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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Focusing on Personal Success

may 25 2017

Electricity

Jenn Harrison of People Centric discusses how important it is to recognize the difference of personalties when putting people into a group.

may 18 2017

4 Tips for my Younger Self

Don Harkey of People Centric writes a note to his younger self with 4 tips on being a better employee.

may 11 2017

Learn to Be More Resilient

Don Harkey of People Centric discusses the importance of being resilient in the workplace.

may 08 2017

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

When the yearly cap for H2B visa workers wasn’t renewed for 2017, the Branson Chamber of Commerce and local employers had to think outside...

may 05 2017

The Value of a Problem-Solving Partner

Spencer Harris of Mostly Serious discusses the importance of a good business partner.

may 04 2017

Whitepapers

What is Sexual Harassment? And is it Happening in Your Workplace?

Sexual harassment allegations have been in the headlines. Richard Ollis of Ollis/Akers/Arney explains the types of sexual harassment and...

may 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Small Businesses

7Cs Winery Goes Green with Recyclable Pouches

Since opening 7Cs Winery in 2009, Dwight and Jean Anne Crevelt have developed a successful niche making mead and more recently selling...

may 2017

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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 franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.

Women Who Mean Business

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

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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

Women Who Mean Business

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

2023

Monique Carriger, general manager of Pinegar Honda.

Women Who Mean Business

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

Culture

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

Communication

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

Strategy

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...

mar 2023 | Business Services, Leadership, Travel

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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

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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Focusing on Personal Success

Electricity

4 Tips for my Younger Self

Learn to Be More Resilient

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

The Value of a Problem-Solving Partner

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What is Sexual Harassment? And is it Happening in Your Workplace?

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7Cs Winery Goes Green with Recyclable Pouches

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Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

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Women Who Mean Business

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Monique Carriger is a Woman Who Means Business

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