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
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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...

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

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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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