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 DIRECTORIES

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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

2016

Leadership

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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The Launch

Connect with women building and owning their careers.

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Biz Events

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June Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

jun 07 2016

Framework for Making Ethical Decisions: The Six-Step Guide for Ethical Success

How to make those gut-wrenching decisions that make us face our ethical foundation

may 31 2016

Strategy

5 Approaches to Ethical Decision Making

Five universal approaches to consider when making ethical decisions

may 19 2016 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Strategy
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Drinks and dining coming to north Springfield

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC plans a shopping area bringing Macadoodles and Tropical Smoothie Café to north Springfield.

may 18 2016

May Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

may 16 2016

Founding Subscribers

Didn’t make the list? Don’t worry. We will continue to print the names of our newest Founding Subscribers in every issue for our first year.

may 04 2016

Corporate

Building A Coke Machine

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has been a locally owned family company since 1920. It was presented with its biggest expansion...

may 2016 | Companies, Drinks, Manufacturing, Strategy

Small to Mid-Sized

Clinger Holsters Are Locked and Loaded

When programmer Chris Tedder pulled the trigger on his idea for a discreet and flexible holster, he had no idea that he’d be shooting for...

may 2016 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

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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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People Centric Insights: September 2016

Gary Whitaker Named to Folio: 100

Meet Rosie

Leadership

20 Under 30 Class of 2016

Strategy

3M is Sealing the Deal on Success

Culture

Bigfish Screenprinting's Thoughtful Threads

Offices

CAST at Farmers Park

Culture

Classy Llama Culture

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June Insights

Framework for Making Ethical Decisions: The Six-Step Guide for Ethical Success

Strategy

5 Approaches to Ethical Decision Making

Drinks and dining coming to north Springfield

May Insights

Founding Subscribers

Corporate

Building A Coke Machine

Small to Mid-Sized

Clinger Holsters Are Locked and Loaded

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

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Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

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