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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Biz 100 Up Close: Bob Hammerschmidt

Commerce Bank President Bob Hammerschmidt tells us how he starts his day, when he checks his email and the last show he binge-watched.

mar 2017 | People, Q&A

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Excellence in Technology

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2017

Innovation relies on action, and no one knows that better than the 11 winners of Biz 417’s Excellence in Technology Awards presented...

mar 2017 | Companies, Features, Technology

Culture

Branding a Culture of Philanthropy

KPM learned how to brand its philanthropic efforts, and it’s paying off. KPM CARES has been used as a recruiting tool and recently won an...

mar 2017 | Giving Back, Strategy

Leadership

Community and Cocktails with Debbie Shantz Hart

Debbie Shantz Hart sat down with us to discuss the importance of community involvement over a couple drinks at Red Room at Flame.

mar 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business

Strategy

Create an Evaluation Process that Works

Kick your company’s traditional performance review system to the curb with these insights from Willard Public Schools.

mar 2017 | Strategy

Offices

Departika's Office Space

There’s nothing traditional about Departika, a digital marketing and design company, and that includes the company office on Commercial...

mar 2017 | Strategy, Workspaces

Style

Desk Envy

A mix of function and personality makes these must-have desk accessories the talk of the office.

mar 2017 | Biz Style

Leadership

D is for Diversity

Prioritize diversity in the workplace with Maranda Provance’s tips.

mar 2017 | Women in Business

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