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?
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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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Associated Electric’s Tech Faire Opens to Springfield’s Business Community
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Associated Electric’s Tech Faire Opens to Springfield’s Business Community

The monthly in-house conference goes public, inviting others to listen in on big ideas from six local speakers.

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3 Tips for a Better Conference Call

Just because you have your phone on mute doesn't mean you're following proper conference call etiquette.

oct 25 2017 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Strategy
A Board's Purpose
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A Board's Purpose

Many non-profits and organizations aren't clear about what role its board plays. Learn how to clarify the purpose of your board and find...

oct 17 2017 | Charity, Communication, Do Good, Strategy
All About Automation: 4 B-School Takeaways
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All About Automation: 4 B-School Takeaways

Automation is here to stay, and you don’t have to be afraid of it. Local leaders share how to work with the changing technology to benefit...

oct 12 2017 | Strategy
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4 Tips for Unmasking Your Website Visitors

If you had to name the primary source of lost leads for your business, would you immediately look to your website?

oct 05 2017 | Branding, Business Services, Companies, Strategy
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Clash of the Cultures

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are taking on a new business venture together. Merging is a business move that promotes growth and profit, but...

sep 12 2017 | Branding, Business Services, Communication, Strategy
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The Research Bit

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sep 05 2017 | Business Services, Companies, Strategy
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How To Create Engaging Digital Marketing Content That Gets Results For Years

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