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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Jean Nyberg Shares Her Three Reasons to Stay Loyal to One Company

FORVIS partner Jean Nyberg started as an intern at BKD in 2001. She shares why she chose to stay and grow her career at BKD.

oct 2023 | Strategy
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Giving Back with Russell Cellular

RC Cares, the nonprofit sector of Russell Cellular, hit $1 million in donations two months before its five-year goal. Director Ron Wallace...

sep 2023 | Giving Back

Startups

Scott Blevins and Brad Jones Explain HeyThere

Scott Blevins and Brad Jones have a long history of building cool things together. Their latest integration, HeyThere, offers something for...

sep 2023 | Entrepreneur

Strategy

How to Work Well Within a Multigenerational Team

Mercy Chief Nursing Officer Marie Moore, 35, shares seven simple and tactical strategies for working with co-workers of all ages.

sep 13 2023 | Branded Content, Native Content, People
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Best Places to Work

1. JMARK

Find out how JMARK came in at the top of the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Large Employer category.

sep 2023 | Companies

Team at Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors in Springfield MO

Best Places to Work

1. Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors

Find out how Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors came in at the top of the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Small...

sep 2023 | Companies

Graddy Real Estate team in Springfield MO

Best Places to Work

2. Graddy Real Estate

Find out how Graddy Real Estate made the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Small Employer category.

sep 2023 | Companies

Team at West Plains Bank and Trust Company

Best Places to Work

2. West Plains Bank and Trust Company

Find out how West Plains Bank and Trust Company made the list for Best Places to Work 2023 in the Large Employer category.

sep 2023 | Companies

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2023

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2023 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

jul 2023 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

Offices

What's On Brent Dunn's Desk?

This spring, Missouri State University announced that it had convinced Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement, to postpone...

jul 2023 | Leadership

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