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How Passion for Baseball Combined With Strategy Created Ballparks of America

What began as a shared passion for youth baseball has grown into a sports tourism destination drawing hundreds of teams—and millions of dollars in economic impact—to Branson.
Megan Dollar watches the virtual B-School event
Leadership

What You Missed From Biz 417's Diversifying Our Region B-School

Christa Moss, Doug Neff, Bill Nelson and Brandon Taylor share their thoughts about diversity in Southwest Missouri's businesses

oct 08 2020 | B-School
Tough Talks begins on October 1
Communication

Why You Should Attend Francine Pratt’s Tough Talks

This grassroots effort is a series of conversations to ignite positive change in the community, and the first installment is Thursday,...

sep 25 2020 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy
Erica Smith, BKD
Women in Business

How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

BKD Partner Erica Smith joined the company 17 years ago—but nothing in her extensive public accounting career could have prepared her for...

sep 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Small Businesses

How Driven Nutrition Took Their Business Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

ason Rule and his team at Driven Nutrition had to get creative when COVID-19 forced gyms to shut down, basically shutting down their...

sep 2020 | Business Services, Companies, E-Commerce

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