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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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Jordan McAdoo with Stitch Fix wins the Rising Star Award at the 2019 Excellence in Technology Awards.
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
Herman Miller Eames Hang It All
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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Gov. Mike Parson, Missouri Governor
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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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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Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller 2019
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Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller 2019

2019 Women's Initiative with Dr. Jokima Hiller presented by Arvest Bank. May 9, 2019. Relics Event Center. Photos by Janelle Haik.
Small Business Awards 2019
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Small Business Awards 2019

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Small Business Awards. May 8, 2019. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Biz Blitz 2019

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Biz Blitz 2019 presented by Biz 417. April 30. Glendalough Conference Center at DoubleTree by...
Springfield WISE 2019
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Springfield WISE 2019

2019 Springfield WISE (Women in Science and Entrepreneurship) presented by Rosie and Missouri Cures Education Foundation. April 23.The...

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