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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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Refreshments and Revitalization with Geoff Steele

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nov 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, People
What Missouri’s New Discrimination Laws Mean For You
Strategy

What Missouri’s New Discrimination Laws Mean For You

Discrimination in the workplace not only threatens your employees but also could cost your business big bucks in the form of a lawsuit. Tim...

nov 2017 | Strategy
When and How to Approach a Rebrand
Strategy

When and How to Approach a Rebrand

Changing your image takes a lot of time and money, but investing in a rebrand can lead to more customers and a look you love.

nov 2017 | Branding, Marketing, Strategy
Why Digital Monitoring Products Invested in an Employee Health Clinic
Culture

Why Digital Monitoring Products Invested in an Employee Health Clinic

Digital Monitoring Products is making employee health a top priority by offering a family clinic to employees and their families.

nov 2017 | Health, Strategy
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Strategy

Why Office Impressions Doesn’t Use Client Contracts

Clients expect quality results from a commercial cleaning service, but Office Impressions co-founder Suzanne Nims learned it takes more...

nov 2017 | Q&A, Strategy
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Jack Prim's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy
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Ken McClure's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy
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Small Businesses

Is Springfield, MO Sitting on a Virgin Water Source?

Five things you need to know about Springfield, MO's very own natural watering hole.

oct 29 2019 | Build, Companies, Manufacturing
Lyndall Fraker, Director of Medical Marijuana for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, speaks at B-School.
Strategy

What You Missed from Our Medical Marijuana B-School

Get your questions answered about Missouri's new medical marijuana industry with some takeaways from our most recent installment of...

oct 10 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Consulting
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Culture

CPA Barb Houser on Using Your Talents to Give Back

Barb Houser, veteran public accountant at KPM CPAs & Advisors, has grown the firm’s nonprofit arm to serve more than 150 clients.

oct 07 2019 | Branded Content, Charity, Native Content, Women in Business
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Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture moves to Farmers Park.
Offices

Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture Expands to Farmers Park

A new state-of-the-art facility targets an early 2020 open date in Farmers Park.

sep 24 2019 | Health, Real Estate
Neale & Newman relocates to Farmers Park.
Offices

Neale & Newman Moves to Farmers Park

After more than 38 years, Springfield's oldest law firm is moving from their home in the American National Center to Farmers Park.

sep 23 2019 | Business Services, Law & Regulation, Legal, Real Estate
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Culture

What Your Office Furniture Says About Your Culture

Next time performance reports come around, don’t forget to rate one of the biggest players—your office furniture. Uncomfortable chairs,...

sep 19 2019 | Branded Content, Design, Native Content, Workspaces
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Women in Business

The Launch: Southwest Missouri's Women in Business

Dedicated to women growing their careers in southwest Missouri, The Launch blog shares the latest news about local women in business.

sep 11 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business
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Women in Business

How Paula Dougherty and Erica Hendrix struck a deal at Ladies Who Launch

Erica Hendrix knows it’s awkward meeting new people at an event so she put herself in a position to make it easier. Now she has a business...

sep 05 2019 | Communication, Ladies Who Launch, People

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2019 Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller presented by Arvest Bank. May 9, 2019. Relics Event Center. Photos by Janelle Haik.
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