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How CEO Derek Fraley Helped Systematic Savings Bank Turn a Profit

For years, Systematic Savings Bank was in the red, then Derek Fraley joined the team and saw a way to print black.

Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

The 28th annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award is given to the Academy of Hair Design by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

nov 11 2020 | Beauty, Companies

How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

A lot has changed since we chatted with Camber Jones about equality in the courtroom. Here she shares how she's navigating this year's...

nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Deputy Jason Winston on Bridging a Gap Between Law Enforcement and Community

Deputy Jason Winston has been named the new Public Information Officer, he has his sights set on improving community policing and outreach,...

nov 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Strategy

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How Pitt Technology Group Shifted Focus to Nonprofits During Downtime

When job orders were put on hold due to COVID-19, Pitt Technology Group found a new way to stay busy.

nov 2020 | Companies, Giving Back, Leadership, Strategy

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Jeff Seifried Offers Advice for Breaking Into a New Industry

If you find yourself at a career crossroads, Jeff Seifried recommends keeping your eye on the opportunity, not the crisis. This was...

nov 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy

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Steve Edwards, President and CEO of CoxHealth in Springfield MO

Person of the Year: CoxHealth President and CEO Steve Edwards

Steve Edwards is a planner, and he knew in his 20s that he wanted to follow his dad’s legacy and become CEO of CoxHealth. But as history...

nov 2020 | Biz 100, Features, Health, People

How Sister Richard Mary Burke Helps the Helpers

Mercy’s longtime coworker relations coordinator is putting people first while weathering a truly unprecedented time in healthcare.

oct 13 2020 | Communication, Health, Leadership, Strategy
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What You Missed From Biz 417's Diversifying Our Region B-School

Christa Moss, Doug Neff, Bill Nelson and Brandon Taylor share their thoughts about diversity in Southwest Missouri's businesses

oct 08 2020 | B-School

Meet the 2020 Small Business Award Finalists

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announces five finalists, one of which will be the winner of the 2020 W. Curtis Strube Small...

oct 08 2020 | Business Services, Companies, Entrepreneur, Leadership

Why You Should Attend Francine Pratt’s Tough Talks

This grassroots effort is a series of conversations to ignite positive change in the community, and the first installment is Thursday,...

sep 25 2020 | Communication, Leadership, People, Strategy

How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

BKD Partner Erica Smith joined the company 17 years ago—but nothing in her extensive public accounting career could have prepared her for...

sep 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Katie Towns Leads by Example

We grabbed socially distanced drinks with Katie Towns, assistant director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, at Vantage...

sep 2020 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Women in Business

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“One career highlight was partnering with Central Care Cancer Center to establish a much-needed cancer center in Bolivar. Our new facility was completed in 2008, and it was named after my wife because of her struggles with beating cancer.” —Donald J. Babb, CEO of Citizens Memorial Hospital and Executive Director of Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation

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Advice

Leadership

How CEO Derek Fraley Helped Systematic Savings Bank Turn a Profit

For years, Systematic Savings Bank was in the red, then Derek Fraley joined the team and saw a way to print black.

Small Businesses

Academy of Hair Design Wins Springfield Chamber’s Small Business Award

Women in Business

How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

Leadership

Deputy Jason Winston on Bridging a Gap Between Law Enforcement and Community

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How Pitt Technology Group Shifted Focus to Nonprofits During Downtime

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Jeff Seifried Offers Advice for Breaking Into a New Industry

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Person of the Year: CoxHealth President and CEO Steve Edwards

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How Sister Richard Mary Burke Helps the Helpers

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Small Businesses

Meet the 2020 Small Business Award Finalists

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Why You Should Attend Francine Pratt’s Tough Talks

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How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

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Katie Towns Leads by Example

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