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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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Paddio team in Springfield MO

Best Places to Work

3. Ollis/Akers/Arney

At Ollis/Akers/Arney, a willingness to embrace change has led to levels of success CEO Richard Ollis never imagined. What has he learned?...

sep 2022

Titanic Museum in Branson MO

Best Places to Work

4. Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum Attraction offers a culture of education, communication and personalized staff development. It’s why the team is described...

sep 2022 | Leadership

Rick's Automotive in Springfield MO

Best Places to Work

5. Rick's Automotive

From employee-planned celebrations to all-expenses-paid sabbaticals, Rick’s Automotive offers amazing benefits, but the family atmosphere...

sep 2022 | Leadership

Advice and Whisky with Beth Dorman of Springfield Little Theatre

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Beth Domann

Beth Domann is the executive director of Springfield Little Theatre, which produces fully staged productions, supported by a thriving...

sep 2022 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Networking

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Culture

Best Places to Work 2022

Here's Biz 417's 2022 list of the top 20 companies to work for in Springfield, Missouri.

sep 2022 | Companies, Leadership

Brad Thomas’s, president of Silver Dollar City

Leadership

Brad Thomas’s Corner Office

We talked to Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City (SDC), to discuss how the organization recruits and retains employees and how...

sep 2022 | Communication, Companies, Leadership

New app from Innovative Dental

Communication

Innovation from Innovative Dental

Dr. Grant Olson works on driving performance and communication throughout Innovative Dental with the use of the Rheostat app.

sep 2022 | Companies, Technology

Lauren Hawkins of Husch Blackwell

Corporate

Lauren Hawkins On The Art of Negotiation

Partner for Husch Blackwell and 417-land native, Lauren Hawkins shares her no-nonsense tips for making the deal and navigating change.

sep 01 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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Skill Up Your Next Managers with American National.

Leadership

How to Identify and Skill Up Your Next Managers

Four ways to build up your team and strengthen your organization.

aug 23 2023 | Business Services, Consulting, Leadership, Recruitment
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Culture

Volt Credit Union Revolutionizes Customer Experience with Personal Connections

By combining innovative tools and long-lasting personal relationships, Volt amplifies its impact with its members.

aug 09 2023
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6 Reasons To Cultivate and Craft a Strategic Plan

Strategy

6 Reasons To Cultivate and Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Business

Employees and businesses deserve better. Up your game and increase your profits with a strategic plan custom made to achieve your goals and...

jul 11 2023 | Business Services, Financial, Make It Native
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2023 Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards

2023 Commercial Design Awards

The annual Commercial Design Awards showcases Springfield, Missouri businesses with spaces that mesh functionality with beauty.

jul 2023 | Build, Business Services, Commercial Design Awards, Design

Cannabis-Infused Coffee Collab from Springfield, Missouri

Small Businesses

A Cannabis-Infused Coffee Collab from Springfield

Cannabis-infused coffee? Meet the minds behind this southwest Missouri collaboration.

jul 2023 | Coffee, Companies, Downtown Springfield

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Small to Mid-Sized

A C-Street Collaboration

After a decades-long vacancy, an empty lot on historic C-Street is on track to be filled with new life.

jul 2023 | Commercial Street, Companies, Real Estate

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Adam Toth started Toth & Associates with his father fresh out of college. We met up with the 41-year-old president of this...

jul 2023 | Advice & Whiskey

Alex Roman

Leadership

Alex Roman on Leading with Experience and Heart

Alex Roman runs Scott Rice Springfield as president/CEO.

jul 2023 | Leadership, People

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Republic Chamber Membership Meeting, October 2024. Old Towne Event Center.

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Republic Chamber Event, 2024

Republic Chamber Event Sponsored by Republic Branch Library, October 2024. Old Towne Event Center.

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Biz 417's Best Places to Work, 2024

Biz 417's Best Places To Work 2024 presented by The Warrior's Journey, September 10, 2024. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.

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State of the State, 2024

The State of the State presented by the Springfield Chamber, July 2024. Great Southern Bank Arena.

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