Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

Meet the 2026 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five woman who are guiding southwest Missouri and its business community into the future. Meet Biz 417’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

How Ashanti Tate is Making an Impact

Ashanti Tate is making an impact in her new role as executive director of Agape of the Ozarks, a Medicaid-based program providing services to allow individuals with disabilities to live independently.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Advice and Whiskey with Mike Brothers

We sat down at The Snug with Mike Brothers, Public Relations Manager at Forvis Mazars, to talk about his career, his inspirations and his advice for the next generation.

Joseph Gidman on C-Street, Springfield, MO

EATERY EMPIRE

Joseph Gidman Talks Taking a Chance on C-Street

Joseph Gidman has built a restaurant empire on Commercial Street, and he’s just getting started.

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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Codefi’s James Stapleton Turns to the Tech Industry

In his third act, Codefi’s James Stapleton turns a much-needed spotlight on the tech industry—and the jobs new companies provide.

jul 2024 | Technology

Leadership

Discovery Center's Tyler Moles on Educating the Next Generation

Tyler Moles joined the Discovery Center of Springfield in April 2021 as Chief Operations Officer and moved into the role of CEO in March...

jul 2024 | Education

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How the Canine Rehabilitation Insitute Came to Springfield, Missouri

Traditional physical rehabilitation techniques meet cutting-edge technology—and a serious passion for animals—in this highly specialized...

jul 2024 | People, Pets

2024

10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2024 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

jul 2024 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

Leadership

Regent Bank's Conrad Griggs Talks About His Colorful Career

Conrad Griggs, business development officer at Regent Bank, sat down to regale us with stories and advice from a long career in Springfield.

jul 2024 | Advice & Whiskey, People

Offices

Take a Look Inside efactory's Second Location

Take a quick tour of the second location of Springfield, Missouri's efactory.

jul 2024 | Workspaces

Startups

Vanessa Howe Talks Starting BelowZero Cryospa

Vanessa Howe has gone from a life-changing diagnosis to a life-improving business.

jul 2024 | Business Services

Strategy

How To Know When to Borrow Money for Home Improvements

Volt Credit Union’s Teri Bee advises on borrowing money to upgrade your home.

may 2024 | Financial, For the Home
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