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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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Why having startup capital may not be in your favor.

apr 04 2017

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Women's advocate network calls on local businesses to sign an equal pay pledge.

apr 04 2017

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

President and associate publisher of Whitaker Publishing chosen as one of Folio’s Top Women in Media honorees in the Corporate Visionaries...

mar 31 2017 | Companies, Leadership, Women in Business

Lifestyle

We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Big news, y’all: 417 Magazine and Biz 417 took home two awards from the Super Niche Media Conference in Charlotte, North...

mar 28 2017 | #417Culture, Companies

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

The former Country Fresh Market on MO-39 to become the seventh Harter House location.

mar 27 2017

We need your opinion.

We're revamping biz417.com and we value your feedback. Take our short survey for a chance to win a gift card to one of our favorite local...

mar 24 2017

No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

Molly Riddle at Mostly Serious reflects on how being a young woman has affected her ability to succeed in the technology industry.

mar 07 2017

Whitepapers

Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

Emotion plays a vital role in almost all decisions we make, including buying decisions.

mar 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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People Centric Insights: September 2016

Each month, our team at People Centric Consulting Group reflects and gathers insights based on real experiences with organizations.

sep 20 2016

Gary Whitaker Named to Folio: 100

Whitaker Publishing president and owner identified as “Corporate Catalyst”

sep 08 2016

Meet Rosie

The eFactory and The Network team up to provide resources, mentors for women

sep 02 2016

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20 Under 30 Class of 2016

Meet 417-land’s brightest up-and-comers in 2016.

sep 2016 | Features, People, Women in Business

Strategy

3M is Sealing the Deal on Success

Springfield was an attractive pick for a 3M plant because of its location and economy, but its workforce is what has kept the local plant...

sep 2016 | Strategy

Culture

Bigfish Screenprinting's Thoughtful Threads

Days after the 2011 Joplin tornado, Bigfish Screenprinting started a fundraiser that changed the company for good.

sep 2016 | Charity

Offices

CAST at Farmers Park

Farmers Park is always full of activity, and CAST, a workspace cooperative run by Green Circle Projects, is no exception. The current 10...

sep 2016 | Companies, Design, Workspaces

Culture

Classy Llama Culture

Classy Llama is people-centric by nature. Ultimately, though, the Springfield company’s culture comes down to its tight-knit staff and the...

sep 2016 | Companies

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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

Rooted Here

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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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

Lifestyle

We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

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No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

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Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

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