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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The Wingman Harness Company Has Just What the Doctor Ordered

Dr. Chris Spinellli, co-founder of The Wingman Harness Company, LLC, wasn’t going to let mobility issues hold his daughter back, so he...

jan 2016 | Companies, Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Expansion on the Horizon for Springfield Brewing Company

Downtown staple Springfield Brewing Company is expanding west into the space adjacent to its McDaniel Street building

dec 22 2015

The Pros and Cons of an Open Office Environment

dec 08 2015

Local Young Professionals Connect CoxHealth and Community

CoxHealth has hand-picked 15 civically engaged young professionals to assist the hospital in expanding its perspective of the community's...

dec 03 2015

Local Tech Startup Competes Globally, Needs Community Votes

Help show the world what the Midwest is made of! Local Missouri tech junkies have invented the first-ever, non-invasive audio chat platform...

dec 02 2015

Free Worker Safety Summit Coming to Springfield

Missouri Common Ground Alliance will host a free worker safety summit December 9-10 at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

nov 25 2015

Downtown Hotel Receives Four Diamond Rating

Springfield's Hotel Vandivort is the first lodging site in the Queen City to be named a Four Diamond hotel.

nov 19 2015

MSU SBTDC Releases Economic Impact Numbers for 2015

In 2015, the Missouri State University Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) created 144 new jobs, retained 573 existing...

nov 18 2015

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Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

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

mar 2023 | Family

2023

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

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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

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

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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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The Wingman Harness Company Has Just What the Doctor Ordered

Expansion on the Horizon for Springfield Brewing Company

The Pros and Cons of an Open Office Environment

Local Young Professionals Connect CoxHealth and Community

Local Tech Startup Competes Globally, Needs Community Votes

Free Worker Safety Summit Coming to Springfield

Downtown Hotel Receives Four Diamond Rating

MSU SBTDC Releases Economic Impact Numbers for 2015

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Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

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