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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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

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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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Ladies Who Lend

Central Bank’s Barbra Wallace inspires and mentors fellow lenders, drawing from her 34 years of experience.

mar 2025 | Financial, Ladies Who Launch
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Dean Thompson Shares How He Does It All

Dean Thompson balances his time as Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of City Utilities and Commanding General for the...

mar 2025 | Leadership, People

John Dillon of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils

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Advice and Whiskey with John Dillon

We sit down for a conversation with John Dillon, one of the founding members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, as the band enters their...

mar 2025 | Music, People

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Women Who Mean Business

Amanda Hedgpeth is a Woman Who Means Business

Amanda Hedgpeth, one of Biz 417's 2025 Women Who Mean Business, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CoxHealth.

mar 2025 | Features, Health, Leadership, People

Strategy

Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri

These southwest Missouri businesses implement and utilize ambassador programs to achieve their unique goals in new ways.

mar 2025 | Strategy

Culture

Business and Networking Events in Southwest Missouri

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

mar 2025 | Networking

Communication

Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage

Corey Kilburn, Founder and Creative Counsel at Roundtable Legal Law Offices of Corey Kilburn, takes to the stage.

mar 2025 | Communication, Leadership

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Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together

In support of healthcare education, five local institutions are working together with a singular focus to solve a regional problem.

mar 2025 | Business Services, Education, Health

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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.

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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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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

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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

Family-Owned

All in the Family

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Dean Thompson Shares How He Does It All

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Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri

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Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage

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Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together

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