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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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Communication

What is Your Attention Level at Work?

Communication relies heavily on the level of attention given by all parties involved. Traci Louvier with Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems...

nov 2018 | Branded Content, Communication, Native Content, Strategy
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Strategy

How Automation is Helping Missouri Businesses

Fun fact: Automation is actually creating more jobs than it’s replacing. Springfield businesses Innovative Engineered Products and...

nov 13 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Jobs
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Offices

Four Color Palettes That Won't Kill Your Mood or Creativity

Put down that color wheel, and ditch those paint samples. Finding the right paint color for your office should start with these four...

nov 02 2018 | Branded Content, Decor, Design, Native Content
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Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Spencer Harris

Garnering supporters for your budding business or project pitch starts with finding people who are already interested in your vision.

nov 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Beer, People

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Family-Owned

Brentwood Management Owner Prepares to Transition the Business to His Daughter

Brentwood Management remains a family affair as Craig Wagoner transitions ownership to his daughter, accountant and leasing agent Ali Rich.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Next Gen, Strategy

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Strategy

Does Your Company Need a Lobbyist?

Stop butting heads with policymakers and learn how a lobbyist could help.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Politics

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Strategy

Exciting New Business Collaborations Across Springfield

These southwest Missouri companies are joining forces to combine resources and establish new ways of thinking.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies

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Leadership

Four to Follow with Caitlin Kissee

Caitlin Kissee, the owner of Propel People Development, shares her favorite people and businesses to follow on social media.

nov 2018 | People, Women in Business

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MedPak is Redefining Pharmacy

Startups

MedPak is Redefining Pharmacy

The Integrity Pharmacy is reinventing how we take medicine.

jan 2016 | Strategy

Men's Suit Mart: The Right Fit

Family-Owned

Men's Suit Mart: The Right Fit

Men’s Suit Mart has undergone changes over recent years, including a move to Brentwood from downtown. Store founder Sandy White passed...

jan 2016 | Next Gen, Strategy

Purists: Keeping it Classic

Small Businesses

Purists: Keeping it Classic

We all love technology for making things quicker, newer and more efficient. These 417-land businesses, however, squash the modern day way...

jan 2016 | Companies

Q&A With Panda Laundry factory

Startups

Q&A With Panda Laundry factory

Years ago, Samson Yi was in LA studying to be a lawyer. While helping his father run American Inn Elite in Springfield one summer, he...

jan 2016 | Companies, Q&A

Saving Lives with Soap

Culture

Saving Lives with Soap

One man’s pet peeve has become a company-wide effort to help prevent some of the millions of hygiene-related deaths each year.

jan 2016 | Charity, Strategy

Springfield BackOffice is Maximizing Potential

Startups

Springfield BackOffice is Maximizing Potential

When entrepreneurs wear all the hats in order to get their businesses off the ground, they limit their potential for growth. Local resident...

jan 2016 | Companies

Straighten Up

Strategy

Straighten Up

Being desk-ridden during the day can lead to your spine getting out of whack. Dr. Steven Loehr with Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture offers...

jan 2016 | Health, Strategy

The Disruptors

Startups

The Disruptors

Five local start-ups that are shaking up their respective industries.

jan 2016 | Companies, Features, Q&A, Technology

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