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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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Strategy

Associated Electric’s Tech Faire Opens to Springfield’s Business Community

The monthly in-house conference goes public, inviting others to listen in on big ideas from six local speakers.

oct 27 2017 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy

3 Tips for a Better Conference Call

Communication

3 Tips for a Better Conference Call

Just because you have your phone on mute doesn't mean you're following proper conference call etiquette.

oct 25 2017 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy

A Board's Purpose

Strategy

A Board's Purpose

Many non-profits and organizations aren't clear about what role its board plays. Learn how to clarify the purpose of your board and find...

oct 17 2017 | Charity, Communication, Do Good, Strategy

All About Automation: 4 B-School Takeaways

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All About Automation: 4 B-School Takeaways

Automation is here to stay, and you don’t have to be afraid of it. Local leaders share how to work with the changing technology to benefit...

oct 12 2017 | Strategy

4 Tips for Unmasking Your Website Visitors

Strategy

4 Tips for Unmasking Your Website Visitors

If you had to name the primary source of lost leads for your business, would you immediately look to your website?

oct 05 2017 | Branding, Business Services, Companies, Strategy

Space Wanted: The eFactory Reaches 100 Percent Occupancy

Offices

Space Wanted: The eFactory Reaches 100 Percent Occupancy

The business incubator surpasses its initial five-year projection.

sep 26 2017 | Business Services, Companies

Clash of the Cultures

Strategy

Clash of the Cultures

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are taking on a new business venture together. Merging is a business move that promotes growth and profit, but...

sep 12 2017 | Branding, Business Services, Communication, Strategy

The Research Bit

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The Research Bit

It is really easy to build a website, but most of them don't work. Find out how you can effectively speak to target audiences, cultivate...

sep 05 2017 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy

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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.

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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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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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