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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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Küat Racks: Racking Up Success
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Küat Racks: Racking Up Success

When serial entrepreneur Luke Kuschmeader designed his own lightweight aluminum bike rack, he had no idea that he was revolutionizing the...

nov 2015 | Biking, Made in 417, Manufacturing, Meet the Maker
LocalRaces is Racing Ahead
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LocalRaces is Racing Ahead

The story behind LocalRaces, a comprehensive online software for race management.

nov 2015 | Strategy
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Nerd-Inspired Workspace

Jeremy Shreckhise is an assistant art director at The Alchemedia Project, which requires endless inspiration. To keep creativity flowing,...

nov 2015 | People, Workspaces
On the Rocks with Mark McFatridge
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On the Rocks with Mark McFatridge

After leading Metropolitan National Bank through a merger, Mark McFatridge, now CEO of Bear State Financial and Bear State Bank, has words...

nov 2015 | Advice & Whiskey
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Parakeet Pete’s: Clawing to the Top

Darrell Henley and Emma Hamilton, co-owners of Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline talk strategy.

nov 2015 | Strategy
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ScholarPrep is a Studious Start-Up

Learn about mother-daughter duo Christian and Jordan Schanda's studious start-up ScholarPrep.

nov 2015 | Education, Strategy
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Six Tips for Launching Your Unusual Business

Brian Ash’s new business, The Trolley Bike, launched in 2016 and brought roving entertainment to downtown Springfield. However, with an...

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Carmelita Jeter, the fastest woman alive, speaks at Biz 417's 2019 Ladies Who Launch.
Women in Business

What You Missed from Ladies Who Launch 2019

Missed our second annual Ladies Who Launch conference? We rounded up twelve takeaways just for you.

jul 18 2019 | Branding, Communication, Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2018
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2019 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Meet 10 rising leaders who are moving southwest Missouri into the next decade.

jul 2019 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
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Commercial Design Awards winner The Falcon Apartments lobby
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2019 Commercial Design Awards

The fourth annual Commercial Design Awards celebrates the best local design in Springfield, MO and how each winning space seamlessly links...

jul 2019 | Build, Business Services, Commercial Design Awards, Design
Jen Leonard outdoors at Tie & Timber Beer Co.
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Advice and Whiskey with Jen Leonard of Tie & Timber Beer Co.

Jen Leonard and her husband, Curtis, wanted to get out of corporate life in Denver, so they decided to start a brewery in Curtis’s hometown...

jul 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Beer, Women in Business
2019 Momentum Survey results in Springfield, MO.
Strategy

Analyzing Workforce Trends in Southwest Missouri

Two entities survey workforce trends to identify how they can close the skills and training gaps felt by today's businesses.

jul 2019 | Strategy
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Biz 417 Commercial Design Awards 2019 Winner Ellecor Design & Gifts
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Commercial Design Awards Winner: Ellecor Design & Gifts

After five years in a traditional retail space, Ellecor Design & Gifts owner and lead designer Haden Long was looking for a change. Long...

jul 2019 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
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Biz 417 Commercial Design Awards 2019 Winner The Falcon Apartments
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Commercial Design Awards Winner: The Falcon Apartments

When two Glendale High School alums, TLC Properties owners Sam and Jen Coryell, purchased land near their alma mater, they knew Nathan...

jul 2019 | Commercial Design Awards, Decor, Design, Features
Foster Senior Living facility development plan in Springfield, MO
Strategy

Determining the Need for Senior Living Through Market Research

In an effort to comply with Missouri law, fight overbuilding and determine need, Foster Senior Living conducted a market study of the...

jul 2019 | Law & Regulation, Strategy

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019
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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2019

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. January 25. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Photos by Brad...
Biz 417's Think Summit 2019
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Biz 417's Think Summit 2019

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 18, 2019. Photos Abigail...
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CEO Conversation with Doug Pitt 2019

CEO Conversation with Doug Pitt presented by Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce, January 17, 2019. Main Event Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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The Network's Holiday Soirée 2018

The Network's Holiday Soirée. December 13, 2018. The Old Glass Place. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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