Biz 417 July/August 2026

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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.
The Drive To Succeed
People

The Drive To Succeed

Competitive, resilient and full of heart, Jackie Stiles, owner of Next Gen Fitness, shares how she's been able to find alignment after a...

may 2026
Vision, Values and a Victory Plan for MSU: Casey Woods
People

Vision, Values and a Victory Plan for MSU: Casey Woods

Before he considered leading the Bears, Casey Woods experienced Missouri State University the way fans do: on a game day, with a packed...

may 2026
Catalyst or Complacency?
Advice

Catalyst or Complacency?

Springfield's Convention Center vote is about more than a building.

apr 2026
Building 417-land’s Future
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Building 417-land’s Future

Build My Future Construction Showcase brought in 3,000 local students for 67 hands-on construction and design experiences.

apr 2026

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Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation Springfield MO
Strategy

The Geek Foundation Aims to Empower Locals to Take a Job in the Tech Industry

Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation will champion the tech industry through a curriculum developed with Pitt...

may 2020 | Education, People, Q&A, Strategy
Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield MO
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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...

may 2020 | Strategy
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Leadership

What You Missed from Biz 417's Virtual Women Who Mean Business B-School

Sally Hargis, Dianna Devore, Carmen Parker-Bradshaw, Debra Shantz Hart and Jena Holtberg-Benge all speak about COVID-19, making career...

apr 16 2020 | B-School, Women in Business
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Strategy

Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

As businesses adapt to new realities and forge ahead, we explore how a local firm has helped southwest Missouri companies go virtual and...

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Business Services, Native Content, Technology
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Offices

The Best Desks, Chairs & Stretches for Working From Home

Nix neck and back pain with these simple stretches and home office additions available locally.

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Health, Native Content, Workspaces
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Elizabeth Wente of Spencer Fane
Strategy

How Elizabeth Wente of Spencer Fane Puts Clients First During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Spencer Fane partner works with clients across industries including construction, manufacturing, hospitality and medicine.

apr 06 2020 | Leadership, People
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Leadership

Leadership Lessons From 3 of KPM’s Administrative Leaders

Three members of KPM’s leadership team explain how they tackle diverse communication styles and chaotic calendars.

mar 08 2020 | Leadership, People
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Leadership

Catherine Bass Black and Teresa Coyan Talk Servant Leadership

Service hours, meet servant leadership. Two 417-land leaders appointed by Governor Mike Parson share how they’ve used their professional...

mar 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy

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