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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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Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

mar 2025 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Pamela Yancey
Women Who Mean Business

Pamela Yancey is a Woman Who Means Business

Pamela Yancey, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is President/CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
Tom Conroy and Fred McQueary
Family-Owned

The Story Behind ProVino

A friendship and a passion for vino led to a collaborative start-up wine company spearheaded by three local couples.

mar 2025 | Wine
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Tiffani Claussen
Women Who Mean Business

Tiffani Claussen is a Woman Who Means Business

Tiffani Claussen, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Chief Executive Officer at AMPROD.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology
Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution
Startups

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Vroom Solar’s newly launched solar energy solution is a DIY power plant that allows customers to plug into the sun anywhere, and Vroom...

mar 2025 | Companies
Carly Taft of Forvis Mazars.
Leadership

Navigating Change with Strategic Leadership

Carly Taft discusses navigating change as the Regional Marketing Senior Leader for Forvis Mazars’ northwest region.

feb 2025 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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The office at Codefi in Springfield, MO.
Startups

From Idea to Startup: Build Your App and Compete for Pre-Seed Capital with Codefi

Codefi is actively recruiting for their 120-Day Tech Startup program.

feb 04 2025 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Technology
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Leadership

Unlock Your Leadership Potential in 2025 with this Local Coach’s Insights

Leadership coaching from Broc Barton can help you and your company reach your full potential.

jan 2025 | Branded Content, Leadership
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Budgeting is Made Easier with the Spend Stack App

App developer Jordan Morgan knew he had a good idea (and Apple agreed), and he was willing to put in time to make it shine.

sep 2020 | Business Services, Companies, Financial, Technology
Workout Supplements
Small Businesses

How Driven Nutrition Took Their Business Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

ason Rule and his team at Driven Nutrition had to get creative when COVID-19 forced gyms to shut down, basically shutting down their...

sep 2020 | Business Services, Companies, E-Commerce
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Meet the Maker

How StepNpull Sales Boomed in Recent Months

After experiencing steady growth over the last twelve years, the creators of StepNpull, Mike Sewell, Ron Ely and Kelly Coddington, are...

sep 2020 | Companies, Meet the Maker
Decision Making in Business
Strategy

How to Approach Ethical Decision Making

Missouri State University’s Dr. David Meinert, Kutak Rock’s Randell Wallace and Drury University’s Dr. Clifton Petty weigh in on how...

sep 2020 | Strategy
Cleaning the Office
Strategy

How to Keep Your Business Clean Through COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, the business of keeping buildings clean has never been more complex—or more important. We reached out to LCS...

sep 2020 | Business Services
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Leadership

Katie Towns Leads by Example

We grabbed socially distanced drinks with Katie Towns, assistant director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, at Vantage...

sep 2020 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Women in Business
Lyle Foster
Leadership

Lyle Foster Tapped to Administer CARES Act Funds in Greene County

When Greene County was allotted $34 million in federal CARES Act funds to meet the area's COVID-19 needs, they tapped Lyle Foster to...

sep 2020 | Faces of 417-land, Leadership
Rita Baron, Principal of Baron Design & Associates LLC in Springfield MO
Style

Rita Baron's Style Follows a Less is More Approach

Rita Baron prefers a simple, polished look for her job as principal of Baron Design & Associates. She likes to look professional while...

sep 2020 | Biz Style, People

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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2022

Ladies Who Launch 2022 presented by Volt Credit Union, July 14, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Secret Sauce Summit, 2022

Secret Sauce Summit by Adapt of Die, May 19, 2022. Hotel Vandivort.
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2022 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Luncheon

Small Business Award presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, May 4, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet 2022

Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet presented by Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, April 28, 2022. White River Conference Center.

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