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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Making It Work from Home

Kena Roth's tips on building a career that works for you.

mar 2017 | Women in Business

Strategy

Missouri Job Center

Mary Ann Rojas she connects jobs to people and people to jobs.

mar 2017 | People, Q&A, Women in Business

Small Businesses

MT Knives

No matter how you slice it, craftsman Patrick Roehrman has found success making top-notch blades with his company, MT Knives.

mar 2017 | Meet the Maker

Strategy

Nail Your Presentation

Colin McAllister of McAllister Coaching LLC says a great presentation in front of potential investors is memorable and simple. Here’s three...

mar 2017 | Strategy

Culture

Salon Service Group

One disastrous dinner led this Springfield business owner to adopt a new operations mantra. That expression now serves as the company’s...

mar 2017 | Strategy

Companies

Small Business Incubators

Local incubators are housing some of the area's best and brightest businesspeople.

mar 2017 | Infographics

2017

Women Who Mean Business

Meet 2017's Women Who Mean Business, four dynamic professionals who are confidently leaving their mark on the 417-land business scene.

mar 2017 | Features, People, Q&A, Women in Business

Hiring the Right People

People Centric Consulting Group's hiring series continues.

feb 22 2017

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Small to Mid-Sized

Anderson Engineering Becomes OWN

Anderson Engineering’s new brand is much more than name-deep.

jul 2023 | Companies, Leadership

Anthony Brent with locally made Springfield Trading Company hot sauce.

Meet the Maker

An Ozarks Original with Anthony Brent

Anthony Brent creates delectable sauces and seasoning mixes to make the unique flavors of Springfield even better.

jul 2023 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Meet the Maker

2023

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: General Office

This new headquarters for Legacy Bank and Trust features inspiring work environments for both customer-facing and internal activities while...

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2023

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Health Care

Excel Dental’s new office is an efficient yet welcoming and relaxing space offering general dental services.

jul 2023

2023

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Lifestyle

The Williams Elementary renovation created an inspiring learning environment that encourages collaboration and to configure a layout that...

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2023

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Renovation

A dated and segmented office space was transformed into a fun, bright and collaborative environment for a fast-paced, growing local company.

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

American flag ceremony outside Graddy Real Estate

Culture

Flying High with Graddy Real Estate

You can’t miss the American flag outside Graddy Real Estate. It’s there to remind everyone of a powerful force behind 417-land’s Keller...

jul 2023 | People, Real Estate

First Midwest Bank’s community bank president Matt Bower

Culture

Meet Matt Bower

Matt Bower’s journey through the local world of community banking led to his current role as First Midwest Bank’s community bank president...

jul 2023 | Leadership, Networking, People

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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.

New on the Scene

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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Making It Work from Home

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MT Knives

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Nail Your Presentation

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Salon Service Group

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Women Who Mean Business

Women Who Mean Business

Hiring the Right People

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Small to Mid-Sized

Anderson Engineering Becomes OWN

Meet the Maker

An Ozarks Original with Anthony Brent

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: General Office

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Health Care

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Lifestyle

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Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Renovation

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