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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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Biz 100 Power Plays

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nov 19 2017 | Business Services, Charity, Companies, Do Good
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Meet Michael Evans, 417's New Sales Director

Originally from Illinois, Evans comes to 417 with more than 33 years in the publishing world.

nov 14 2017 | #417Culture
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6 Pro Tips For Better Company Photography

Modern digital marketing trends have created the need for more visual content than ever. Here's six ways to make yours better.

nov 06 2017 | Art, Branding, Business Services, Companies
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Biz 100 Up Close

Quick stats and fun facts about the business titans named to our second Biz 100.

nov 01 2017 | Business Services, Companies, Women in Business
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Biz 100 2017

Anyone can denounce the status quo. Biz 100 honorees have the power to change it. Welcome to Biz 417’s second annual listing of the most...

nov 2017 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Features, People
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2017 Person of the Year: Amy Blansit
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2017 Person of the Year: Amy Blansit

Amy Blansit’s resume includes a startup business, a community center, a nonprofit organization and a role as a professor, and she’s just...

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Strategy

Do It Now: Become a Trailblazer

It takes courage to navigate uncharted territory. Rikki Barton, director of prevention services at Community Partnership of the Ozarks,...

jul 2019 | Leadership, Strategy
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Dress For Success With Jonathan Garard

Jonathan Garard, co-owner of Grooms Office Environments, offers advice on speaking to clients through personal style.

jul 2019 | Biz Style
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Giving Back with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Successful corporate giving programs require processes and personnel. Luckily, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is here to help.

jul 2019 | Companies, Giving Back, Women in Business
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High School Students Get a GO CAPS Head Start

High school students Taylor Flores and Brendan Reeves leave GO CAPS with their business license in hand.

jul 2019 | Education, Entrepreneur, Technology
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How Ashley Norgard and Joelle Cannon Connected Through Rosie

Ashley Norgard and Joelle Cannon work in different fields but support each other through an intentional mentorship relationship.

jul 2019 | Leadership, Networking, People, Q&A
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How Do You Get Incarcerated Persons Back Into the Workforce?

The Missouri Department of Corrections believes inmates are an untapped workforce, which is why it's teaching inmates skills to help them...

jul 2019 | Recruitment, Strategy
Midwest Mobile Imaging in Springfield, MO
Strategy

How Midwest Mobile Imaging Successfully Expanded to Springfield

When Dan Taylor, president of Midwest Mobile Imaging, started receiving contracts in Springfield, he had to decide if the time was right to...

jul 2019 | Business Services, Strategy, West Plains, MO
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Meet the Maker

How Small Batch Burritos Has Generated Profit off of Breakfast Burritos

Teresa and Blake Beshore share insider knowledge for making one of their breakfast burritos.

jul 2019 | Food, Manufacturing, Meet the Maker, Strategy

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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.
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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...
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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...
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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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