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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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How Paddio Built Its Company Culture

Paddio, an online mortgage lender founded in 2020, has grown rapidly following its expansion into Springfield.

nov 2021 | Financial
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Women in Business

Meeting of the Minds with Heather Hardinger & Paula Dougherty

Heather Hardinger and Paula Dougherty are proof that a pandemic can't get in the way of a perfect mentorship pair.

nov 2021 | Women in Business
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Small Businesses

Ozark Empire Fair's New Multi-Purpose Arena

What will the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds' $15 million multi-purpose arena mean for the local economy?

nov 2021 | Downtown Springfield
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The Next Generation of Rick’s Automotive

Forty-one years after starting his family business, Rick Hughlett is preparing for the next generation to assume daily operations as he...

nov 2021 | Companies, Next Gen
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2021 Person of the Year: Tim O’Reilly

By developing BigShots Golf on East Kearney Street, O’Reilly Hospitality Management CEO Tim O’Reilly took concrete steps in transforming...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Features, People
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Biz 417’s 2021 Biz 100

Meet the 2021 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2021 | Biz 100, People
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Sneak Peek: The 2021 Biz 100 List

Find out who made it onto the 2021 Biz 100 list and grab your tickets for the Biz 100 Party.

oct 18 2021 | Biz 100, People
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Leadership

Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

This year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Leadership Visit in Springfield itself. Here are five...

sep 23 2021 | Branson, Downtown Springfield, Nixa, MO, Republic, MO

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Manufacturing

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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100 Wise Women presented by Rosie, March 30. The Old Glass Place.
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Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2024

Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, January 26. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Springfield Creatives Meeting New Year New Strategies presented by Spencer Harris, January 17. Efactory.
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Good Morning Springfield, 2023

Good Morning Springfield presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, December 7. White River Conference Center.

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