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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2018 Commercial Design Awards

Peep the winning office, lifestyle and sustainable commercial spaces that outshine the competition.

jul 2018 | Build, Business Services, Design, Education

Guaranty Bank uses business card as recruiting tool

Strategy

A Few Clever Tweaks Made Plain Business Cards Into Guaranty Bank’s Best Recruiting Tool

Knowing first impressions are everything, the team at Guaranty Bank created a calling card to help them recruit employees who excel at...

jul 2018 | Communication, Recruitment, Strategy

Strategy

Brews and Building Trust with Justin Butler

The senior vice president of commercial banking for UMB Bank offers his advice on growing your client relationships.

jul 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Designing Success

Whitepapers

Designing Partnerships for Success

Workplace partnerships are inevitable. Why not make the most of them by designing these partnerships with intentionality that promotes...

jul 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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StressedOutHumans.com helps professionals chill.

Culture

Entrepreneur Jayme Sweere Wants to Stop Your Stress

The local yoga expert founded StressedOutHumans.com to help professionals bring their bodies back to balance for a healthier lifestyle. Sit...

jul 2018 | Communication, Education, Entrepreneur, Health

Strategy

Four Guidelines to Follow When Creating Your Company's Logo

Russell Holland, owner, founder and senior designer of Sugar Design Studio and his team are responsible for the creation of several iconic...

jul 2018 | Branding, Companies, Marketing, Strategy

Jay Guffey Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

Leadership

Get to Know Jay Guffey from Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

We spoke with Jay Guffey, the recently appointed CEO of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield, about servant leadership, persistence...

jul 2018 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy

Startups

How Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program Keeps on Giving

Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program is reaping rewards for local nonprofits every day the sun comes out.

jul 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Do Good

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