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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Command Family Medicine Offers a Different Kind of Care

In December 2015, Van Kirk opened Command Family Medicine, a membership-based private medical practice offering primary-care services with...

mar 2016 | Companies, Health

Strategy

Creatively Brand Your Business

London native Neil Gomme, co-owner of London Calling Pasty Company, shares how he developed the British-themed brand, creating success for...

mar 2016 | Companies, Food, Marketing, Strategy

Small Businesses

Crivelli Mack's Buttoned-Up Business

An eye for color and a knack for design helped Gerri Mack turn a whim into an international empire built on stylish coats.

mar 2016 | Kids, Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Small to Mid-Sized

Executive Coach Builders Are Stretching to the Top

Young entrepreneur David Bakare led a failing company to first place in the luxury limousine industry.

mar 2016 | Automotive, Made in 417

People

Four To Follow with Allen Vaughan

Allen Vaughan, Consumer Experience Director for the Springfield News-Leader, shares his favorite Twitter accounts.

mar 2016 | People, Social Media

Family-Owned

Fresh off the Press at Traders Printing + Design

Learn how Andy Cobb’s family printing business continues to thrive in a digital age.

mar 2016 | Companies, Design, Downtown Springfield, Next Gen

Culture

Great Southern Bank is About More Than Money

Great Southern Bank proves that making voluntarism a company-wide initiative is as good for business as it is for the community.

mar 2016 | Charity, Strategy

Culture

Learning from the Trees

When it comes to running a business, All About Trees Owner Noel Boyer says it’s all about encouraging learning, which he does by entering...

mar 2016 | Companies, Outdoors, 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

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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

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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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Command Family Medicine Offers a Different Kind of Care

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Crivelli Mack's Buttoned-Up Business

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Executive Coach Builders Are Stretching to the Top

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Four To Follow with Allen Vaughan

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Great Southern Bank is About More Than Money

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