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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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Culture

Volt Credit Union Revolutionizes Customer Experience with Personal Connections

By combining innovative tools and long-lasting personal relationships, Volt amplifies its impact with its members.

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Strategy

6 Reasons To Cultivate and Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Business

Employees and businesses deserve better. Up your game and increase your profits with a strategic plan custom made to achieve your goals and...

jul 11 2023 | Business Services, Financial, Make It Native
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2023 Commercial Design Awards

The annual Commercial Design Awards showcases Springfield, Missouri businesses with spaces that mesh functionality with beauty.

jul 2023 | Build, Business Services, Commercial Design Awards, Design

Cannabis-Infused Coffee Collab from Springfield, Missouri

Small Businesses

A Cannabis-Infused Coffee Collab from Springfield

Cannabis-infused coffee? Meet the minds behind this southwest Missouri collaboration.

jul 2023 | Coffee, Companies, Downtown Springfield

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Small to Mid-Sized

A C-Street Collaboration

After a decades-long vacancy, an empty lot on historic C-Street is on track to be filled with new life.

jul 2023 | Commercial Street, Companies, Real Estate

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Adam Toth

Adam Toth started Toth & Associates with his father fresh out of college. We met up with the 41-year-old president of this...

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Alex Roman

Leadership

Alex Roman on Leading with Experience and Heart

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Chris Upton and Clarene Shepherd of Adult Tendercare Center in Springfield, MO

Family-Owned

How Chris Upton Used Social Media to Revive His Family Business

Chris Upton spent his childhood interacting with clients at Adult Tendercare Center, his family’s business since 1988. Since stepping in as...

jan 2019 | Companies, Next Gen, People, Social Media

Isaac Neale, owner of Commute Softgoods in Springfield, MO

Startups

How Cycling Inspired Isaac Neale to Launch Commute Softgoods

After a decade of dabbling with Commute Softgoods, a line of products for the outdoors community, Isaac Neale is focusing more attention on...

jan 2019 | Biz Style, Entrepreneur, People

Expedia Group Inc. Springfield, MO

Corporate

How Expedia Group Inc. Landed in Springfield

In the early 2000s, one of the largest players in the online travel market landed in Springfield. Today, Expedia Group Inc. is one of the...

jan 2019 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy

Mike Hamra of Hamra Enterprises in Springfield, MO

Culture

How Hamra Enterprises’ HERO Fund Helps its Employees

Hamra Enterprises' employee-funded and employee-run HERO Fund gives a boost to Hamra associates in need. Company President and CEO Mike...

jan 2019 | Business Services, Charity, Companies

Brad Harris, owner of The Wash House Coin Laundry in Springfield, MO and Republic, MO

Small Businesses

How The Wash House Makes Laundry Less Boring

Mundane, everyday tasks are just as uninteresting as they sound, but the team at The Wash House Coin Laundry thought of a way to alleviate...

jan 2019 | Business Services, Companies

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Strategy

How to Handle Harassment Training

Keeping harassment policies up-to-date and actively educating employees and employers on proper procedure is always important for the...

jan 2019 | Communication, Leadership

Vicki Owens of Volt Credit Union in Springfield, MO

Leadership

How Vicki Owens Built Two Departments from Scratch

Vicki Owens, vice president of community and team engagement at Volt Credit Union, shares how she navigated personalities, faced her fears...

jan 01 2019 | Branded Content, Leadership, Q&A, Women in Business
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Springfield, MO City Manager Jason Gage

Leadership

Jason Gage’s Priorities as Springfield City Manager

Jason Gage spent 20 years acting as city manager for three different Midwestern cities before he took on the role in Springfield starting...

jan 2019 | Leadership, Q&A

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Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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