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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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A Home Away from Home with Meridian Title Company

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From the Desk of Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe
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From the Desk of Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

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may 2022 | Workspaces
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How Old Missouri Bank Hit the Ground Running

Jeff Houghton catches up with Mark Harrington, co-founder of Old Missouri Bank, to talk about how OMB was able to hit the ground running.

may 2022 | Advice & Whiskey
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Culture

Reaching the the Hidden Workers of Southwest Missouri

Which barriers are preventing you from finding and keeping employees? And what can you do about them?

may 2022 | Features, Leadership
The $100 Million Impact of Project 100
Culture

The $100 Million Impact of Project 100

In 2018 Digital Monitoring Products, Inc., a Springfield-based online security firm, began Project 100.

may 2022 | #417Culture
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Communication

What It Takes to Keep Southwest Missouri in the Know

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may 2022 | #417Culture, Communication

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

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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
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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
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Southwest Missouri Legislative Priorities for 2020

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jan 2020 | Legal, Strategy
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Springfield's Interconnected Restaurant Scene

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jan 2020 | Companies, Food, Leadership, People
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Leadership

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

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jan 2020 | Build, Design, Features, Leadership

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