Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Harmony House iCare Kickoff 2020 | Springfield MO

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Driving Through the Pandemic

Needing to communicate the urgency and mission of its annual community awareness campaign, Harmony House got creative to launch its iCare...

oct 13 2020 | Branded Content, Charity, Native Content
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Women in Business

How Sister Richard Mary Burke Helps the Helpers

Mercy’s longtime coworker relations coordinator is putting people first while weathering a truly unprecedented time in healthcare.

oct 13 2020 | Communication, Health, Leadership, Strategy
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Megan Dollar watches the virtual B-School event

Leadership

What You Missed From Biz 417's Diversifying Our Region B-School

Christa Moss, Doug Neff, Bill Nelson and Brandon Taylor share their thoughts about diversity in Southwest Missouri's businesses

oct 08 2020 | B-School

Small Businesses

Meet the 2020 Small Business Award Finalists

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announces five finalists, one of which will be the winner of the 2020 W. Curtis Strube Small...

oct 08 2020 | Business Services, Companies, Entrepreneur, Leadership

Communication

Why You Should Attend Francine Pratt’s Tough Talks

This grassroots effort is a series of conversations to ignite positive change in the community, and the first installment is Thursday,...

sep 25 2020 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy

Women in Business

How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

BKD Partner Erica Smith joined the company 17 years ago—but nothing in her extensive public accounting career could have prepared her for...

sep 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Offices

A Belated Welcome to Paragon Architecture

Paragon Architecture had just moved into its new offices when COVID-19 forced everyone to work from home. President and Principal of...

sep 2020 | Companies

Natalie Spradlin and David Menzies at Ample Industries

Family-Owned

Ample Industries: Mastering Sticky Business

Natalie Spradlin says members of her family have always loved innovative gadgets. So it was no surprise that her father, David Menzies, was...

sep 2020 | Companies, Marketing

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Getting the Best Out of Your Employee Referral Program

Celeste Cramer, system director of recruitment and retention for CoxHealth, and Nikki Hampton, senior talent management consultant for...

mar 2020 | Business Services, Jobs, Recruitment, Strategy

Kurt Hellweg, former Chairman of the Board for ADF/IDF

Corporate

How Bill Darr Built ADF/IDF From the Ground Up

A $50,000 loan turned American Dehydrated Foods/Internation Dehydrated Foods into a $900 million company.

mar 2020 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Food, Pets

Askinosie Chocolate using eco friendly packaging

Strategy

How Do I Lessen the Carbon Footprint of My Business?

Business owners are looking for ways they can reduce their carbon footprints. But solutions are not always quick or easy. We talked with...

mar 2020 | Companies, Strategy

Small to Mid-Sized

How Hopapops Got Its Start

After founding Red Monkey Foods, Jeff Brinkhoff decided to move on to his next big thing: developing a nutritional snack he calls Hopapops.

mar 2020 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Food, People

Strategy

Incubating Success with Vital Farms

Less than three years after opening its Springfield facility in October 2017, Vital Farms is undergoing a major expansion. The new 64,000...

mar 2020 | Companies, Strategy

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Women Who Mean Business

Jena Holtberg-Benge is a Woman Who Means Business

Jena Holtberg-Benge never says no to the chance to hop on a plane and start a new project. It’s led her as far away as China and India, and...

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

Kim Hamm and Kristen Bright Springfield MO

Leadership

Making Mentorship Work for Both Parties

How Kim Hamm and Kristen Bright formed a uniquely symbiotic mentor/mentee relationship at BKD CPAs & Advisors.

mar 2020 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business

Strategy

Meet Gary Gibson, The New General Manager of Springfield's City Utilities

Gary Gibson has worked for City Utilities for 28 years, and has worked his way up to management and supervisory positions. Now, in the...

mar 2020 | Companies, People, Strategy

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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Driving Through the Pandemic

Women in Business

How Sister Richard Mary Burke Helps the Helpers

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What You Missed From Biz 417's Diversifying Our Region B-School

Small Businesses

Meet the 2020 Small Business Award Finalists

Communication

Why You Should Attend Francine Pratt’s Tough Talks

Women in Business

How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

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A Belated Welcome to Paragon Architecture

Family-Owned

Ample Industries: Mastering Sticky Business

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Getting the Best Out of Your Employee Referral Program

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How Bill Darr Built ADF/IDF From the Ground Up

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How Hopapops Got Its Start

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Incubating Success with Vital Farms

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Jena Holtberg-Benge is a Woman Who Means Business

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Making Mentorship Work for Both Parties

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Meet Gary Gibson, The New General Manager of Springfield's City Utilities

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