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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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mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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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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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
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The Ozarks Inclusion Project is gaining momentum, and as new businesses set nondiscrimination policies to protect the LGBTQ community, The...

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mar 2020 | Jobs, Strategy
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Why You Should Be at the Springfield Conference on Leadership & Diversity

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mar 2020 | Companies, Leadership, Networking
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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...

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