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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.
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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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Joselyn Baldner has recently taken the helm at Central Bank. Study up, so you can connect at your next networking event.

may 2021 | Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Family-Owned

Gregory Hargis Joins the Family Business at Ozarks Coca-Cola

Gregory Hargis, General Counsel at Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper, joined the business in October 2020 as a fourth-generation family member,...

may 2021 | Companies, Family, People
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Culture

How Bass Pro’s Kelley Anderson Spends Her Downtime

When she's not busy as a photography assistant at Bass Pro Shops, Kelley Anderson laces up her running shoes. In 2020, she set a goal to...

may 2021 | Downtown Springfield, Fitness, People
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Insurors of the Ozarks’ Family Legacy

Almost 90 years ago, Bryant Young’s grandfather got his start in Springfield’s insurance industry. Today, along with his father, he’s...

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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

As gyms across the country suffered from pandemic restrictions, The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade decided to focus on online fitness videos.

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Kurt Hellweg Talks Giving Back

In 2019, Kurt Hellweg helped sell American Dehydrated Foods and International Dehydrated Foods for a combined $900 million. Since then,...

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Strategy

Loretta Roney’s Four Steps to Community Engagement

Volt Credit Union invested in the community throughout 2020, even creating its own 501c3 foundation to support local nonprofits. Now,...

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Find out how Paddio made the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Large Employer category.

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Best Places to Work 2023

Here's Biz 417's 2023 list of the top 20 companies to work for in Springfield, Missouri.

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Mike Ingram Talks About the Fireworks Supermarket

How a 417-lander turned a summer pastime into a fireworks empire.

sep 2023 | Business Services, Leadership
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Touche Design Co.'s Office Design

Touché Design Co. brought its office culture and brand to life through the remodel of its workspace. Take a look inside the newly...

sep 2023 | Companies, Decor, Design
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Zach Fletcher Brings Simulated Golf to Branson

How Zach Fletcher brought the trending activity of simulated golf to Branson.

sep 2023 | Branson, Golf
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Get to Know The Whitlock Co. CEO Josh Beaird

Get to know Josh Beaird, CEO of The Whitlock Company, including how he rose through the ranks and what his vision is for fostering a strong...

sep 2023 | Business Services, Leadership
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Q&A with Jeremy Wells and Dustin Myers of The Ozarker Lodge

A brand, a destination, a new experience—that’s what Longitude˚ branding partners Jeremy Wells and Dustin Myers created with The Ozarker...

sep 2023 | Business Services, Q&A

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Biz B-School: 10 For The Next 10 presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Five of Springfield’s emerging leaders spoke about how they are impacting our community over breakfast at Biz 417’s B-School. The...
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Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop

Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop on 2019 on August 7, 2019 at eFactory. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 2019

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Luncheon 2019 on July 25, 2019 at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by...
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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2019

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