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When to Reinvest in Your Business

It can be hard to know when and how to reinvest in a business. But, as Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield, Missouri says, a lot of the decision is based on gut feeling and industry trends.

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Leadership

Convoy of Hope's CEO Published a New Book: Disruptive Compassion

In his new book Disruptive Compassion, Convoy of Hope CEO Hal Donaldson guides his readers on a path to make a difference and give back.

may 2020 | Books, Leadership, Strategy

Startups

Doug Cramer and Tyler Drenon Are Teaming Up to Use Virtual Reality to Predict Flash Flooding

Doug Cramer from the National Weather Service and Tyler Drenon with the Innovation Lab at Missouri State University are teaming up to build...

may 2020 | Companies, Strategy, Technology

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Culture

How A Boost in Workplace Culture Created Growth at Environmental Works Inc.

Necessity forced changes in the culture at Environmental Works Inc. after a 2012 tragedy. Here’s how those changes empowered employees and...

may 2020 | Companies, Strategy

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How a Few Springfield Businesses Have Been Coping with COVID-19

Since the first positive case of COVID-19 appeared in Missouri, life as usual has looked a little different. We talked with a few...

may 2020 | #417Strong, Companies, People, Strategy

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Leadership

How CEO Derek Fraley Helped Systematic Savings Bank Turn a Profit

For years, Systematic Savings Bank was in the red, then Derek Fraley joined the team and saw a way to print black.

may 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy

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Culture

How Heim, Young & Associates Created a Culture of Volunteerism

From matching donations to hands-on involvement, Heim, Young & Associates creates a culture of volunteerism with a top-down approach to...

may 2020 | Companies, Do Good, Strategy

Strategy

How Stephanie Ireland Found her Niche in Designing Adolescent Psychiatric Facilities

Strict rules and regulations may be a barrier for some, but for Stephanie Ireland, they offered an opportunity to become a go-to architect...

may 2020 | Build, Design, Health, Strategy

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Leadership

Jeffery Palmer is Moving Old Missouri Bank Forward

After more than a decade of experience with First Home Bank, Jeffrey Palmer has brought his expertise to Old Missouri Bank as the new CFO...

may 2020 | Financial, Leadership, People, Strategy

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Small Businesses

Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Less than two years after launching Fried Design Company, Josh Sullivan was ready for his next business. He recruited Kesha Alexander to...

may 2020 | Companies, Drinks, Food, Marketing

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Leadership

Mentorship Moment: Harold Bengsch and Clay Goddard of the Springfield-Green County Health Department

In 1996, Clay Goddard joined the Springfield–Greene County Health Department under its then-director, Harold Bengsch. Today Goddard is...

may 2020 | Leadership, People, Q&A

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Leadership

The Big Pivot: How Southwest Missouri Businesses Responded to the COVID-19 Crisis

33 southwest Missouri businesses share their COVID-19 success hacks and strategies that helped them quickly pivot into a new way of doing...

may 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Features, Health

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Strategy

The Branson Puerto Rico Talent Attraction Program Gives Back to Puerto Rican Communities

The Branson community recruits a chunk of its workforce from Puerto Rico. Now, community leaders are finding a way to give back.

may 2020 | Branson, Do Good, Features, Strategy

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When to Reinvest in Your Business

It can be hard to know when and how to reinvest in a business. But, as Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield, Missouri says, a lot of the decision is based on gut feeling and industry trends.

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Convoy of Hope's CEO Published a New Book: Disruptive Compassion

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Doug Cramer and Tyler Drenon Are Teaming Up to Use Virtual Reality to Predict Flash Flooding

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