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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How Dan Reiter and the Springfield Cardinals Created an Emergency Plan

Dan Reiter with the Springfield Cardinals talks about how his large organization developed an emergency plan and relied on communication to...

jul 2020 | Leadership, Strategy

Tim Rosenbury, Director of Quality of Place Initiatives with the City of Springfield

Leadership

How Tim Rosenbury is Redefining the Public Space

Tim Rosenbury started his new position as Director of Quality of Place Initiatives with the City of Springfield just as COVID-19 began...

jul 2020 | Leadership, Strategy

Jack Henry & Associates employees celebrating together

Culture

Jack Henry & Associates' Culture Has Continued to Feel Like That of a Small Business, Even Through Growth

Jack Henry & Associates has grown exponentially over the years, but the company’s commitment to small business culture still remains for...

jul 2020 | Companies, Strategy

Strategy

Local Businesses Weigh in on Whether Remote Work is Here to Stay

As southwest Missouri grapples with COVID-19, many businesses began working remotely, some at a moment’s notice. Luckily for some, the...

jul 2020 | Strategy

2020

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2020 Class of 10 for the Next 10

This year's 10 for the Next 10 honorees are using each of their strengths to better our community and southwest Missouri. Whatever got them...

jul 2020 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

Strategy

Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program

In the age of COVID-19, we are all learning as we go. Here are some updates to the Paycheck Protection Program.

jul 2020 | #417Strong, Strategy

Small Businesses

Biz 417’s Medical Marijuana Feature Wins National Award

The cover story for the September/October 2019 issue wins in the Explanatory Journalism category in the Area Alliance of Business...

jun 26 2020 | Features, Health, Leadership, Strategy

Leadership

What You Missed from The Big Pivot B-School

Hal Higdon, Brian Fogle, Brandy Harris, Michael Cho, Jackie Douglas, Tyler Drenon, Austin O’Reilly and Mike Miller all share how they...

jun 11 2020 | #417Strong, Leadership, Strategy

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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

2020

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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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How Dan Reiter and the Springfield Cardinals Created an Emergency Plan

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How Tim Rosenbury is Redefining the Public Space

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Jack Henry & Associates' Culture Has Continued to Feel Like That of a Small Business, Even Through Growth

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Local Businesses Weigh in on Whether Remote Work is Here to Stay

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2020 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program

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Biz 417’s Medical Marijuana Feature Wins National Award

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What You Missed from The Big Pivot B-School

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How Hopapops Got Its Start

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