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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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Here’s What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Steve Edwards
Leadership

Here’s What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Steve Edwards

We hosted CoxHealth’s leader and our Person of the Year to hear his plan for 2021 and get an update about a COVID vaccine.

dec 10 2020 | B-School, Communication, Health, Leadership
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Leadership

Betsy Fogle’s Tips for Staying Motivated and Honing Your Goals

On November 4, 31-year-old Betsy Fogle flipped House District 135. Here are her tips for avoiding burnout, finding inspiration and...

dec 08 2020 | Health, Leadership, Women in Business
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Women in Business

Caroline Richardson Wants You To Slow Down

How Volt Credit Union’s chief retail and commercial officer learned to fall forward—and step back—amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

dec 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You
Leadership

The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You

Voice your opinion about ongoing projects related to Commercial Street, the Grant Avenue Parkway Project, Forward SGF and more.

nov 13 2020 | Build, Commercial Street, Communication, Consulting
Brian Riedy Mid-Missouri Bank Springfield MO
Offices

Inside Mid-Missouri Bank’s New Modern Headquarters

Local partners, led by Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, worked together to create Mid-Missouri Bank's new state-of-the-art building in...

nov 11 2020 | Branded Content, Build, Companies, Design
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Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award
Small Businesses

Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

The 28th annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award is given to the Academy of Hair Design by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

nov 11 2020 | Beauty, Companies
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Women in Business

How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

A lot has changed since we chatted with Camber Jones about equality in the courtroom. Here she shares how she's navigating this year's...

nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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In Home Tutoring Services with Club Z
Strategy

Club Z In-Home Tutoring Grows Throughout Pandemic

In preparation for the academic school year, Club Z In-Home Tutoring reinvents academic support in the face of COVID-19 with their new pod...

nov 2020 | Strategy

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See pictures from Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020
Biz People Pics

Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
See pictures from Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020
Biz People Pics

Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards Ceremony presented by the Downtown Council of Champions. February 6. Hotel...
See pictures from the Springfield Area of Chamber Commerce's Annual Meeting
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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. January 31. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Photos by Brad...
See pictures from Biz 417's Think Summit 2020
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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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