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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2024: Johnny Morris

For some, the gap between brainstorming a great idea and bringing it to life can feel wide. For Johnny Morris, it’s just another day at the office. His latest big idea, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, is why he’s Biz 417’s Person of the Year.

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Meet Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100

Meet the 2024 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of why they’re essential to our economy and culture.

Logan Aguirre

A CAREER HIGH

Tireless Pursuit

417 Magazine and Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre talks about her tireless pursuit to make Johnny Morris the 2024 Person of the Year.

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Inside the New Midwest Premier at Springfield-Branson National Airport

Major investment at General Aviation at SGF improves the first impression for business leaders and visiting VIPs.

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The Friends Behind the Delete This History Podcast

Meet the two friends behind the Delete This History podcast.

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Quinncy McNeal and LaRonda LaNear from Husch Blackwell

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Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Husch Blackwell’s Communities for Change

Quinncy McNeal provides pro bono counsel for underrepresented entrepreneurs and female business owners.

dec 2024 | Leadership, Legal
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Catherine Gilpin of Forvis Mazars.

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Forvis Mazars’ Catherine Gilpin on Prioritizing Balance

Catherine Gilpin shares tips on how to invest your time and prioritize a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout.

nov 2024 | Health, Ladies Who Launch, Strategy, Women in Business
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Another Way to Healthcare in Springfield

Affordable and accessible, direct primary care benefits are a popular healthcare option for businesses not yet able to afford full-blown...

nov 2024 | Health, Strategy

Arvest Bank Roots Its Support in Camp Barnabas

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Arvest Bank Roots Its Support in Camp Barnabas

Arvest Bank fulfilled a three-year $70,000 commitment, providing funds for an accessible farm at Camp Barnabas. But people helping people...

nov 2024 | Do Good

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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2024: Johnny Morris

For some, the gap between brainstorming a great idea and bringing it to life can feel wide. For Johnny Morris, it’s just another day at the...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

Improving Your Password Security with Heather Noggle

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Improving Your Password Security with Heather Noggle

Cybersecurity advocate Heather Noggle understands that, while we all know the importance of passwords, they can also be a pain. Here are a...

nov 2024 | Cybersecurity

New Springfield-Branson International Airport building

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Inside the New Midwest Premier at Springfield-Branson National Airport

Major investment at General Aviation at SGF improves the first impression for business leaders and visiting VIPs.

nov 2024 | Workspaces

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Meet Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100

Meet the 2024 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

Meet Ron Schneider, Parks Director

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Meet Ron Schneider, Parks Director

A childhood filled with the joys of movement made a big impact on Ron Schneider. Now the new Parks Director has made it his mission to...

nov 2024 | Leadership, Parks

My Look with Joey Powell

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My Look with Joey Powell, Public Relations/Marketing Director at Dickerson Park Zoo

Joey Powell is wild about style, dressing in a variety of animal prints and accessories to help visually represent her wild job at the zoo.

nov 2024 | Biz Style

The Friends Behind the Delete This History Podcast

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The Friends Behind the Delete This History Podcast

Meet the two friends behind the Delete This History podcast.

nov 2024 | People

Logan Aguirre

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Tireless Pursuit

417 Magazine and Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre talks about her tireless pursuit to make Johnny Morris the 2024 Person of the Year.

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People

What's On Christopher Moss's Desk?

Leadership

What's On Christopher Moss's Desk?

President and CEO of Volt Credit Union Christopher Moss shares his most meaningful keepsakes and mementos in his office, including some...

nov 2024 | Workspaces

The team at Central Bank.

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Central Bank Leaders Share Their Journeys and Insights

These four female leaders at Central Bank focus on mentorship, leadership and aligning customer needs with the bank’s goals.

oct 2024 | Branded Content, Branded Content, Ladies Who Launch, Leadership
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The 2024 Biz 100 List

This year’s list includes familiar names and new faces—and all of them are influencing southwest Missouri and the local business community.

sep 16 2024 | Biz 100

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Lead SGF Friendsgiving, 2024

Lead SGF Friendsgiving presented by Leadership Springfield, November 22, 2024 at Tie and Timber Beer Co.

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Manufacturing Outlook, 2024

Manufacturing Outlook presented by the SBDC on December 4th, 2024 at the White River Conference Center.

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Lead Ozarks: Leadership Conference, 2024

Lead Ozarks: Leadership Conference Presented By Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce, November 18, 2024 at North Point Church.

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Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100 Celebration presented by SumnerOne

Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100 Celebration presented by SumnerOne. Hosted by BMW of Springfield.

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