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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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Strategy

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Global Effects of QPS

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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2022

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2022 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

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Optimism and Realism with Joe Turner

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Why Your Office Should Pay Your Team To Volunteer

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jul 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Family-Owned

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

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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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jan 2020 | Companies, Decor, Workspaces

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Southwest Missouri Legislative Priorities for 2020

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

jan 2020 | Legal, Strategy

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jan 2020 | Companies, Food, Leadership, People

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

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jan 2020 | Leadership, Wedding Advice

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jan 2020 | Build, Design, Features, Leadership

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