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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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Q&A with Great River Engineering: 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Winner

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may 04 2018 | Companies, Q&A, Strategy
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5 Tips for Better Strategic Planning Sessions

Spencer Harris, Director of Operations at Mostly Serious explains what it takes to improve a company's strategic planning session and how...

may 03 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy
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13 Office Bar Essentials You Need

Whether you fancy a cup of joe or a glass of the finest whiskey, these stylish items add a little swagger to your office drink station.

may 2018 | Biz Style, Coffee, Drinks, Whiskey
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Excellence in Technology

2018 Excellence in Technology Awards

Business runs on technological advancements, and Biz 417 partnered with AITP of the Ozarks for the second year in a row to honor the...

may 2018 | Companies, Features, People, Q&A
Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift
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Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift

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may 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business
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Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need

The owners of Beautyrest Sleep Gallery started a foundation to guarantee a good night’s sleep for children in need.

may 2018 | Charity, Companies, Do Good, Giving Back
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Butler Rosenbury & Partners’ Downtown Digs

Butler Rosenbury & Partners remodeled its downtown Springfield office last summer to honor the past while creating a more open, futuristic...

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By the Numbers: Springfield’s Education Sector

Area universities are sending a new class of graduates into the workplace this spring, so we compiled some numbers to gauge their economic...

may 2018 | Education, Infographics, Strategy

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Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Michael Calhoun’s Top Priorities

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