Dori Grinder

Dori Grinder

Hi, I’m Dori Grinder, the editor of Biz 417. A proud native of 417-land, I’m passionate about uncovering the stories behind our local businesses and the people who make them thrive. In my free time, you’ll find me treasure hunting at junk markets and antique stores, always on the lookout for unique finds.

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Mike Brothers, Dori Grinder

People

Advice and Whiskey with Mike Brothers

We sat down at The Snug with Mike Brothers, Public Relations Manager at Forvis Mazars, to talk about his career, his inspirations and his...

mar 2026

Arlo Bank HQ entrance.

Companies

Inside Arlo Bank's Rejuvinated Headquarters

With a fresh new name and branding, Arlo Bank also has a rejuvenated headquarters in a former Mexican restaurant in a highly visible corner...

jan 2026

Lyle Foster

People

Advice & Whiskey with Lyle Foster

We met up with Dr. Lyle Foster to reflect on his journey as a community advocate and entrepreneur.

nov 2025

2025

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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2025 Biz 100

Meet the 2025 Biz 100. These are the people shaping the future of southwest Missouri and the Ozarks. This list gets to the heart of why...

nov 2025 | Biz 100, People

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Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri 2025

Biz 417 is celebrating the Best Places to Work in southwest Missouri for the fifth year. Read about the small and large companies who made...

sep 2025 | Companies

Ron Davis

Culture

Ron Davis Has a Lifetime of Stories to Tell

With more than 40 years in local media, Ron Davis has worked in every form of traditional media and reflects on his career spent sharing...

sep 2025 | People

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Biz 100

The 2025 Biz 100 List

This year’s list includes familiar names and new faces—and all of them are influencing southwest Missouri and the local business community.

sep 01 2025 | Biz 100

Hammons family

The Story of Hammons Black Walnuts

Four generations strong, the Hammons Black Walnuts family works with an organized buying network across 12 states to supply the American...

sep 2025 | Companies, Family

Gretchen Cliburn and Dori Grinder

Advice

Advice and Whiskey with Gretchen Cliburn

Soaking up the sun and a few summer cocktails at Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen, Gretchen Cliburn, Managing Director of Forvis Mazars Private...

jul 2025

David Cameron Named Springfield City Manager

Leadership

David Cameron Named Springfield City Manager

Springfield, Missouri's new city manager has been named: David Cameron.

may 14 2025 | Leadership, People

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Small Businesses

20 Best Places to Work in Springfield, Missouri

What makes a great place to work? Find out which businesses are the best to work for with our Best Places to Work.

may 05 2025 | Companies, Workspaces

Hector Cruz

Entrepreneur

How Hector Cruz Developed Hampton Paddles

Busy dad of three Hector Cruz balances work at The Focus Group, CellARide and Evangel University while chasing the entrepreneurial itch....

may 2025 | Entrepreneur