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How Julie Higgins Helped Jody Glazner Start Springfield Dream Center

The founder and CEO of I Pour Life helped Glazner find the inner strength she needed to make her dream a reality.
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Strategy

How Automation is Helping Missouri Businesses

Fun fact: Automation is actually creating more jobs than it’s replacing. Springfield businesses Innovative Engineered Products and...

mar 13 2019 | Business Services, Companies, Jobs, Native Content
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Offices

Four Color Palettes That Won't Kill Your Mood or Creativity

Put down that color wheel, and ditch those paint samples. Finding the right paint color for your office should start with these four...

nov 02 2018 | Decor, Design, Native Content, Workspaces
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Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Spencer Harris

Garnering supporters for your budding business or project pitch starts with finding people who are already interested in your vision.

nov 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Beer, People
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Strategy

Does Your Company Need a Lobbyist?

Stop butting heads with policymakers and learn how a lobbyist could help.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Politics

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Strategy

Exciting New Business Collaborations Across Springfield

These southwest Missouri companies are joining forces to combine resources and establish new ways of thinking.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Companies
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Four to Follow with Caitlin Kissee

Caitlin Kissee, the owner of Propel People Development, shares her favorite people and businesses to follow on social media.

nov 2018 | People, Women in Business
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Leadership

Mentorship Moment: Marissa LeClaire Weaver and Ryan Gipson

Armed with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Marissa LeClaire Weaver, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership and is a...

nov 2018 | Business Services, Leadership, Q&A
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Style

My Look: Carlye Wannenmacher

As Vice President and Director of Marketing at Guaranty Bank, Carlye Wannenmacher balances trendiness with looks appropriate for a bank,...

nov 2018 | Biz Style, Women in Business
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Strategy

Tech to Bring on Your Next Business Trip

Stay on top of your desk work while on-the-go or working remotely with these tips from Marla Calico, president and CEO of the International...

nov 2018 | Technology
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Culture

The Greene County Collector’s Office Defies the Usual Government Office Experience

Greene County Collector’s Office knows people don’t necessarily look forward to dealing with government entities. But this group of...

nov 2018 | Companies, Strategy, Workspaces
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Leadership

Three Tips to Recharge Your Company Retreat

Taking time for your team to look at the big picture—and sort out any kinks—is an invest worth making. With these tips, you’re sure to...

nov 2018 | Companies, Leadership
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Strategy

Three Ways to Get Your Goods on Amazon

Laura Greene-Johnson co-owns Sneaky Greens, a company that sells your everyday spices blended with organic kale. We spoke to her about the...

nov 2018 | Food, Shopping, Women in Business

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EmployAbility Conference 2018

EmployAbility Conference presented by Missouri Job Center Workforce Development. October 24, 2018. The Diamond Room. Photos by Abigail...
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BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum

BXS Insurance's Annual Management and Leadership Forum. Twin Oaks Country Club. September 11, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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The eFactory's August Speaker Series

The eFactory's August Speaker Series: Tackling Tough Projects with Tom Kish. The eFactory. August 23, 2018. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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