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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Fit in Fifteen

Turn your midday slump into an in-office energy boost with Fitness Trucking Founder Siphiwe Baleka’s 15-minute equipment-free workout. If...

nov 16 2015

Watercooler

Stay in the know about who's merging, expanding, franchising and growing in 417-land.

nov 12 2015

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Do you often look around your place of employment and notice everyone seems to be just going through the motions?

nov 10 2015

Veterans on the Move

Guaranty Bank participates in Segs4Vets day

nov 03 2015

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Not only has Sara Bauer taken over 417 Smiles from her father, Dr. Stephen Young, but she’s expanded the family business to include her...

nov 2015 | Dental, Next Gen, Strategy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Owner of Anvil Customs Ryan Wasson stumbled into leatherworks as a hobbyist but quickly turned his project into an in-demand business that...

nov 2015 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

With multiple successful businesses between them, Emma Chapman, Trey George, Joshua Widner and Rogan Howitt share the branding knowledge...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

J. Kent Martin and Nathan Taylor love their dogs, so when the two owners of Bridge Blue, Obelisk Home and Unleashed Life wanted to find a...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Pets, Strategy

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Excellence in Technology

Introducing the Six Winners of the 2019 Excellence in Technology Awards

Biz 417 and AITP of the Ozarks’ third annual Excellence in Technology Awards recognize three organizations and three individuals for their...

feb 28 2019 | Companies, Leadership, People

A SMC Packaging employee performs routine work on a machine's electrical components

Strategy

How SMC and John Deere Reman Overcame Growing Pains

If you think training one employee is tough, imagine training 50+ employees how to operate dangerous machinery and troubleshoot technology...

feb 27 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Manufacturing
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Biz 417, SRC Holdings and Jack Stack work together to create pilot program The Great Game for Small Business.

Small Businesses

Why The Great Game for Small Business is The Next Big Thing

Biz 417 has partnered with The Great Game of Business to create a pilot program for local businesses looking to increase profitability,...

feb 14 2019 | Companies, Financial, Strategy

Offices

Seven Office Must-Haves for 2019

It's time to show your workspace a little love. You'll wonder how you ever lived without these super-stylish office accessories and...

feb 01 2019 | Branded Content, Decor, Design, Native Content
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Women in Business

How Laurie Bebee Balances Life During Tax Season

Laurie Bebee of Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP shares her strategies for making the most of her time.

feb 01 2019 | Branded Content, Companies, Financial, Leadership
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Leadership

Governor Mike Parson to be Interviewed at Think Summit

Biz 417 welcomes Gov. Mike Parson to the Think Summit stage on Friday, January 18 at the Springfield Art Museum for his first public...

jan 11 2019 | People, Politics, Q&A, Think Summit

Illustration of Robin Robeson of Guaranty Bank in Springfield, MO

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Robin Robeson

Robin Robeson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Guaranty Bank, and she has held past positions in a consulting...

jan 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Women in Business

James M. Deren, President and CEO of Group Benefit Services in Springfield MO

Offices

Group Benefit Services' High-Tech Remodel

Group Benefit Services’ office remodel inside Plaza Towers is a reflection of this insurance claim technology organization’s business...

jan 2019 | Companies, Decor, Design, Technology

The Latest Biz People Pics

See pictures from Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Biz 417 May/June 2025

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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

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

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Fit in Fifteen

Watercooler

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Veterans on the Move

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

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Excellence in Technology

Introducing the Six Winners of the 2019 Excellence in Technology Awards

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How SMC and John Deere Reman Overcame Growing Pains

Small Businesses

Why The Great Game for Small Business is The Next Big Thing

Offices

Seven Office Must-Haves for 2019

Women in Business

How Laurie Bebee Balances Life During Tax Season

Leadership

Governor Mike Parson to be Interviewed at Think Summit

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Robin Robeson

Offices

Group Benefit Services' High-Tech Remodel

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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

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