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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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Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber
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Jan Fisk Receives ATHENA Award from Springfield Chamber

After 14 years, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is reviving the ATHENA Award, which celebrates a woman who has left a lasting mark...

mar 2018 | Women in Business
Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom
Small to Mid-Sized

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Hotel Boom

With hundreds of hotel rooms under construction, Springfield’s robust hotel industry signals a strong local economy.

mar 2018 | Companies, Infographics, Travel
Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips
Strategy

Navigate the Product Development Process with These Four Tips

Serial inventor Russel Gehrke shares four steps that will help you turn your best shower thought into a real-life product.

mar 2018 | Build, Business Services, Strategy
Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online
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Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online

With a passion for sharing local history on her website Ozarks Alive, CoxHealth’s Media Relations Coordinator follows these under-the-radar...

mar 2018 | People
How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors
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How Red Top Oven Got the Attention of National Distributors

Jane Ford and Kathy Hubbard initially thought they’d launch a little baking business, specifically targeting cheesecakes. But Williams...

mar 2018 | Business Services, Food, Women in Business
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
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White River to Reopen Facility in Bolivar

The Johnny Morris–owned boating company is set to create more than 130 new jobs.

feb 21 2018 | Bolivar, MO, Companies, Financial, Jobs

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Halley Fleming
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
How 417 Travel Gives Back
Culture

How 417 Travel Gives Back

How a local travel company weaves the spirit of giving back into how they do business.

mar 2025 | Companies, Giving Back
Hold Fast Brewing team
Family-Owned

How Hold Fast Brewing Built Its Team

How Springfield-based Hold Fast Brewing has built a loyal team and benefits from low turnover of key positions.

mar 2025 | Companies, Drinks
Building a 7 Brew booth
Manufacturing

How Two Springfield Business Build 7 Brew Locations

Two Springfield-based businesses—Creative Modular Construction and Toth & Associates—lend their expertise to the rapidly expanding...

mar 2025 | Manufacturing
BluCurrent Credit Union's New Office
Offices

Inside BluCurrent Credit Union's New Space

BluCurrent Credit Union serves more than 23,000 members and has over $350 million in assets. While these numbers continue to grow, their...

mar 2025 | Workspaces
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Judith Martinez, Ph.D.
Women Who Mean Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D. is a Woman Who Means Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D., one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Director of Faculty Mentoring & Associate Professor of...

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
Lincoln Whisler Talks 1984 Arcade
Small Businesses

Lincoln Whisler Talks 1984 Arcade

Lincoln Whisler, advertising director for Reliable Toyota/Lexus/BMW, is also one of the creative minds behind 1984 Arcade.

mar 2025 | Companies, Downtown Springfield
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Women business leaders in southwest Missouri
Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2025 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Ozark Community Awards Banquet, 2025

Ozark Community Awards Banquet presented by Ozark Chamber of Commerce. February 8, 2025 at The Ozark Community Center
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 2025

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, January 31. Oasis Hotel & Convention...
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Lead SGF Friendsgiving, 2024

Lead SGF Friendsgiving presented by Leadership Springfield, November 22, 2024 at Tie and Timber Beer Co.
See photos from the 78th Annual Black Tie Gala, 2024
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78th Annual Black Tie Gala, 2024

78th Annual Black Tie Gala presented by Mercy, Friday 13th, 2024 at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center

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