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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Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

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

dec 11 2016

Create Content for Yourself

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

dec 09 2016

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

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

dec 08 2016

Watercooler

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

nov 30 2016

Promote From Within

Looking for the perfect candidate? Consider promoting from within.

nov 27 2016

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...

nov 22 2016

Three Quick Tips for Better Communication

Need to get your point across? Try these tips.

nov 19 2016

3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

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

nov 15 2016

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Meet Brad Beckham, O'Reilly Automotive's New CEO

Learn about how Brad Beckham worked his way up from sweeping floors at an O'Reilly Automotive store in Oklahoma to becoming the company's...

jan 2024 | Leadership, People

Offices

The Gillioz Theatre Gives an Old Space New Life

Geoff Steele continually recreates the community-focused purpose of the Gillioz Theatre. Next on the agenda, offering space at the historic...

jan 2024 | Workspaces

Culture

The United Way of the Ozarks’ Community Field Trips

As corporate team building expands beyond the office, companies are looking for outside opportunities to build a more meaningful workplace...

jan 2024 | Companies, Giving Back

Leadership

Husch Blackwell Chief Executive-elect Jamie Lawless on how to land your dream job

She’s the incoming leader of one of America’s largest law firms, and she’s not a lawyer. Jamie Lawless shares how – with preparation,...

dec 13 2023 | Law & Regulation
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4 Reasons to Apply for Biz 417’s Best Places to Work Survey

Why enter your workplace in Biz 417's Best Places to Work? Here are few key takeaways that make it worth it.

nov 15 2023 | Companies

Culture

Volt CEO Chris Moss Makes Volunteering a Priority

Volt Credit Union’s new leader shares why volunteering makes an impact within an organization and changes a community.

nov 2023 | Do Good, Financial, Giving Back
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3 Ways to Invest Internally to Achieve the Best in Your Business

Abacus CPAs recently was named to the Best of the Best Accounting Firms list. Managing Partner Bill Dunton shares his insights on how to...

nov 2023 | Companies, Financial, Strategy
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Dynamic EV Charging Plugs Into Emerging Demand

Dynamic EV Charging is tapping into an emerging need: places to juice the population’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.

nov 2023 | Business Services, Entrepreneur

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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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Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

Create Content for Yourself

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

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Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

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3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

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