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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Don't Let Your Company Run You

Scaling your company in the right way will keep you in control.

jul 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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10 for the Next 10

10 For The Next 10

Watch out for these 10 change-makers who are carving out a new identity for 417-land.

jul 2017 | Companies, Features, People, Q&A

2017

Commercial Design Awards

2017 Commercial Design Awards

The winning designs represent spaces where collaboration, innovation and comfort are front and center.

jul 2017 | Design, Features

Strategy

417-land’s Solar Power Boom

See which companies are soaking up the most sun.

jul 2017 | Infographics

Leadership

Advice & Whiskey with Bruce Nasby

As a professional CEO, Bruce Nasby knows a thing or two about running a business, and he's happy to share his advice with others at the top.

jul 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy

Strategy

A Phone Charger that Works with any Auto Battery

Tyson Petty shares his breakthrough moment and how he was able to capitalize and create his product, HYJAX.

jul 2017

Leadership

A Pitching Good Time: Downtime with Bryan Bevel

Bryan Bevel shares with us how he spends some of his downtime.

jul 2017 | People

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: David Agee

David Agee is no stranger to flying. When he’s not traveling for work, the attorney is likely working with a client in the aviation...

jul 2017 | People, Q&A

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Browse local networking events on our calendar.

Women in Business

Four Lessons Kristen Bright Learned During a Challenging Year

The BKD partner and single mom shares her takeaways from a year of pandemic living.

mar 09 2021 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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The New Way to Manage Stress At Work

These are the four questions you should ask yourself and your team to gauge your workplace’s grasp on mental health.

mar 09 2021 | Branded Content, Companies, Native Content
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Women in Business

Logan Aguirre Shares Five Lessons for International Women's Day

Find out what she learned at her first job, how she and her family worked around a career barrier and more.

mar 08 2021 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business

Strategy

Arvest Bank's CEO Kyle Hubbard on His Favorite Podcasts

Arvest Bank’s new president and CEO of the Springfield region, Kyle Hubbard offers four podcasts he listens to to unwind after a day in the...

mar 2021 | Strategy

2021

Carrie Richardson: Executive Director of Leadership Springfield

Women Who Mean Business

Carrie Richardson is a Woman Who Means Business

As executive director of Leadership Springfield, Carrie Richardson has implemented The Great Game of Business and set the nonprofit...

mar 2021 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

Manufacturing

Chill-Pak in Springfield, MO Helps Ship COVID-19 Vaccines

Chill-Pak was more than ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, thanks to the unique packaging products it produces.

mar 2021 | Companies, Manufacturing

Communication

Coordinating Communication with the City of Springfield

As the City of Springfield plans major projects, it asks for community feedback. Keeping the public engaged is no small task.

mar 2021 | Communication, Strategy

Leadership

Cutting Through Red Tape with Missouri State University’s Ryan DeBoef

Ryan DeBoef is the chief of staff at Missouri State University. We met up with him at Culture Counter for some kombucha and conversation...

mar 2021 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership

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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.

New on the Scene

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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Whitepapers

Don't Let Your Company Run You

10 for the Next 10

10 For The Next 10

Commercial Design Awards

2017 Commercial Design Awards

Strategy

417-land’s Solar Power Boom

Leadership

Advice & Whiskey with Bruce Nasby

Strategy

A Phone Charger that Works with any Auto Battery

Leadership

A Pitching Good Time: Downtime with Bryan Bevel

Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: David Agee

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Biz Break

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Women in Business

Four Lessons Kristen Bright Learned During a Challenging Year

Strategy

The New Way to Manage Stress At Work

Women in Business

Logan Aguirre Shares Five Lessons for International Women's Day

Strategy

Arvest Bank's CEO Kyle Hubbard on His Favorite Podcasts

Women Who Mean Business

Carrie Richardson is a Woman Who Means Business

Manufacturing

Chill-Pak in Springfield, MO Helps Ship COVID-19 Vaccines

Communication

Coordinating Communication with the City of Springfield

Leadership

Cutting Through Red Tape with Missouri State University’s Ryan DeBoef

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Good Morning Springfield April 2021

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Good Morning Springfield 2021

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