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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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After 73 Years, Jay Key Service Remains Open to Change

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A Tour of PaperWise’s Eric Wubbena’s Office

After being self-employed for 10 years, Eric Wubbena knows the type of office he likes best. As the Director of Business Development and...

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Branson Bank Keeps Community Service at its Core

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Conducting Business Beyond State Borders

Whether you’re considering relocation or just investing in a company outside Missouri, Shannon Singleton of Staffing Plus explains how to...

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Considering a Career Change? Steps to Make the Switch

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Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

Last year, Kaleidoscope on East Sunshine Street celebrated 50 years in business.

mar 2023 | Family
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Lisa Tinkler is a Woman Who Means Business

Lisa Tinkler, one of Biz 417's 2023 Women Who Mean Business, is franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.

mar 2023 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
Meet Ryan DeBoef
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Meet Ryan DeBoef, Partner at Hahn DeBoef Government Relations

After 11 years at Missouri State University—including eight as chief of staff/assistant to the president for governmental relations—Ryan...

mar 2023 | Leadership
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Women business leaders in southwest Missouri
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Meet the 2023 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Monique Carriger, general manager of Pinegar Honda.
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Monique Carriger is a Woman Who Means Business

Monique Carriger, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the general manager of Pinegar Honda.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
Q&A with Sean FitzGibbons
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Q&A with Sean FitzGibbons

Last fall, the History Museum on the Square named Sean FitzGibbons its new executive director. We chatted about his experience managing...

mar 2023 | Leadership
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Shared History: Brian Fogle and Rob Fulp

Through youthful “Wonder Years” in ’60s and ’70s Aurora and decades as Springfield business and civic leaders, Brian Fogle and Rob Fulp...

mar 01 2023 | People
Taking Flight with SPS and OTC
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Taking Flight with SPS and OTC

Springfield Public Schools and Ozarks Technical Community College are rolling out a new opportunity for young people with their eyes on the...

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Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet 2022

Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet presented by Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, April 28, 2022. White River Conference Center.

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