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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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Hotel Vandivort, luxury hotel in downtown Springfield, MO
Strategy

Springfield's Hotel Boom

Springfield’s hotel scene has seen an impressive growth spurt, but some officials are cautioning the market is oversaturated. We talked...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Vib Lobby houses The Wheelhouse in Springfield MO
Strategy

Springfield's Vib Hotel Serves as a Gathering Place for Locals and Visitors

The Vib Hotel, pronounced "Vibe," has modern interiors that were designed to appeal to a younger, millennial demographic. The location in...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Tara Bailes, Spencer Fane LLP
Women in Business

The After-Work Interests that Keep Tara Bailes Motivated

At 29, Tara Bailes is one of the youngest lawyers at Spencer Fane. She shares her tricks for juggling travel, marathon training and a...

may 01 2019 | Branded Content, Law & Regulation, Leadership, Legal
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Missouri Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Strategy

The Complicated Process of Earning a Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in Missouri

Canna Bliss wades through Missouri’s new medical marijuana law with the hopes of being one of the first dispensaries in southwest Missouri.

may 2019 | Health, Politics
Paige Oxendine, Rachel Anderson, Chrystal Irons, Tara Horton, and Lance Coffman with the efactory with Logan Aguirre of Biz 417
Excellence in Technology

The efactory is the 2019 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

The efactory has emerged as a leader of technology and innovation in the Springfield area and has served as a hub for entrepreneurs and...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three companies and streamline processes.
Offices

Three Local Property Companies Decided to Invest in One Large Location

Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three...

may 2019 | Companies, Strategy, Workspaces
Write Thank You Notes for Clients
Communication

Why you Should Adopt Handwritten Letters into your Marketing Strategy

For Rhoads Real Estate agent Emily Johnson, creating a quality experience is always at the forefront of her mind, which is why every month...

apr 2019 | Communication, Strategy
Rebecca Weddle learned how to get over workplace shyness.
Women in Business

How CoxHealth’s Corporate Account Executive Overcame Crippling Shyness

Rebecca Weddle shares her surprising journey from painfully shy collegian to powerhouse account executive.

apr 01 2019 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Women in Business
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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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Attendees at Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch Women's Conference in 2019
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
Paula Dougherty and Erica Hendrix
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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BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum
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BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum

BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum. Twin Oaks Country Club. September 11, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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The eFactory's August Speaker Series

The eFactory's August Speaker Series: Tackling Tough Projects with Tom Kish. The eFactory. August 23, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Minorities in Business 2018

Minorities in Business, Tuesday, August 7, 2018. The eFactory. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz B-School: 10 for the Next 10 presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

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