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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

In its first year as a member of The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP), Biz 417 took home a bronze in the multimedia category at...

jun 25 2017

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

The organizational changes were announced on Tuesday, June 20 during a press conference at Hammons Field.

jun 20 2017 | Companies, People, Sports

What We Learned: June B-School

If your HR department wasn't already aware, recruitment never sleeps. Our B-School panelists dropped wisdom on how to handle that reality,...

jun 09 2017

Misuse of Executive Power

jun 08 2017

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group drops a workforce development bomb: If you are having trouble finding good employees, it...

jun 01 2017

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

417's Vice President of Operations Megan Johnson has been selected to participate in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.

jun 01 2017

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

And what you can do when overhauling your website to create a long lasting and engaging digital product.

may 31 2017

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

The Rising Tide Society is an international organization with more than 400 participating cities.

may 26 2017

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How to Handle Going Viral

When you suddenly make it big online, make the most of your fame. Online Marketing Giant’s co-founder and CEO Brett Curry and Jeff...

jul 2016 | Social Media, Strategy

Strategy

How To Hire a Millennial

Hiring for a younger generation can be a different ballgame. We talked to industry experts for tips to help you hire newbies.

jul 2016 | Jobs, Next Gen, Strategy

Culture

Keller Williams is Selling Homes and Happiness

By engaging employees and incentivizing hard work, Keller Williams has made itself a company realtors want to call home.

jul 2016 | Charity

Small Businesses

Mark Prewitt on Reeling in Success

After creating a few custom lightweight fly rods for family and friends, Mark Prewitt decided to list one on eBay, and his business was...

jul 2016 | Fishing, Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People

Strategy

Q&A with Keela Davis

Restructure is part of the business game, but Keela Davis learned that a truly successful restructure comes down to communicating shared...

jul 2016 | Q&A, Strategy

Offices

Rockin’ Workspace

Shadow Williams has been in the radio industry for 16 years and has spent 14 of those at Q102. When the Midwest Family Broadcasting office...

jul 2016 | Decor, Music, Workspaces

Leadership

Service, Success and Sips with Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson is the vice president of marketing and public affairs at CoxHealth and former president of the Chamber of Commerce. At The...

jul 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Family-Owned

Springfield Engineering Company

For some, maintaining a family legacy means keeping in touch. For Bryan and Jeffrey Fielder, it’s representing three generations of quality...

jul 2016 | Manufacturing, Next Gen, Strategy

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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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

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Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

What We Learned: June B-School

Misuse of Executive Power

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

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