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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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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

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Culture

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Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.

may 2025 | Downtown Springfield

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For Dr. Jeff Frederick, Drury’s new president, a university education goes beyond seated coursework. We spoke with Frederick about how he...

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Women in Business

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mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business

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A friendship and a passion for vino led to a collaborative start-up wine company spearheaded by three local couples.

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Tiffani Claussen is a Woman Who Means Business

Tiffani Claussen, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Chief Executive Officer at AMPROD.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology

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Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

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Navigating Change with Strategic Leadership

Carly Taft discusses navigating change as the Regional Marketing Senior Leader for Forvis Mazars’ northwest region.

feb 2025 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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