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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Meet Your New Co-Worker

Many 417-­land companies are introducing robots into their offices. Are they making our jobs better or replacing us?

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Ready, Set, Accelerate: Inside The eFactory’s Accelerator Program
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Ready, Set, Accelerate: Inside The eFactory’s Accelerator Program

The eFactory’s accelerator program at Missouri State University has changed the landscape of local entrepreneurship and established...

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Vicious Vision is Optimizing Eyesight

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sep 2017 | Companies, Strategy
What it Takes to Develop a Mentor Relationship
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Donalisa Stinyard of Evolution U Coaching encourages her millennial clients to develop relationships with mentors who can guide them...

sep 2017 | Networking
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Work-Life Balance and Wine with Camille Lockhart

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417-land’s Solar Power Boom

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