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Biz 417 July/August 2026

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How a Spelling Bee Builds Culture at Grooms Office Environments

How the Annual Spelling Bee at Grooms Office Environments builds company culture.
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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
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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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Strategy

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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Rhonda Christopher of BKD on Diversity and Inclusion

As a founding member of BKD’s diversity and inclusion program, Rhonda shares her insight on how to ensure all employees feel welcome in the...

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Advice and Whiskey with Morris Dock

Biz 417 sat down with Springfield commercial developer Morris Dock to gather some nuggets of wisdom about doing business in 417-land.

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Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are Leaders Learning Together

Community leaders Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are connected by a few common goals, by church and family—and even by a downtown street....

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Paul Mueller Company Increases Engagement with Virtual Mini-Games

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sep 2021 | Companies, Consulting, Features
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Dr. Jessica Snider Explains the Importance of Cancer Screenings

Dr. Jessica Snider of Mercy hospital talks the importance of cancer screenings and gives advice for busy working women.

jun 01 2021 | Branded Content, Native Content, People
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Branson’s Tourism Rebound

Jason Outman says that even in extraordinary situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, “You always realize there’s going to be an end.” Once...

may 2021 | Branson, Leadership, People
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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

As gyms across the country suffered from pandemic restrictions, The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade decided to focus on online fitness videos.

may 2021 | Companies, Fitness, People, Strategy

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