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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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The female lenders of Central Bank.
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Ladies Who Lend

Central Bank’s Barbra Wallace inspires and mentors fellow lenders, drawing from her 34 years of experience.

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Dean Thompson
Culture

Dean Thompson Shares How He Does It All

Dean Thompson balances his time as Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of City Utilities and Commanding General for the...

mar 2025 | Leadership, People
John Dillon of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Culture

Advice and Whiskey with John Dillon

We sit down for a conversation with John Dillon, one of the founding members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, as the band enters their...

mar 2025 | Music, People
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Amanda Hedgpeth
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Amanda Hedgpeth is a Woman Who Means Business

Amanda Hedgpeth, one of Biz 417's 2025 Women Who Mean Business, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CoxHealth.

mar 2025 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri
Strategy

Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri

These southwest Missouri businesses implement and utilize ambassador programs to achieve their unique goals in new ways.

mar 2025 | Strategy
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Business and Networking Events in Southwest Missouri

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

mar 2025 | Networking
Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage
Communication

Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage

Corey Kilburn, Founder and Creative Counsel at Roundtable Legal Law Offices of Corey Kilburn, takes to the stage.

mar 2025 | Communication, Leadership
Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together
Leadership

Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together

In support of healthcare education, five local institutions are working together with a singular focus to solve a regional problem.

mar 2025 | Business Services, Education, Health

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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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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
Give 5 team of local retirees.
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
Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Tasha Eurich
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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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...
CEO Conversation with Doug Pitt 2019
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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.
The Network's Holiday Soirée 2018
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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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