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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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

Julie Higgins started Julie’s Chewies, a gourmet sweet shop in Springfield, but that’s only one of her many business ventures. She also...

jan 13 2016

People Centric January Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their own insights based on real experiences with organizations....

jan 13 2016

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

The Association of Women in Communications (AWC), a professional organization that supports the advancement of women in communications...

jan 07 2016

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Registration is now open for the conference, which runs February 4-6 at University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield.

jan 07 2016

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Calibrate Marketing welcomes Obi Simpson a search-engine optimization and content specialist.

jan 06 2016

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

A Springfield-based start-up is changing the way people watch television, and it needs your help bringing the invention to market.

jan 05 2016

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Randell Wallace is Partner In Charge of the Springfield office of Lathrop & Gage, and he’s gotten there thanks to a lot of hard work and...

jan 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Whiskey

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All in the Family

For some 417-land families, an entrepreneurial spirit runs in the genes. The Haik family’s knack for starting, purchasing and running...

jan 2016 | Infographics

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My Look with Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

Known for his engaging personality and keen sense of style, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe is passing the power of the suit on to the next generation...

nov 2022 | Biz Style, Style

Leadership

What's on Senator Roy Blunt's Desk?

As Senator Roy Blunt nears his retirement from the U.S. Senate, we asked about the keepsakes and mementos that fill his Washington, D.C.,...

nov 2022 | Leadership

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2022: Dr. Hal Higdon

Now in his 17th year as Chancellor, Dr. Hal Higdon has built the future of Ozarks Technical Community College inch by inch

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People

Leadership

Get to Know Tony Lewis

Tony Lewis, The Bank of Missouri’s new Springfield community bank president, says he’s learned that lending is about helping others achieve...

nov 2022 | Leadership

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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2022 Biz 100

Meet the 2022 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People

Small to Mid-Sized

Moving Online with Big Cedar Lodge

Experience all the fun Big Cedar Lodge has to offer with their new e-commerce site!

nov 2022 | Technology

Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

Analog music formats have made a big comeback. A Springfield company is helping meet the demand.

nov 2022 | Business Services, Music

Small Businesses

Q&A with Linda Daugherty

Academy of Hair Design’s Linda Daugherty, Chair of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, shares tips to...

nov 2022 | Education, Entrepreneur

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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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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

People Centric January Insights

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Family-Owned

All in the Family

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My Look with Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

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What's on Senator Roy Blunt's Desk?

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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2022: Dr. Hal Higdon

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Get to Know Tony Lewis

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2022 Biz 100

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Moving Online with Big Cedar Lodge

Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

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Q&A with Linda Daugherty

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Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller 2019

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