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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People Centric Insights: September 2016

Each month, our team at People Centric Consulting Group reflects and gathers insights based on real experiences with organizations.

sep 20 2016

Gary Whitaker Named to Folio: 100

Whitaker Publishing president and owner identified as “Corporate Catalyst”

sep 08 2016

Meet Rosie

The eFactory and The Network team up to provide resources, mentors for women

sep 02 2016

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Leadership

20 Under 30 Class of 2016

Meet 417-land’s brightest up-and-comers in 2016.

sep 2016 | Features, People, Women in Business

Strategy

3M is Sealing the Deal on Success

Springfield was an attractive pick for a 3M plant because of its location and economy, but its workforce is what has kept the local plant...

sep 2016 | Strategy

Culture

Bigfish Screenprinting's Thoughtful Threads

Days after the 2011 Joplin tornado, Bigfish Screenprinting started a fundraiser that changed the company for good.

sep 2016 | Charity

Offices

CAST at Farmers Park

Farmers Park is always full of activity, and CAST, a workspace cooperative run by Green Circle Projects, is no exception. The current 10...

sep 2016 | Companies, Design, Workspaces

Culture

Classy Llama Culture

Classy Llama is people-centric by nature. Ultimately, though, the Springfield company’s culture comes down to its tight-knit staff and the...

sep 2016 | Companies

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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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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

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

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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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Gary Whitaker Named to Folio: 100

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3M is Sealing the Deal on Success

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Bigfish Screenprinting's Thoughtful Threads

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CAST at Farmers Park

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Kevin Bergman’s Outlook on Prime Inc.

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

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