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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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Julia King Branson City Council Member
Leadership

Julia King Offers the City of Branson a New Perspective

After only two years as a local resident, Julia King was appointed the city’s first female Black City Council member and plans to run for...

jan 2021 | Branson, Leadership, People, Politics
Rendering of Amazon fulfillment center in Republic, MO
Manufacturing

Manufacturing Continues to See Growth in Southwest Missouri

Springfield’s manufacturing scene is enjoying new growth and attention as national players turn their eye to the Queen City.

jan 2021 | Companies, Manufacturing
Campaignium staff and interns in Springfield MO
Strategy

Secrets to a Successful Intern Program

How do you find good interns, and how do you make their brief stay worthwhile? Two Springfield businesses, Campaignium and Seminole Paint...

jan 2021 | HR, Jobs, Leadership, Strategy
Ron Woodard Executive Director of Secondary Education for Springfield Public Schools
Leadership

Springfield Public School's Ron Woodard on His Growth Mindset

Ron Woodard became the Executive Director of Secondary Education for Springfield Public Schools at the beginning of the 2020–2021 academic...

jan 2021 | Education, Leadership, People, Strategy
Grooms Office Environments team
Offices

The State of the Office in 2021 and Beyond

We asked you if you're returning to the office this year, or planning to keep working remotely. Here are the results and some insight from...

jan 01 2021 | Branded Content, Companies, Native Content
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Communication

Three Local Podcasts to Tune In To Right Now

These local podcasts cover three very different topics. Business news through SGF Business Insider, advice on maintaining a good workplace...

jan 2021 | Communication, Education, People
John Wannamaker and Gary Schafer of BKD in Springfield MO
Leadership

Tips for Transitioning an Organization

What does it take to transition an organization? Two BKD managing partners—one retired, one current—reflect on what it took.

jan 2021 | Leadership, People
Vicky Owens at Volt Credit Union
Women in Business

Vicky Owens on the Importance of Women in Support Roles

As the marketing director and now human resources director for Volt Credit Union for the past 34 years, Vicky Owens advocates for the women...

jan 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content, People, Women in Business
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Dr. Jennifer McNay
Leadership

Dr. Jennifer McNay Sounds Off On Leadership Lessons

The longtime Mercy internist juggles an outpatient practice and a demanding administrative role. Here’s how she gets it done.

sep 05 2019 | Leadership
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Strategy

The Biz Roundup

What's here and now in the southwest Missouri business community.

sep 2019 | Companies, Education, Leadership, Social Media
Sherry Coker, co-founder of Mid-America Technology Alliance in Springfield MO
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Sherry Coker

Sherry Coker, co-founder of Mid-America Technology Alliance, met us at The Rock to talk business.

sep 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Women in Business
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Strategy

Altered State: The Business of Pot in Missouri

High expectations or reefer madness? We tackled four burning questions raised by the medical marijuana law Missouri overwhelmingly approved...

sep 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Consulting
Meeting of Business Professionals about Philanthropy in Springfield, MO
Strategy

Brian Fogle Debuts the Philanthropy Summit

Brian Fogle debuts the Philanthropy Summit after being inspired by how Chattanooga funded city improvement projects.

sep 2019 | Business Services, Charity, Leadership, People
Chris Wyatt, President of Cox Barton County Hospital
Leadership

Chris Wyatt’s Fresh Take as the President of Cox Barton County Hospital

We talked with Chris Wyatt, who was recently named the new president of Cox Barton County Hospital, to learn what excites him about the...

sep 2019 | Leadership, Strategy
Olivia Hough Senior Planner for the City of Springfield, MO
Communication

Four Tips for Navigating Hard Conversations with Stakeholders

Change is hard for everyone, and Senior Planner Olivia Hough is an expert in navigating change for Springfield neighborhoods. She shares...

sep 2019 | Communication, Leadership, Women in Business
Westin Easley and Chris Klienfeld
Leadership

GO CAPS Connected Gearheads Chris Kleinfeld and Westin Easley

When SRC Heavy Duty’s Director of Engineering Chris Kleinfeld started working with GO CAPS students, he connected with Westin Easley over a...

sep 2019 | Education, Leadership, Manufacturing

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Biz People Pics

Biz B-School: 10 For The Next 10 presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Five of Springfield’s emerging leaders spoke about how they are impacting our community over breakfast at Biz 417’s B-School. The...
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Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop

Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop on 2019 on August 7, 2019 at eFactory. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz People Pics

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 2019

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Luncheon 2019 on July 25, 2019 at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by...
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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2019

Biz 417's 2019 Ladies Who Launch presented by Volt Credit Union. Glendalough Conference Center at the DoubleTree by Hilton . July 18, 2019....

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