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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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Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber
Leadership

Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber

After 14 years, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is reviving the ATHENA Award, which celebrates a woman who has left a lasting mark...

mar 2018 | Women in Business
Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom
Small to Mid-Sized

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom

With hundreds of hotel rooms under construction, Springfield’s robust hotel industry signals a strong local economy.

mar 2018 | Companies, Infographics, Travel
Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips
Strategy

Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips

Serial inventor Russel Gehrke shares four steps that will help you turn your best shower thought into a real-life product.

mar 2018 | Build, Business Services, Strategy
Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online
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Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online

With a passion for sharing local history on her website Ozarks Alive, CoxHealth’s Media Relations Coordinator follows these under-the-radar...

mar 2018 | People
How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors
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How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors

Jane Ford and Kathy Hubbard initially thought they’d launch a little baking business, specifically targeting cheesecakes. But Williams...

mar 2018 | Business Services, Food, Women in Business
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar
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White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar

The Johnny Morris–owned boating company is set to create more than 130 new jobs.

feb 21 2018 | Bolivar, MO, Companies, Financial, Jobs

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Ladies Who Lend

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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
Culture

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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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
Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri
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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
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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
Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage
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
Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together
Leadership

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

The Latest Biz People Pics

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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2025

Think Summit presented by Biz 417 on April 11th, 2025 at Convoy of Hope Headquarters.
See photos from the LORE Launch, 2025
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LORE Launch, 2025

The official launch of LORE presented by the LORE founders and board members. March 26, 2025 at the Lake Springfield Boathouse.
See photos from the Athena Awards, 2025
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Athena Awards, 2025

Athena Awards presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, March 19th 2025 at the White River Conference Center.
See photos from the ULI Southwest Missouri 2025 Impact Awards
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ULI Southwest Missouri Impact Awards, 2025

ULI Southwest Missouri 2025 Impact Awards presented by the Urban Land Institute on March 14th, 2025 at Wilson Logistics Arena.

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