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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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Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway

How a group of determined developers are recreating three Springfield cityscapes.

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How Alamo Drafthouse Developed its Charity on Tap Program

Started in Springfield, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Charity on Tap initiative promotes local beers and supports area nonprofit organizations,...

jan 2018 | Beer, Companies, Giving Back
How CellARide Became a National Supplier
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How CellARide Became a National Supplier

Several years into his business, CellARide founder Josh Holstein had to completely shift his business approach to land a national contract....

jan 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy, Technology
How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople
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How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople

While our friends in Branson keep investing in the greens, we thought it would be fun to do our own investigation into the golf skills of...

jan 2018 | Golf, Outdoors, People
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How Harem & Company’s Kathi Cryderman Built a Springfield Fashion Hub

Before the internet and social media made connecting with new customers a breeze, business owner Kathi Cryderman made a few bold moves that...

jan 2018 | Customer Service, Social Media, Strategy, Women in Business
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How MoDOT Keeps Roads in Southwest Missouri Clear

Each year, the Missouri Department of Transportation Southwest District, which covers 21 area counties including Greene, Taney and Jasper,...

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How the Small Business Majority Can Help Your Startup

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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
Give 5 team of local retirees.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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