Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

Game On or Game Over? How Sports Could Power Our Next Economic Boom

The business case for sports in the Ozarks is clear: Tourism dollars, packed hotels and regional visibility are on the table. Our next moves could determine whether the region keeps up—or falls behind. Are we willing to invest what it takes to compete?

YOUTH SPORTS

The High Cost—and High Value—of Youth Sports

With families spending upwards of $18,000 a year on travel sports and organizations like Heart of America Tournaments and Ballparks of America drawing hundreds of teams to the region, youth sports have become a powerful economic engine.

MISSOURI STATE

College Sports, National Exposure

Missouri State University's leap to Conference USA and the Football Bowl Subdivision is bringing national broadcasts, rising enrollment goals and NIL deals worth millions—putting Springfield on the map in ways that extend far beyond the field.

UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE

The Soccer Play

City leaders and the United Soccer League have signed a joint letter of intent to explore a proposed stadium in the Jordan Valley area—a move that could create a mini sports entertainment district and bring professional men's and women's teams to Springfi

POWERED BY WOMEN

Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

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Culture

Giving Back with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Successful corporate giving programs require processes and personnel. Luckily, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is here to help.

jul 2019 | Companies, Giving Back, Women in Business

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Entrepreneur

High School Students Get a GO CAPS Head Start

High school students Taylor Flores and Brendan Reeves leave GO CAPS with their business license in hand.

jul 2019 | Education, Entrepreneur, Technology

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Leadership

How Ashley Norgard and Joelle Cannon Connected Through Rosie

Ashley Norgard and Joelle Cannon work in different fields but support each other through an intentional mentorship relationship.

jul 2019 | Leadership, Networking, People, Q&A

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Strategy

How Do You Get Incarcerated Persons Back Into the Workforce?

The Missouri Department of Corrections believes inmates are an untapped workforce, which is why it's teaching inmates skills to help them...

jul 2019 | Recruitment, Strategy

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Strategy

How Midwest Mobile Imaging Successfully Expanded to Springfield

When Dan Taylor, president of Midwest Mobile Imaging, started receiving contracts in Springfield, he had to decide if the time was right to...

jul 2019 | Business Services, Strategy, West Plains, MO

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Meet the Maker

How Small Batch Burritos Has Generated Profit off of Breakfast Burritos

Teresa and Blake Beshore share insider knowledge for making one of their breakfast burritos.

jul 2019 | Food, Manufacturing, Meet the Maker, Strategy

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Offices

Seven Springfield Office Pets You Need to Meet

Our office pets roundup is back! This time, we meet a collection of cats and dogs who are pulling overtime at local Springfield, Missouri...

jul 01 2019 | Branded Content, Native Content, Pets, Workspaces
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