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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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Leadership

Ladies Who Launch: Do It For You

It’s time to lean into the things that bring you joy and fulfillment. Ladies Who Launch is here to help.

jul 07 2022 | Ladies Who Launch

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2022 Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards

2022 Commercial Design Awards

The annual Commercial Design Awards showcases Springfield, Missouri businesses with spaces that mesh functionality with beauty.

jul 2022 | Build, Business Services, Commercial Design Awards, Design

Brad Thessing Talks Springfield’s Whataburger

Strategy

Brad Thessing Talks Springfield’s Whataburger

Developer Brad Thessing is no stranger to finding opportunities that benefit Springfield. He discusses new north side tenant Whataburger,...

jul 2022 | Build, Food

2022

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner for General Office & Professional Services

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: General Office & Professional Services

A dual-purpose, modernist inspired building with office space for the client’s law practice and a chapel for church services.

jul 2022 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2022

Shah Plastic Surgery renovated interior

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: Health Care

An outdated medical facility was turned into a bright, modern and sophisticated plastic surgery center using a mix of complete redesigns...

jul 2022 | Coffee

2022

Lifestyle winner of 2022 Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: Lifestyle

Through renovation and new construction, a modern, flexible, multifunctioning school building was created to serve the district’s students,...

jul 2022 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2022

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: Renovation

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: Renovation

A dated and segmented office space was transformed into a fun, bright and collaborative environment for a fast-paced, growing local company.

jul 2022 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

2022

Unbuilt project rendering 2022

Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2022 Winner: Unbuilt Project

A 1,500-seat performing arts center—connected to the existing high school—to host both school performances and community wide events.

jul 2022 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features

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Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2020 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business has earned her spot at the table and continues to prove that dreaming big and taking risks can...

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

2020

Sally Hargis: Chairman of the Board, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company

Women Who Mean Business

Sally Hargis is a Woman Who Means Business

Hargis is carrying on a 100-year family legacy at Ozarks Coca-Cola. She believes that the company's focus on valuing people over profit has...

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

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Style

Suits You: Brian Fogle's Look

Brian Fogle, president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, believes in the power of dressing professionally when it comes to...

mar 2020 | Biz Style, People, Strategy

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Strategy

Tez Ward on Making a Real Impact

Managing Director of Simfoni Capital Tez Ward quit his corporate job before setting out to start an impact-focused capital venture fund.

mar 2020 | Companies, People

Ashley Quinn in the GLO Center office.

Strategy

The GLO Center Steps Up for the Ozarks Inclusion Project

The Ozarks Inclusion Project is gaining momentum, and as new businesses set nondiscrimination policies to protect the LGBTQ community, The...

mar 2020 | Companies, Leadership, Organization

Saying Goodbye to Employees

Strategy

The Importance of Saying Goodbye to an Employee with a Positive Send-Off

No one likes losing a valued employee. Organizing a special send-off eases the transition, and it might even prop the door open for a...

mar 2020 | Jobs, Strategy

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Leadership

Why You Should Be at the Springfield Conference on Leadership & Diversity

Stedman Graham is the headliner, but the event is so much more. Find out who is speaking at the Springfield Conference on Leadership &...

mar 2020 | Companies, Leadership, Networking

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Excellence in Technology

Meet the Winners of the Excellence in Technology Awards

The results are in: Biz 417 and AITP of the Ozarks announced the winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Technology Awards on February...

feb 27 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Entrepreneur, Leadership

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SBDC Annual Meeting 2021

SBDC Annual Meeting June 16, 2021. Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.

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SGForum 2021

SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

At the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, 417 Magazine Publisher Logan Aguirre has been installed as Chairman of the...

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