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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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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.

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

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

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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
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Meet the Maker: William Angle of Trail Labs

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may 2019 | Biking, Meet the Maker

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards 2019

2019 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Athena Awards. March 6. John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards 2019

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