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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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Working Out at Work

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Working Out at Work

Rick Hughlett of Rick’s Automotive is always finding ways to invest in his employees, with his latest venture leading him to open an...

may 2016 | Automotive, Strategy

Workweek Workout

Workweek Workout

Karen and Mark Plucinski train for 50- or 100-mile ultramarathons while having full-time careers. Karen, a professor at Missouri Southern...

Local McDonald’s Owners Awarded by Company’s CEO

Corporate

Local McDonald’s Owners Awarded by Company’s CEO

McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook awarded local McDonald’s restaurant owners Golden Arch Awards.

apr 20 2016 | Companies

Meet the Makers: Crivelli Mack, Inc.

Meet the Makers: Crivelli Mack, Inc.

An eye for color and a knack for design helped Gerri Mack turn a whim into an international empire built on stylish coats.

apr 18 2016 | Meet the Maker, Women in Business

CoxHealth to Hold Hiring Fair for 100 Positions

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CoxHealth to Hold Hiring Fair for 100 Positions

CoxHealth is looking for around 100 people to fill nursing support positions.

apr 13 2016 | Companies, Jobs

Springfield’s Greg DeLong Earns Family Wealth Advisor Designation with Morgan Stanley

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Springfield’s Greg DeLong Earns Family Wealth Advisor Designation with Morgan Stanley

DeLong completed an accreditation program that highlighted the particular skills required to help families communicate about money and...

apr 12 2016 | Companies, People

Meet the Makers: Executive Coach Builders

Meet the Makers: Executive Coach Builders

Young entrepreneur David Bakare led a failing company to first place in the luxury limousine industry.

apr 04 2016 | Meet the Maker

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The Friends Behind the Delete This History Podcast

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The Friends Behind the Delete This History Podcast

Meet the two friends behind the Delete This History podcast.

nov 2024 | People

Logan Aguirre

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Tireless Pursuit

417 Magazine and Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre talks about her tireless pursuit to make Johnny Morris the 2024 Person of the Year.

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

What's On Christopher Moss's Desk?

Leadership

What's On Christopher Moss's Desk?

President and CEO of Volt Credit Union Christopher Moss shares his most meaningful keepsakes and mementos in his office, including some...

nov 2024 | Workspaces

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Leadership

Central Bank Leaders Share Their Journeys and Insights

These four female leaders at Central Bank focus on mentorship, leadership and aligning customer needs with the bank’s goals.

oct 2024 | Branded Content, Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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The 2024 Biz 100 List

This year’s list includes familiar names and new faces—and all of them are influencing southwest Missouri and the local business community.

sep 16 2024 | Biz 100

Beth Guyton of Springfield Mercy

Leadership

How Beth Guyton Encourages Her Team at Mercy Amidst Change

Change is inevitable, and Beth Guyton, vice president of patient experience for Springfield Mercy Communities, fully embraces it.

sep 2024 | Communication, Companies, Leadership
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Emery Sapp & Sons

The Face of Heavy Civil Contracting

sep 2024 | Faces of 417-land
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Lost & Found Grief Center Executive Director Mark Miller Talks Leadership

Leadership

Lost & Found Grief Center Executive Director Mark Miller Talks Leadership

Learn about Mark Miller's personal connection to the role, his vision and what inspires him.

sep 2024 | Leadership

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SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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