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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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2023

Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2023

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2023 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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

jul 2023 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

What's On Brent Dunn's Desk?

Offices

What's On Brent Dunn's Desk?

This spring, Missouri State University announced that it had convinced Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement, to postpone...

jul 2023 | Leadership

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Small to Mid-Sized

KARE Health & Wellness is recipient of 2023 Small Business Award

On May 10, 2023 the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced KARE Health & Wellness as the recipient of the 2023 W. Curtis Strube...

Moxie, the new Volt Credit Union mascot

Culture

Meet Moxie, the Volt Credit Union Mascot

Moxie is a force of nature – literally. Meet the overachieving Volt Credit Union mascot and find out her big goals for little members.

may 05 2023
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How Kirk Elmquist is Planning the Best for Branson

Strategy

How Kirk Elmquist is Planning the Best for Branson

Kirk Elmquist brings the perfect culmination of knowledge, experience, skill and passion to his new role as executive director of the...

may 2023 | Branding, Branson, Strategy

Sally Hargis

Culture

Advice and Whiskey with Sally Hargis

Sally Hargis hasn’t come up with a personal motto; the vice president/chairman of the board of Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co. is...

may 2023 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, People

Artemis Overland Outfitting Off-the-Grid

Strategy

Artemis Overland Outfitting Off-the-Grid

Since opening in 2018, Artemis Overland Hardware has leveraged the exclusivity of its products, its geographic location and an unexpected...

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Strategy

Husch Blackwell redesigned front desk

Offices

Firm Meets Function at Husch Blackwell

Out with the old and in with the new! When Husch Blackwell moved from Hammons Tower—the firm’s home for 27 years—to a new office space in...

may 2023 | Design, Workspaces

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Thomas H. Douglas and Logan Aguirre

Leadership

Takeaways from the Secret Sauce Summit

Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre interviewed JMARK CEO Thomas H. Douglas.

may 20 2022 | Leadership, People

Ginger Gooch Husch Blackwell

Leadership

Husch Blackwell Partner Ginger Gooch Talks About Her Role

Law firm Husch Blackwell has long known that times are changing, and its mission statement reflects that knowledge. We catch up with HB...

may 11 2022 | Branded Content, Ladies Who Launch, Native Content, People
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How Pure&Clean Products Were Created

Small to Mid-Sized

How Pure&Clean Products Were Created

What started as a desire to help athletes with injuries turned to changing lives on a far wider scale. Meet the heart behind the product...

may 2022 | Companies

Joel Thomas's Personal Style

Style

Joel Thomas's Personal Style

With an affinity for colorful chinos and tongue-in-cheek prints, Joel Thomas puts a playful spin on what he calls, “active business casual.”

may 2022 | Biz Style, Style

New Leadership, Same Heart at the Heart of America Beverage Company

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New Leadership, Same Heart at the Heart of America Beverage Company

Mindy Ferguson Hoff brings 20 years of beverage industry experience and a people-first mindset to her new role as the leader of Heart of...

may 2022 | Companies, Next Gen

Cabinet Concepts by Design wins 2022 Small Business Award

Small Businesses

Cabinet Concepts by Design Wins 2022 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award

Biz 417 is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Small Business Award.

may 04 2022 | Companies

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Expert Attorneys in Southwest Missouri

The jury is in on finding the attorney that is right for you. Browse Biz 417's Attorney Profiles to learn more about some of southwest...

may 01 2022 | Branded Content, Legal, Native Content
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Companies

Expert Financial Advisors in Southwest Missouri

Browse Biz 417's Financial Advisor Profiles to learn more about some of southwest Missouri’s top financial and wealth experts.

may 01 2022 | Branded Content, Financial, Native Content
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SBDC Annual Meeting 2021

SBDC Annual Meeting June 16, 2021. Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.

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SGForum 2021

SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

At the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, 417 Magazine Publisher Logan Aguirre has been installed as Chairman of the...

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