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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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Is Springfield, MO Sitting on a Virgin Water Source?

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oct 29 2019 | Build, Companies, Manufacturing
Lyndall Fraker, Director of Medical Marijuana for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, speaks at B-School.
Strategy

What You Missed from Our Medical Marijuana B-School

Get your questions answered about Missouri's new medical marijuana industry with some takeaways from our most recent installment of...

oct 10 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Consulting
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Culture

CPA Barb Houser on Using Your Talents to Give Back

Barb Houser, veteran public accountant at KPM CPAs & Advisors, has grown the firm’s nonprofit arm to serve more than 150 clients.

oct 07 2019 | Branded Content, Charity, Native Content, Women in Business
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Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture moves to Farmers Park.
Offices

Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture Expands to Farmers Park

A new state-of-the-art facility targets an early 2020 open date in Farmers Park.

sep 24 2019 | Health, Real Estate
Neale & Newman relocates to Farmers Park.
Offices

Neale & Newman Moves to Farmers Park

After more than 38 years, Springfield's oldest law firm is moving from their home in the American National Center to Farmers Park.

sep 23 2019 | Business Services, Law & Regulation, Legal, Real Estate
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Culture

What Your Office Furniture Says About Your Culture

Next time performance reports come around, don’t forget to rate one of the biggest players—your office furniture. Uncomfortable chairs,...

sep 19 2019 | Branded Content, Design, Native Content, Workspaces
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Women in Business

The Launch: Southwest Missouri's Women in Business

Dedicated to women growing their careers in southwest Missouri, The Launch blog shares the latest news about local women in business.

sep 11 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business
Paula Dougherty and Erica Hendrix
Women in Business

How Paula Dougherty and Erica Hendrix struck a deal at Ladies Who Launch

Erica Hendrix knows it’s awkward meeting new people at an event so she put herself in a position to make it easier. Now she has a business...

sep 05 2019 | Communication, Ladies Who Launch, People

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Dr. Joshua M. Davis of Missouri State University in Springfield MO
Excellence in Technology

Dr. Joshua M. Davis is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Executive of the Year Award Winner

Dr. Joshua Davis has helped grow Missouri State University's overall enrollment and graduate student enrollment with the addition of...

may 2020 | Companies, Education, Features, People
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Culture

How A Boost in Workplace Culture Created Growth at Environmental Works Inc.

Necessity forced changes in the culture at Environmental Works Inc. after a 2012 tragedy. Here’s how those changes empowered employees and...

may 2020 | Companies, Strategy
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Strategy

How a Few Springfield Businesses Have Been Coping with COVID-19

Since the first positive case of COVID-19 appeared in Missouri, life as usual has looked a little different. We talked with a few...

may 2020 | #417Strong, Companies, People, Strategy
Derek Fraley, CEO of Systematic Savings Bank
Leadership

How CEO Derek Fraley Helped Systematic Savings Bank Turn a Profit

For years, Systematic Savings Bank was in the red, then Derek Fraley joined the team and saw a way to print black.

may 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy
Mike and Michelle Kimrey of Goodman's in Springfield MO
Family-Owned

How Goodman's Went From a Regional to a National Business

Mike Kimrey grew up using Goodman’s vanilla flavoring. Years later he learned it was produced in the Ozarks by a family-owned business....

may 2020 | Companies, Family, Food, Manufacturing
Brent Singleton of Heim, Young & Associates in Springfield MO
Culture

How Heim, Young & Associates Created a Culture of Volunteerism

From matching donations to hands-on involvement, Heim, Young & Associates creates a culture of volunteerism with a top-down approach to...

may 2020 | Companies, Do Good, Strategy
Stephanie Ireland Springfield MO
Strategy

How Stephanie Ireland Found her Niche in Designing Adolescent Psychiatric Facilities

Strict rules and regulations may be a barrier for some, but for Stephanie Ireland, they offered an opportunity to become a go-to architect...

may 2020 | Build, Design, Health, Strategy
Jeffery Palmer of Old Missouri Bank in Springfield MO
Leadership

Jeffery Palmer is Moving Old Missouri Bank Forward

After more than a decade of experience with First Home Bank, Jeffrey Palmer has brought his expertise to Old Missouri Bank as the new CFO...

may 2020 | Financial, Leadership, People, Strategy

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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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