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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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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 Small Business Award Finalists
Small Businesses

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 Small Business Award Finalists

Find out the winner at the Chamber’s annual award luncheon on May 2.

mar 23 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Entrepreneur
The Greek Corner Screen Printing and Embroidery shop acquired Bigfish Screenprinting
Strategy

3 Key Considerations Before You Acquire Another Company

Curious about how two businesses become one? We got the details from Jason Parke, owner of Greek Corner Screen Printing and Embroidery, who...

mar 2018 | Companies, Strategy
A Day in the Life of Denise Silvey of Paul Mueller Co.
Leadership

A Day in the Life of Denise Silvey of Paul Mueller Co.

If you’re going to follow Denise Silvey around, bring your running shoes. As human resources manager at Paul Mueller Co., Silvey runs...

mar 2018 | HR, People, Women in Business
Advice and Whiskey with Bart Brown
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Bart Brown

Ozarks Food Harvest is the engine behind hunger-relief efforts in southwest Missouri. We sat down over drinks with Bart Brown at Patton...

mar 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Charity, People
A Primer on Power Dressing with Prints
Style

A Primer on Power Dressing with Prints

Patterns such as Polka dots, checks and stripes can add a touch of quirk to everyday work attire, and still look professional.

mar 2018 | Biz Style, Shopping
Coaching Conscious Leaders
Whitepapers

Coaching Conscious Leaders

A non-traditional approach to manufacturing.

mar 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Craftsman Jim Downing Mastered Gun Engraving and then Marketing
Small Businesses

Craftsman Jim Downing Mastered Gun Engraving and then Marketing

Jim Downing has been engraving for decades. First it was ivory, then knives. Now it’s guns. Just don’t call him an artist.

mar 2018 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People
Doug Pitts Tackles the Nighttime Waters
Culture

Doug Pitts Tackles the Nighttime Waters

Doug Pitts of custom homebuilding company Doug Pitts Construction is shooting in the dark, quite literally.

mar 2018 | Fishing, Hunting, Lakes

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Taylor Warwick of Mercy
Culture

Building Connections and Embracing Mercy’s Culture with Taylor Warwick

Mercy’s COO Taylor Warwick touches on mentorship and adapting to a new work culture.

jan 2025 | Companies, Women in Business
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Alison Fragale, Ph.D.
Leadership

The 2025 Biz 417’s Ladies Who Launch Keynote is a Likeable Badass

Alison Fragale, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and...

jan 2025 | Ladies Who Launch, People
Big Whiskey’s Backyard
Culture

Behind Big Whiskey’s Backyard Concept

A new social space concept is satisfying the modern diner’s craving: doing something with friends and a drink in hand.

jan 2025 | Companies, Outdoor Spaces
Jonas Arjes
Culture

Get to Know Jonas Arjes

Jonas Arjes embraces a new chapter with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as Senior Vice President of Economic Development.

jan 2025 | People
Lori Robertson, Blaine Wallace
Leadership

How the Legacy Network Led to a Perfect Mentorship Pairing

From lab coats to leaders: How two Springfield women’s career journeys intersected through mentorship.

jan 2025 | Leadership, People
Forvis Mazars logo in new office
Offices

Inside Forvis Mazars Redesigned Office Space

Over halfway through their renovations, Forvis Mazars’ new design has room for their growing staff with dedicated spaces to meet all...

jan 2025 | Workspaces
Justin Butler
Style

Justin Butler's Casual and Professional Look

UMB Bank Market President Justin Butler shares how his business attire evolves from casual to professional.

jan 2025 | People, Style
Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City
Leadership

Looking to the Future with Silver Dollar City President, Brad Thomas

Brad Thomas, President of the Silver Dollar City Company, has a commitment to preserving the spirit and heritage of the Ozarks and a vision...

jan 2025 | Leadership, People

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Springfield's Toast to Tourism, 2023

Springfield's Toast to Tourism presented by Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, April 27, 2023. White River Conference Center.
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100 Wise Women, 2023

100 Wise Women presented by Rosie, March 30, 2023. Relics Event Center.
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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2023

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by JMARK, April 5, 2023. Juanita K. Hammons Hall.

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