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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.

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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People Centric April Insights

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

apr 01 2016

Brainpower Boost

Do you have a genius idea? Meet the people who take the risk out of risky business by doing the research to make sure your concept will be...

mar 29 2016

Zenith Sneak Peak

We poked around Springfield's brand-new Zenith Climbing Center during its super-soft opening. Its grand opening is April 2.

mar 28 2016

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Johnny Morris honored with OTC’s 2016 Excellence in Business Award

Morris discussed everything from fishing and family to his business’s growth and success at OTC’s annual awards event.

mar 24 2016 | Companies, People

Four To Follow

Allen Vaughan, Consumer Experience Director for the Springfield News-Leader, shares his favorite Twitter accounts.

mar 24 2016

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC to open upscale hospitality project in Texas

Springfield First Community Bank will fund the project set to open Sept. 2017

mar 21 2016

Attention to Email

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mar 17 2016

March Insights

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

mar 09 2016

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Convoy of Hope Making a Difference in Ukraine

Convoy of Hope has been on the ground in Ukraine and surrounding EU nations since 2014, providing aid to civilians affected by the...

jul 2022 | Business Services, Charity

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Game Time with Darin Bridges

After a decade with SRC Holdings Corp., Darin Bridges is now president of management consultant company The Great Game of Business.

jul 2022 | Books, Education, Entrepreneur, Leadership

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Global Effects of QPS

Dale Bourg founded a company to test pharmaceutical products for side effects. His son Brendon is now leading that company as part of an...

jul 2022 | Education, Leadership

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10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2022 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

jul 2022 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

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Optimism and Realism with Joe Turner

Joe Turner is the president and CEO of Great Southern Bank. This Springfield native has overseen tremendous growth while at the helm of his...

jul 2022 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership

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Springfield’s New Manufacturing Boom

Springfield is seeing a rise in manufacturing jobs. So what kind of skills are employers looking for, and what is Springfield doing to...

jul 01 2022 | Branded Content, Companies, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Why Your Office Should Pay Your Team To Volunteer

What can volunteering do for your team? Find out how helping the community can also help your workforce.

jul 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Kristen Wannenmacher Bright on Navigating Organizational Changes

Kristen Wannenmacher Bright, Partner at FORVIS (formerly BKD) talks about how to effectively navigate organizational changes.

jun 01 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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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

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

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Johnny Morris honored with OTC’s 2016 Excellence in Business Award

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O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC to open upscale hospitality project in Texas

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