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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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Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

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Live Long and Prosper With a Wellness Program

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Making Transparent Changes to Workplace Perks

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Take a peek inside the home office of recently retired Professor Michele Granger. “This is really my workspace for everything,” says...

nov 2016 | Strategy, Women in Business, Workspaces
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Pat Duran is Serving the Community

Restaurant owner Pat Duran uses his culinary skill to provide breakfast for 100 veterans—and his service doesn’t stop there.

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Protecting Nature and Profits

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

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nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Strategy

Club Z In-Home Tutoring Grows Throughout Pandemic

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Summer Fest 2018

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