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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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Dr. Grenita Lathan, New Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, Gears Up for the School Year

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2021 Commercial Design Awards

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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.

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The Great Game of Business Launches Two New Books

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sep 2019 | Books, Education, Leadership, Strategy
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Dayle Duggins Named Folio: 100 Honoree

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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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10 for the Next 10

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

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aug 07 2019 | 10 For the Next 10, B-School, Leadership, Networking
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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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