Biz 417 September/October 2026

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Biz 417 September/October 2026

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Mountain Creek Ranch: Phil Melugin's 1,200-Acre Southwest Missouri Retreat

A longtime dream became a 1,200-acre destination in southwest Missouri.
Camp Ape founder Andrew Lovell at an outdoor coffee-shop table.
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How Camp Ape's Andrew Lovell Helps Local Attractions Stand Out

Springfield designer Andrew Lovell has built a business that helps local attractions identify what makes them unique.

sep 2026
Gilardi's Ristorante owner James Martin outside the restaurant.
People

Gilardi's Owner James Martin Gives Back for the Restaurant's 25th Anniversary

Owner James Martin is taking Gilardi’s Ristorante to the next level for its 25th anniversary. His mission to give back is born from a...

sep 2026
AI You Can Wear
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AI You Can Wear

Ron Davis has been wearing the AI pendant Friend, created by 23-year-old Avi Schiffmann, since last fall.

sep 2026 | Technology
Joining the Paid Sabbaticals Club
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Joining the Paid Sabbaticals Club

Local employers are hopping on the trend of providing paid sabbaticals to their teams. FourOneSeven rolled out our own program this year,...

sep 2026 | #417Culture

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From Basement Brew to Ozarks-Born Beverage
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From Basement Brew to Ozarks-Born Beverage

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More Headliners for Springfield's Arts District

As the Gillioz takes on booking for the Historic Fox Theatre and Hammons Field, realizing the potential for Springfield's arts district...

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Seat at the Table

Dennis Sheppard served as general counsel for SRC Holdings for over 30 years.

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Winning Engagement

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Vision, Values and a Victory Plan for MSU: Casey Woods
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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...

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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...

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How Amprod Keeps Its Team Engaged in the Community

Amprod President and CEO Tiffani Claussen outlines how the business enables employees to give back to the community.

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Jared Johnson of Mostly Serious Explains Vibe Coding

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