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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

Kare Health & Wellness team

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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Women in Business

Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

mar 2025 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Pamela Yancey

Women Who Mean Business

Pamela Yancey is a Woman Who Means Business

Pamela Yancey, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is President/CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB.

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

Tom Conroy and Fred McQueary

Family-Owned

The Story Behind ProVino

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

mar 2025 | Wine

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Tiffani Claussen

Women Who Mean Business

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

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Startups

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Vroom Solar’s newly launched solar energy solution is a DIY power plant that allows customers to plug into the sun anywhere, and Vroom...

mar 2025 | Companies

Carly Taft of Forvis Mazars.

Leadership

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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The office at Codefi in Springfield, MO.

Startups

From Idea to Startup: Build Your App and Compete for Pre-Seed Capital with Codefi

Codefi is actively recruiting for their 120-Day Tech Startup program.

feb 04 2025 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Technology
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Leadership

Unlock Your Leadership Potential in 2025 with this Local Coach’s Insights

Leadership coaching from Broc Barton can help you and your company reach your full potential.

jan 2025 | Branded Content, Leadership
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Republic Chamber Event, 2024

Republic Chamber Event Sponsored by Republic Branch Library, October 2024. Old Towne Event Center.

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Biz 417's Best Places to Work, 2024

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State of the State, 2024

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