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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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Q&A with A Beautiful Mess’s Emma Chapman

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

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Caroline Richardson Wants You To Slow Down

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dec 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You
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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
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nov 11 2020 | Branded Content, Build, Companies, Design
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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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