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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.

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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Q&A with Great River Engineering: 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Winner

In just 20 years, Great River Engineering has expanded its offices in Springfield in addition to opening offices in Kansas City and St....

may 04 2018 | Companies, Q&A, Strategy

Strategy

5 Tips for Better Strategic Planning Sessions

Spencer Harris, Director of Operations at Mostly Serious explains what it takes to improve a company's strategic planning session and how...

may 03 2018 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy

Style

13 Office Bar Essentials You Need

Whether you fancy a cup of joe or a glass of the finest whiskey, these stylish items add a little swagger to your office drink station.

may 2018 | Biz Style, Coffee, Drinks, Whiskey

2018

Excellence in Technology

2018 Excellence in Technology Awards

Business runs on technological advancements, and Biz 417 partnered with AITP of the Ozarks for the second year in a row to honor the...

may 2018 | Companies, Features, People, Q&A

Strategy

Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift

Waypoint’s vice president of foodservice shares her best sales strategies.

may 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business

Culture

Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need

The owners of Beautyrest Sleep Gallery started a foundation to guarantee a good night’s sleep for children in need.

may 2018 | Charity, Companies, Do Good, Giving Back

Offices

Butler Rosenbury & Partners’ Downtown Digs

Butler Rosenbury & Partners remodeled its downtown Springfield office last summer to honor the past while creating a more open, futuristic...

may 2018 | Companies, Design, Downtown Springfield, Workspaces

Strategy

By the Numbers: Springfield’s Education Sector

Area universities are sending a new class of graduates into the workplace this spring, so we compiled some numbers to gauge their economic...

may 2018 | Education, Infographics, Strategy

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Jeff Johnson and Steve Faria at Shepherd of the Hills

Strategy

How to Take Your Business in a New Direction

When Jeff Johnson and Steve Faria acquired Shepherd of the Hills in 2017, they purchased part of Ozarks history. Adding a new element...

nov 2019 | Strategy

Hanna Perez with GO CAPS mentors Joseph Meissert and Dave Garner at Paul Mueller Co. in Springfield MO

Manufacturing

How Two Students Used GO CAPS To Gain Real World Experience

Real-world experience is the best way to learn if a career is right for you. High school graduates Hanna Perez and Joshua Bruce did just...

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing

Strategy

Is Springfield, MO Sitting on a Pure Water Source?

How Chad Sitton and Deer Lake Partners discovered a pure water source in Springfield, MO and founded OzWater.

nov 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur

Manufacturing

Learn About the Printing Industry on the Job with Ample Industries

Ample Industries is a manufacturer of custom pressure-sensitive labels, and they work with many locally owned businesses including...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Manufacturing, Marketing
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Biz 100

Meet the 2019 Biz 100

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

nov 2019 | Automotive, Business Services, Companies, Education

2019

Missouri State University President Clif Smart

Biz 100

Person of the Year: Missouri State President Clif Smart

Missouri State University President Clif Smart is on a mission to raise the profile of Missouri’s second largest university, and his...

nov 2019 | Education, Features, People

Compilation of products made in southwest Missouri

Manufacturing

Products Made in Southwest Missouri that are Used Globally

Cashew chicken isn’t the only notable thing made in southwest MO. Check out this small sampling of local plants and headquarters, plus the...

nov 2019 | Manufacturing

Concept art of Aquarium at the Boardwalk from Kuvera Partners

Strategy

Q&A: Kuvera Partners on Branson’s Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Los Angeles-based development company Kuvera Partners owns several Branson attractions. Recently, Kuvera announced Aquarium at the...

nov 2019 | Branson, Companies, Family, Q&A

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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

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Q&A with Great River Engineering: 2018 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Winner

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Advice and Whiskey with Julie Swift

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Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need

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Butler Rosenbury & Partners’ Downtown Digs

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By the Numbers: Springfield’s Education Sector

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