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This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training

Three entrepreneurs have undertaken a mythical mission to save energy-industry security employees from the scourges of the three-ring binder and PowerPoint. And their company, MetaMythic, might just change the employee-training game for good.
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The State of Co-Working for 417-Landers in 2018

The co-working landscape has shifted and evolved over the past few years. Find out when, where and how you can take advantage of these spaces in Springfield.
OFFICES

Meet Southwest Missouri’s Cutest Office Pets

Golden retrievers, Maine coons and terriers, oh my! Local businesses are becoming second homes for southwest Missouri's furry friends, and office materials are more pet-friendly than ever before.

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 Small Business Award Finalists

Find out the winner at the Chamber’s annual award luncheon on May 2.

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A Primer on Power Dressing with Prints

Patterns such as Polka dots, checks and stripes can add a touch of quirk to everyday work attire, and still look professional.

mar 2018 | Biz Style, Shopping
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Advice and Whiskey with Bart Brown

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mar 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Charity, People

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Coaching Conscious Leaders

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mar 2018 | Strategy, Whitepapers
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Craftsman Jim Downing Mastered Gun Engraving and then Marketing

Jim Downing has been engraving for decades. First it was ivory, then knives. Now it’s guns. Just don’t call him an artist.

mar 2018 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People
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Doug Pitts Tackles the Nighttime Waters

Doug Pitts of custom homebuilding company Doug Pitts Construction is shooting in the dark, quite literally.

mar 2018 | Fishing, Hunting, Lakes
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Got Your Six Coffee Co. Aims to Serve Those Who Serve

When a career change was in order, a former maritime engineer decided to start his own coffee company with the intent of helping those who...

mar 2018 | Charity, Coffee, Companies, Entrepreneur
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How National Audio Co. Cornered the Cassette Market

Known for spoken word and blank cassettes, National Audio Co. was perfectly positioned to capitalize on the nostalgic cassette tape revival.

mar 2018 | Companies, Downtown Springfield, Music, Strategy
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How to Open a Brick and Mortar

If your growing company is ready for something more permanent—and maybe set in stone—here’s how to take the next step and open a brick and...

mar 2018 | Companies, E-Commerce, Strategy
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KOLR 10's Jeremy Rabe's Colorful Office

Co-host of Ozarks Live and Co-star of Ozarks Pickers Jeremy Rabe needs an office as bright and fun as his creative personality. He took us...

mar 2018 | Decor, People, Workspaces
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Local Attorney Takes His Own Advice While Handing Down His Practice

Springfield Attorney Gary Powell finds himself in his clients’ shoes now that he’s transitioning his practice to his stepson.

mar 2018 | Companies, Legal, Next Gen

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