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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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Utilize the Spend Stack App
Startups

Budgeting is Made Easier with the Spend Stack App

App developer Jordan Morgan knew he had a good idea (and Apple agreed), and he was willing to put in time to make it shine.

sep 2020 | Business Services, Companies, Financial, Technology
Workout Supplements
Small Businesses

How Driven Nutrition Took Their Business Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

ason Rule and his team at Driven Nutrition had to get creative when COVID-19 forced gyms to shut down, basically shutting down their...

sep 2020 | Business Services, Companies, E-Commerce
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Meet the Maker

How StepNpull Sales Boomed in Recent Months

After experiencing steady growth over the last twelve years, the creators of StepNpull, Mike Sewell, Ron Ely and Kelly Coddington, are...

sep 2020 | Companies, Meet the Maker
Decision Making in Business
Strategy

How to Approach Ethical Decision Making

Missouri State University’s Dr. David Meinert, Kutak Rock’s Randell Wallace and Drury University’s Dr. Clifton Petty weigh in on how...

sep 2020 | Strategy
Cleaning the Office
Strategy

How to Keep Your Business Clean Through COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, the business of keeping buildings clean has never been more complex—or more important. We reached out to LCS...

sep 2020 | Business Services
Jeff Houghton and Katie Towns advice and whiskey
Leadership

Katie Towns Leads by Example

We grabbed socially distanced drinks with Katie Towns, assistant director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, at Vantage...

sep 2020 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Women in Business
Lyle Foster
Leadership

Lyle Foster Tapped to Administer CARES Act Funds in Greene County

When Greene County was allotted $34 million in federal CARES Act funds to meet the area's COVID-19 needs, they tapped Lyle Foster to...

sep 2020 | Faces of 417-land, Leadership
Rita Baron, Principal of Baron Design & Associates LLC in Springfield MO
Style

Rita Baron's Style Follows a Less is More Approach

Rita Baron prefers a simple, polished look for her job as principal of Baron Design & Associates. She likes to look professional while...

sep 2020 | Biz Style, People

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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
Virtual B-School call on screen.
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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Biz People Pics

One Million Cups Christmas Party 2019

One Million Cups presents their Christmas party at the Springfield Art Museum on December 11, 2019. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
See pictures from B-School with Biz 417's Person of the Year, Clif Smart
Biz People Pics

Biz B-School: Person of the Year, Clif Smart presented by OTC CWD

Biz 417’s Person of the Year Clif Smart spoke about the profound impact he’s been able to make on Missouri State University and within...
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Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2019

On November 13, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the third annual Biz 100...
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Biz B-School presented by OTC Center For Workforce Development: The Business of Pot

Five of southwest Missouri’s professionals spoke about what the new medical marijuana industry means for our region at Biz 417’s B-School.

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