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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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Dogs at Culture Flock in Springfield, MO
Offices

Seven Springfield Office Pets You Need to Meet

Our office pets roundup is back! This time, we meet a collection of cats and dogs who are pulling overtime at local Springfield, Missouri...

jul 01 2019 | Branded Content, Native Content, Pets, Workspaces
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Air Service Heating & Cooling All Service Professional Plumbing in Springfield, MO
Strategy

Springfield Business Finds Success Through In-House Training

To stand apart from the competition, the team at Air Services Heating & Cooling goes through regular internal training sessions.

jul 2019 | Companies, Strategy
Give 5 team of local retirees.
Culture

Two Retired Springfield Business Icons Find Purpose Through Give 5

Former owner of Farmers Gastropub Bill Griffiths and former Springfield mayor Jim O’Neal found new purpose through Give 5.

jul 2019 | Giving Back, People, Strategy
Mercy is a a client of VoiceXP Inc., which helps businesses adopt voice technology into their marketing plans and business models.
Small Businesses

Voice XP Inc. Is The Next Big Thing In The Marketing World.

Bonnie Snyder and Bob Stolzberg of Voice XP are receiving national attention, including from Amazon, yet their newborn company is just...

jul 2019 | Marketing, Q&A, Technology
Kevin Bergman of Prime Inc. in Springfield, MO
Leadership

Kevin Bergman’s Outlook on Prime Inc.

Kevin Bergman has been with Prime Inc. for 20 years. He’s worked in IT and the Floral Department, and now he’s Director of Fleet...

jun 2019 | Leadership, Strategy
Executives from four local companies share their experiences of going through The Great Game for Small Business.
Small Businesses

What You Missed from The Great Game for Small Business B-School

Five takeaways from this morning’s panel of four local companies that participated in The Great Game for Small Business, plus exciting news...

jun 13 2019 | Communication, Companies, Education, Financial
Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Tasha Eurich
Leadership

How to Push Past Imposter Syndrome

Dr. Tasha Eurich explains the negative effects of a common psychological pattern dubbed "Imposter Syndrome," along with how to overcome it....

may 2019 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
Mostly Serious named the recipient of the 2019 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Recipient
Small Businesses

Mostly Serious Wins Chamber’s Small Business Award

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce gives the 27th annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to Mostly Serious out of a pool of...

may 08 2019 | Branding, Business Services, Companies, Galloway

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Joe Daues, CEO of the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks in Springfield MO
Leadership

The Career of Springfield's Own Joe Daues

Joe Daues, CEO of the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, has worn many hats in his career. Find out what brought him to where he is...

sep 2019 | Entrepreneur, Leadership, People
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Strategy

The City of Springfield Launches an Employment Pilot Program to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

The City of Springfield, Missouri is debuting a pilot program placing victims of the opioid epidemic into temporary employment positions.

sep 2019 | Strategy
Get in the Game by Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker and Change the Game by Jack Stack and Darren Dahl
Corporate

The Great Game of Business Launches Two New Books

Two new books from The Great Game of Business launch this fall, and we’ve got the inside scoop.

sep 2019 | Books, Education, Leadership, Strategy
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Strategy

7 Ways to Make Strategic Planning Fun

The last thing you want is for your strategic planning session to be a flop. Here’s how to bring some energy to your goal-setting meetings...

aug 21 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Communication, Native Content
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Dayle Duggins 417 Magazine headshot
Leadership

Dayle Duggins Named Folio: 100 Honoree

The Folio: 100 recognizes individuals for their entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and the impact they have made on the fast-paced...

aug 14 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business
Frank & Maven Marketing Consultant Megan Ellis.
Leadership

How Megan Ellis Leaned Into Nontraditional Messaging to Rebrand Volt Credit Union

Frank & Maven Marketing Consultant Megan Ellis worked with Volt Credit Union to redefine banking for the next generation.

aug 2019 | Biz Style, Leadership, Women in Business
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Kristin Carter, C.J. Davis and Stephen Hall speak at Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 August B-School.
10 for the Next 10

What You Missed from Our 10 For the Next 10 B-School

Five of our honorees share their roots, biggest accomplishments, goals and visions for southwest Missouri.

aug 07 2019 | 10 For the Next 10, B-School, Leadership, Networking
Obeya open office environment with telephone booth
Offices

Do Open Office Plans Really Work?

Industries across the board are sinking serious dollars into redesigning their offices to be more open and airy. Are the whispers of...

jul 31 2019 | Branded Content, Communication, Design, Native Content
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See pictures from One Million Cups Christmas Party
Biz People Pics

One Million Cups Christmas Party 2019

One Million Cups presents their Christmas party at the Springfield Art Museum on December 11, 2019. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
See pictures from B-School with Biz 417's Person of the Year, Clif Smart
Biz People Pics

Biz B-School: Person of the Year, Clif Smart presented by OTC CWD

Biz 417’s Person of the Year Clif Smart spoke about the profound impact he’s been able to make on Missouri State University and within...
See pictures from Biz 100 Party 2019
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2019

On November 13, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the third annual Biz 100...
See pictures from Biz B-School: The Business of Pot
Biz People Pics

Biz B-School presented by OTC Center For Workforce Development: The Business of Pot

Five of southwest Missouri’s professionals spoke about what the new medical marijuana industry means for our region at Biz 417’s B-School.

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