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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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Matt Rush, Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories and Player with the Ozarks Lunkers

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Biz 417's Legacy Network
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Speakers and Mentors Share Their Legacy Network Feedback

Participants, speakers and mentors of the first Legacy Network class share their top takeaways from the program.

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The Story Behind Garde'n Gate Provisions Foundation in Ozark

A local nonprofit teams up with local businesses to provide the perfect prom for local students.

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What's on Mark Smith's Desk?

Mark Smith, Dean of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University, shares keepsakes from his office that...

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Tom Douglas's Think Summit 2025 Takeaways

Tom Douglas, CEO of JMARK, shares his top takeaways from Biz 417's biggest-ever Think Summit.

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Your Cheat Sheet for Biz 417's 2025 Think Summit

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Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell in Springfield, MO.
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Angela Quinn has worn many hats throughout her career journey, collecting many life lessons along the way.

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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
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
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
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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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BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum. Twin Oaks Country Club. September 11, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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