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Beautyrest Sleep Gallery’s Foundation Provides Mattresses to Kids in Need

The owners of Beautyrest Sleep Gallery started a foundation to guarantee a good night’s sleep for children in need.
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Culture

Giving Back with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Successful corporate giving programs require processes and personnel. Luckily, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is here to help.

jul 2019 | Companies, Giving Back, Women in Business
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Entrepreneur

High School Students Get a GO CAPS Head Start

High school students Taylor Flores and Brendan Reeves leave GO CAPS with their business license in hand.

jul 2019 | Education, Entrepreneur, Technology
Give 5 team of local retirees.
Culture

Two Retired Springfield Business Icons Find Purpose Through Give 5

Former owner of Farmers Gastropub Bill Griffiths and former Springfield mayor Jim O’Neal found new purpose through Give 5.

jul 2019 | Giving Back, People, Strategy
Ozarks Entertainment in Springfield MO
Culture

Ozarks Entertainment is Helping Nonprofits Fundraise with Fun

By hosting casino nights and offering lighthearted DJ services, photo booths and more for nonprofits, Ozarks Entertainment is changing the...

may 2019 | Business Services, Charity

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Strategy

What You Need to Know for the Green County April 2 Ballot

As spring rolls into Greene County, so does the season of letting your voice be heard.

mar 2019 | Politics
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Small Businesses

Why The Great Game for Small Business is The Next Big Thing

Biz 417 has partnered with The Great Game of Business to create a pilot program for local businesses looking to increase profitability,...

feb 14 2019 | Companies, Financial, Strategy
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Culture

How Hamra Enterprises’ HERO Fund Helps its Employees

Hamra Enterprises' employee-funded and employee-run HERO Fund gives a boost to Hamra associates in need. Company President and CEO Mike...

jan 2019 | Business Services, Charity, Companies
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Leadership

Boost Your Business Skills

Evaluate your current practices and learn to do business better this December.

dec 04 2018 | Business Services, Leadership, Networking, Q&A
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Offices

Four Color Palettes That Won't Kill Your Mood or Creativity

Put down that color wheel, and ditch those paint samples. Finding the right paint color for your office should start with these four...

nov 02 2018 | Decor, Design, Native Content, Workspaces
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The Greene County Collector’s Office Defies the Usual Government Office Experience

Greene County Collector’s Office knows people don’t necessarily look forward to dealing with government entities. But this group of...

nov 2018 | Companies, Strategy, Workspaces
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Culture

The Trolley Bike Launches Charitable Giving Component

Two years after starting The Trolley Bike, Brian Ash and Cortney Little-Ash introduced the Pedal for a Purpose partnership to support local...

sep 2018 | Biking, Charity, Giving Back, Local Activities
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Leadership

How the President and CEO of Volt Credit Union Conquered a Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Loretta Roney shares how to tackle an intimidating career moment.

aug 2018 | Leadership, Native Content, Strategy, Women in Business
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