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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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Deputy Jason Winston from Williard, MO

Leadership

Deputy Jason Winston on Bridging a Gap Between Law Enforcement and Community

Deputy Jason Winston has been named the new Public Information Officer, he has his sights set on improving community policing and outreach,...

nov 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Strategy

Andrew Williams with Pitt Technology Group in Springfield MO

Culture

How Pitt Technology Group Shifted Focus to Nonprofits During Downtime

When job orders were put on hold due to COVID-19, Pitt Technology Group found a new way to stay busy.

nov 2020 | Companies, Giving Back, Leadership, Strategy

Scott Rogers, Cox Health System Director of Performance Integration and Innovation

Style

How Scott Rogers of CoxHealth Has Made Masking Trendy

Scott Rogers has chosen to embrace the mask trend by sporting homemade mask and tie combinations made by his mother. The result? A few...

nov 2020 | People, Style

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Strategy

Jeff Seifried Offers Advice for Breaking Into a New Industry

If you find yourself at a career crossroads, Jeff Seifried recommends keeping your eye on the opportunity, not the crisis. This was...

nov 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy

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Culture

JMARK Employee Celebrations Continue Through Remote Work

JMARK has found a way to celebrate its team of 100-plus people in less than 30 minutes, and the impact is long-lasting.

nov 2020 | Companies, Leadership

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Biz 100 Honorees for 2020

Biz 100

Meet the 2020 Biz 100

Our annual list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in southwest Missouri is back for year five.

nov 2020 | Automotive, Biz 100, Business Services, Companies

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Steve Edwards, President and CEO of CoxHealth in Springfield MO

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Person of the Year: CoxHealth President and CEO Steve Edwards

Steve Edwards is a planner, and he knew in his 20s that he wanted to follow his dad’s legacy and become CEO of CoxHealth. But as history...

nov 2020 | Biz 100, Features, Health, People

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Strategy

Tips for Successfully Fundraising Amid a Pandemic

Greg Burris, CEO and president of United Way of the Ozarks, and Abby Glenn, Development Director at Habitat for Humanity of Springfield,...

nov 2020 | Giving Back, Strategy

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Manufacturing

Find Your Perfect Career with SRC Holdings

SRC Holdings Corporation helps OEMs sell parts and whole goods through custom remanufacturing programs for the agricultural, industrial,...

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

Four Tips for Leaving a Company on Good Terms

Executive Vice President Perry Davis shares four lessons on legacy building from four decades at Leggett & Platt.

nov 2019 | Companies, Consulting, Strategy

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Leadership

How a Simple Favor Led to Husch Blackwell’s Mega Airline Deal

Decades of connections in the aviation industry came with David Agee to Husch Blackwell. Read how this led his team to represent American...

nov 2019 | Leadership, Strategy

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Leadership

How Do I Approach an Acquisition?

Little Bird Marketing CEO Priscilla McKinney sounds off on the steps she took to ensure a seamless acquisition.

nov 2019 | HR, Leadership, Strategy

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Manufacturing

How Four Local Manufacturers are Making an Impact

Meet the makers behind products that are used around the world.

nov 2019 | Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

How GO CAPS Provides Hands-On Education for Springfield Students

GO CAPS gives southwest Missouri students the chance to test-run their career plans before committing to a full-time job or college degree...

nov 2019 | Education, Features, Manufacturing

Will Reynolds and Dale Reynolds at NROUTE Enterprises, LLC

Startups

How NROUTE Enterprises, LLC in Ozark, MO Got Its Start

NROUTE Enterprises, LLC, an Ozark-based company founded in 2003, is dedicated to keeping law and emergency service vehicles fully equipped.

nov 2019 | Automotive, Companies, Ozark, MO

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Manufacturing

How to Find for the Right Job for You

Need guidance on choosing a career path? GO CAPS Coordinator Karen Kunkel and Paden Wilcox, chair of The Network for Springfield's Young...

nov 2019 | Education, Jobs, Manufacturing, Strategy

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

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