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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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aug 23 2023 | Business Services, Consulting, Leadership, Recruitment
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Culture

Volt Credit Union Revolutionizes Customer Experience with Personal Connections

By combining innovative tools and long-lasting personal relationships, Volt amplifies its impact with its members.

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Strategy

6 Reasons To Cultivate and Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Business

Employees and businesses deserve better. Up your game and increase your profits with a strategic plan custom made to achieve your goals and...

jul 11 2023 | Business Services, Financial, Make It Native
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2023 Commercial Design Awards

The annual Commercial Design Awards showcases Springfield, Missouri businesses with spaces that mesh functionality with beauty.

jul 2023 | Build, Business Services, Commercial Design Awards, Design

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Small Businesses

A Cannabis-Infused Coffee Collab from Springfield

Cannabis-infused coffee? Meet the minds behind this southwest Missouri collaboration.

jul 2023 | Coffee, Companies, Downtown Springfield

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Small to Mid-Sized

A C-Street Collaboration

After a decades-long vacancy, an empty lot on historic C-Street is on track to be filled with new life.

jul 2023 | Commercial Street, Companies, Real Estate

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Adam Toth started Toth & Associates with his father fresh out of college. We met up with the 41-year-old president of this...

jul 2023 | Advice & Whiskey

Alex Roman

Leadership

Alex Roman on Leading with Experience and Heart

Alex Roman runs Scott Rice Springfield as president/CEO.

jul 2023 | Leadership, People

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Leadership

Mentorship Moment with Tez Ward and Richard Ollis

City leader Richard Ollis and young professional Tez Ward bonded over mutual interests in the community during monthly power breakfasts.

may 2021 | Communication, Leadership, People

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Family-Owned

Pioneer Outdoor Passes the Torch

Pioneer Outdoor is the largest digital billboard provider in the greater Springfield, Missouri area. Pioneer has lived up to its name,...

may 2021 | Companies, People

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Culture

Q&A: Missouri State University’s Bear POWER Program

Missouri State University’s Bear POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Work, Education and Resilience) program offers a post-secondary...

may 2021 | Companies, Do Good, Education

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Strategy

Thank You, Next

Amidst pandemic recovery, five local cities in southwest Missouri are focused on long-term economic development and community projects that...

may 2021 | Companies, Leadership, Strategy

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Offices

The Good, Better and Best When Remodeling Your Office

Whether you’re giving your office a spruce or knocking down walls, the pros at Grooms Office Environments have a few words of wisdom.

may 01 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Style

Tom Carver's Classic Style

Tom Carver has been practicing law for almost 50 years. In that time he’s honed a classic, professional look he sticks with to this day.

may 2021 | Biz Style, People

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Leadership

Tara Bailes on Taking Your Career to the Next Level

How the Spencer Fane litigator uses mentorship and visioning to build her career.

apr 13 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Leadership

10 Things You Missed at Women Who Mean Business Live

This afternoon, five powerhouse women gathered for a Women Who Mean Business Live discussion about how they live out and inspire female...

apr 08 2021 | Leadership, People

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Good Morning Springfield 2021

Good Morning, Springfield hosted at the Oasis Convention Center on February 4, 2021. Photos by Hannah Brown.

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PARK(ing) Day 2020

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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2020

More than 300 career-minded women logged on to YouTube Live for a powerful afternoon of speakers and inspiration at Biz 417’s third annual...

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