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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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Commercial Design Awards Joplin Public Library
Commercial Design Awards

2018 Commercial Design Awards

Peep the winning office, lifestyle and sustainable commercial spaces that outshine the competition.

jul 2018 | Build, Business Services, Design, Education
Guaranty Bank uses business card as recruiting tool
Strategy

A Few Clever Tweaks Made Plain Business Cards Into Guaranty Bank’s Best Recruiting Tool

Knowing first impressions are everything, the team at Guaranty Bank created a calling card to help them recruit employees who excel at...

jul 2018 | Communication, Recruitment, Strategy
Justin Butler Advice & Whiskey
Strategy

Brews and Building Trust with Justin Butler

The senior vice president of commercial banking for UMB Bank offers his advice on growing your client relationships.

jul 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Designing Success
Whitepapers

Designing Partnerships for Success

Workplace partnerships are inevitable. Why not make the most of them by designing these partnerships with intentionality that promotes...

jul 2018 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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StressedOutHumans.com helps professionals chill.
Culture

Entrepreneur Jayme Sweere Wants to Stop Your Stress

The local yoga expert founded StressedOutHumans.com to help professionals bring their bodies back to balance for a healthier lifestyle. Sit...

jul 2018 | Communication, Education, Entrepreneur, Health
Creating Logos Sugar Design Studios
Strategy

Four Guidelines to Follow When Creating Your Company's Logo

Russell Holland, owner, founder and senior designer of Sugar Design Studio and his team are responsible for the creation of several iconic...

jul 2018 | Branding, Companies, Marketing, Strategy
Jay Guffey Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield
Leadership

Get to Know Jay Guffey from Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

We spoke with Jay Guffey, the recently appointed CEO of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield, about servant leadership, persistence...

jul 2018 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy
Sun Solar’s CEO Caleb Arthur
Startups

How Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program Keeps on Giving

Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program is reaping rewards for local nonprofits every day the sun comes out.

jul 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Do Good

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Logan Aguirre and Clif Smart
Leadership

What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Clif Smart

As the president of Missouri State University, Clif Smart has been busy. We got to know our Person of the Year a little better, and get an...

dec 13 2019 | B-School, Coffee, Education, Leadership
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Offices

Find Your Perfect Office Plant

No natural light? Can't remember to water your plant babies? No problem. From low-light to low-maintenance, we've rounded up a list of ...

dec 12 2019 | Branded Content, Decor, Gardening, Native Content
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Debbie Tuck, Director of Retail Operations at Volt Credit Union in Springfield, speaks about leadership.
Leadership

Leadership Lessons With Volt Credit Union’s Director of Retail Operations

Debbie Tuck joined the Volt team in August. Since then, Tuck has overhauled processes at both Springfield branches.

dec 09 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Financial
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Culture

How Camber Jones Combats Sexism in the Courtroom

Camber Jones works in Spencer Fane’s Banking and Financial Services Group and has some advice for tackling sexism in the courtroom.

nov 13 2019 | Legal, People, Strategy
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Convoy of Hope's Hal Donaldson, author of Disruptive Compassion. Photo courtesy Convoy of Hope.
Entrepreneur

How the Power of Kindness Saved and Inspired Convoy of Hope CEO Hal Donaldson

Hal Donaldson has dedicated his career to helping others. His book, Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be,...

nov 07 2019 | Books, Branded Content, Charity, Entrepreneur
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Bright factory floor at Digital Monitoring Products in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

Digital Monitoring Products' Bright, Open Workspace

Drop the dark and dingy stereotype. In the 21st century, manufacturing floors are brighter, cleaner and much more organized. Add in Digital...

nov 2019 | Manufacturing, Technology, Workspaces
The City of Springfield receives a $21 million grant to develop the Grant Avenue Parkway project.
Strategy

The City of Springfield Awarded a Nearly $21 Million Placemaking Grant

The money funds the Grant Avenue Parkway connecting parks, neighborhoods and schools through bike lanes and walkable paths.

nov 06 2019 | Biking, Build, Downtown Springfield, Historic Walnut Street
Interior photo of Springfield-Branson National Airport
Small to Mid-Sized

How Springfield-Branson National Airport’s Growth Reflects 417-land

Director of Aviation Brian Weiler works to keep up with the airport’s quickly growing pace through a second general aviation expansion.

nov 2019 | Made in 417, Strategy, Travel

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Randy Bacon's The Art of Being ME, presented by Burrell Health, April 21, 2022. Burrell Administrative Campus
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Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2022

Annual Chamber Meeting, presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, March 22, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Think Summit 2022

Think Summit 2022 presented by People Centric Consulting Group, February 4, 2022. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2021

On November 10, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at Biz 417's Biz 100 Party...

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