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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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Women in Business

Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

mar 2025 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Pamela Yancey

Women Who Mean Business

Pamela Yancey is a Woman Who Means Business

Pamela Yancey, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is President/CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business

Tom Conroy and Fred McQueary

Family-Owned

The Story Behind ProVino

A friendship and a passion for vino led to a collaborative start-up wine company spearheaded by three local couples.

mar 2025 | Wine

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Tiffani Claussen

Women Who Mean Business

Tiffani Claussen is a Woman Who Means Business

Tiffani Claussen, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Chief Executive Officer at AMPROD.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Startups

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Vroom Solar’s newly launched solar energy solution is a DIY power plant that allows customers to plug into the sun anywhere, and Vroom...

mar 2025 | Companies

Carly Taft of Forvis Mazars.

Leadership

Navigating Change with Strategic Leadership

Carly Taft discusses navigating change as the Regional Marketing Senior Leader for Forvis Mazars’ northwest region.

feb 2025 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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The office at Codefi in Springfield, MO.

Startups

From Idea to Startup: Build Your App and Compete for Pre-Seed Capital with Codefi

Codefi is actively recruiting for their 120-Day Tech Startup program.

feb 04 2025 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Technology
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Leadership

Unlock Your Leadership Potential in 2025 with this Local Coach’s Insights

Leadership coaching from Broc Barton can help you and your company reach your full potential.

jan 2025 | Branded Content, Leadership
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Splitverse co-founder Jacob Stradling of Springfield MO

Excellence in Technology

Splitverse is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Most Innovative Startup Award Winner

Since 2018, Splitverse had worked to be a leader in virtual reality development and production, landing them the Most Innovative Startup...

may 2020 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

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Leadership

The Big Pivot: How Southwest Missouri Businesses Responded to the COVID-19 Crisis

33 southwest Missouri businesses share their COVID-19 success hacks and strategies that helped them quickly pivot into a new way of doing...

may 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Features, Health

Juanito Borques' home after the Branson crew gave it a makeover

Strategy

The Branson Puerto Rico Talent Attraction Program Gives Back to Puerto Rican Communities

The Branson community recruits a chunk of its workforce from Puerto Rico. Now, community leaders are finding a way to give back.

may 2020 | Branson, Do Good, Features, Strategy

Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation Springfield MO

Strategy

The Geek Foundation Aims to Empower Locals to Take a Job in the Tech Industry

Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation will champion the tech industry through a curriculum developed with Pitt...

may 2020 | Education, People, Q&A, Strategy

Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield MO

Strategy

When to Reinvest in Your Business

It can be hard to know when and how to reinvest in a business. But, as Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield, Missouri says, a lot...

may 2020 | Strategy

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Leadership

What You Missed from Biz 417's Virtual Women Who Mean Business B-School

Sally Hargis, Dianna Devore, Carmen Parker-Bradshaw, Debra Shantz Hart and Jena Holtberg-Benge all speak about COVID-19, making career...

apr 16 2020 | B-School, Women in Business

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Strategy

Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

As businesses adapt to new realities and forge ahead, we explore how a local firm has helped southwest Missouri companies go virtual and...

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Business Services, Native Content, Technology
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Offices

The Best Desks, Chairs & Stretches for Working From Home

Nix neck and back pain with these simple stretches and home office additions available locally.

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Health, Native Content, Workspaces
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SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

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