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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.

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 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.

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.

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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The Wingman Harness Company Has Just What the Doctor Ordered

Dr. Chris Spinellli, co-founder of The Wingman Harness Company, LLC, wasn’t going to let mobility issues hold his daughter back, so he...

jan 2016 | Companies, Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Expansion on the Horizon for Springfield Brewing Company

Downtown staple Springfield Brewing Company is expanding west into the space adjacent to its McDaniel Street building

dec 22 2015

The Pros and Cons of an Open Office Environment

dec 08 2015

Local Young Professionals Connect CoxHealth and Community

CoxHealth has hand-picked 15 civically engaged young professionals to assist the hospital in expanding its perspective of the community's...

dec 03 2015

Local Tech Startup Competes Globally, Needs Community Votes

Help show the world what the Midwest is made of! Local Missouri tech junkies have invented the first-ever, non-invasive audio chat platform...

dec 02 2015

Free Worker Safety Summit Coming to Springfield

Missouri Common Ground Alliance will host a free worker safety summit December 9-10 at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

nov 25 2015

Downtown Hotel Receives Four Diamond Rating

Springfield's Hotel Vandivort is the first lodging site in the Queen City to be named a Four Diamond hotel.

nov 19 2015

MSU SBTDC Releases Economic Impact Numbers for 2015

In 2015, the Missouri State University Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) created 144 new jobs, retained 573 existing...

nov 18 2015

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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.

may 2025 | Sports

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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.

may 2025 | Leadership, People

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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.

may 2025 | Do Good

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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...

may 2025 | Business Services, Education

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Tax Season Isn’t Over—It’s Just Beginning with Abacus! Year-Round Planning

Learn about the Abacus! ALIGN method, designed to create personalized planning and business growth

apr 2025 | Branded Content, Financial
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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.

apr 2025 | Think Summit

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Your Cheat Sheet for Biz 417's 2025 Think Summit

Biz 417’s 2025 Think Summit was packed with bold ideas, inspiring stories and useful business strategies. Read about some of the best...

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Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell in Springfield, MO.

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From Nonprofit to COO: Angela Quinn on Leadership, Mentorship and 25 Years at Husch Blackwell

Angela Quinn has worn many hats throughout her career journey, collecting many life lessons along the way.

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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.

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Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

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Free Worker Safety Summit Coming to Springfield

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