Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Beckie Collins Turned Her Creative Hobbies into a Growing Business

With Gypsy Soul - Leather and Wax, Beckie Collins caught lightning in a bottle, selling out her soy candles and, through social media and...

sep 2018 | E-Commerce, Meet the Maker, Shopping, Women in Business

Small Businesses

Find the Next Great Location for Your Business

Steve Schoepflin of Shark’s Surf X Supply shares the tips you need to expand your business to a new location.

sep 2018 | Companies, Downtown Springfield, Shopping, Strategy

Small Businesses

How The Connection Exchange Brings Businesses Together

Consider it an extension of your business development department.

sep 2018 | Strategy, Women in Business

Leadership

Four to Follow with John Jungmann

The Springfield Public Schools superintendent shares his Twitter favorites.

sep 2018 | Education, Leadership, Social Media

Strategy

What Tie & Timber Did When it Ran Out of Beer

The Rountree watering hole turned to the burgeoning Springfield brewing community for a helping hand.

sep 2018 | Beer, Commercial Street, Strategy

Small Businesses

At Zero2Sixty, Lora Newman Uses Horses to Coach Business Professionals

As CEO of Zero2Sixty Performance Coaching, Lora Newman incorporates equine coaching into her business as she strives to help business...

sep 2018 | Communication, Features, Leadership, Strategy

Strategy

Campaignium’s Sarah Smith Discusses Her Musical Talents

The content marketing specialist knows music can strike a chord among groups of people.

sep 2018 | Music, People

Whitepapers

Gaining Quality Feedback

Traci Louvier of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems shares advice on how to to ask customers for quality feedback, and how to make the most of...

sep 2018 | Branded Content, Communication, Native Content, Strategy
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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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Leadership

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

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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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An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

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