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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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Team at OWN in Springfield MO.
Small to Mid-Sized

Anderson Engineering Becomes OWN

Anderson Engineering’s new brand is much more than name-deep.

jul 2023 | Companies, Leadership
Anthony Brent with locally made Springfield Trading Company hot sauce.
Meet the Maker

An Ozarks Original with Anthony Brent

Anthony Brent creates delectable sauces and seasoning mixes to make the unique flavors of Springfield even better.

jul 2023 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Meet the Maker
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Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner for General Office
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: General Office

This new headquarters for Legacy Bank and Trust features inspiring work environments for both customer-facing and internal activities while...

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
2023
CDA 2023 Health Care winner interior photo
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Health Care

Excel Dental’s new office is an efficient yet welcoming and relaxing space offering general dental services.

jul 2023
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Lifestyle winner of 2023 Commercial Design Awards
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Lifestyle

The Williams Elementary renovation created an inspiring learning environment that encourages collaboration and to configure a layout that...

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
2023
Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Renovation
Commercial Design Awards

Commercial Design Awards 2023 Winner: Renovation

A dated and segmented office space was transformed into a fun, bright and collaborative environment for a fast-paced, growing local company.

jul 2023 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
American flag ceremony outside Graddy Real Estate
Culture

Flying High with Graddy Real Estate

You can’t miss the American flag outside Graddy Real Estate. It’s there to remind everyone of a powerful force behind 417-land’s Keller...

jul 2023 | People, Real Estate
First Midwest Bank’s community bank president Matt Bower
Culture

Meet Matt Bower

Matt Bower’s journey through the local world of community banking led to his current role as First Midwest Bank’s community bank president...

jul 2023 | Leadership, Networking, People

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Josh Holstein of CellARide in Springfield MO
Strategy

An Inside Look at CellARide

A former Springfield police officer started a national texting platform that is changing the automotive marketing industry.

jan 2020 | Automotive, Companies, People, Strategy
Charlie Rosenbury and Kevin Schlack of Springfield MO
Manufacturing

Bringing Augmented & Virtual Reality to the Manufacturing Industry

D3 Technologies and Self Interactive partner to bring augmented reality and virtual reality to the national manufacturing industry.

jan 2020 | Companies, Manufacturing, People, Strategy
Grant Johnson and Robert McCann
Family-Owned

ColorGraphic Printing and McCann Printing Join Forces

From side hustle to successful printing company, family-owned ColorGraphic Printing recently celebrated 50 years with a merger and an...

jan 2020 | Companies, Design, Marketing, Next Gen
George Burrell Branson MO
Entrepreneur

George Burrell is a Serial Entrepreneur

George Burrell’s had a varied career, and now the 80-year-old is on to his next adventure: working for business broker Kingsley Group at...

jan 2020 | Branson, Entrepreneur, Leadership, People
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Women in Business

How Dr. Jokima Hiller Lets Personal Experiences Drive Her Career

With her joyful sense of humor, passion for others and sage advice, Dr. Jokima Hiller makes a perfect assistant professor.

jan 2020 | Education, Leadership, People, Q&A
Miller Engineering team at stream clean-up
Culture

How Miller Engineering Gives Back to Springfield, MO

Travis Miller explains his passion for volunteering and how it influences his team at Miller Engineering.

jan 2020 | Charity, Companies, Giving Back
Jeff Russell of Russell Cellular in Battlefield MO
Strategy

How Russell Cellular Has Grown Their Business Across the Nation

When Russell Cellular opened, it had two employees. Today, there are more than 2,700 RC team members spread across the country. One reason...

jan 2020 | Companies, Strategy
KPM CPAs & Advisors’ human resources director Sara Choate
Style

How Sara Choate of KPM CPAs & Advisors Dresses the Part

KPM CPAs & Advisors’ human resources director uses her love for fashion to make a great impression.

jan 2020 | Biz Style, Leadership, Women in Business

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2019 Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller presented by Arvest Bank. May 9, 2019. Relics Event Center. Photos by Janelle Haik.
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Small Business Awards 2019

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Small Business Awards. May 8, 2019. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz Blitz 2019

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