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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.

Taylor Warwick

New on the Scene

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&B Cycle team

Rooted Here

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.

College Station Theater

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.

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

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 Joins Business Publishing Group

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People Centric Insights: November 2016

People Centric Insights: November 2016

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

What You Need to Know Before Election Day

What You Need to Know Before Election Day

A guide to local candidates and where they stand on the issues that affect your business.

A Leader’s Vision with Bobby Robertson

Leadership

A Leader’s Vision with Bobby Robertson

Bobby Robertson owns HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., which offers software and services to home health care and hospice care agencies. Robertson sat...

nov 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy

An Incredible New Sales Strategy

Strategy

An Incredible New Sales Strategy

New attractions and locations aren’t the only signs of growth for America’s Incredible Pizza Company. Since the Springfield-based...

nov 2016 | Food, Kids, Strategy

An Insider’s Guide to Workers’ Comp

Strategy

An Insider’s Guide to Workers’ Comp

Attorney Kevin Dunaway specializes in workers’ compensation and shares some of the unknowns of injury claims and measures businesses can...

nov 2016 | Strategy

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Biz 100 2016

Biz 100

Biz 100 2016

Biz 100 is a celebration of the most influential business leaders in southwest Missouri. Their efforts earn them individual success and...

nov 2016 | Companies, Features, People, Women in Business

Falling Feathers Game Calls

Small Businesses

Falling Feathers Game Calls

Kory Cribb always planned on joining the construction business, but the Great Recession led him to take his idea for a hunting business...

nov 2016 | Hunting, Made in 417, Meet the Maker

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Pearson-Kelly Office Products

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Pearson-Kelly Office Products

Chelsey Bode may sell copy machines, but she's an original when it comes to running Pearson-Kelly Office Products. Even though her dad is...

may 2016 | Companies, Next Gen, Strategy

Show Me the Money

Strategy

Show Me the Money

Need money now? A guide to funding your business in 417-land

may 2016 | Features, Strategy

Startup Tips From Arkifex Studios

Small Businesses

Startup Tips From Arkifex Studios

Cody Danastasio and Michael Hampton of Arkifex Studios share tips for 417-land entrepreneurs.

may 2016 | Build, Companies, Entrepreneur, Strategy

Success on Display

Offices

Success on Display

Ozarks Technical Community College chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon's office is filled with honors, awards and art from both his time in...

may 2016 | Education, People, Workspaces

Talking Mentoring with Morey Mechlin

Leadership

Talking Mentoring with Morey Mechlin

Morey Mechlin has recently retired from the position of Executive Director of Care to Learn, and these days she is dedicating her time to...

may 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People

The Success of Signal Strength

Startups

The Success of Signal Strength

When Susie Turner used her experience with City Utilities to open Signal Strength, LLC, she still had to build up her assets and knowledge...

may 2016 | Companies, Strategy

Top Innovators

Leadership

Top Innovators

From tinkerers to industry leaders, these are the people behind some of 417-land’s latest and most exciting ideas pushing the envelope and...

may 2016 | Features, Technology

What If You Get Hacked?

Strategy

What If You Get Hacked?

Businesses large and small are getting hacked every day in 417-land. JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. President and CEO Thomas H. Douglas...

may 2016 | Strategy, Technology

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Bright Ideas Tech Faire 2017

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Bright Ideas Tech Faire 2017

Tech Faire: Bright Ideas. Missouri Spirits. November 3, 2017. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

Glass Hall Grand Re-Opening

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Glass Hall Grand Re-Opening

Glass Hall Grand Re-Opening. Missouri State University. October 26, 2017. Photos by Alex Solomon.

Biz 417's B-School: Embrace Automation Like It's Your Job

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Biz 417's B-School: Embrace Automation Like It's Your Job

Biz 417's B-School Breakfast Series. October 12, 2017. Sponsored by Elite Mercedes and Essential Strategies. Hosted by Andy B's...

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Grooms Office Environments 40th Anniversary

Grooms 40th Anniversary. Grooms Office Environments. October 5, 2017. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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