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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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Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

Recap: Breakfast with the Masters

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Do It Now: Improve Your LinkedIn Presence

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

Matt Rush shares how he balances his time between playing for the Ozarks Lunkers and working as an Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories.

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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

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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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Logan Aguirre and Tom Douglas on stage at 2025 Think Summit event.
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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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Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell in Springfield, MO.
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