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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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Family-Owned

Connelly Plumbing's Long Game

They’re not the Connellys, but Connelly Plumbing is a company that’s family owned and focused. Second- and third-generation leaders of the...

sep 2021 | Business Services, Companies, Family

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Culture

Get to Know Taj Suleyman, Springfield’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Taj Suleyman has recently taken on the new role of director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the City of Springfield. Study up, so...

sep 2021 | Networking

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Entrepreneur

How a Springfield Entrepreneur Went Fishing for Profit

Father of five Ralph Duda III built a multimillion dollar business in the recreational fishing industry from a toy.

sep 2021 | Branding, Entrepreneur, Fishing

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Culture

Paul Mueller Company Increases Engagement with Virtual Mini-Games

Last year’s Olympics might have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the games began anyway at Paul Mueller Co. as leaders...

sep 2021 | Companies, Consulting, Features

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Offices

Welcome to Husch Blackwell's Virtual Office

Husch Blackwell’s “The Link” permanently removes geographical limitations for employees and clients.

sep 2021 | Companies

Costco opens in Springfield, Missouri at last.

Corporate

Costco Opens in Springfield, Missouri

After months of rumors, investigating and reporting, Costco finally opens its first location in Springfield, Missouri.

aug 18 2021 | Build, Companies, Kansas City

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Strategy

Teri Bee on Customer Service

The Director of Lending at Volt Credit Union shares her secrets to providing the best customer experience.

aug 10 2021 | Branded Content, Ladies Who Launch, Leadership, Native Content
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Offices

The Office Updates Everyone Wants

Peek inside three Springfield offices where simple updates made coming to work a whole lot more enjoyable.

aug 02 2021 | Branded Content, Companies, Decor, Native Content
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Crowdfunding at Drury University in Springfield MO

Strategy

How Drury University Implemented Crowdfunding to Help Fundraising Efforts

Drury University implemented crowdfunding to help increase donors and donations in the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

may 2019 | Business Services, Marketing, Strategy

Community Involvement in Springfield, MO

Leadership

How Gordon Kinne Balances Growing Business and Giving Back

We sat down over drinks at Great Escape Brewing Co. to talk about the balance of career, family and being involved in the community.

may 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, People

Ozark School District Chris Bauman

Leadership

How Ozark Superintendent Plans to Impact the District Over the Next Few Years

Once a struggling student himself, the new superintendent of Ozark School District Chris Bauman is in it for the long haul after his first...

may 2019 | Leadership, Strategy

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Small Businesses

How The Greek Corner's Expansion is Allowing Them to Give Back

Greek Corner Screen Printing and Embroidery has been in Springfield since 1983, but under the leadership of Jason Parke, the business has...

may 2019 | Charity, Companies, Giving Back, Strategy

Business Advice about Hiring Processes

Strategy

How to Hire Quality Candidates Quickly

Employees moving on to other companies or new ventures is a naturally occurring event in the workforce.

may 2019 | HR, Leadership, Strategy

Jordan McAdoo of Stitch Fix in Springfield, MO

Excellence in Technology

Jordan McAdoo of Stitch Fix is the 2019 Excellence in Technology Rising Star Award Winner

A self-taught programmer, Jordan McAdoo worked her way into a position working remotely for Stitch Fix out of Silicon Valley in just five...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Jordan Morgan, Biz 417 Excellence in Tech Developer of the Year

Excellence in Technology

Jordan Morgan is the 2019 Excellence in Technology Developer of the Year Award Winner

Through writing for his own blog, Swiftjective-C, Jordan Morgan became known within the iOS developer community and landed himself a...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology

Local Business Owner in Springfield, MO

Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker: William Angle of Trail Labs

How first-time business owner William Angle turned a passion for mountain biking into a highly niche suspension service business.

may 2019 | Biking, Meet the Maker

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SBDC Annual Meeting 2021

SBDC Annual Meeting June 16, 2021. Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.

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SGForum 2021

SGForum presented by The Network. June 11, 2021. The Gillioz Theatre.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2021

At the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, 417 Magazine Publisher Logan Aguirre has been installed as Chairman of the...

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