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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

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Culture

The Surprising Ways To Improve Employee Happiness

Want to make your team happier at work? Think outside the box like these two companies.

nov 01 2022 | Branded Content, Native Content
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Small to Mid-Sized

Town & County Opens The Reserve Wine Store

With the launch of specialty wine shop The Reserve at Town & County, Owner Bob Lowe shares his passion and expertise with 417-land.

nov 2022 | Shopping, Wine
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Entrepreneur

Springfield Treadway Development

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Gretchen Cliburn, director at FORVIS
Strategy

How to Achieve Financial Wellness with Gretchen Cliburn

After a near-fatal incident, Gretchen Cliburn dedicated her professional life to helping healthcare providers achieve financial...

oct 12 2022 | Ladies Who Launch, Leadership, People
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Leadership

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Your approach to hybrid remote work might be all wrong. Here’s how to avoid the common stumbling blocks.

oct 01 2022 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content
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OMG Commerce
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1. OMG Commerce

Landing at the top spot for the second year, OMG Commerce offers autonomy while encouraging personal and professional growth.

sep 2022 | Companies, Leadership
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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
Illustration of harassment in the workplace.
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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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards Ceremony presented by the Downtown Council of Champions. February 6. Hotel...
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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. January 31. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Photos by Brad...
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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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