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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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Elevate Branson works to support the workforce behind the tourism industry in Branson, MO.
Family-Owned

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Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction.
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Giving Back with Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction

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nov 2023 | Branson, Do Good, Giving Back
How Exercise Can Impact Team Building.
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How Exercise Can Impact Team Building

Sometimes the best team building exercises with your work crew take place outside of the office—and involve literal exercise.

nov 2023 | Local Activities
Hal Donaldson
Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

With a new world headquarters that opened in October, Convoy of Hope has had a big year. Founder Hal Donaldson has paved the way for its...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People
Ron and Nancy Bogart
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Coast to Coast on Two Wheels

Ron and Nancy Bogart made themselves a lofty goal to bicycle in all 50 states while they’re in their 50s.

nov 01 2023 | Travel
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Meet Biz 417's 2023 Biz 100

Meet the 2023 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People
A mockup of the new Springfield Brewing Company.
Small Businesses

Q&A with Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian Allen

With two expansions in the works, Springfield Brewing Company’s Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Brian...

nov 2023 | Drinks, Q&A
A mockup of the reimagined Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
Corporate

Reimagining Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Big changes to Ozark Empire Fairgrounds are planned to have a big economic impact on Southwest Missouri.

nov 2023 | Build, Financial

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Strategy

Springfield's Hotel Boom

Springfield’s hotel scene has seen an impressive growth spurt, but some officials are cautioning the market is oversaturated. We talked...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Vib Lobby houses The Wheelhouse in Springfield MO
Strategy

Springfield's Vib Hotel Serves as a Gathering Place for Locals and Visitors

The Vib Hotel, pronounced "Vibe," has modern interiors that were designed to appeal to a younger, millennial demographic. The location in...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, Strategy, Travel
Tara Bailes, Spencer Fane LLP
Women in Business

The After-Work Interests that Keep Tara Bailes Motivated

At 29, Tara Bailes is one of the youngest lawyers at Spencer Fane. She shares her tricks for juggling travel, marathon training and a...

may 01 2019 | Branded Content, Law & Regulation, Leadership, Legal
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Missouri Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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The Complicated Process of Earning a Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in Missouri

Canna Bliss wades through Missouri’s new medical marijuana law with the hopes of being one of the first dispensaries in southwest Missouri.

may 2019 | Health, Politics
Paige Oxendine, Rachel Anderson, Chrystal Irons, Tara Horton, and Lance Coffman with the efactory with Logan Aguirre of Biz 417
Excellence in Technology

The efactory is the 2019 Excellence in Technology Community Impact Award Winner

The efactory has emerged as a leader of technology and innovation in the Springfield area and has served as a hub for entrepreneurs and...

may 2019 | Companies, Features, People, Technology
Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three companies and streamline processes.
Offices

Three Local Property Companies Decided to Invest in One Large Location

Wilhoit Properties, Zimmerman Properties and Zimmerman Properties Construction needed one location with the ability to house all three...

may 2019 | Companies, Strategy, Workspaces
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Communication

Why you Should Adopt Handwritten Letters into your Marketing Strategy

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apr 2019 | Communication, Strategy
Rebecca Weddle learned how to get over workplace shyness.
Women in Business

How CoxHealth’s Corporate Account Executive Overcame Crippling Shyness

Rebecca Weddle shares her surprising journey from painfully shy collegian to powerhouse account executive.

apr 01 2019 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Women in Business
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Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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