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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My Look with Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

Known for his engaging personality and keen sense of style, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe is passing the power of the suit on to the next generation...

nov 2022 | Biz Style, Style

Leadership

What's on Senator Roy Blunt's Desk?

As Senator Roy Blunt nears his retirement from the U.S. Senate, we asked about the keepsakes and mementos that fill his Washington, D.C.,...

nov 2022 | Leadership

Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2022: Dr. Hal Higdon

Now in his 17th year as Chancellor, Dr. Hal Higdon has built the future of Ozarks Technical Community College inch by inch

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People

Leadership

Get to Know Tony Lewis

Tony Lewis, The Bank of Missouri’s new Springfield community bank president, says he’s learned that lending is about helping others achieve...

nov 2022 | Leadership

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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2022 Biz 100

Meet the 2022 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People

Small to Mid-Sized

Moving Online with Big Cedar Lodge

Experience all the fun Big Cedar Lodge has to offer with their new e-commerce site!

nov 2022 | Technology

Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

Analog music formats have made a big comeback. A Springfield company is helping meet the demand.

nov 2022 | Business Services, Music

Small Businesses

Q&A with Linda Daugherty

Academy of Hair Design’s Linda Daugherty, Chair of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, shares tips to...

nov 2022 | Education, Entrepreneur

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Dogs at Culture Flock in Springfield, MO

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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Air Service Heating & Cooling All Service Professional Plumbing in Springfield, MO

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.

New on the Scene

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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My Look with Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

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What's on Senator Roy Blunt's Desk?

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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2022: Dr. Hal Higdon

Leadership

Get to Know Tony Lewis

Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2022 Biz 100

Small to Mid-Sized

Moving Online with Big Cedar Lodge

Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

Small Businesses

Q&A with Linda Daugherty

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Seven Springfield Office Pets You Need to Meet

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Springfield Business Finds Success Through In-House Training

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Two Retired Springfield Business Icons Find Purpose Through Give 5

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Voice XP Inc. Is The Next Big Thing In The Marketing World.

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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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How to Push Past Imposter Syndrome

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