Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Why having startup capital may not be in your favor.

apr 04 2017

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Women's advocate network calls on local businesses to sign an equal pay pledge.

apr 04 2017

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

President and associate publisher of Whitaker Publishing chosen as one of Folio’s Top Women in Media honorees in the Corporate Visionaries...

mar 31 2017 | Companies, Leadership, Women in Business

Lifestyle

We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Big news, y’all: 417 Magazine and Biz 417 took home two awards from the Super Niche Media Conference in Charlotte, North...

mar 28 2017 | #417Culture, Companies

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

The former Country Fresh Market on MO-39 to become the seventh Harter House location.

mar 27 2017

We need your opinion.

We're revamping biz417.com and we value your feedback. Take our short survey for a chance to win a gift card to one of our favorite local...

mar 24 2017

No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

Molly Riddle at Mostly Serious reflects on how being a young woman has affected her ability to succeed in the technology industry.

mar 07 2017

Whitepapers

Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

Emotion plays a vital role in almost all decisions we make, including buying decisions.

mar 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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How Two Brothers are Benefitting From the Demise of Big Box Stores

As they fill empty big-box properties with secure, climate-controlled self-storage units, Trent and Travis Overhue have found a strong...

jan 2020 | Companies, Strategy

Zachary Starnes and Jason Bauer of CoxHealth in Springfield MO

Leadership

How Zachary Starnes and Jason Bauer Bonded Through Mentorship at CoxHealth

When Zarchary Starnes signed up for the CoxHealth Young Professionals (CYP) mentorship program, he wasn't sure what to expect. Luckily, he...

jan 2020 | Leadership, People

Leadership

Mayor Edd Akers on Becoming Mayor of Branson, MO

Born and raised in the Ozark Mountains, Edd Akers became the mayor of Branson, Missouri at 77 years old. Biz 417 spoke to the mayor about...

jan 2020 | Branson, Leadership, People

Offices

Meet the New Tenants in John Q. Hammons' Old Offices

Renovating the top two floors of the John Q. Hammons building to become the offices of Kutak Rock was no small feat. Take a look at how...

jan 2020 | Companies, Decor, Workspaces

Strategy

Southwest Missouri Legislative Priorities for 2020

The City of Springfield and other community groups outline top legislative priorities for 2020.

jan 2020 | Legal, Strategy

Sandwich and tots from Lucky Tiger in Springfield MO

Small Businesses

Springfield's Interconnected Restaurant Scene

Dig into the origins of some of Springfield, Missouri’s newest restaurants. Their interconnected roots run deeper than meets the eye.

jan 2020 | Companies, Food, Leadership, People

Dr. Tom Prater talking with Jeff Houghton in Springfield MO

Leadership

Tom Prater on the Future of Springfield and How to Get Involved

Tom Prater is the team chair for the Forward SGF comprehensive plan, tasked with creating a blueprint for the next 20 years for the city....

jan 2020 | Leadership, Wedding Advice

Strategy

Why Not Here? How Placemaking Efforts Could Spark Growth in Springfield

There's no doubt southwest Missouri is a great place to live, work and play. But what would our corner look like with some community assets...

jan 2020 | Build, Design, Features, Leadership

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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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When Startup Capital Kills Your Business

Rosie Calls for Equal Pay Pledge

Leadership

Logan Aguirre Named Top Woman in Media

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We Won Two Nichee Awards!

Harter House Opening in Shell Knob

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No Glass Ceilings Here: A Reflection

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Does Emotion Have Any Place in Sales?

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How Two Brothers are Benefitting From the Demise of Big Box Stores

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How Zachary Starnes and Jason Bauer Bonded Through Mentorship at CoxHealth

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Mayor Edd Akers on Becoming Mayor of Branson, MO

Offices

Meet the New Tenants in John Q. Hammons' Old Offices

Strategy

Southwest Missouri Legislative Priorities for 2020

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Springfield's Interconnected Restaurant Scene

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Tom Prater on the Future of Springfield and How to Get Involved

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Why Not Here? How Placemaking Efforts Could Spark Growth in Springfield

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