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What does it take to transition an organization? Two BKD managing partners—one retired, one current—reflect on what it took.

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Logan Aguirre’s 5 Takeaways from the Chamber’s Community Leadership Visit

This year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Leadership Visit in Springfield itself. Here are five...

sep 23 2021 | Branson, Downtown Springfield, Nixa, MO, Republic, MO

Biz 417’s 20 Best Places to Work

What makes a great workplace? From flexible hours and telecommuting, to free popcorn and foosball, a lot goes into making a company one of...

sep 2021 | Companies, Leadership

Rhonda Christopher of BKD on Diversity and Inclusion

As a founding member of BKD’s diversity and inclusion program, Rhonda shares her insight on how to ensure all employees feel welcome in the...

sep 07 2021 | Native Content
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Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are Leaders Learning Together

Community leaders Brian Fogle and Rachel Anderson are connected by a few common goals, by church and family—and even by a downtown street....

sep 2021 | Communication, Companies, Leadership

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Get to Know Monte McNew

New president and CEO of Springfield First Community Bank's goals for the future.

jul 2021 | Networking, Workspaces

Dr. Jessica Snider Explains the Importance of Cancer Screenings

Dr. Jessica Snider of Mercy hospital talks the importance of cancer screenings and gives advice for busy working women.

jun 01 2021 | Native Content, People
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Branson’s Tourism Rebound

Jason Outman says that even in extraordinary situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, “You always realize there’s going to be an end.” Once...

may 2021 | Branson, Leadership, People

Four Facts About OMB’s New Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop

Steve Bishop took over as Chief Operating Officer for Old Missouri Bank in September. Here’s why he felt like OMB was the right fit, and...

may 2021 | Companies, Financial, People

Get to Know Joselyn Baldner of Central Bank

Joselyn Baldner has recently taken the helm at Central Bank. Study up, so you can connect at your next networking event.

may 2021 | Leadership, People, Women in Business

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Jamie Kinkeade Takes The Studio Online

As gyms across the country suffered from pandemic restrictions, The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade decided to focus on online fitness videos.

may 2021 | Companies, Fitness, People, Strategy

Kurt Hellweg Talks Giving Back

In 2019, Kurt Hellweg helped sell American Dehydrated Foods and International Dehydrated Foods for a combined $900 million. Since then,...

may 2021 | Advice & Whiskey

Tez Ward and Richard Ollis at Gailey's Breakfast Cafe

Mentorship Moment with Tez Ward and Richard Ollis

City leader Richard Ollis and young professional Tez Ward bonded over mutual interests in the community during monthly power breakfasts.

may 2021 | Communication, Leadership, People

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