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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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Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

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may 2020 | Companies, Drinks, Food, Marketing
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Justin Cardoza of ModBox is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Solution Designer of the Year Award Winner

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may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Levi Zitting of Hearo Technologies in Springfield, MO
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may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
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Mentorship Moment: Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department

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

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may 2020 | Companies, Education, Features, People
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Peek Inside President Carol Taylor's Office at Evangel University

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may 2020 | Education, Women in Business, Workspaces
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Sapp Design Architecture Hired to Design a Community Complex in Grain Valley

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