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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Lessons Learned in 2016

The People Centric team reflects on 2016.

jan 17 2017

What You Missed at Think Summit

We challenged 417-land to think big, and we weren’t disappointed. Basically, the day was 🔥🔥🔥.

jan 14 2017

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory is investing $30,000 for 8% equity into five companies—three of which are local.

jan 12 2017

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Finalists for the Excellence in Technology Awards are tip-top techies including Mostly Serious, Tomo Drug Testing and others.

jan 05 2017

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

Biz 417's Think Summit is January 13 at Springfield Art Museum. You'll...

jan 05 2017

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Ben and Brina Thomas will transition into ownership immediately.

jan 03 2017

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

John Martinez, Founder of Midwest Revenue Group explains how to put processes in place to empower your sales team.

jan 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, People

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The Costs of Doing Business

Insight from Jack Stack and Darren Dahl about the importance of protecting margins in 2022.

apr 13 2022 | Companies

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Megan Johnson Recommends How to Break Up with Your Phone

417 Magazine’s vice president of operations shares her thoughts on a book by the 2022 Ladies Who Launch keynote speaker.

apr 11 2022 | Leadership

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Leadership

5 Surprising Benefits of Launching a Women’s Leadership Forum

The American National Women’s Leadership Forum launched in 2018. Here are five ways it has benefited the organization.

apr 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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4 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Banking Online

BluCurrent Credit Union has the tools designed to make financial transactions, account management and info sharing easier for businesses....

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Juli Pascoe Offers Financial Tips for Caregivers

Juli Pascoe, CPA and partner at BKD helps lead their long-term care and senior living industry team. She offers financial advice for...

mar 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Banking on Good Design with Central Bank of the Ozarks

Rita Baron, principal at Baron Design & Associates and RAGA Properties, developed and designed the newly opened Central Bank of the Ozarks...

mar 2022 | Companies, Workspaces

New Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Michael Calhoun

Leadership

Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Michael Calhoun’s Top Priorities

We spoke to Michael Calhoun about his top priorities for CMH in 2022, his perspective on employee retention and what people are most...

mar 2022 | Companies, Leadership

Leadership

Marco Denis Talks Plaza Towers One Year Later

In 2021, Marco Denis set his sights up—way up—with a $20 million Plaza Towers renovation. One year later, he discusses progress, obstacles,...

mar 2022 | Business Services, Leadership, Made in 417

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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.

New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Lessons Learned in 2016

What You Missed at Think Summit

The eFactory's Newest Investments

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

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2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

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The Costs of Doing Business

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4 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Banking Online

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Juli Pascoe Offers Financial Tips for Caregivers

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Banking on Good Design with Central Bank of the Ozarks

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Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Michael Calhoun’s Top Priorities

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