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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.
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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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Carmen Parker-Bradshaw is a Woman Who Means Business

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

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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...

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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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Dismantling an Empire: The Rise and Fall of Chris Gatley and 417 Rentals

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