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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Join the Crowd with Give Ozarks Day

Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ signature fundraiser, Give Ozarks Day, relies on quality partnerships and thoughtful branding.

may 2017 | Charity, Giving Back, Strategy

Family-Owned

Ninja Narwhal Coffee Co.'s Search for the Silver Bullet

Finding the perfect coffee roast doesn't have to be like spotting a unicorn in the wild. Ninja Narwhal Coffee Co. explains what led them to...

may 2017

Culture

Plan the Perfect Corporate Retreat

Planning a corporate retreat? Head to these locations to relax, reenergize and renew your company’s connectedness.

may 2017 | Strategy

Small Businesses

Quality Food on the Fly

Local businesses are taking the trend of meal-kit services a step further.

may 2017 | Companies, Infographics

Small Businesses

Safe at Home

When Julia Conley retired from the FBI in 2013, she and her husband moved back to Springfield to be closer to their aging parents. That’s...

may 2017

Strategy

Straight Up Brand-Building with Mary Kellogg-Joslyn

Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, co-founder and co-owner of the Titanic Museum Attraction, shares how she creates experiences customers crave.

may 2017 | Advice & Whiskey, Strategy, Women in Business

Family-Owned

Taking the Wheel at G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive Inc.

After more than four decades in business, G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive Inc. is ushering in a third generation of leadership. At 33...

may 2017 | Next Gen, Strategy

Offices

The Perfect Space for Sound and Software

Former musician-turned-software CEO, Phil Reynolds and his wife, Chastin, moved into their home two years ago and created an office that...

may 2017 | Design, Strategy, Workspaces

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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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Laurie BeBee, Elliott, Robinson & Company

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

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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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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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Join the Crowd with Give Ozarks Day

Family-Owned

Ninja Narwhal Coffee Co.'s Search for the Silver Bullet

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Plan the Perfect Corporate Retreat

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Quality Food on the Fly

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Safe at Home

Strategy

Straight Up Brand-Building with Mary Kellogg-Joslyn

Family-Owned

Taking the Wheel at G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive Inc.

Offices

The Perfect Space for Sound and Software

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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

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

Offices

Seven Office Must-Haves for 2019

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How Laurie Bebee Balances Life During Tax Season

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Governor Mike Parson to be Interviewed at Think Summit

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Advice and Whiskey with Robin Robeson

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Group Benefit Services' High-Tech Remodel

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