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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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People

Behind the Screen with Ashley French

Nearly a year into her role as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, Ashley French is as busy as ever. We caught up with her to...

may 2017 | Charity, People, Strategy, Women in Business

Biz 100 Up Close: Matt E. Miller

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: Matt E. Miller

Pick a student housing property in Springfield, and there’s a good chance Matt E. Miller, owner of Miller Commerce LLC, is the man behind...

may 2017 | People, Q&A

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Small Businesses

Brawl Soap Co.

Following a successful foray into men’s grooming products through The 1906 Gents, co-owner Dante LaCivita has found a market for a new...

may 2017 | Meet the Maker

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Strategy

Checking for Environmental Contamination

Buying, leasing or redeveloping property is a big step for your business. Here’s what to do if you find environmental contamination on your...

may 2017 | Strategy

Culture of Silver Dollar City

Culture

Culture of Silver Dollar City

At Silver Dollar City, family fun starts with treating employees like family.

may 2017 | Strategy

Four Ways To Make Working From Home Easier

Strategy

Four Ways To Make Working From Home Easier

Working remotely has never been easier thanks to a plenitude of cloud programs, but a secure virtual private network connection offers even...

may 2017 | Strategy

How to Prioritize Emotional Wellness at Your Office

Strategy

How to Prioritize Emotional Wellness at Your Office

High-stress career or not, everyone struggles with feeling overwhelmed. So, how do you tackle your own mounting stress while keeping your...

may 2017 | Strategy

Hudson Hawk: Groomed for Growth

Small to Mid-Sized

Hudson Hawk: Groomed for Growth

In 2013, Paul Catlett and Thad Forrester joined forces to open Hudson Hawk Barber & Shop. Here’s how they grew one downtown shop into a...

may 2017 | Companies, Downtown Springfield, Features, People

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Jean Nyberg Shares Her Three Reasons to Stay Loyal to One Company

FORVIS partner Jean Nyberg started as an intern at BKD in 2001. She shares why she chose to stay and grow her career at BKD.

oct 2023 | Strategy
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Giving Back with Russell Cellular

RC Cares, the nonprofit sector of Russell Cellular, hit $1 million in donations two months before its five-year goal. Director Ron Wallace...

sep 2023 | Giving Back

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Scott Blevins and Brad Jones Explain HeyThere

Scott Blevins and Brad Jones have a long history of building cool things together. Their latest integration, HeyThere, offers something for...

sep 2023 | Entrepreneur

Marie Moore of Mercy in Springfield, MO

Strategy

How to Work Well Within a Multigenerational Team

Mercy Chief Nursing Officer Marie Moore, 35, shares seven simple and tactical strategies for working with co-workers of all ages.

sep 13 2023 | Branded Content, Native Content, People
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1. JMARK

Find out how JMARK came in at the top of the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Large Employer category.

sep 2023 | Companies

Team at Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors in Springfield MO

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Find out how Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors came in at the top of the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Small...

sep 2023 | Companies

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Find out how Graddy Real Estate made the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Small Employer category.

sep 2023 | Companies

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sep 2023 | Companies

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