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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.

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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Focusing on Personal Success

may 25 2017

Electricity

Jenn Harrison of People Centric discusses how important it is to recognize the difference of personalties when putting people into a group.

may 18 2017

4 Tips for my Younger Self

Don Harkey of People Centric writes a note to his younger self with 4 tips on being a better employee.

may 11 2017

Learn to Be More Resilient

Don Harkey of People Centric discusses the importance of being resilient in the workplace.

may 08 2017

Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

When the yearly cap for H2B visa workers wasn’t renewed for 2017, the Branson Chamber of Commerce and local employers had to think outside...

may 05 2017

The Value of a Problem-Solving Partner

Spencer Harris of Mostly Serious discusses the importance of a good business partner.

may 04 2017

Whitepapers

What is Sexual Harassment? And is it Happening in Your Workplace?

Sexual harassment allegations have been in the headlines. Richard Ollis of Ollis/Akers/Arney explains the types of sexual harassment and...

may 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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7Cs Winery Goes Green with Recyclable Pouches

Since opening 7Cs Winery in 2009, Dwight and Jean Anne Crevelt have developed a successful niche making mead and more recently selling...

may 2017

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Four Facts About OMB’s New Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop

Steve Bishop took over as Chief Operating Officer for Old Missouri Bank in September. Here’s why he felt like OMB was the right fit, and...

may 2021 | Companies, Financial, People

Women in Business

Get to Know Joselyn Baldner of Central Bank

Joselyn Baldner has recently taken the helm at Central Bank. Study up, so you can connect at your next networking event.

may 2021 | Leadership, People, Women in Business

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Gregory Hargis Joins the Family Business at Ozarks Coca-Cola

Gregory Hargis, General Counsel at Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper, joined the business in October 2020 as a fourth-generation family member,...

may 2021 | Companies, Family, People

Culture

How Bass Pro’s Kelley Anderson Spends Her Downtime

When she's not busy as a photography assistant at Bass Pro Shops, Kelley Anderson laces up her running shoes. In 2020, she set a goal to...

may 2021 | Downtown Springfield, Fitness, People

Family-Owned

Insurors of the Ozarks’ Family Legacy

Almost 90 years ago, Bryant Young’s grandfather got his start in Springfield’s insurance industry. Today, along with his father, he’s...

may 2021 | Companies, Financial

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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

As gyms across the country suffered from pandemic restrictions, The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade decided to focus on online fitness videos.

may 2021 | Companies, Fitness, People, Strategy

Leadership

Kurt Hellweg Talks Giving Back

In 2019, Kurt Hellweg helped sell American Dehydrated Foods and International Dehydrated Foods for a combined $900 million. Since then,...

may 2021 | Advice & Whiskey

Strategy

Loretta Roney’s Four Steps to Community Engagement

Volt Credit Union invested in the community throughout 2020, even creating its own 501c3 foundation to support local nonprofits. Now,...

may 01 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Electricity

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Branson Employers Tap Puerto Rico to Fill Worker Shortage

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What is Sexual Harassment? And is it Happening in Your Workplace?

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7Cs Winery Goes Green with Recyclable Pouches

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Four Facts About OMB’s New Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop

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Family-Owned

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