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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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Here’s What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Steve Edwards

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dec 10 2020 | B-School, Communication, Health, Leadership

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Leadership

Betsy Fogle’s Tips for Staying Motivated and Honing Your Goals

On November 4, 31-year-old Betsy Fogle flipped House District 135. Here are her tips for avoiding burnout, finding inspiration and...

dec 08 2020 | Health, Leadership, Women in Business

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Women in Business

Caroline Richardson Wants You To Slow Down

How Volt Credit Union’s chief retail and commercial officer learned to fall forward—and step back—amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

dec 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You

Leadership

The City of Springfield Wants to Hear from You

Voice your opinion about ongoing projects related to Commercial Street, the Grant Avenue Parkway Project, Forward SGF and more.

nov 13 2020 | Build, Commercial Street, Communication, Consulting

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Inside Mid-Missouri Bank’s New Modern Headquarters

Local partners, led by Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, worked together to create Mid-Missouri Bank's new state-of-the-art building in...

nov 11 2020 | Branded Content, Build, Companies, Design
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Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

The 28th annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award is given to the Academy of Hair Design by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

nov 11 2020 | Beauty, Companies

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How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

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nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Strategy

Club Z In-Home Tutoring Grows Throughout Pandemic

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How Elizabeth Wente of Spencer Fane Puts Clients First During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Spencer Fane partner works with clients across industries including construction, manufacturing, hospitality and medicine.

apr 06 2020 | Leadership, People
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Inside Dynamic DNA

Strategy

Dynamic DNA Laboratories Now a Testing Center for COVID-19

Starting this week, Dynamic DNA Laboratories will be a testing center for COVID-19. The small business is partnering with other 417...

mar 30 2020 | #417Strong, Companies, Health

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Strategy

Local Resources to Help Small Businesses Cope with COVID-19

Local organizations like the efactory, the Small Business Administration, Pearson-Kelly Technology and more are putting together...

mar 27 2020 | #417Strong, Business Services, Communication, Legal

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Leadership

How Our Past 10 for the Next 10 Honorees are Fighting COVID-19

Some of our past 10 for the Next 10 winners are stepping up to the plate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how these stars are leading...

mar 26 2020 | 10 For the Next 10, #417Strong, Do Good, Giving Back

Nixall Disinfectant Kills COVID-19 Virus

Small Businesses

Nixall Disinfectant Kills COVID-19 Virus

The EPA officially approves Nixa-based company’s disinfectant as an effective means to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

mar 26 2020 | #417Strong, Companies, Health, #TheresNoPlaceLike417

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Leadership

Leadership Lessons From 3 of KPM’s Administrative Leaders

Three members of KPM’s leadership team explain how they tackle diverse communication styles and chaotic calendars.

mar 08 2020 | Leadership, People
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Q&A with Tim O'Reilly About BigShots Golf

Although he wouldn’t specify the economic impact, Tim O’Reilly’s new BigShots Golf entertainment complex stands to make big waves for the...

mar 2020 | Companies, Golf, People, Q&A

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Strategy

Six Things We Learned in Puerto Rico

For the second year in a row, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce planned an immersion trip in Puerto Rico. Here’s some things to...

mar 01 2020 | Branson, Giving Back, Strategy, Travel

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