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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417 Out and About

At a game night, a group of friends began talking about the challenge of retaining LGBTQ professionals in Springfield. From that...

mar 2023 | #417Culture

Leadership

Advice & Whiskey with Crista Hogan

After 21 years, Crista Hogan knows how to run the Springfield Metropolitan Bar. And yet she’s still innovating and tweaking things to get...

mar 2023 | Advice & Whiskey

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Andi Hilburn-Vaini, owner/operator of 28 McDonald's restaurants.

Women Who Mean Business

Andi Hilburn-Vaini is a Woman Who Means Business

Andi Hilburn-Vaini, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the owner/operator of 28 McDonald's restaurants.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Audrey Garard, owner of Grooms Office Environments.

Women Who Mean Business

Audrey Garard is a Woman Who Means Business

Audrey Garard, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the owner of Grooms Office Environments.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

Offices

Boyd Elementary Gets a Second Life

For 110 years, Springfield elementary students filled the halls of the former Boyd Elementary.

mar 2023 | Downtown Springfield

Style

Francine Pratt's Look

Known for her chic, stylish and tailored approach to fashion, local businesswoman and entrepreneur Francine Pratt’s personal style has...

mar 2023 | Biz Style, Style

Communication

Get to Know David Argueta

David Argueta’s passion for healthcare led him from growing up in Texas to taking on the role of president of Mercy Hospitals Springfield...

mar 2023 | Business Services, Leadership

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Joselyn Baldner, president/CEO of Central Bank.

Women Who Mean Business

Joselyn Baldner is a Woman Who Means Business

Joselyn Baldner, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is president/CEO of Central Bank.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Women in Business

Heather Hardinger Highlights Six Tips for Being Anti-Racist

Using an article written by Mireille Cassandra Harper as a framework, Heather Hardinger, director of workforce strategy and programs for...

jun 08 2020 | Branson, Communication, Leadership, Strategy

Women in Business

How Mercy's Chief Nursing Officer is Leading Her Team Through COVID-19

Mercy's Chief Nursing Officer Dea Geujen talks of caring for her team during a global health crisis.

jun 07 2020 | Communication, Health, Strategy, Women in Business
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Support Southwest Missouri Black-Owned Businesses

You can help amplify minority voices in 417-land by supporting black-owned businesses. Use this list to get you started.

jun 03 2020 | #417Strong, Automotive, Barbecue, Barber

Offices

How to Reopen Your Office During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We’ve gathered tips from locals across multiple industries to maintain safety in the office as 417-land businesses re-open.

jun 03 2020 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Design
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Strategy

How Volt Credit Union and Tina Campbell Keep Customer Morale High

As Springfield and southwest Missouri ease COVID-19 restrictions, Volt Credit Union Call Center Manager Tina Campbell explains how the...

may 08 2020 | Leadership, Strategy
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Excellence in Technology

2020 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

On February 27, Biz 417 and AITP of the Ozarks celebrated six winners in the fourth annual Excellence in Technology award ceremony....

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Hal Donaldson of Convoy of Hope with his book Disruptive Compassion

Leadership

Convoy of Hope's CEO Published a New Book: Disruptive Compassion

In his new book Disruptive Compassion, Convoy of Hope CEO Hal Donaldson guides his readers on a path to make a difference and give back.

may 2020 | Books, Leadership, Strategy

Startups

Doug Cramer and Tyler Drenon Are Teaming Up to Use Virtual Reality to Predict Flash Flooding

Doug Cramer from the National Weather Service and Tyler Drenon with the Innovation Lab at Missouri State University are teaming up to build...

may 2020 | Companies, Strategy, Technology

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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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417 Out and About

Leadership

Advice & Whiskey with Crista Hogan

Women Who Mean Business

Andi Hilburn-Vaini is a Woman Who Means Business

Women Who Mean Business

Audrey Garard is a Woman Who Means Business

Offices

Boyd Elementary Gets a Second Life

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Francine Pratt's Look

Communication

Get to Know David Argueta

Women Who Mean Business

Joselyn Baldner is a Woman Who Means Business

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Women in Business

Heather Hardinger Highlights Six Tips for Being Anti-Racist

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How Mercy's Chief Nursing Officer is Leading Her Team Through COVID-19

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Support Southwest Missouri Black-Owned Businesses

Offices

How to Reopen Your Office During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Strategy

How Volt Credit Union and Tina Campbell Keep Customer Morale High

Excellence in Technology

2020 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Leadership

Convoy of Hope's CEO Published a New Book: Disruptive Compassion

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Doug Cramer and Tyler Drenon Are Teaming Up to Use Virtual Reality to Predict Flash Flooding

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