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By Don Harkey, co-founder and chief operating officer of People Centric Consulting Group

Wednesday 07/19/17 11:41 AM

Haik Moves Up In Ranks as Marketing Director

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Tuesday 07/18/17 9:13 AM

Huddle Up: Peep the Coolest Collaborative Spaces in 417-land

Go inside six of the best places in 417-land to divide and conquer, huddle and converse. Plus, the science behind collaborative spaces. Presented by Grooms Office Environments.

By Dayle Duggins | Contributing authors Ettie Berneking, Karlee Renkoski, Stephanie Towne Benoit

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Huddle Up: Peep the Coolest Collaborative Spaces in 417-land

Go inside six of the best places in 417-land to divide and conquer, huddle and converse. Plus, the science behind collaborative spaces. Presented by Grooms Office Environments.

By Dayle Duggins | Contributing authors Ettie Berneking, Karlee Renkoski, Stephanie Towne Benoit

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Huddle Up: Peep the Coolest Collaborative Spaces in 417-land

By Dayle Duggins | Contributing authors Ettie Berneking, Karlee Renkoski, Stephanie Towne Benoit

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10 For The Next 10

Watch out for these 10 change-makers who are carving out a new identity for 417-land.

By Vivian Wheeler | Photos by Brandon Alms

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10 For The Next 10

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Thanks to the guidance of her grandfather H.E. “Spook” Whitener, Amber Edmondson is leading refrigerated truckload carrier Trailiner Corp. into its fourth generation of business and showing no signs of slowing down.

By: Claire Porter | Photos by Brad Zweerink

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Next Gen: Trailiner Corp.

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Negotiate Your Way to Higher Pay

Everyone dreads negotiating salaries, but being prepared is key. Sheri Austin, executive vice president of Marlin Network, discusses the steps for crafting a proposal your future employer can’t refuse.

By: Asia Key

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Negotiate Your Way to Higher Pay

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How Red Monkey Foods Became an Industry Leader

Red Monkey Foods started out of a milk barn in Golden City in 2002 and today is an industry leader in organic private label spices and seasonings. Founder Jeff Brinkhoff explains how to get major retailers’ attention.

By: Juliana Goodwin | Photos by Vivian Wheeler, courtesy Red Monkey Foods

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How Red Monkey Foods Became an Industry Leader

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How to Protect Your Business from Accidents and Crime

Keeping your business secure and employees safe doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming, but it needs to be done. Two local experts share why.

By: Ren Bishop | Illustration courtesy shutterstock; Photo courtesy Drury UNiversity

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How to Protect Your Business from Accidents and Crime

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Watercooler: Who's leading, growing and winning in 417-land.

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Watercooler: Who's leading, growing and winning in 417-land.

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How Vasken’s Deli Handles Online Orders

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How Vasken’s Deli Handles Online Orders

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Warm Weather Blazers and Blouses

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Warm Weather Blazers and Blouses

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Meet the Maker: Salt River Leather

If you’ve ever looked at a product and wondered, “How did they do that?” we’ve got the answers for you. Jason Hooge, owner of Salt River Leather, walks us through the steps and tools he uses to turn an old baseball glove into a seemingly new leather wallet.

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Biz 100 Up Close: David Agee

David Agee is no stranger to flying. When he’s not traveling for work, the attorney is likely working with a client in the aviation industry as a member of Husch Blackwell’s Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation group.

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Nailed it Failed It: Tyson Petty and Britton Jobe

Share your triumphs and stumbles with us on Twitter with the hashtag #naileditfailedit.

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How to Conduct Layoffs: Advice from an HR Pro

Candida Arvizu, an adviser for HR Advantage, explains what business owners can expect when dealt with the difficult decision of layoffs and what to do if it happens to you.

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How to Conduct Layoffs: Advice from an HR Pro

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Should You Have an Employee Retirement Plan?

Certified financial planner and vice president of Central Trust Co., Andrea McKinney, gives advice on the benefits of having an employee retirement plan.

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Nightstand: “The Next America”

Greg Burris, Springfield City Manager, explains his favorite read.

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Nightstand: “The Next America”

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Q&A with A Beautiful Mess’s Emma Chapman

A Beautiful Mess is much more than the blog 417-landers Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson launched in 2010. The lifestyle company encompasses two best-selling photo apps, several books, a cookbook due this November and more. Chapman shares the details of the duo’s latest projects and how passion and patience go hand in hand.

By: Mike Cullinan | photos by Janae Hardy

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Q&A with A Beautiful Mess’s Emma Chapman

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417-land’s Solar Power Boom

by Ettie Berneking | hotos courtesy shutterstock, by Janae Hardy

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417-land’s Solar Power Boom

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Illumine Collect Donates Sales to Action Sports Nonprofits

A new lifestyle apparel company in Springfield aims to aid nonprofits that promote action sports by donating 20 percent of each sale to a partner agency.

By: Juliana Goodwin | photo by Alex Solomon

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Illumine Collect Donates Sales to Action Sports Nonprofits

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Advice & Whiskey with Bruce Nasby

Bruce Nasby has had a varied career, and much of his experience has been running companies. He knows firsthand the perks, as well as the obstacles, of being alone atop a company. Nasby, the retired executive vice president of Enactus, consults CEOs through his company, Global Advisory Associates, and hosts a peer advisory group as a part of Vistage. He sat down for drinks at Barley, Wheat & Rye Social House to talk wisdom for CEOs.

By: Jeff Houghton | Illustration by Ryan Saunders

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Advice & Whiskey with Bruce Nasby

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The Woman Who Makes Window Displays for STAXX and Others

Tommi Clark created window displays in her parents’ furniture store growing up and now has made successful displays for STAXX, A Cricket in the House, First Friday Artwalk and more. She practiced making displays quickly while managing Good Girl Art Gallery, but as a freelancer she now takes hours or days to create installs. Clark shares tips on showcasing your merchandise to make it work for you.

By: Rose Marthis | Photo by Vivian Wheeler

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The Woman Who Makes Window Displays for STAXX and Others

By: Rose Marthis | Photo by Vivian Wheeler

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How to Handle Bankruptcy

Although no business owner ever wants to file for bankruptcy, it happens. Learn what to expect if you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation.

By: Savannah Waszczuk | photos courtesy shutterstock

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How to Handle Bankruptcy

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Hogan Land Title Hires to Keep

The owners of Hogan Land Title Co. have figured out what it takes to keep employees around for the long haul—a key to success in their specialized industry.

By: Savannah Waszczuk | photo by brandon alms

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Hogan Land Title Hires to Keep

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Four to Follow with Allen Kunkel

Allen Kunkel, associate vice president of economic development at Missouri State University, says that Twitter is the social media that fills his world. Here are his top four recommendations for readers in the know.

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Four to Follow with Allen Kunkel

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