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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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Paddio team in Springfield MO
Best Places to Work

3. Ollis/Akers/Arney

At Ollis/Akers/Arney, a willingness to embrace change has led to levels of success CEO Richard Ollis never imagined. What has he learned?...

sep 2022
Titanic Museum in Branson MO
Best Places to Work

4. Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum Attraction offers a culture of education, communication and personalized staff development. It’s why the team is described...

sep 2022 | Leadership
Rick's Automotive in Springfield MO
Best Places to Work

5. Rick's Automotive

From employee-planned celebrations to all-expenses-paid sabbaticals, Rick’s Automotive offers amazing benefits, but the family atmosphere...

sep 2022 | Leadership
Advice and Whisky with Beth Dorman of Springfield Little Theatre
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Beth Domann

Beth Domann is the executive director of Springfield Little Theatre, which produces fully staged productions, supported by a thriving...

sep 2022 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Networking
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Culture

Best Places to Work 2022

Here's Biz 417's 2022 list of the top 20 companies to work for in Springfield, Missouri.

sep 2022 | Companies, Leadership
Brad Thomas’s, president of Silver Dollar City
Leadership

Brad Thomas’s Corner Office

We talked to Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City (SDC), to discuss how the organization recruits and retains employees and how...

sep 2022 | Communication, Companies, Leadership
New app from Innovative Dental
Communication

Innovation from Innovative Dental

Dr. Grant Olson works on driving performance and communication throughout Innovative Dental with the use of the Rheostat app.

sep 2022 | Companies, Technology
Lauren Hawkins of Husch Blackwell
Corporate

Lauren Hawkins On The Art of Negotiation

Partner for Husch Blackwell and 417-land native, Lauren Hawkins shares her no-nonsense tips for making the deal and navigating change.

sep 01 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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A Home Away from Home with Meridian Title Company
Offices

A Home Away from Home with Meridian Title Company

Complete with local art, stylish and comfortable furniture and even an office dog named Clozer, Meridian Title Company at 1334 E. Republic...

may 2022 | Decor, Workspaces
From the Desk of Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe
Offices

From the Desk of Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe is the founder of SAAB, formerly known as the Student African American Brotherhood, headquartered in downtown...

may 2022 | Workspaces
How Old Missouri Bank Hit the Ground Running
Leadership

How Old Missouri Bank Hit the Ground Running

Jeff Houghton catches up with Mark Harrington, co-founder of Old Missouri Bank, to talk about how OMB was able to hit the ground running.

may 2022 | Advice & Whiskey
Outdoor seating area with trees and greenery
Offices

How To Upgrade Three Key Outdoor Spaces

Whether it’s a backyard lounge spot at home, dining patio around town or an outdoor getaway at work, these style ideas will make you want...

may 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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isense Wants You to Get Better Sleep
Small to Mid-Sized

isense Wants You to Get Better Sleep

Paul Longman, CEO and founder of isense, found an opportunity in the adjustable mattress market. After some trial and error, he tailored...

may 2022 | Technology
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Culture

Reaching the the Hidden Workers of Southwest Missouri

Which barriers are preventing you from finding and keeping employees? And what can you do about them?

may 2022 | Features, Leadership
The $100 Million Impact of Project 100
Culture

The $100 Million Impact of Project 100

In 2018 Digital Monitoring Products, Inc., a Springfield-based online security firm, began Project 100.

may 2022 | #417Culture
What It Takes to Keep Southwest Missouri in the Know
Communication

What It Takes to Keep Southwest Missouri in the Know

CEO of Springfield Daily Citizen, David Stoeffler returned to Springfield with a big idea to combat the current problems local news faces.

may 2022 | #417Culture, Communication

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SBDC Manufacturing Outlook, 2023

SBDC Manufacturing Outlook presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, December 6. White River Conference Center.
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Black Tie Gala, 2023

Black Tie Gala presented by Meridan Title Company, November 11. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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The Biz 100 Party, 2023

Biz 417's The Biz 100 Party presented by SumnerOne, November 8. BMW of Springfield.
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Biz 417's Best Places To Work, 2023

Biz 417's Best Places To Work Celebration presented by United Way of the Ozarks, September 13. Glendalough Convention Center.

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