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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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Ryan Mooney's Office is Filled with Nostalgia

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sep 2020 | People, Workspaces
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The staff at the Springfield News-Leader has had a trying year, but regardless of the battles and hardships that remain, one thing is...

sep 2020 | Companies, People
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Southwest Missouri is considered an up-and-coming area for millennials and young professionals, but the region’s lack of diversity could...

sep 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Strategy
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Three Tips for Employee Development from City Utilities

With more than 900 employees and multiple in-house employee growth programs, City Utilities knows development is essential for retention.

sep 2020 | Companies, People
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What You Missed at the 10 For the Next 10 Virtual B-School

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How Teri Bee Prioritizes Authenticity at Work

With more than 17 years of mortgage expertise under her belt, Teri Bee is focused on working for Volt Credit Union’s members—not just the...

aug 11 2020 | Customer Service, Financial, Leadership, Strategy
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417 Magazine named a 2020 All-Star Company by The Great Game of Business

Community Partners of the Ozarks, Pregnancy Care Center, and Victory Mission + Ministry were also named All-Stars this year.

aug 10 2020 | #417Culture, Financial, Leadership, Strategy
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10 for the Next 10

10 Things You Might Not Know About Our 10 for the Next 10 Honorees

Throughout the interview process, we learned a few fun and surprising facts about this year's class of 10 for the Next 10.

aug 2020 | 10 For the Next 10, People

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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