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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June Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

jun 07 2016

Framework for Making Ethical Decisions: The Six-Step Guide for Ethical Success

How to make those gut-wrenching decisions that make us face our ethical foundation

may 31 2016

Strategy

5 Approaches to Ethical Decision Making

Five universal approaches to consider when making ethical decisions

may 19 2016 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Strategy
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Drinks and dining coming to north Springfield

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC plans a shopping area bringing Macadoodles and Tropical Smoothie Café to north Springfield.

may 18 2016

May Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

may 16 2016

Founding Subscribers

Didn’t make the list? Don’t worry. We will continue to print the names of our newest Founding Subscribers in every issue for our first year.

may 04 2016

Corporate

Building A Coke Machine

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has been a locally owned family company since 1920. It was presented with its biggest expansion...

may 2016 | Companies, Drinks, Manufacturing, Strategy

Small to Mid-Sized

Clinger Holsters Are Locked and Loaded

When programmer Chris Tedder pulled the trigger on his idea for a discreet and flexible holster, he had no idea that he’d be shooting for...

may 2016 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

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Tez Ward and Richard Ollis at Gailey's Breakfast Cafe

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

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

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