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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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Kesha Alexander and Josh Sullivan of Supper Co in Springfield MO

Small Businesses

Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Less than two years after launching Fried Design Company, Josh Sullivan was ready for his next business. He recruited Kesha Alexander to...

may 2020 | Companies, Drinks, Food, Marketing

Excellence in Technology

Justin Cardoza of ModBox is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Solution Designer of the Year Award Winner

Justin Cardoza knows first hand the importance of keeping cameras, drones and other expensive, portable equipment changed, protected and...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies in Springfield, MO

Excellence in Technology

Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Rising Star Award Winner

Levi Zitting not only puts a lot of heart and work into his job as a developer for Hearo Technologies, but he puts the same effort into...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard Springfield MO

Leadership

Mentorship Moment: Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department

In 1996, Clay Goddard joined the Springfield–Greene County Health Department under its then-director, Harold Bengsch. Today Goddard is...

may 2020 | Leadership, People, Q&A

Excellence in Technology

MyCarRecall, Made by CellARide, is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Most Innovative Solution Award Winner

After nearly a decade of developing vehicle-related consumer solutions, CellARide saw an opportunity to create a platform that simplifies...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Excellence in Technology

O-STEAM is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

With Deb Wilson at the reins, The Ozarks SySTEAMic Coalition (O-STEAM) has spent years promoting the importance of science, technology,...

may 2020 | Companies, Education, Features, People

Evangel University President Carol Taylor in her office

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Peek Inside President Carol Taylor's Office at Evangel University

Carol Taylor is retiring as president of Evangel University. But before she steps down, she shows off the mementos and paintings that have...

may 2020 | Education, Women in Business, Workspaces

Rendering of new contemporary community complex in Grain Valley, Missouri

Small Businesses

Sapp Design Architecture Hired to Design a Community Complex in Grain Valley

Springfield firm Sapp Design Architecture was hired by the City of Grain Valley, located near Kansas City, to design and implement a new...

may 2020 | Companies, Design, Kansas City

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Working Out at Work

Rick Hughlett of Rick’s Automotive is always finding ways to invest in his employees, with his latest venture leading him to open an...

may 2016 | Automotive, Strategy

Workweek Workout

Karen and Mark Plucinski train for 50- or 100-mile ultramarathons while having full-time careers. Karen, a professor at Missouri Southern...

apr 27 2016

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Local McDonald’s Owners Awarded by Company’s CEO

McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook awarded local McDonald’s restaurant owners Golden Arch Awards.

apr 20 2016 | Companies

Meet the Makers: Crivelli Mack, Inc.

An eye for color and a knack for design helped Gerri Mack turn a whim into an international empire built on stylish coats.

apr 18 2016 | Meet the Maker, Women in Business

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CoxHealth to Hold Hiring Fair for 100 Positions

CoxHealth is looking for around 100 people to fill nursing support positions.

apr 13 2016 | Companies, Jobs

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Springfield’s Greg DeLong Earns Family Wealth Advisor Designation with Morgan Stanley

DeLong completed an accreditation program that highlighted the particular skills required to help families communicate about money and...

apr 12 2016 | Companies, People

Meet the Makers: Executive Coach Builders

Young entrepreneur David Bakare led a failing company to first place in the luxury limousine industry.

apr 04 2016 | Meet the Maker

The eFactory Accelerator Accepting Applications

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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

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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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Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Excellence in Technology

Justin Cardoza of ModBox is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Solution Designer of the Year Award Winner

Excellence in Technology

Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Rising Star Award Winner

Leadership

Mentorship Moment: Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department

Excellence in Technology

MyCarRecall, Made by CellARide, is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Most Innovative Solution Award Winner

Excellence in Technology

O-STEAM is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

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Peek Inside President Carol Taylor's Office at Evangel University

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Sapp Design Architecture Hired to Design a Community Complex in Grain Valley

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