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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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Four Facts About OMB’s New Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop

Steve Bishop took over as Chief Operating Officer for Old Missouri Bank in September. Here’s why he felt like OMB was the right fit, and...

may 2021 | Companies, Financial, People

Women in Business

Get to Know Joselyn Baldner of Central Bank

Joselyn Baldner has recently taken the helm at Central Bank. Study up, so you can connect at your next networking event.

may 2021 | Leadership, People, Women in Business

Family-Owned

Gregory Hargis Joins the Family Business at Ozarks Coca-Cola

Gregory Hargis, General Counsel at Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper, joined the business in October 2020 as a fourth-generation family member,...

may 2021 | Companies, Family, People

Culture

How Bass Pro’s Kelley Anderson Spends Her Downtime

When she's not busy as a photography assistant at Bass Pro Shops, Kelley Anderson laces up her running shoes. In 2020, she set a goal to...

may 2021 | Downtown Springfield, Fitness, People

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Insurors of the Ozarks’ Family Legacy

Almost 90 years ago, Bryant Young’s grandfather got his start in Springfield’s insurance industry. Today, along with his father, he’s...

may 2021 | Companies, Financial

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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

As gyms across the country suffered from pandemic restrictions, The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade decided to focus on online fitness videos.

may 2021 | Companies, Fitness, People, Strategy

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Kurt Hellweg Talks Giving Back

In 2019, Kurt Hellweg helped sell American Dehydrated Foods and International Dehydrated Foods for a combined $900 million. Since then,...

may 2021 | Advice & Whiskey

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Loretta Roney’s Four Steps to Community Engagement

Volt Credit Union invested in the community throughout 2020, even creating its own 501c3 foundation to support local nonprofits. Now,...

may 01 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Successful Start to the Day

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The Manager's Takeaway with Kirk Elmquist

Kirk Elmquist has held several managerial positions in the worlds of sports management, food service and real estate. He shared some of the...

jul 2016 | Infographics, People

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Winning Workplace Cultures

How Great Companies Ignite Passion In Their People.

jul 2016 | Companies, Features, Q&A

New Craft Brewery in 417-land

Show-Me Brewing, a DIY brewing destination and supply shop, plans to make and serve its own craft beer.

jun 30 2016

Lighten Up at Work

It's okay to have fun at work.

jun 28 2016

Branson Ferris Wheel Opens

The old Navy Pier Ferris wheel finds a new home in 417-land

jun 23 2016

The Talk Still Says a Lot

While nonverbal communication still tells us a lot about each other, what we say has a large impact on who we are and how we communicate.

jun 21 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.

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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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Four Facts About OMB’s New Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop

Women in Business

Get to Know Joselyn Baldner of Central Bank

Family-Owned

Gregory Hargis Joins the Family Business at Ozarks Coca-Cola

Culture

How Bass Pro’s Kelley Anderson Spends Her Downtime

Family-Owned

Insurors of the Ozarks’ Family Legacy

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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

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Kurt Hellweg Talks Giving Back

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Loretta Roney’s Four Steps to Community Engagement

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