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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Family-Owned

The Thompson Sales Company

The Thompson Sales Company has long been a household name for Springfieldians shopping for a new car. The fourth generation of Thompsons is...

sep 2016 | Automotive, Next Gen, Strategy

Strategy

What networking group should you join?

There are countless Springfield organizations that offer you an opportunity to get involved with other professionals and the community, but...

sep 2016 | Infographics, Networking

Strategy

Working the Crowd With Kickstarter

Crowdfunding success requires more than enthusiasm and a good idea. We talked to a Kickstarter whiz to learn how to maximize your efforts...

sep 2016 | Marketing, Social Media, Strategy

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: Beth Domann

Springfield Little Theatre Executive Director Beth Domann shares how she stays energized, what she’s reading and the game she can’t stop...

sep 2016 | People, Q&A

Successful Start

The things you do when you first hop out of bed in the morning often pave the path for your day ahead. Learn what early a.m. routines can...

aug 29 2016

Flying J opening in Springfield

Facility expected to bring nearly $3 million in state and local tax revenue

aug 26 2016

Corporate

Conservation Pro Joins Bass Pro Shops

Bob Ziehmer hired to expand conservation initiatives

aug 25 2016 | Companies

10 Tips for Workplace Communication

Effective communication is one of the most important skills for any employee to develop. The bad news is that most employees do not...

aug 25 2016

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Paddio team photo for November/December 2021 Biz 417

Small to Mid-Sized

How Paddio Built Its Company Culture

Paddio, an online mortgage lender founded in 2020, has grown rapidly following its expansion into Springfield.

nov 2021 | Financial

Women in Business

Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

Heather Hardinger and Paula Dougherty are proof that a pandemic can't get in the way of a perfect mentorship pair.

nov 2021 | Women in Business

Render of event center at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Small Businesses

Ozark Empire Fair's New Multi-Purpose Arena

What will the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' $15 million multi-purpose arena mean for the local economy?

nov 2021 | Downtown Springfield

Rick Hughlett poses in front of Rick’s Automotive with his wife, Karen Hughlett, his daughter, Kala Comfort and his son-in-law, Travis Comfort.

Family-Owned

The Next Generation of Rick’s Automotive

Forty-one years after starting his family business, Rick Hughlett is preparing for the next generation to assume daily operations as he...

nov 2021 | Companies, Next Gen

2021

Biz 100

2021 Person of the Year: Tim O’Reilly

By developing BigShots Golf on East Kearney Street, O’Reilly Hospitality Management CEO Tim O’Reilly took concrete steps in transforming...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Features, People

2021

Biz 100

Biz 417’s 2021 Biz 100

Meet the 2021 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, People

Biz 100

Sneak Peek: The 2021 Biz 100 List

Find out who made it onto the 2021 Biz 100 list and grab your tickets for the Biz 100 Party.

oct 18 2021 | Biz 100, People

Springfield leaders gathered for Chamber of Commerce morning panel

Leadership

Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

This year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Leadership Visit in Springfield itself. Here are five...

sep 23 2021 | Branson, Downtown Springfield, Nixa, MO, Republic, MO

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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

Rooted Here

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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Family-Owned

The Thompson Sales Company

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What networking group should you join?

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Working the Crowd With Kickstarter

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Biz 100 Up Close: Beth Domann

Successful Start

Flying J opening in Springfield

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Conservation Pro Joins Bass Pro Shops

10 Tips for Workplace Communication

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Small to Mid-Sized

How Paddio Built Its Company Culture

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Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

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Ozark Empire Fair's New Multi-Purpose Arena

Family-Owned

The Next Generation of Rick’s Automotive

Biz 100

2021 Person of the Year: Tim O’Reilly

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Biz 417’s 2021 Biz 100

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Sneak Peek: The 2021 Biz 100 List

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Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

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