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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June Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

jun 07 2016

Framework for Making Ethical Decisions: The Six-Step Guide for Ethical Success

How to make those gut-wrenching decisions that make us face our ethical foundation

may 31 2016

Strategy

5 Approaches to Ethical Decision Making

Five universal approaches to consider when making ethical decisions

may 19 2016 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Strategy
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Drinks and dining coming to north Springfield

O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC plans a shopping area bringing Macadoodles and Tropical Smoothie Café to north Springfield.

may 18 2016

May Insights

Each month, we go to the team at People Centric Consulting Group to gather their insights based on real experiences with organizations.

may 16 2016

Founding Subscribers

Didn’t make the list? Don’t worry. We will continue to print the names of our newest Founding Subscribers in every issue for our first year.

may 04 2016

Corporate

Building A Coke Machine

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company has been a locally owned family company since 1920. It was presented with its biggest expansion...

may 2016 | Companies, Drinks, Manufacturing, Strategy

Small to Mid-Sized

Clinger Holsters Are Locked and Loaded

When programmer Chris Tedder pulled the trigger on his idea for a discreet and flexible holster, he had no idea that he’d be shooting for...

may 2016 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

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The Launch

Connect with women building and owning their careers.

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Biz Events

Browse local networking events on our calendar.

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

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

Print shop at The Greek Corner Screen Printing and Embroidery

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

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

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

The Latest Biz People Pics

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards 2019

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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.

New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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June Insights

Framework for Making Ethical Decisions: The Six-Step Guide for Ethical Success

Strategy

5 Approaches to Ethical Decision Making

Drinks and dining coming to north Springfield

May Insights

Founding Subscribers

Corporate

Building A Coke Machine

Small to Mid-Sized

Clinger Holsters Are Locked and Loaded

Get Connected with Biz 417

Biz Break

The Launch

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Biz Events

Strategy

How Drury University Implemented Crowdfunding to Help Fundraising Efforts

Leadership

How Gordon Kinne Balances Growing Business and Giving Back

Leadership

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

Small Businesses

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

Strategy

How to Hire Quality Candidates Quickly

Excellence in Technology

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

Excellence in Technology

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

Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker: William Angle of Trail Labs

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards 2019

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Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2019

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Great Game for Small Business Kickoff Happy Hour

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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2019

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