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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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The United Way of the Ozarks’ Community Field Trips
Culture

The United Way of the Ozarks’ Community Field Trips

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Jamie Lawless of Husch Blackwell.
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Why enter your workplace in Biz 417's Best Places to Work? Here are few key takeaways that make it worth it.

nov 15 2023 | Companies
Chris Moss from Volt Credit Union.
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Volt CEO Chris Moss Makes Volunteering a Priority

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Small Businesses

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nov 2023 | Business Services, Entrepreneur

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Kesha Alexander and Josh Sullivan of Supper Co in Springfield MO
Small Businesses

Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Less than two years after launching Fried Design Company, Josh Sullivan was ready for his next business. He recruited Kesha Alexander to...

may 2020 | Companies, Drinks, Food, Marketing
Justin Cardoza of ModBox Springfield MO
Excellence in Technology

Justin Cardoza of ModBox is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Solution Designer of the Year Award Winner

Justin Cardoza knows first hand the importance of keeping cameras, drones and other expensive, portable equipment changed, protected and...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies in Springfield, MO
Excellence in Technology

Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Rising Star Award Winner

Levi Zitting not only puts a lot of heart and work into his job as a developer for Hearo Technologies, but he puts the same effort into...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard Springfield MO
Leadership

Mentorship Moment: Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department

In 1996, Clay Goddard joined the Springfield–Greene County Health Department under its then-director, Harold Bengsch. Today Goddard is...

may 2020 | Leadership, People, Q&A
CellARide staff members Springfield MO
Excellence in Technology

MyCarRecall, Made by CellARide, is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Most Innovative Solution Award Winner

After nearly a decade of developing vehicle-related consumer solutions, CellARide saw an opportunity to create a platform that simplifies...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award winner Deb Wilson of O-STEAM in Springfield MO
Excellence in Technology

O-STEAM is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

With Deb Wilson at the reins, The Ozarks SySTEAMic Coalition (O-STEAM) has spent years promoting the importance of science, technology,...

may 2020 | Companies, Education, Features, People
Evangel University President Carol Taylor in her office
Offices

Peek Inside President Carol Taylor's Office at Evangel University

Carol Taylor is retiring as president of Evangel University. But before she steps down, she shows off the mementos and paintings that have...

may 2020 | Education, Women in Business, Workspaces
Rendering of new contemporary community complex in Grain Valley, Missouri
Small Businesses

Sapp Design Architecture Hired to Design a Community Complex in Grain Valley

Springfield firm Sapp Design Architecture was hired by the City of Grain Valley, located near Kansas City, to design and implement a new...

may 2020 | Companies, Design, Kansas City

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Randy Bacon's The Art of Being ME, 2022

Randy Bacon's The Art of Being ME, presented by Burrell Health, April 21, 2022. Burrell Administrative Campus
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Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2022

Annual Chamber Meeting, presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, March 22, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Think Summit 2022

Think Summit 2022 presented by People Centric Consulting Group, February 4, 2022. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2021

On November 10, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at Biz 417's Biz 100 Party...

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