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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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Biz 417’s 2021 Best Places to Work

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Legacy Bank’s New HQ: A Modern Facade with Plenty of Midcentury Charm Inside

Peek inside the brand new Legacy Bank Headquarters located on East Sunshine in Springfield.

sep 07 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Rhonda Christopher of BKD on Diversity and Inclusion

As a founding member of BKD’s diversity and inclusion program, Rhonda shares her insight on how to ensure all employees feel welcome in the...

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Finalists Announced for 2021 Small Business Award

Biz 417 is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award.

sep 02 2021 | Leadership, Networking
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Advice and Whiskey with Morris Dock

Biz 417 sat down with Springfield commercial developer Morris Dock to gather some nuggets of wisdom about doing business in 417-land.

sep 2021 | Advice & Whiskey
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Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are Leaders Learning Together

Community leaders Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are connected by a few common goals, by church and family—and even by a downtown street....

sep 2021 | Communication, Companies, Leadership
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BRP Architects Creates a Gateway to Downtown Springfield

When the Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) needed a new space, BRP Architects turned a vacant building into a gateway to...

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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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Find Your Perfect Office Plant

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

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nov 07 2019 | Books, Branded Content, Charity, Entrepreneur
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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
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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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