Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Biz 417 Brings Home AABP Award

In its first year as a member of The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP), Biz 417 took home a bronze in the multimedia category at...

jun 25 2017

Corporate

Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

The organizational changes were announced on Tuesday, June 20 during a press conference at Hammons Field.

jun 20 2017 | Companies, People, Sports

What We Learned: June B-School

If your HR department wasn't already aware, recruitment never sleeps. Our B-School panelists dropped wisdom on how to handle that reality,...

jun 09 2017

Misuse of Executive Power

jun 08 2017

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group drops a workforce development bomb: If you are having trouble finding good employees, it...

jun 01 2017

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

417's Vice President of Operations Megan Johnson has been selected to participate in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.

jun 01 2017

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

And what you can do when overhauling your website to create a long lasting and engaging digital product.

may 31 2017

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

The Rising Tide Society is an international organization with more than 400 participating cities.

may 26 2017

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

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A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Matt Gifford, Dan Reiter Promoted in Cardinals Organization

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Misuse of Executive Power

Shift Your Mindset to Find Talent

Megan Johnson Selected for Leadership Springfield Program

5 Obvious Signs You Need a Website Overhaul

Local Photographer Mandy Evans Launches New Creative Group

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