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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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The Case for Diversity in Southwest Missouri's Workforce

Southwest Missouri is considered an up-and-coming area for millennials and young professionals, but the region’s lack of diversity could...

sep 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Strategy

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What You Missed at the 10 For the Next 10 Virtual B-School

Addison Jones, Nicole Holt, Christina Angle, Travis Allen and Chelsey Bode dish on their upcoming projects and secrets to success.

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Secrets to Working Alongside Your Spouse

The owners of Hotel Vandivort, Grooms Office Environments and Maxon Fine Jewelry share how they make their business partnerships work.

jul 30 2020 | Branded Content, Family, Native Content, People
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Boat Sales are Booming in the Ozarks

Boat sales are on the rise and for southwest Missouri, it’s a welcome trend. Companies like The Harbor, McAllister Marina and Table Rock...

jul 2020 | Lakes, Sales, Strategy

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Building the Future with the Springfield Art Museum

This summer the City of Springfield breaks ground on the first phase of the Springfield Art Museum’s 30-year master plan.

jul 2020 | Art, Strategy

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Continuing Education for Business Professionals

Brush up on your business skills and earn more credentials through Springfield, Missouri’s major universities. Plus, these programs are...

jul 2020 | Education, Strategy

Craig McCoy, President of Mercy Communities in Springfield MO

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Craig McCoy on His Path to President of Mercy Springfield Communities

Craig McCoy was appointed president of Mercy Springfield Communities in January only to be thrust into a major crisis with the rest of the...

jul 2020 | Health, Leadership, People

Olivia Maybon and Don Fleury of Creative Audio in Springfield MO

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How an Audio Company Fulfill a Niche Need in the Nail Tech Industry

With almost 30 years of experience in the audio market under his belt, Don Fleury, owner of Creative (formerly Creative Audio), used his...

jul 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Strategy

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How Dan Reiter and the Springfield Cardinals Created an Emergency Plan

Dan Reiter with the Springfield Cardinals talks about how his large organization developed an emergency plan and relied on communication to...

jul 2020 | Leadership, Strategy

Tim Rosenbury, Director of Quality of Place Initiatives with the City of Springfield

Leadership

How Tim Rosenbury is Redefining the Public Space

Tim Rosenbury started his new position as Director of Quality of Place Initiatives with the City of Springfield just as COVID-19 began...

jul 2020 | Leadership, Strategy

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Jack Henry & Associates' Culture Has Continued to Feel Like That of a Small Business, Even Through Growth

Jack Henry & Associates has grown exponentially over the years, but the company’s commitment to small business culture still remains for...

jul 2020 | Companies, Strategy

Strategy

Local Businesses Weigh in on Whether Remote Work is Here to Stay

As southwest Missouri grapples with COVID-19, many businesses began working remotely, some at a moment’s notice. Luckily for some, the...

jul 2020 | Strategy

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