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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David Humphreys and Ethel Mae Humphreys of TAMKO in Joplin, Missouri

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David Humphreys Continues the TAMKO Legacy

David Humphreys didn’t plan to join the Joplin-based company started by his grandparents until his father made him an offer he couldn’t...

may 2018 | Companies, Joplin, MO, Next Gen, People

Strategy

Develop Your Employees Talents

Local programs and strategies are available to help 417-land employers improve their teams’ skills.

may 2018 | Business Services, Strategy, Women in Business

Small Businesses

Fox + Hound Brings Safe, Luxury Grooming Products for Dogs

With Fox + Hound, Karen Doss and her line of dog grooming products have cornered a niche market that provides an answer for dog owners...

may 2018 | Entrepreneur, Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People

Strategy

How Branson is Winning the Tourist Wars

The city of country music and tour buses is undergoing a personality change. Eight Branson leaders—including Craig Wescott, Jeff Seifried...

may 2018 | Branding, Branson, Family, Features

Strategy

How to Adapt Your Strategy for Facebook’s Algorithm Change

Jeff Paulette, partner at Campaignium, offers tips for how small businesses can roll with the punches.

may 2018 | Social Media, Strategy

Strategy

How to Thrive in a Niche Industry

Scott Neville, president of Welhener - H.B. Wall Awning, shares his secrets to maintaining success in a such a niche industry.

may 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, People, Strategy

Strategy

Matt Price’s Career Web

We tracked down marketing guru Matt Price to understand all that he juggles.

may 2018 | Marketing, Strategy

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Our Brand

It's who we are, what we do and what we say at Tuthill.

may 2018 | Branded Content, Branding, Native Content, Strategy
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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

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

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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

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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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