Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Julie Higgins started Julie’s Chewies, a gourmet sweet shop in Springfield, but that’s only one of her many business ventures. She also...

jan 13 2016

People Centric January Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their own insights based on real experiences with organizations....

jan 13 2016

National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

The Association of Women in Communications (AWC), a professional organization that supports the advancement of women in communications...

jan 07 2016

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Registration is now open for the conference, which runs February 4-6 at University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield.

jan 07 2016

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Calibrate Marketing welcomes Obi Simpson a search-engine optimization and content specialist.

jan 06 2016

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

A Springfield-based start-up is changing the way people watch television, and it needs your help bringing the invention to market.

jan 05 2016

Leadership

Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

Randell Wallace is Partner In Charge of the Springfield office of Lathrop & Gage, and he’s gotten there thanks to a lot of hard work and...

jan 2016 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Whiskey

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All in the Family

For some 417-land families, an entrepreneurial spirit runs in the genes. The Haik family’s knack for starting, purchasing and running...

jan 2016 | Infographics

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Kuat President Luke Kuschmeader in Springfield MO

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 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

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

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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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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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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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

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Keeping College Station Theater Local

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Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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3 Tips for Committing to Your Cause

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National Awards Presented to Local AWC Chapter

Missouri Organic Association 2016 Annual Conference Opens Registration

Local Advertising Agency Expands Staff

Springfield Start-Up Changes Television Viewing

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Advice Served Neat With Randell Wallace

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All in the Family

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Advice and Whiskey with Julie Higgins

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Brentwood North and Ozark Square Shopping Centers On the Rise

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