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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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 Launch

Connect with women building and owning their careers.

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Biz Events

Browse local networking events on our calendar.

Elevate Branson works to support the workforce behind the tourism industry in Branson, MO.

Family-Owned

Empowering Branson's Workforce with Elevate Branson

Since 2008, Bryan and Amy Stallings of Elevate Branson have been working to support the workforce that powers Branson’s tourism industry.

nov 2023 | Branson

Small to Mid-Sized

Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson makes giving part of their business model by partnering with a nonprofit that provides shoes to kids...

nov 2023 | Branson, Do Good, Giving Back

Culture

How Exercise Can Impact Team Building

Sometimes the best team building exercises with your work crew take place outside of the office—and involve literal exercise.

nov 2023 | Local Activities

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

With a new world headquarters that opened in October, Convoy of Hope has had a big year. Founder Hal Donaldson has paved the way for its...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People

Culture

Coast to Coast on Two Wheels

Ron and Nancy Bogart made themselves a lofty goal to bicycle in all 50 states while they’re in their 50s.

nov 01 2023 | Travel

2023

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2023 Biz 100

Meet the 2023 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People

A mockup of the new Springfield Brewing Company.

Small Businesses

Q&A with Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian Allen

With two expansions in the works, Springfield Brewing Company’s Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian...

nov 2023 | Drinks, Q&A

A mockup of the reimagined Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Corporate

Reimagining Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Big changes to Ozark Empire Fairgrounds are planned to have a big economic impact on Southwest Missouri.

nov 2023 | Build, Financial

The Latest Biz People Pics

See pictures from Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

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Culture

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

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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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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Biz Break

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Family-Owned

Empowering Branson's Workforce with Elevate Branson

Small to Mid-Sized

Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

Culture

How Exercise Can Impact Team Building

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

Culture

Coast to Coast on Two Wheels

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2023 Biz 100

Small Businesses

Q&A with Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian Allen

Corporate

Reimagining Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

The Latest Biz People Pics

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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

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