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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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3 Tips for a Better Conference Call

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A Board's Purpose

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All About Automation: 4 B-School Takeaways

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4 Tips for Unmasking Your Website Visitors

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Space Wanted: The eFactory Reaches 100 Percent Occupancy

The business incubator surpasses its initial five-year projection.

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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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.

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CEO Conversation with Doug Pitt presented by Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce, January 17, 2019. Main Event Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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