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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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Lessons Learned in 2016

Lessons Learned in 2016

The People Centric team reflects on 2016.

What You Missed at Think Summit

What You Missed at Think Summit

We challenged 417-land to think big, and we weren’t disappointed. Basically, the day was 🔥🔥🔥.

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory is investing $30,000 for 8% equity into five companies—three of which are local.

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Finalists for the Excellence in Technology Awards are tip-top techies including Mostly Serious, Tomo Drug Testing and others.

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

Biz 417's Think Summit is January 13 at Springfield Art Museum. You'll...

jan 05 2017

5 Pound Apparel Sold

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Ben and Brina Thomas will transition into ownership immediately.

Why You Need a Sales Process

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

John Martinez, Founder of Midwest Revenue Group explains how to put processes in place to empower your sales team.

jan 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, People

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Mercy chief quality officer Vicky Good

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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Offices

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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Catherine Bass Black, Jasmine Bailey, Wes Pratt and Ashley Quinn at Think Summit 2020

Strategy

What You Missed from 2020 Think Summit

Springfield, MO is on the cusp of greatness with new projects like the Hotel Vandivort expansion, BigShots Golf and Forward SGF. Community...

jan 27 2020 | Branding, Build, Communication, Companies

Ashley Norgard and Francine Pratt

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

Leadership

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

2020 Excellence in Technology Awards: Meet the 18 Finalists

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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100 Wise Women, 2024

100 Wise Women presented by Rosie, March 30. The Old Glass Place.

See pictures from the Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting 2024

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Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2024

Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, January 26. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.

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Springfield Creatives Meeting, 2024

Springfield Creatives Meeting New Year New Strategies presented by Spencer Harris, January 17. Efactory.

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Good Morning Springfield, 2023

Good Morning Springfield presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, December 7. White River Conference Center.

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