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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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Q&A with Great River Engineering: 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Winner
Small Businesses

Q&A with Great River Engineering: 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Winner

In just 20 years, Great River Engineering has expanded its offices in Springfield in addition to opening offices in Kansas City and St....

may 04 2018 | Companies, Q&A, Strategy
5 Tips for Better Strategic Planning Sessions
Strategy

5 Tips for Better Strategic Planning Sessions

Spencer Harris, Director of Operations at Mostly Serious explains what it takes to improve a company's strategic planning session and how...

may 03 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy
13 Office Bar Essentials You Need
Style

13 Office Bar Essentials You Need

Whether you fancy a cup of joe or a glass of the finest whiskey, these stylish items add a little swagger to your office drink station.

may 2018 | Biz Style, Coffee, Drinks, Whiskey
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2018 Excellence in Technology Awards
Excellence in Technology

2018 Excellence in Technology Awards

Business runs on technological advancements, and Biz 417 partnered with AITP of the Ozarks for the second year in a row to honor the...

may 2018 | Companies, Features, People, Q&A
Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift
Strategy

Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift

Waypoint’s vice president of foodservice shares her best sales strategies.

may 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business
Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need
Culture

Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need

The owners of Beautyrest Sleep Gallery started a foundation to guarantee a good night’s sleep for children in need.

may 2018 | Charity, Companies, Do Good, Giving Back
Butler Rosenbury & Partners’ Downtown Digs
Offices

Butler Rosenbury & Partners’ Downtown Digs

Butler Rosenbury & Partners remodeled its downtown Springfield office last summer to honor the past while creating a more open, futuristic...

may 2018 | Companies, Design, Downtown Springfield, Workspaces
By the Numbers: Springfield’s Education Sector
Strategy

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Education Sector

Area universities are sending a new class of graduates into the workplace this spring, so we compiled some numbers to gauge their economic...

may 2018 | Education, Infographics, Strategy

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Shelley Wehner
Strategy

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
Arvest Bank Roots Its Support in Camp Barnabas
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
Johnny Morris with Top of the Rock team
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
Improving Your Password Security with Heather Noggle
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
Offices

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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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
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
My Look with Joey Powell
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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Manufacturing Outlook, 2024

Manufacturing Outlook presented by the SBDC on December 4th, 2024 at the White River Conference Center.
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Lead Ozarks: Leadership Conference, 2024

Lead Ozarks: Leadership Conference Presented By Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce, November 18, 2024 at North Point Church.
See pictures from Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100 Celebration presented by SumnerOne
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100 Celebration presented by SumnerOne

Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100 Celebration presented by SumnerOne. Hosted by BMW of Springfield.
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Springfield Library Lunch and Learn, 2024

Springfield Library Lunch and Learn, October 2024. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library.

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