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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Pearson-Kelly Office Products

Chelsey Bode may sell copy machines, but she's an original when it comes to running Pearson-Kelly Office Products. Even though her dad is...

may 2016 | Companies, Next Gen, Strategy

Strategy

Show Me the Money

Need money now? A guide to funding your business in 417-land

may 2016 | Features, Strategy

Small Businesses

Startup Tips From Arkifex Studios

Cody Danastasio and Michael Hampton of Arkifex Studios share tips for 417-land entrepreneurs.

may 2016 | Build, Companies, Entrepreneur, Strategy

Offices

Success on Display

Ozarks Technical Community College chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon's office is filled with honors, awards and art from both his time in...

may 2016 | Education, People, Workspaces

Leadership

Talking Mentoring with Morey Mechlin

Morey Mechlin has recently retired from the position of Executive Director of Care to Learn, and these days she is dedicating her time to...

may 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Startups

The Success of Signal Strength

When Susie Turner used her experience with City Utilities to open Signal Strength, LLC, she still had to build up her assets and knowledge...

may 2016 | Companies, Strategy

Leadership

Top Innovators

From tinkerers to industry leaders, these are the people behind some of 417-land’s latest and most exciting ideas pushing the envelope and...

may 2016 | Features, Technology

Strategy

What If You Get Hacked?

Businesses large and small are getting hacked every day in 417-land. JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. President and CEO Thomas H. Douglas...

may 2016 | Strategy, Technology

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Women Who Mean Business

Halley Fleming is a Woman Who Means Business

Halley Fleming, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is the Owner/Founder of Ozark Mountain Adventure.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People

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