

The Why Behind What We Buy

Noble Communications knows consumer behavior.

jan 2017

TLC Properties' Strong Foundation

Family-Owned

TLC Properties' Strong Foundation

Restructuring its management team allowed TLC Properties to weather the recession and grows its business.

jan 2017 | Companies, Next Gen, Strategy

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

2019 Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards hosted by BKD CPAs & Advisors and Drury University. April 16. Oasis Hotel & Convention...

Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

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Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Biz 417's B-School Breakfast Series: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development. April 11, 2019. Andy B's. ...

Good Morning, Springfield! April 2019

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Good Morning, Springfield! April 2019

April 2019 Good Morning, Springfield! presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. April 4, 2019. Drury University O'Reilly Family...

Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019

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Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019

Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview presented by The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals. March 12. Springfield Area...

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