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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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Central Bank’s Barbra Wallace inspires and mentors fellow lenders, drawing from her 34 years of experience.

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Dean Thompson
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Dean Thompson Shares How He Does It All

Dean Thompson balances his time as Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of City Utilities and Commanding General for the...

mar 2025 | Leadership, People
John Dillon of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils
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Advice and Whiskey with John Dillon

We sit down for a conversation with John Dillon, one of the founding members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, as the band enters their...

mar 2025 | Music, People
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Amanda Hedgpeth is a Woman Who Means Business

Amanda Hedgpeth, one of Biz 417's 2025 Women Who Mean Business, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CoxHealth.

mar 2025 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri
Strategy

Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri

These southwest Missouri businesses implement and utilize ambassador programs to achieve their unique goals in new ways.

mar 2025 | Strategy
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Business and Networking Events in Southwest Missouri

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

mar 2025 | Networking
Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage
Communication

Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage

Corey Kilburn, Founder and Creative Counsel at Roundtable Legal Law Offices of Corey Kilburn, takes to the stage.

mar 2025 | Communication, Leadership
Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together
Leadership

Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together

In support of healthcare education, five local institutions are working together with a singular focus to solve a regional problem.

mar 2025 | Business Services, Education, Health

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Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center

The Adah Fulbright Early Learning Childhood Center was created as a learning earning facility for 4- and 5-year-old Springfield Public...

jul 2021 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Biz 417 Commercial Design Awards 2021 Winner CoxHealth Pediatric Specialties Center
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: CoxHealth Pediatric Specialties Center

The CoxHealth Pediatric Specialties Center was developed to provide a creative, imaginative space for younger patients at CoxHealth.

jul 2021 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Dirt 66

TrailSpring aims to construct more than 70 miles of mountain bike trail on Historic Route 66 and is aptly naming the trail Dirt 66.

jul 2021 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Employer Advantage

For this project, a former bowling alley was transformed into an office building with ample natural light for Employer Advantage.

jul 2021 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Miller Engineering

Miller Engineering underwent a transformation to create an office that showcases vital yet beautiful structural materials used in the...

jul 2021 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2021
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2021 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

jul 2021 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
Dr. Jessica Snider
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Dr. Jessica Snider Explains the Importance of Cancer Screenings

Dr. Jessica Snider of Mercy hospital talks the importance of cancer screenings and gives advice for busy working women.

jun 01 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content, People
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Branson’s Tourism Rebound

Jason Outman says that even in extraordinary situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, “You always realize there’s going to be an end.” Once...

may 2021 | Branson, Leadership, People

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Access to The Issues 2019

The Network's Access to the Issues series on July 17, 2019 at Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy 2019

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Speaker Series on July 12, 2019 at Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Photos by...
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Rotary Centennial Celebration 2019

Rotary Centennial Celebration & District Leadership Installation 2019, on July 28, 2019, at Hickory Hills Country Club
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Biz B-School: The Great Game for Small Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

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