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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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Brad Beckham, O'Reilly Automotive's CEO
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Meet Brad Beckham, O'Reilly Automotive's New CEO

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New workspace at Gillioz Theatre
Offices

The Gillioz Theatre Gives an Old Space New Life

Geoff Steele continually recreates the community-focused purpose of the Gillioz Theatre. Next on the agenda, offering space at the historic...

jan 2024 | Workspaces
The United Way of the Ozarks’ Community Field Trips
Culture

The United Way of the Ozarks’ Community Field Trips

As corporate team building expands beyond the office, companies are looking for outside opportunities to build a more meaningful workplace...

jan 2024 | Companies, Giving Back
Jamie Lawless of Husch Blackwell.
Leadership

Husch Blackwell Chief Executive-elect Jamie Lawless on how to land your dream job

She’s the incoming leader of one of America’s largest law firms, and she’s not a lawyer. Jamie Lawless shares how – with preparation,...

dec 13 2023 | Law & Regulation
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Logan Aguirre speaks at Best Places to Work 2023
Culture

4 Reasons to Apply for Biz 417’s Best Places to Work Survey

Why enter your workplace in Biz 417's Best Places to Work? Here are few key takeaways that make it worth it.

nov 15 2023 | Companies
Chris Moss from Volt Credit Union.
Culture

Volt CEO Chris Moss Makes Volunteering a Priority

Volt Credit Union’s new leader shares why volunteering makes an impact within an organization and changes a community.

nov 2023 | Do Good, Financial, Giving Back
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Achieve the best in your business.
Strategy

3 Ways to Invest Internally to Achieve the Best in Your Business

Abacus CPAs recently was named to the Best of the Best Accounting Firms list. Managing Partner Bill Dunton shares his insights on how to...

nov 2023 | Companies, Financial, Strategy
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Dynamic EV Charing helps unveil new electric vehicle chargers.
Small Businesses

Dynamic EV Charging Plugs Into Emerging Demand

Dynamic EV Charging is tapping into an emerging need: places to juice the population’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.

nov 2023 | Business Services, Entrepreneur

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Offices

Inside Shallina Goodnight’s Office

In this series, we head inside the offices of 417-land’s business leaders to see what inspires them, what challenges them and what their...

may 07 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Decor, Native Content
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Biz 417's 2019 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

2019 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Biz 417 and AITP of the Ozarks recognized three companies and three individuals for their pioneering innovations that are...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
How to Pitch your Product
Strategy

Bob Vavrinak’s Tips for Honing Your Pitch

Bob Vavrinak identified a problem, created a product and pitched it to a major retailer. Here's how he did it.

may 2019 | Marketing, Sales, Strategy
Imprivata PatientSecure vein recognition links patients to the correct records.
Strategy

CoxHealth Implements Imprivata PatientSecure for Better Patient Service

Health care is a busy field with a constant stream of new people and new situations that need instant medical attention. With lives on the...

may 2019 | Business Services, Health
Pet friendly hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton in Springfield MO
Strategy

Home2 Suites by Hilton Offers Modern Amenities in North Springfield

Home2 Suites by Hilton opened in Springfield in December 2018. With a pet-friendly atmosphere and long-term stay options, this new set of...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
The Order at Hotel Vandivort in downtown Springfield MO
Strategy

Hotel Vandivort's V2 Concept is Bringing More Glamour to Downtown

John and Billy McQueary, two Queen City natives, have dedicated themselves to helping the revitalization of downtown Springfield with Hotel...

may 2019 | Companies, Downtown Springfield, Features, Strategy
Co-owner Paul Sundy of Big Whiskey's in Ozark MO
Strategy

How Big Whiskey's Achieved a Smooth Relocation to Ozark, MO

Whether it applies to your business or home, no one says moving is easy. Big Whiskey’s relocated its home base from its 3,000-square-foot...

may 2019 | Food, Ozark, MO, Q&A, Strategy
DeWitt & Associates, Inc. in Springfield MO
Small Businesses

How DeWitt & Associates is Planning for the Future

Throughout 60 years in the business of construction and contracting, DeWitt & Associates, Inc. has maintained its status as a trusted...

may 2019 | Leadership, Strategy

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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019
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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2019

2019 Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards hosted by BKD CPAs & Advisors and Drury University. April 16. Oasis Hotel & Convention...
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Biz B-School: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Biz 417's B-School Breakfast Series: Women Who Mean Business presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development. April 11, 2019. Andy B's. ...
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Good Morning, Springfield! April 2019

April 2019 Good Morning, Springfield! presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. April 4, 2019. Drury University O'Reilly Family...
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Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview 2019

Access to the Issues: April Ballot Overview presented by The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals. March 12. Springfield Area...

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