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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.
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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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New Leadership at I Pour Life

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How Automation is Helping Missouri Businesses

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Brentwood Management remains a family affair as Craig Wagoner transitions ownership to his daughter, accountant and leasing agent Ali Rich.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Next Gen, Strategy
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Does Your Company Need a Lobbyist?

Stop butting heads with policymakers and learn how a lobbyist could help.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Politics
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Exciting New Business Collaborations Across Springfield

These southwest Missouri companies are joining forces to combine resources and establish new ways of thinking.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies
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Caitlin Kissee, the owner of Propel People Development, shares her favorite people and businesses to follow on social media.

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