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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Here’s What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Steve Edwards

We hosted CoxHealth’s leader and our Person of the Year to hear his plan for 2021 and get an update about a COVID vaccine.

dec 10 2020 | B-School, Communication, Health, Leadership

Leadership

Betsy Fogle’s Tips for Staying Motivated and Honing Your Goals

On November 4, 31-year-old Betsy Fogle flipped House District 135. Here are her tips for avoiding burnout, finding inspiration and...

dec 08 2020 | Health, Leadership, Women in Business

Women in Business

Caroline Richardson Wants You To Slow Down

How Volt Credit Union’s chief retail and commercial officer learned to fall forward—and step back—amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

dec 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You

Voice your opinion about ongoing projects related to Commercial Street, the Grant Avenue Parkway Project, Forward SGF and more.

nov 13 2020 | Build, Commercial Street, Communication, Consulting

Brian Riedy Mid-Missouri Bank Springfield MO

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Inside Mid-Missouri Bank’s New Modern Headquarters

Local partners, led by Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, worked together to create Mid-Missouri Bank's new state-of-the-art building in...

nov 11 2020 | Branded Content, Build, Companies, Design
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Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

The 28th annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award is given to the Academy of Hair Design by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

nov 11 2020 | Beauty, Companies

Women in Business

How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

A lot has changed since we chatted with Camber Jones about equality in the courtroom. Here she shares how she's navigating this year's...

nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Club Z In-Home Tutoring Grows Throughout Pandemic

In preparation for the academic school year, Club Z In-Home Tutoring reinvents academic support in the face of COVID-19 with their new pod...

nov 2020 | Strategy

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Get to Know Jason England

Learn how Jason England worked his way up through different roles at Arvest Bank over the course of 25 years to become president of the...

may 2023 | Leadership, People

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How Max Penny of Howler Biker Co. Developed Howler Bike Park

The owner of Howler Bike Co. saw that his customers needed a bike park where they could really enjoy the merchandise.

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Leadership, Outdoors

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Loretta Roney on Financial Literacy

We talked with Loretta Roney, then-president/CEO of Volt Credit Union, to discuss Volt’s new education venture.

may 2023 | Communication, E-Commerce, Strategy

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Preserving a Christian County Farm

At Cassidy Station at Estes Farms, Hollie and Kyle Estes are preserving a historic Christian County farm for future generations.

may 2023 | Family

Leadership

Springfield Cardinals Roost in Springfield

Expect the Springfield Cardinals to roost in 417-land for years to come. The stadium could soon host concerts and events as well.

may 2023 | Communication, Downtown Springfield, Sports

Small Businesses

Time-Honored Techniques at Ty Iechyd Da

The distillers at Ty Iechyd Da are merging time-honored technique with Missouri ingredients to create sweet-sipping spirits.

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Meet the Maker, Strategy

Downtown Springfield with new Springfield MO city flag.

Strategy

What's Going On Downtown?

People have many questions about downtown Springfield. What’s going on in the district? Is it safe? And what will it take to write the next...

may 2023 | Downtown Springfield, Features, Leadership

Lifestyle

6 Ways To Promote Yourself To Get Promoted in Springfield

Even if you're not a manager, you can start acting like one. Three top women leaders share tactical tips to implement today to get you on...

apr 14 2023 | Women in Business
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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

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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Here’s What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Steve Edwards

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The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You

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Inside Mid-Missouri Bank’s New Modern Headquarters

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Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

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How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

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Club Z In-Home Tutoring Grows Throughout Pandemic

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