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Dean Thompson Shares How He Does It All

Dean Thompson balances his time as Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of City Utilities and Commanding General for the 76th Operational Response Command.
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
Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile
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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...

may 2025
Bonnie Nolen
Profiles

Bonnie Nolen with Bon Bon’s Candy House

Bonnie Nolen owns Bon Bon’s Candy House in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People
Cathy Swearengin
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Cathy Swearengin with Plaza Shoe Store

Cathy Swearengin owns family business Plaza Shoe Store in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People

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Taylor Warwick
Women in Business

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...

may 2025 | Women in Business
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Amanda Hedgpeth
Women Who Mean Business

Amanda Hedgpeth is a Woman Who Means Business

Amanda Hedgpeth, one of Biz 417's 2025 Women Who Mean Business, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CoxHealth.

mar 2025 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Halley Fleming
Women Who Mean Business

Halley Fleming is a Woman Who Means Business

Halley Fleming, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is the Owner/Founder of Ozark Mountain Adventure.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
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Judith Martinez, Ph.D.
Women Who Mean Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D. is a Woman Who Means Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D., one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Director of Faculty Mentoring & Associate Professor of...

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business

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Charity Fent
Profiles

Charity Fent with Charity Fent Cake Design

Charity Fent owns Charity Fent Cake Design in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Shopping Center.

may 2025 | People
Jeff Frederick
Leadership

Drury's Next Chapter with President Jeff Frederick

For Dr. Jeff Frederick, Drury’s new president, a university education goes beyond seated coursework. We spoke with Frederick about how he...

may 2025 | Education, People
Taylor Warwick
Women in Business

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...

may 2025 | Women in Business
Hector Cruz
Entrepreneur

How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Busy dad of three Hector Cruz balances work at The Focus Group, CellARide and Evangel University while chasing the entrepreneurial itch....

may 2025 | Entrepreneur
Jana Myers and Jen Liles
Profiles

Jana Myers and Jen Liles with ViVo Salon

Jana Myers and Jen Liles own ViVo Salon in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People
Jenny Baker owns Clothe Boutique
Profiles

Jenny Baker with Clothe Boutique

Jenny Baker owns Clothe Boutique in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People
Kamryn Hesington
Profiles

Kamryn Hesington with Gracie’s Bridal

Kamryn Hesington owns Gracie's Bridal in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center with her husband Jacob.

may 2025 | People
Lauren Haik with The Market
Profiles

Lauren Haik with The Market

Lauren Haik owns The Market in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People

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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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