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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Lessons Learned in 2016

The People Centric team reflects on 2016.

jan 17 2017

What You Missed at Think Summit

We challenged 417-land to think big, and we weren’t disappointed. Basically, the day was 🔥🔥🔥.

jan 14 2017

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory is investing $30,000 for 8% equity into five companies—three of which are local.

jan 12 2017

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Finalists for the Excellence in Technology Awards are tip-top techies including Mostly Serious, Tomo Drug Testing and others.

jan 05 2017

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

Biz 417's Think Summit is January 13 at Springfield Art Museum. You'll...

jan 05 2017

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Ben and Brina Thomas will transition into ownership immediately.

jan 03 2017

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

John Martinez, Founder of Midwest Revenue Group explains how to put processes in place to empower your sales team.

jan 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, People

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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

Stuart Lipscomb, Pioneer Outdoor president

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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

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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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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Lessons Learned in 2016

What You Missed at Think Summit

The eFactory's Newest Investments

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

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Why You Need a Sales Process

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2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

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