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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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StepNpull: A $300,000 Idea from Springfield

A product born of practicality in 2007 met new, unprecedented demand in 2020—and an appearance on Shark Tank. President Mike Sewell...

sep 2021 | Manufacturing

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Culture

Biz 417’s 2021 Best Places to Work

What makes a great workplace? From flexible hours and telecommuting, to free popcorn and foosball, a lot goes into making a company one of...

sep 2021 | Companies, Leadership

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Offices

Legacy Bank’s New HQ: A Modern Facade with Plenty of Midcentury Charm Inside

Peek inside the brand new Legacy Bank Headquarters located on East Sunshine in Springfield.

sep 07 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Rhonda Christopher of BKD

Leadership

Rhonda Christopher of BKD on Diversity and Inclusion

As a founding member of BKD’s diversity and inclusion program, Rhonda shares her insight on how to ensure all employees feel welcome in the...

sep 07 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Corporate

Finalists Announced for 2021 Small Business Award

Biz 417 is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award.

sep 02 2021 | Leadership, Networking

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Culture

Advice and Whiskey with Morris Dock

Biz 417 sat down with Springfield commercial developer Morris Dock to gather some nuggets of wisdom about doing business in 417-land.

sep 2021 | Advice & Whiskey

Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson

Leadership

Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are Leaders Learning Together

Community leaders Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are connected by a few common goals, by church and family—and even by a downtown street....

sep 2021 | Communication, Companies, Leadership

Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) HQ in Springfield MO

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BRP Architects Creates a Gateway to Downtown Springfield

When the Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) needed a new space, BRP Architects turned a vacant building into a gateway to...

sep 2021 | Build, Downtown Springfield

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Doug Pitt

Leadership

Doug Pitt and What We Can Do When We Care to Learn

Biz 417 sat down with Doug Pitt, founder of the nonprofit Care to Learn, to discuss his career, philanthropic interests and the things that...

jan 2023 | Charity, Leadership, People

Future Proofing with Seth Harrell

Strategy

Future Proofing with Seth Harrell

417-lander Seth Harrell has a master’s degree in a unique field: foresight. Last year, he was selected as an emerging fellow by the...

jan 2023 | Companies, Strategy

Get to Know Algerian Hart

Leadership

Get to Know Algerian Hart

By bridging gaps between people, Algerian Hart strives to build a sense of belonging on campus and in the community through his new role in...

jan 2023 | Companies, Education, Leadership

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Family-Owned

How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving

Owner of Lights Prosthetic Eyes Randy Light shares his journey in an ever-evolving family business.

jan 2023 | Companies, Family, Next Gen

Q&A with Andrew Doolittle

Small Businesses

Q&A with Andrew Doolittle

Andrew Doolittle and his business partners with GDL Enterprises, LLC, purchased property at the southwest corner of Grand and Grant in...

jan 2023 | Communication, Leadership, Strategy

Amanda Tummons of Husch Blackwell

Women in Business

Amanda Tummons on Staying Grounded

Amanda Tummons, partner at Husch Blackwell, works with national and international clients. She talks about how she approaches high-pressure...

dec 14 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Strategy

3 Ways to Grow Professionally

American National found that when their team plugged into these three opportunities, they saw professional and personal growth.

dec 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Kerri Southard of Volt Credit Union

Communication

Kerri Southard on How to Keep Customers Happy

Kerri Southard, back office operations manager at Volt Credit Union, talks about keeping customers happy.

nov 09 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Biz B-School: The Big Pivot presented by OTC CWD

At Biz 417's virtual B-School attendees were encouraged to take selfies during the programming and were entered to win a $50 to Farmers...

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2020

2020 Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards sponsored by BKD CPAs & Advisors. March 10. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by...

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Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2020

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards presented by Total Highspeed Internet Solutions, in partnership with the Association of...

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Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet 2020

The Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet recognizes the “Best of the Best” in the Springfield area travel industry by presenting five...

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