Biz 417 May/June 2025

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Gail Smart’s Tailored and Timeless Look

Gail Smart plans for a variety of events from basketball games to hosting alongside her husband Clif Smart, outgoing president of Missouri State University.
An Open Letter to the New Springfield, Missouri City Leadership
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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.

may 2025 | Downtown Springfield
Matt Rush, Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories and Player with the Ozarks Lunkers
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Matt Rush, Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories and Player with the Ozarks Lunkers

Matt Rush shares how he balances his time between playing for the Ozarks Lunkers and working as an Account Manager with Ethos Laboratories.

may 2025 | Sports
Biz 417's Legacy Network
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Speakers and Mentors Share Their Legacy Network Feedback

Participants, speakers and mentors of the first Legacy Network class share their top takeaways from the program.

may 2025 | Leadership, People
The Story Behind Garde'n Gate Provisions Foundation in Ozark
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The Story Behind Garde'n Gate Provisions Foundation in Ozark

A local nonprofit teams up with local businesses to provide the perfect prom for local students.

may 2025 | Do Good

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Business Ambassador Programs in Southwest Missouri

These southwest Missouri businesses implement and utilize ambassador programs to achieve their unique goals in new ways.

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Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage
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Corey Kilburn: From the Courtroom to the Stage

Corey Kilburn, Founder and Creative Counsel at Roundtable Legal Law Offices of Corey Kilburn, takes to the stage.

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Five Southwest Missouri Health Institutions Work Together

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mar 2025 | Business Services, Education, Health
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How 417 Travel Gives Back

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mar 2025 | Companies, Giving Back

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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2025

Think Summit presented by Biz 417 on April 11th, 2025 at Convoy of Hope Headquarters.
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LORE Launch, 2025

The official launch of LORE presented by the LORE founders and board members. March 26, 2025 at the Lake Springfield Boathouse.
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Athena Awards, 2025

Athena Awards presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, March 19th 2025 at the White River Conference Center.
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ULI Southwest Missouri Impact Awards, 2025

ULI Southwest Missouri 2025 Impact Awards presented by the Urban Land Institute on March 14th, 2025 at Wilson Logistics Arena.

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