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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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Hotel Vandivort, luxury hotel in downtown Springfield, MO
Strategy

Springfield's Hotel Boom

Springfield’s hotel scene has seen an impressive growth spurt, but some officials are cautioning the market is oversaturated. We talked...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Vib Lobby houses The Wheelhouse in Springfield MO
Strategy

Springfield's Vib Hotel Serves as a Gathering Place for Locals and Visitors

The Vib Hotel, pronounced "Vibe," has modern interiors that were designed to appeal to a younger, millennial demographic. The location in...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Tara Bailes, Spencer Fane LLP
Women in Business

The After-Work Interests that Keep Tara Bailes Motivated

At 29, Tara Bailes is one of the youngest lawyers at Spencer Fane. She shares her tricks for juggling travel, marathon training and a...

may 01 2019 | Branded Content, Law & Regulation, Leadership, Legal
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Missouri Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Strategy

The Complicated Process of Earning a Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in Missouri

Canna Bliss wades through Missouri’s new medical marijuana law with the hopes of being one of the first dispensaries in southwest Missouri.

may 2019 | Health, Politics
Paige Oxendine, Rachel Anderson, Chrystal Irons, Tara Horton, and Lance Coffman with the efactory with Logan Aguirre of Biz 417
Excellence in Technology

The efactory is the 2019 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

The efactory has emerged as a leader of technology and innovation in the Springfield area and has served as a hub for entrepreneurs and...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three companies and streamline processes.
Offices

Three Local Property Companies Decided to Invest in One Large Location

Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three...

may 2019 | Companies, Strategy, Workspaces
Write Thank You Notes for Clients
Communication

Why you Should Adopt Handwritten Letters into your Marketing Strategy

For Rhoads Real Estate agent Emily Johnson, creating a quality experience is always at the forefront of her mind, which is why every month...

apr 2019 | Communication, Strategy
Rebecca Weddle learned how to get over workplace shyness.
Women in Business

How CoxHealth’s Corporate Account Executive Overcame Crippling Shyness

Rebecca Weddle shares her surprising journey from painfully shy collegian to powerhouse account executive.

apr 01 2019 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Women in Business
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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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The Network's March Social

The Network's March Social. Hotel Vandivort. March 29, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2018
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Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2018

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards presented by Total Highspeed Internet Solutions. Old Glass Place. March 1, 2018. Photos by Brad...
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Hispanics 101 Workshop

Hispanics 101 Workshop. Big Cedar Lodge. February 27, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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SBDC Annual Meeting 2018

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