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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

In its first year as a member of The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP), Biz 417 took home a bronze in the multimedia category at...

jun 25 2017

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

The organizational changes were announced on Tuesday, June 20 during a press conference at Hammons Field.

jun 20 2017 | Companies, People, Sports

What We Learned: June B-School

If your HR department wasn't already aware, recruitment never sleeps. Our B-School panelists dropped wisdom on how to handle that reality,...

jun 09 2017

Misuse of Executive Power

jun 08 2017

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group drops a workforce development bomb: If you are having trouble finding good employees, it...

jun 01 2017

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

417's Vice President of Operations Megan Johnson has been selected to participate in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.

jun 01 2017

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

And what you can do when overhauling your website to create a long lasting and engaging digital product.

may 31 2017

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

The Rising Tide Society is an international organization with more than 400 participating cities.

may 26 2017

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Another Way to Healthcare in Springfield

Affordable and accessible, direct primary care benefits are a popular healthcare option for businesses not yet able to afford full-blown...

nov 2024 | Health, Strategy

Culture

Arvest Bank Roots Its Support in Camp Barnabas

Arvest Bank fulfilled a three-year $70,000 commitment, providing funds for an accessible farm at Camp Barnabas. But people helping people...

nov 2024 | Do Good

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2024: Johnny Morris

For some, the gap between brainstorming a great idea and bringing it to life can feel wide. For Johnny Morris, it’s just another day at the...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

Culture

Improving Your Password Security with Heather Noggle

Cybersecurity advocate Heather Noggle understands that, while we all know the importance of passwords, they can also be a pain. Here are a...

nov 2024 | Cybersecurity

New Springfield-Branson International Airport building

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Inside the New Midwest Premier at Springfield-Branson National Airport

Major investment at General Aviation at SGF improves the first impression for business leaders and visiting VIPs.

nov 2024 | Workspaces

2024

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100

Meet the 2024 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

Leadership

Meet Ron Schneider, Parks Director

A childhood filled with the joys of movement made a big impact on Ron Schneider. Now the new Parks Director has made it his mission to...

nov 2024 | Leadership, Parks

Style

My Look with Joey Powell, Public Relations/Marketing Director at Dickerson Park Zoo

Joey Powell is wild about style, dressing in a variety of animal prints and accessories to help visually represent her wild job at the zoo.

nov 2024 | Biz Style

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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.

New on the Scene

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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

What We Learned: June B-School

Misuse of Executive Power

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

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Another Way to Healthcare in Springfield

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Arvest Bank Roots Its Support in Camp Barnabas

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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2024: Johnny Morris

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Improving Your Password Security with Heather Noggle

Offices

Inside the New Midwest Premier at Springfield-Branson National Airport

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100

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Meet Ron Schneider, Parks Director

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My Look with Joey Powell, Public Relations/Marketing Director at Dickerson Park Zoo

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