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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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Culture

The Race Brothers Farm & Home’s Culture of Compassion

Race Brothers Farm & Home has been creating an atmosphere of caring for their employees during times of crisis for more than 50 years.

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The Story Behind Pixie Cup

With a bold vision and local roots, family-owned Pixie Cup empowers women worldwide with reusable feminine hygiene products.

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Take a trip around the world with Martin's Law owner and founder Jessica Martin.

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Shelley Wehner
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Meet Ron Schneider, Parks Director
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
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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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Ozark Community Awards Banquet, 2025

Ozark Community Awards Banquet presented by Ozark Chamber of Commerce. February 8, 2025 at The Ozark Community Center
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 2025

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Lead SGF Friendsgiving, 2024

Lead SGF Friendsgiving presented by Leadership Springfield, November 22, 2024 at Tie and Timber Beer Co.
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78th Annual Black Tie Gala, 2024

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