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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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Three Questions with Joel Kotkin

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The Secret to Retaining and Building Talent

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feb 02 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Native Content
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Don Harkey Buys Randy Mayes' Interest in People Centric Consulting Group

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feb 01 2018 | Companies, Consulting, Women in Business
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From Fires to Floods: Overcoming Business Disasters

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jan 23 2018 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Financial
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With a new location comes a new name. Maxon’s Diamond Merchants has officially rebranded as Maxon Fine Jewelry.

jan 19 2018 | Jewelry, Shopping, Wedding Rings
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4 Reasons We're Pumped for Hotel Vandivort's Expansion

Say it with us, now: rooftop bar.

jan 16 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Downtown Springfield
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5 Big Thoughts We Had at Think Summit 2018

For the second year in a row, Mother Nature tried her best to thwart Think Summit, but thinking this big can't be stopped.

jan 12 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Do Good, Strategy
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Carmen Parker-Bradshaw Community Health Expert
Women Who Mean Business

Carmen Parker-Bradshaw is a Woman Who Means Business

Carmen Parker-Bradshaw just began at Burrell Behavioral Health two years ago, yet she has already made great strides toward enhancing...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Leadership

Catherine Bass Black and Teresa Coyan Talk Servant Leadership

Service hours, meet servant leadership. Two 417-land leaders appointed by Governor Mike Parson share how they’ve used their professional...

mar 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy
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Census Day 2020 and Why It Matters for Springfield

April 1 is Census Day. Find out why that matters for the local business community.

mar 2020 | Companies, Politics, Strategy
Amy Austin Sits Down to Chat About the Future of Springfield
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Cheering on Southwest Missouri with Springfield's Amy Austin

Amy Austin is currently the chair of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau board and she is all about making Springfield better....

mar 2020 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business
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Chill-Pak: A Culture of Inclusion

Chill-Pak is not just a company that accepts differences, it’s a company that celebrates them. Company president Stephen Foster has a...

mar 2020 | Companies, Jobs, Strategy
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Debra Shantz Hart is a Woman Who Means Business

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mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Dianna Devore is a Woman Who Means Business

When the chance to purchase Design Fabrication arose in 2010, Devore took her chances. With little knowledge in the field, she boldly sold...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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mar 2020 | Companies, Features, Longform, People

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2019 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards. March 6. John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2019

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