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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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Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

Last year, Kaleidoscope on East Sunshine Street celebrated 50 years in business.

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Lisa Tinkler is franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.
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Lisa Tinkler is a Woman Who Means Business

Lisa Tinkler, one of Biz 417's 2023 Women Who Mean Business, is franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.

mar 2023 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Meet Ryan DeBoef, Partner at Hahn DeBoef Government Relations

After 11 years at Missouri State University—including eight as chief of staff/assistant to the president for governmental relations—Ryan...

mar 2023 | Leadership
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Meet the 2023 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

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Monique Carriger, general manager of Pinegar Honda.
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Monique Carriger is a Woman Who Means Business

Monique Carriger, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the general manager of Pinegar Honda.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
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Q&A with Sean FitzGibbons

Last fall, the History Museum on the Square named Sean FitzGibbons its new executive director. We chatted about his experience managing...

mar 2023 | Leadership
Brian Fogle and Rob Fulp
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Shared History: Brian Fogle and Rob Fulp

Through youthful “Wonder Years” in ’60s and ’70s Aurora and decades as Springfield business and civic leaders, Brian Fogle and Rob Fulp...

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Taking Flight with SPS and OTC

Springfield Public Schools and Ozarks Technical Community College are rolling out a new opportunity for young people with their eyes on the...

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Fly Fishing on the North Fork with Paden Wilcox
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
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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
Get to Know Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon
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
BKD team receives award
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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
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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
Julie Masterson
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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
Passing the Torch: Q&A with John Oke-Thomas
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
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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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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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