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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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Meet the 2024 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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Conrad Griggs
Leadership

Regent Bank's Conrad Griggs Talks About His Colorful Career

Conrad Griggs, business development officer at Regent Bank, sat down to regale us with stories and advice from a long career in Springfield.

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Take a Look Inside efactory's Second Location

Take a quick tour of the second location of Springfield, Missouri's efactory.

jul 2024 | Workspaces
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Vanessa Howe Talks Starting BelowZero Cryospa

Vanessa Howe has gone from a life-changing diagnosis to a life-improving business.

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Leia Huffman of Forvis Mazars
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Building Wealth with Confidence: Financial Tips from Advisor Leia Huffman

Forvis Mazars’ Leia Huffman shares expert financial advice for women at every stage of life.

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How To Know When to Borrow Money for Home Improvements

Volt Credit Union’s Teri Bee advises on borrowing money to upgrade your home.

may 2024 | Financial, For the Home
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Gail Smart’s Tailored and Timeless Look

Gail Smart plans for a variety of events from basketball games to hosting alongside her husband Clif Smart, outgoing president of Missouri...

may 2024 | Biz Style
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Offices

Inside the New Inside the New Springfield-Greene County 911 and Office of Emergency Management

Take a look inside the newly renovated Springfield-Greene County 911 and Office of Emergency Management, where 911 responders provide...

may 2024 | Workspaces

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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
Strategy

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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Why you Should Adopt Handwritten Letters into your Marketing Strategy

For Rhoads Real Estate agent Emily Johnson, creating a quality experience is always at the forefront of her mind, which is why every month...

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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One Million Cups Christmas Party 2019

One Million Cups presents their Christmas party at the Springfield Art Museum on December 11, 2019. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz People Pics

Biz B-School: Person of the Year, Clif Smart presented by OTC CWD

Biz 417’s Person of the Year Clif Smart spoke about the profound impact he’s been able to make on Missouri State University and within...
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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2019

On November 13, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the third annual Biz 100...
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Biz B-School presented by OTC Center For Workforce Development: The Business of Pot

Five of southwest Missouri’s professionals spoke about what the new medical marijuana industry means for our region at Biz 417’s B-School.

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