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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Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

Don Harkey suggests behavior-based feedback to take the stress out of performance evaluations.

dec 11 2016

Create Content for Yourself

Jarad Johnson of Mostly Serious offers insight on creating quality content on your own time.

dec 09 2016

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

Four of 417-land’s most influential businesspeople shared their secrets at December’s B-School Breakfast.

dec 08 2016

Watercooler

The news to know in the 417-land biz community.

nov 30 2016

Promote From Within

Looking for the perfect candidate? Consider promoting from within.

nov 27 2016

Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

Regina Waters, dean of Drury University’s College of Graduate Studies with a doctorate in communication, knows the power of networking. Set...

nov 22 2016

Three Quick Tips for Better Communication

Need to get your point across? Try these tips.

nov 19 2016

3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

Springfield City Council OKs ordinance to allow ride-sharing companies to operate

nov 15 2016

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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

Julie Higgins started Julie’s Chewies, a gourmet sweet shop in Springfield, but that’s only one of her many business ventures. She also...

jan 13 2016

People Centric January Insights

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

jan 13 2016

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

The Association of Women in Communications (AWC), a professional organization that supports the advancement of women in communications...

jan 07 2016

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Registration is now open for the conference, which runs February 4-6 at University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield.

jan 07 2016

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Calibrate Marketing welcomes Obi Simpson a search-engine optimization and content specialist.

jan 06 2016

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

A Springfield-based start-up is changing the way people watch television, and it needs your help bringing the invention to market.

jan 05 2016

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Randell Wallace is Partner In Charge of the Springfield office of Lathrop & Gage, and he’s gotten there thanks to a lot of hard work and...

jan 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Whiskey

Family-Owned

All in the Family

For some 417-land families, an entrepreneurial spirit runs in the genes. The Haik family’s knack for starting, purchasing and running...

jan 2016 | Infographics

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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

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Stress-Free Performance Evaluations: Behavior-Based Feedback

Create Content for Yourself

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

Watercooler

Promote From Within

Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

Three Quick Tips for Better Communication

3 Ways Uber Will Transform Springfield

Get Connected with Biz 417

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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

People Centric January Insights

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

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Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

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