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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Refreshments and Revitalization with Geoff Steele

When Geoff Steele took the reins of the historic Gillioz Theatre, Steele has ushered it into more successful times, so we sat down for a...

nov 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Strategy

What Missouri’s New Discrimination Laws Mean For You

Discrimination in the workplace not only threatens your employees but also could cost your business big bucks in the form of a lawsuit. Tim...

nov 2017 | Strategy

Strategy

When and How to Approach a Rebrand

Changing your image takes a lot of time and money, but investing in a rebrand can lead to more customers and a look you love.

nov 2017 | Branding, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Why Digital Monitoring Products Invested in an Employee Health Clinic

Digital Monitoring Products is making employee health a top priority by offering a family clinic to employees and their families.

nov 2017 | Health, Strategy

Strategy

Why Office Impressions Doesn’t Use Client Contracts

Clients expect quality results from a commercial cleaning service, but Office Impressions co-founder Suzanne Nims learned it takes more...

nov 2017 | Q&A, Strategy

Biz 100

Jack Prim's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

Biz 100

Ken McClure's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

Biz 100

Johnny Morris' Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy

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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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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019

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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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Leadership

Refreshments and Revitalization with Geoff Steele

Strategy

What Missouri’s New Discrimination Laws Mean For You

Strategy

When and How to Approach a Rebrand

Culture

Why Digital Monitoring Products Invested in an Employee Health Clinic

Strategy

Why Office Impressions Doesn’t Use Client Contracts

Biz 100

Jack Prim's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100

Ken McClure's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100

Johnny Morris' Biz 100 Power Play

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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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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2019

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CEO Conversation with Doug Pitt 2019

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