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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A Community of Caring at The Gardens

Between rounds of caring for the residents, employees at The Gardens are taking care of those in need in Springfield and around the world.

jan 2017 | Giving Back, Strategy

Strategy

Big Whiskey’s Big Expansion

After years of feeding 417-land, Paul Sundy and his team are beginning to franchise his popular restaurant, Big Whiskey’s American...

jan 2017 | Companies, Food, Strategy

Leadership

Brews and Building Businesses with Jeff Schrag

Jeff Schrag owns Mother’s Brewing Company, The Daily Events and Pioneer Formal Accessories, a collection of rather eclectic businesses. We...

jan 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, Beer, Strategy

Strategy

Building Your Social Media Base

Sites like Facebook and Twitter are intimidating for some businesses to navigate. A 417-land marketing guru offers some advice on how to...

jan 2017 | Strategy

Offices

Creativity Happens in Amanda Day's Office

For Senior Art Director Amanda Day, a creative office space fosters creativity on a day-to-day basis.

jan 2017 | Strategy, Workspaces

Culture

Developing a Family Leave Plan

Ease your readjustment back to work after taking parental leave with these tips.

jan 2017 | Family, Strategy

Small Businesses

Ensor Guitars is Strumming Along

Chris Ensor, owner of Ensor Guitars, makes a living helping others make music.

jan 2017 | Meet the Maker

Strategy

Forward Thinking with CJD

We asked Allen Davis, principal of CJD, a mechanical and electrical engineering and consulting firm, how tech advancements are affecting...

jan 2017 | Q&A

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Fit in Fifteen

Turn your midday slump into an in-office energy boost with Fitness Trucking Founder Siphiwe Baleka’s 15-minute equipment-free workout. If...

nov 16 2015

Watercooler

Stay in the know about who's merging, expanding, franchising and growing in 417-land.

nov 12 2015

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Do you often look around your place of employment and notice everyone seems to be just going through the motions?

nov 10 2015

Veterans on the Move

Guaranty Bank participates in Segs4Vets day

nov 03 2015

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Not only has Sara Bauer taken over 417 Smiles from her father, Dr. Stephen Young, but she’s expanded the family business to include her...

nov 2015 | Dental, Next Gen, Strategy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Owner of Anvil Customs Ryan Wasson stumbled into leatherworks as a hobbyist but quickly turned his project into an in-demand business that...

nov 2015 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

With multiple successful businesses between them, Emma Chapman, Trey George, Joshua Widner and Rogan Howitt share the branding knowledge...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

J. Kent Martin and Nathan Taylor love their dogs, so when the two owners of Bridge Blue, Obelisk Home and Unleashed Life wanted to find a...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Pets, Strategy

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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

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A Community of Caring at The Gardens

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Big Whiskey’s Big Expansion

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Brews and Building Businesses with Jeff Schrag

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Building Your Social Media Base

Offices

Creativity Happens in Amanda Day's Office

Culture

Developing a Family Leave Plan

Small Businesses

Ensor Guitars is Strumming Along

Strategy

Forward Thinking with CJD

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Fit in Fifteen

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Veterans on the Move

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417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

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Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

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Creating Culture with Canines

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