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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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New Leadership at I Pour Life

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The Next Generation of Leadership at Russell Cellular

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Krystal Creach of BKD on Taking a Team Approach

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jan 12 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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Strategy

How Noah Alldredge Juggles 3 Businesses

Serial entrepreneur Noah Alldredge offers tips on how to run multiple businesses without losing your mind.

sep 2019 | Companies, People, Strategy
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Culture

How OMG Commerce Landed on Inc.’s Best Places to Work in 2019

Finding the right people and giving them the training opportunities to grow and communicate openly are two keys to OMG Commerce’s company...

sep 2019 | Communication, Companies
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Strategy

How The Barley House Changed Directions to Meet Consumer Demands

When The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing opened, the venue made a hard shift in its plans. The ability to change to meet client demands...

sep 2019 | Strategy, Wedding Venue
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How the Fletch App Helps Professors with Student Attendance

Marquett Burton is bringing his app concept, Fletch, to life with the help of the efactory's accelerator program, Cohort 4.

sep 2019 | Education, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Technology
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Startups

Mixed Reality Puts Virtual Reality Players in the Game

Virtual reality gaming is rising in popularity, yet the industry is still relatively small, making it ripe for entrepreneurial startups....

sep 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Technology
Richard Harris of Moonbeam Development in Springfield, MO
Meet the Maker

Moonbeam Development Problem-Solves for Their Clients

When businesses feel lost in the mobile-first environment, technology company Moonbeam Development is ready with a guiding ray.

sep 2019 | Meet the Maker, People, Technology
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Offices

Peek Inside Volt Credit Union's Headquarters

Volt Credit Union wants to separate itself from traditional banks, so they enlisted the help of Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective to...

sep 2019 | Companies, Design, Financial, Workspaces
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Pineapple Whip's Been Whipping Up Summer Since 1974

Three tropical concessions topped with hula girls signal summer’s arrival in Springfield. Pineapple Whip’s sweet success story began at the...

sep 2019 | Companies, Food, Next Gen, People

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Good Morning, Springfield! November 2021

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Biz 417's Best Places to Work 2021

Biz 417's inaugural Best Places to Work luncheon celebrated the Top 20 Best Places to Work as designated by Best Companies Group. Each...
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Lunch 2021

The annual summer get-together was held July 23, 2021 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees gathered in a relaxed atmosphere...
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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2021

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