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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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Building Connections and Embracing Mercy’s Culture with Taylor Warwick

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jan 2025 | Companies, Women in Business
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Alison Fragale, Ph.D.
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The 2025 Biz 417’s Ladies Who Launch Keynote is a Likeable Badass

Alison Fragale, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and...

jan 2025 | Ladies Who Launch, People
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Behind Big Whiskey’s Backyard Concept

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jan 2025 | Companies, Outdoor Spaces
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Get to Know Jonas Arjes

Jonas Arjes embraces a new chapter with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as Senior Vice President of Economic Development.

jan 2025 | People
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How the Legacy Network Led to a Perfect Mentorship Pairing

From lab coats to leaders: How two Springfield women’s career journeys intersected through mentorship.

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Over halfway through their renovations, Forvis Mazars’ new design has room for their growing staff with dedicated spaces to meet all...

jan 2025 | Workspaces
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Style

Justin Butler's Casual and Professional Look

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jan 2025 | People, Style
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Manufacturing

How Küat Has Been Successful Producing Bike Racks in Southwest Missouri

We talked with Küat co-founder and president Luke Kuschmeader to learn how this small gear company in southwest Missouri managed to stand...

nov 2019 | Biking, Entrepreneur, Features, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Jobs & Education Opportunities in Southwest Missouri

Get a jumpstart on your career and take advantage of these southwest Missouri organizations and their programs. Your perfect job is waiting.

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

5 Manufacturing Related Occupations to Keep an Eye On

The job market is alive and well in Missouri, with an overall unemployment rate of 3.5 percent statewide and only 3 percent here in the...

nov 2019 | Jobs, Manufacturing
Julie Higgins and Jeff Houghton
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Julie Higgins

Julie Higgins is the CEO of I Pour Life, an organization she created that works with at-risk and homeless youth in the area and also works...

nov 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Women in Business
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Strategy

Brentwood North and Ozark Square Shopping Centers On the Rise

There are two noteworthy and buzzing business areas in the 417 region, but they aren’t really new at all. Discover the theories behind...

nov 2019 | Ozark, MO, Shopping
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Build a Career with EFCO Corporation

EFCO Corporation strives to be the most trusted supplier in commercial architecture and is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Build, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Build Solutions for Automated Systems with DT Engineering

DT Engineering works with Fortune 500 companies to dream up solutions for automated assembly lines that utilize robotics as well as other...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Build the Boats You Love with White River Marine Group

White River Marine Group is the world’s largest builder of fishing and recreational boats by volume, and they are also a member of...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Biz B-School: The Big Pivot presented by OTC CWD

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2020

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Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet 2020

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