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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Hard Won Business Lessons from a Restaurant Pro

With eight restaurant openings under his belt and more than 16 years in the industry, Angel Kim is a culinary force to be reckoned with. He...

nov 2017 | Customer Service, Entrepreneur, Food, Strategy

Culture

Holiday Giveaway Brings BluCurrent and the Community Together

BluCurrent Credit Union’s Holiday Charity Giveaway is an initiative the whole community can like.

nov 2017 | Charity

Strategy

How Local Tech Companies are Bringing Faster Internet to Your Office

We break down gigabits and megabits to get you up to speed.

nov 2017 | Infographics, Technology

Family-Owned

How Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Embraces Change

When it comes to running Martin’s Floral & Home Décor, the Martin family sticks to proven business strategies with one notable exception:...

nov 2017 | Next Gen

Leadership

How Three Local Business Owners Started Their Companies Before Turning 30

Starting a business is tough, but jumpstarting one early in your career comes with its own challenges. How can you make it big as a young...

nov 2017 | Entrepreneur, People, Strategy

Culture

How to Start a Parental Leave Program at Your Company

Although parental leave isn’t mandated, it might be the perk that can help your business attract and retain workers.

nov 2017 | Christmas, Recruitment, Strategy

Style

Our Holiday Gift Guide for Colleagues and Clients

Show your colleagues and clients how much you appreciate them with these gifts they can keep using all year long.

nov 2017 | Biz Style, Shopping

Family-Owned

Reborn Co. Grew from Four Wholesalers to 50 in One Year

Patty and Carlton Johnson expected Reborn Co., an all-natural, hand-poured soy candle company, to be a part-time job during retirement but...

nov 2017 | Made in 417, Strategy

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Strategy

How Do You Bring Employees Back to the Office?

Experts from Ollis/Akers/Arney and Neale & Newman share firsthand advice on bringing your team members back to the office and rebuilding...

mar 2021 | Companies, Strategy

OakStar Bank's Overland Park, Kansas Location

Offices

Inside OakStar Bank's New Overland Park, Kansas Location

When southwest Missouri-based OakStar Bank decided to expand into Overland Park, Kansas, it enlisted the help of Baron Design & Associates,...

mar 2021 | Design, Workspaces

Dr. John Jungmann (left) and Dr. Charles Cudney (right)

Leadership

Leading the Way in Springfield Public Schools

In 2002, Monett Superintendent Dr. Charles Cudney hired John Jungmann–first as his high school assistant principal, and then as his...

mar 2021 | Education, Leadership

Strategy

Marco Denis’s $20 Million Plan for Plaza Towers

Springfield real estate developer Marco Denis has built his professional life leaving projects nicer than he found them. Now he’s set his...

mar 2021 | Leadership, Real Estate

2021

Women business leaders in southwest Missouri

Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2021 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

When presented with challenges, these women don't back down. These five stories are about braving the unknown, conquering tragedy and...

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

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Melody Savley: Co-owner and Chief Pharmacy Officer of Alps Pharmacy

Women Who Mean Business

Melody Savley is a Woman Who Means Business

Melody Savley may be in the health care arena with her Alps Pharmacy locations in Springfield and Nixa, but she's also in the customer...

mar 2021 | Features, Health, Leadership, People

2021

Michelle Billionis: Owner of The Coffee Ethic, Co-Owner of Cherry Picker Package and Fare

Women Who Mean Business

Michelle Billionis is a Woman Who Means Business

As the owner of two Springfield staples, The Coffee Ethic and Cherry Picker Package and Fare, Michelle Billionis is hard at work creating...

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

Loren Cook Company air purifier at Hard Knox BBQ Springfield MO

Manufacturing

Mobile Air Cleaners Are Helping Small Business Operate in a Pandemic

Loren Cook Company’s Mobile Air Cleaner is a new product that helps keep small businesses operating through the COVID-19 pandemic, and it...

mar 2021 | Manufacturing, Strategy

The Latest Biz People Pics

See pictures from Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

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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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Strategy

Hard Won Business Lessons from a Restaurant Pro

Culture

Holiday Giveaway Brings BluCurrent and the Community Together

Strategy

How Local Tech Companies are Bringing Faster Internet to Your Office

Family-Owned

How Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Embraces Change

Leadership

How Three Local Business Owners Started Their Companies Before Turning 30

Culture

How to Start a Parental Leave Program at Your Company

Style

Our Holiday Gift Guide for Colleagues and Clients

Family-Owned

Reborn Co. Grew from Four Wholesalers to 50 in One Year

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Inside OakStar Bank's New Overland Park, Kansas Location

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Leading the Way in Springfield Public Schools

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Marco Denis’s $20 Million Plan for Plaza Towers

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Meet the 2021 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Women Who Mean Business

Melody Savley is a Woman Who Means Business

Women Who Mean Business

Michelle Billionis is a Woman Who Means Business

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Mobile Air Cleaners Are Helping Small Business Operate in a Pandemic

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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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