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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20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

What makes a great place to work? Find out which businesses are the best to work for with our Best Places to Work.

may 05 2025 | Companies, Workspaces

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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...

may 2025 | Biking, Companies, Shopping

An Open Letter to the New Springfield, Missouri City Leadership

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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.

may 2025 | Downtown Springfield

Strategy

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...

may 2025

Leadership

Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

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

may 2025 | Education, People

Women in Business

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...

may 2025 | Women in Business

Entrepreneur

How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Busy dad of three Hector Cruz balances work at The Focus Group, CellARide and Evangel University while chasing the entrepreneurial itch....

may 2025 | Entrepreneur

Strategy

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...

may 2025 | Companies

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Culture

Fly Fishing on the North Fork with Paden Wilcox

Paden Wilcox spends his downtime fly fishing to help relax before the business week.

jan 2022 | Fishing, Outdoors

Wing Yee Leong of Leong's Asian Diner in Springfield, MO

Family-Owned

Getting Creative at Leong's Asian Diner

When an industry-wide labor shortage forced Leong’s Asian Diner to shrink its hours of operation, Chef Wing Yee Leong made sure his...

jan 2022 | Family, Food

Women in Business

Get to Know Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon

Care to Learn’s new CEO has big goals but keeps her focus streamlined. Krystal Simon spoke to us about her professional stepping stones,...

jan 2022 | Networking

Corporate

How BKD CPAs and Advisors Keeps Employees Engaged

Rewarding employees for going above and beyond is one of the ways BKD CPAs and Advisors stays competitive with top-tier talent and engaged...

jan 2022 | Companies

Leadership

Jack Stack’s $100 Million Plan

SRC Holdings Corp. is pursuing a big, ambitious goal. CEO/Founder/President Jack Stack believes it’s the right plan for the economic...

jan 2022 | Companies, Leadership

Style

Julie Masterson's Style Goals

As dean of MSU’s Graduate College, one of Julie Masterson’s style goals is to make sure others feel comfortable around her.

jan 2022 | Biz Style, Style

Leadership

Passing the Torch: Q&A with John Oke-Thomas

This month John Oke-Thomas of Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc., steps into the role of Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce...

jan 2022 | Leadership, Q&A

Rendering of apartments in Springfield, MO

Culture

Springfield’s Latest Challenge: Attracting Young Professionals

The crucial word is “community”—both the kind you physically live in and the kind that makes a city feel like home.

jan 2022 | Commercial Street, Downtown Springfield

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See pictures from Biz 417's virtual B-School: The Big Pivot

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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

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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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20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

Small to Mid-Sized

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

Culture

An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Strategy

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Leadership

Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

Women in Business

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Entrepreneur

How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Strategy

Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Fly Fishing on the North Fork with Paden Wilcox

Family-Owned

Getting Creative at Leong's Asian Diner

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Get to Know Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon

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How BKD CPAs and Advisors Keeps Employees Engaged

Leadership

Jack Stack’s $100 Million Plan

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Julie Masterson's Style Goals

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Passing the Torch: Q&A with John Oke-Thomas

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Springfield’s Latest Challenge: Attracting Young Professionals

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