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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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Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

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nov 2021 | Women in Business
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Ozark Empire Fair's New Multi-Purpose Arena

What will the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' $15 million multi-purpose arena mean for the local economy?

nov 2021 | Downtown Springfield
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The Next Generation of Rick’s Automotive

Forty-one years after starting his family business, Rick Hughlett is preparing for the next generation to assume daily operations as he...

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2021 Person of the Year: Tim O’Reilly

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nov 2021 | Biz 100, Features, People
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Biz 417’s 2021 Biz 100

Meet the 2021 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, People
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Sneak Peek: The 2021 Biz 100 List

Find out who made it onto the 2021 Biz 100 list and grab your tickets for the Biz 100 Party.

oct 18 2021 | Biz 100, People
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Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

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Leadership

Vicki Good Wants You to Pause

With more than 30 years of medical leadership experience, Mercy’s chief quality officer prioritizes balance to avoid burnout.

feb 05 2020 | Leadership, Women in Business
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Louis Griesemer Wins Springfieldian Award

At its annual meeting on January 31, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce named Louis Griesemer the recipient of its most coveted award.

jan 31 2020 | Companies, Networking, People
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Office Design Trends to Watch in 2020

From planters to patio seating, these seven office must-haves set the tone for 2020.

jan 31 2020 | Branded Content, Design, Native Content, Workspaces
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Strategy

What You Missed from 2020 Think Summit

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jan 27 2020 | Branding, Build, Communication, Companies
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Women in Business

Ashley Norgard and Francine Pratt Win Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

Ashley Norgard is the first recipient of the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award, and Francine Pratt is named the recipient of this year’s...

jan 24 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, Library, People
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How KPM Shareholder Becky Harmon Uses Her Strengths

KPM shareholder Becky Harmon uses her StrengthsFinder results to take her leadership to the next level.

jan 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy, Women in Business
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Logan Aguirre selected as the Chair-Elect for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership

Logan Aguirre Selected as Chair-Elect for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

She will be installed as Chair in 2021.

jan 07 2020 | Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Excellence in Technology

2020 Excellence in Technology Awards: Meet the 18 Finalists

Find out the winner at the awards ceremony on February 27.

jan 02 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Entrepreneur, Leadership

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The HBA Charitable Foundation Cornhole Tournament presented by Bath Planet Missouri, July 2024. Relics Event Center.
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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2024

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by JMARK, April 3, 2024. Juanita K. Hammons Hall.
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International Women's Day Celebration, 2024

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