Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Biz 417 Joins Business Publishing Group

Alliance of Area Business Publishers serves more than 70 business publications.

nov 15 2016

People Centric Insights: November 2016

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

nov 10 2016

What You Need to Know Before Election Day

A guide to local candidates and where they stand on the issues that affect your business.

nov 04 2016

Leadership

A Leader’s Vision with Bobby Robertson

Bobby Robertson owns HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., which offers software and services to home health care and hospice care agencies. Robertson sat...

nov 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy

Strategy

An Incredible New Sales Strategy

New attractions and locations aren’t the only signs of growth for America’s Incredible Pizza Company. Since the Springfield-based...

nov 2016 | Food, Kids, Strategy

Strategy

An Insider’s Guide to Workers’ Comp

Attorney Kevin Dunaway specializes in workers’ compensation and shares some of the unknowns of injury claims and measures businesses can...

nov 2016 | Strategy

2016

Biz 100

Biz 100 2016

Biz 100 is a celebration of the most influential business leaders in southwest Missouri. Their efforts earn them individual success and...

nov 2016 | Companies, Features, People, Women in Business

Small Businesses

Falling Feathers Game Calls

Kory Cribb always planned on joining the construction business, but the Great Recession led him to take his idea for a hunting business...

nov 2016 | Hunting, Made in 417, Meet the Maker

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2020

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Mercy Heart Hospital

The Lamar Johnson Collaborative worked with Mercy Heart Hospital staff to create a space that worked for staff and patients alike, earning...

jul 2020 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2020

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Multipli Credit Union Headquarters

The team at hdesigngroup have designed a headquarters for Multipli Credit Union that is both welcoming and secure for employees and guests,...

jul 2020 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2020

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Parkcrest Family Dental

This project added 6,000 square feet to the Parkcrest Family Dental footprint, and it was completed without shutting down the office,...

jul 2020 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2020

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards Winner: Quarry Town

Quarry Town is an expansive project that combined the historical significance and natural resources of the Galloway district, earning Matt...

jul 2020 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

Strategy

Continuing Education for Business Professionals

Brush up on your business skills and earn more credentials through Springfield, Missouri’s major universities. Plus, these programs are...

jul 2020 | Education, Strategy

Craig McCoy, President of Mercy Communities in Springfield MO

Leadership

Craig McCoy on His Path to President of Mercy Springfield Communities

Craig McCoy was appointed president of Mercy Springfield Communities in January only to be thrust into a major crisis with the rest of the...

jul 2020 | Health, Leadership, People

Family-Owned

Growing Up with Nixon & Lindstrom

What began as a business run from the Nixon family’s garage is now a prosperous company with 47 staff members that racked up $78 million in...

jul 2020 | Companies, Family, Next Gen, People

Olivia Maybon and Don Fleury of Creative Audio in Springfield MO

Strategy

How an Audio Company Fulfill a Niche Need in the Nail Tech Industry

With almost 30 years of experience in the audio market under his belt, Don Fleury, owner of Creative (formerly Creative Audio), used his...

jul 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Strategy

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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Biz 417 Joins Business Publishing Group

People Centric Insights: November 2016

What You Need to Know Before Election Day

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A Leader’s Vision with Bobby Robertson

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An Incredible New Sales Strategy

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An Insider’s Guide to Workers’ Comp

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Biz 100 2016

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Falling Feathers Game Calls

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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Mercy Heart Hospital

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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Multipli Credit Union Headquarters

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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Parkcrest Family Dental

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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Quarry Town

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Continuing Education for Business Professionals

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Craig McCoy on His Path to President of Mercy Springfield Communities

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Growing Up with Nixon & Lindstrom

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How an Audio Company Fulfill a Niche Need in the Nail Tech Industry

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