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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4 Tips to Successfully Launch a New Project

Have a new project to launch or manage? NK Shrivastava, CEO of Refine M, a project management consultant company, offers strategies he says...

nov 2017 | Strategy

Startups

Building Trailer Perk Coffee and Gaining Momentum

The Perks and Pitfalls of a mobile business.

nov 2017 | Coffee, Companies, Strategy, Women in Business

Strategy

By the Numbers: Springfield Branson National Airport

For the third consecutive year, the Springfield-Branson National Airport is on track to break its record of total passengers in a single...

nov 2017 | Companies, Infographics

Strategy

Community Partnerships Work to Improve Workplace Wellness

Formed in 2011, the Healthy Living Alliance aims to unite the community in the common goal of improving health.

nov 2017 | Health, Strategy

Leadership

Dan Reiter’s Career Ladder

Dan Reiter's climb to the top of his career is nothing short of a grand slam.

nov 2017 | People

Offices

Dr. Katie McElvaine’s Office Mixes Modern Medicine with Antique Pieces

Dr. Katie McElvaine was working in a clinic two years ago when she decided to open her own practice with her husband, Scot. Springfield...

nov 2017 | Women in Business, Workspaces

Startups

EllieTek Owners Kali and Patrick Bowman Learn as They Go

The creators of EllieTek elaborate on their new business venture stemming from their daughter's health condition.

nov 2017 | Entrepreneur, Kids, Strategy

Strategy

Get Your Life on Track with Fantastical 2

As the lines between home and office blur, it’s harder to keep track of piling appointments and tasks. Apps can harness your calendar, but...

nov 2017 | Strategy, Technology

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Leadership

Rhonda Lewsader: A Servant Leader

Rhonda Lewsader has forged an impressive career path for herself—a path that’s led her to her current role as the first female city...

nov 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business

Manufacturing

Sutton Berry's Unconventional Path to a Career with John Deere Reman

After high school, Sutton Berry skipped the traditional track in favor of forging his own career path. It’s paid off big time.

nov 2019 | Features, Manufacturing, People, Strategy

Manufacturing

The Cost Benefit to Staying in Springfield

We compare the Queen City's cost of living to other cities in the midwest region.

nov 2019 | Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

The Future of Remanufacturing

Did you know Springfield is known as the remanufacturing capital of the world? Called the “ultimate form of recycling,” it just might be...

nov 2019 | Manufacturing

Manufacturing

What Are Company Benefits, and What Should You Look For?

We dig into what an employee benefit package is, and why it's important to you.

nov 2019 | Education, HR, Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

Where to Go to School in Missouri for Engineering or Manufacturing

Missouri is home to some of the best colleges and universities, and almost all of them offer two or four-year programs in engineering or...

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Work with Paul Mueller Company and Build Stainless Steel Equipment that will be Used Across Many Industries

Paul Mueller Company, headquartered in Springfield, MO, builds stainless steel processing equipment that cools, heats and stores products...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Work with WestRock and Be a Leader in the Paper Packaging Industry

Westrock is a leader in the paper and packaging industry—number one in consumer paperboard and number two in container board production in...

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

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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4 Tips to Successfully Launch a New Project

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Building Trailer Perk Coffee and Gaining Momentum

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By the Numbers: Springfield Branson National Airport

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Community Partnerships Work to Improve Workplace Wellness

Leadership

Dan Reiter’s Career Ladder

Offices

Dr. Katie McElvaine’s Office Mixes Modern Medicine with Antique Pieces

Startups

EllieTek Owners Kali and Patrick Bowman Learn as They Go

Strategy

Get Your Life on Track with Fantastical 2

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Rhonda Lewsader: A Servant Leader

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Sutton Berry's Unconventional Path to a Career with John Deere Reman

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The Cost Benefit to Staying in Springfield

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The Future of Remanufacturing

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What Are Company Benefits, and What Should You Look For?

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Where to Go to School in Missouri for Engineering or Manufacturing

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Work with Paul Mueller Company and Build Stainless Steel Equipment that will be Used Across Many Industries

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