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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.

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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20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

What makes a great place to work? Find out which businesses are the best to work for with our Best Places to Work.

may 05 2025 | Companies, Workspaces

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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...

may 2025 | Biking, Companies, Shopping

An Open Letter to the New Springfield, Missouri City Leadership

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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.

may 2025 | Downtown Springfield

Strategy

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...

may 2025

Leadership

Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

For Dr. Jeff Frederick, Drury’s new president, a university education goes beyond seated coursework. We spoke with Frederick about how he...

may 2025 | Education, People

Women in Business

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...

may 2025 | Women in Business

Entrepreneur

How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Busy dad of three Hector Cruz balances work at The Focus Group, CellARide and Evangel University while chasing the entrepreneurial itch....

may 2025 | Entrepreneur

Strategy

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...

may 2025 | Companies

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Beer Merger

Heart of America, Premium Beverage announce merger under Heart of America name

aug 11 2016

10 Tips for Workplace Communication

Effective communication is one of the most important skills for any employee to develop. The bad news is that most employees do not...

aug 10 2016

The Manager's Takeaway

Since 1997, Kirk Elmquist has held several managerial positions in the worlds of sports management, food service and real estate. Read on...

aug 08 2016

10 Tips for Workplace Communication

Effective communication is one of the most important skills for any employee to develop. The bad news is that most employees do not...

aug 03 2016

People Centric Insights: August 2016

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

aug 01 2016

Biz Break

What to know and where to go to win the week.

aug 01 2016

The eFactory announces first Accelerator cohort

Four companies have been selected to participate in the 12-week program

jul 28 2016

The Refill Station — The 1906 Gents

The 1906 Gents’ story

jul 27 2016

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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.

New on the Scene

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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20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

Small to Mid-Sized

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

Culture

An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Strategy

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Leadership

Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

Women in Business

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

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How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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