Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

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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BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Lessons Learned in 2016

The People Centric team reflects on 2016.

jan 17 2017

What You Missed at Think Summit

We challenged 417-land to think big, and we weren’t disappointed. Basically, the day was 🔥🔥🔥.

jan 14 2017

The eFactory's Newest Investments

The eFactory is investing $30,000 for 8% equity into five companies—three of which are local.

jan 12 2017

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

Finalists for the Excellence in Technology Awards are tip-top techies including Mostly Serious, Tomo Drug Testing and others.

jan 05 2017

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

Biz 417's Think Summit is January 13 at Springfield Art Museum. You'll...

jan 05 2017

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Ben and Brina Thomas will transition into ownership immediately.

jan 03 2017

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

John Martinez, Founder of Midwest Revenue Group explains how to put processes in place to empower your sales team.

jan 2017 | Branded Content, Native Content, Strategy, Whitepapers
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Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, People

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Leadership

Best Leadership Advice From Bryan Nadeau of Johnny Morris Foundation

From SeaWorld Parks to the Johnny Morris Foundation, Bryan Nadeau has continued to promote conservation and education—all while maintaining...

mar 2019 | Entrepreneur, Leadership, Outdoors, People

Small to Mid-Sized

Brian Croft on the Trials and Triumphs of Joplimo Mattress

Brian Croft’s vision for a customizable mattress company was a gamble, but it paid off. In a decade, Joplimo Mattress out of Joplin, MO...

mar 2019 | Carthage, MO, Companies, Features, Joplin, MO

Corporate

EaglePicher Technologies Leads the Way in Specialty Battery Production

In 1906, Eagle White Lead Works merged with Picher Lead Company in Joplin, MO to create what would eventually be EaglePicher Technologies,...

mar 2019 | Companies, Joplin, MO, Strategy

TheraCare Provides Outpatient Pediatric Care in Springfield MO

Strategy

How TheraCare Helps Our Community Achieve Quality Pediatric Care

When Melanie Stinnett noticed long wait times and a dearth of options for pediatric therapy in the area, she took matters into her own...

mar 2019 | Companies, Health, Kids, Strategy

Strategy

How to Step in When Your Colleague is on Leave

BKD Southwest Missouri partners and managing directors take sabbaticals every five years, which helps prevent burnout and allows other...

mar 2019 | Leadership, Strategy

Advice About Restructuring Your Business

Strategy

How to Successfully Restructure Your Business

Leadership Springfield develops leaders so they can reenergize local organizations, but what do you do when your own organization is the...

mar 2019 | Leadership, Strategy

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Women in Business

How Volt Credit Union’s Vice President of Lending Learned to Fail Forward

Shana Jahnke shares her strategies for scaling the career jungle gym and developing financial know-how.

mar 01 2019 | Branded Content, Financial, Leadership, Native Content
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Family-Owned

Industrial Companies Regroup and Rebrand as Erlen Group

What was formerly known as Springfield Underground is now the Erlen Group. The third-generation rebranded corporation is named for the...

mar 2019 | Companies, Marketing, Next Gen, Strategy

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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.

New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

BIZ DIRECTORIES

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Lessons Learned in 2016

What You Missed at Think Summit

The eFactory's Newest Investments

Meet 417-land’s Tech-xperts

6 Reasons to Attend Think Summit

5 Pound Apparel Sold

Whitepapers

Why You Need a Sales Process

Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

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Best Leadership Advice From Bryan Nadeau of Johnny Morris Foundation

Small to Mid-Sized

Brian Croft on the Trials and Triumphs of Joplimo Mattress

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EaglePicher Technologies Leads the Way in Specialty Battery Production

Strategy

How TheraCare Helps Our Community Achieve Quality Pediatric Care

Strategy

How to Step in When Your Colleague is on Leave

Strategy

How to Successfully Restructure Your Business

Women in Business

How Volt Credit Union’s Vice President of Lending Learned to Fail Forward

Family-Owned

Industrial Companies Regroup and Rebrand as Erlen Group

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One Million Cups Christmas Party 2019

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

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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2019

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