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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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2025
Halley Fleming
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Halley Fleming is a Woman Who Means Business

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How 417 Travel Gives Back
Culture

How 417 Travel Gives Back

How a local travel company weaves the spirit of giving back into how they do business.

mar 2025 | Companies, Giving Back
Hold Fast Brewing team
Family-Owned

How Hold Fast Brewing Built Its Team

How Springfield-based Hold Fast Brewing has built a loyal team and benefits from low turnover of key positions.

mar 2025 | Companies, Drinks
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Manufacturing

How Two Springfield Business Build 7 Brew Locations

Two Springfield-based businesses—Creative Modular Construction and Toth & Associates—lend their expertise to the rapidly expanding...

mar 2025 | Manufacturing
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Offices

Inside BluCurrent Credit Union's New Space

BluCurrent Credit Union serves more than 23,000 members and has over $350 million in assets. While these numbers continue to grow, their...

mar 2025 | Workspaces
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Judith Martinez, Ph.D.
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Judith Martinez, Ph.D. is a Woman Who Means Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D., one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Director of Faculty Mentoring & Associate Professor of...

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Small Businesses

Lincoln Whisler Talks 1984 Arcade

Lincoln Whisler, advertising director for Reliable Toyota/Lexus/BMW, is also one of the creative minds behind 1984 Arcade.

mar 2025 | Companies, Downtown Springfield
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Women business leaders in southwest Missouri
Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2025 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Priscilla McKinney: CEO and Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing
Women Who Mean Business

Priscilla McKinney is a Woman Who Means Business

As CEO and Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing in Joplin, Priscilla McKinney has positioned herself as a leader in the market research,...

mar 2021 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
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Stephanie O'Connor: Vice President - Chief Information and People Officer of City Utilities
Women Who Mean Business

Stephanie O'Connor is a Woman Who Means Business

As Vice President - Chief Information and People Officer of City Utilities in Springfield, Stephanie O'Connor utilizes her unique skill set...

mar 2021 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
Dori Grinder in HBA office
Leadership

The New Face of Springfield's Home Builder’s Association

Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years­­. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive...

mar 2021 | Build, Leadership, Women in Business
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Strategy

Why the Springfield Symphony Has Embraced Online Performances

After introducing a streaming option in 2020, Springfield Symphony Orchestra is keeping its online performances, even for life...

mar 2021 | Art, Music, Strategy
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Amazon is Coming to Southwest Missouri [Updated]

Amazon is building a distribution and warehouse facility in Republic.

feb 22 2021 | Companies
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Strategy

How Successful Would a Work Incentive Program be in Springfield?

Northwest Arkansas’ Life Works Here initiative is seeing great success so far in attracting people to the region with money and a mountain...

feb 18 2021 | Leadership, Strategy
Katie Jones, 2021 10FTN10 Honoree
10 for the Next 10

3 Reasons to Nominate Someone for 10 for the Next 10

We all have someone we admire professionally. Biz 417 wants to know about your career crush, so nominate them for our annual feature.

feb 11 2021 | 10 For the Next 10, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Strategy
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Women in Business

Four Leadership Tips From Nicki Gamet

Gamet took over as Mercy Lebanon’s hospital administrator mid-pandemic. These are her top tips for building a strong team—no matter the...

feb 08 2021 | Health, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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