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Ample Industries: Mastering Sticky Business

Natalie Spradlin says members of her family have always loved innovative gadgets. So it was no surprise that her father, David Menzies, was smitten by a new-fangled, press-to-print peel and stick label while attending a trade show back in 1968.
Hold Fast Brewing team
Family-Owned

How Hold Fast Brewing Built Its Team

How Springfield-based Hold Fast Brewing has built a loyal team and benefits from low turnover of key positions.

mar 2025 | Companies, Drinks
Tom Conroy and Fred McQueary
Family-Owned

The Story Behind ProVino

A friendship and a passion for vino led to a collaborative start-up wine company spearheaded by three local couples.

mar 2025 | Wine
Owners of Pixie Cup
Family-Owned

The Story Behind Pixie Cup

With a bold vision and local roots, family-owned Pixie Cup empowers women worldwide with reusable feminine hygiene products.

jan 2025 | Companies, Health, People
Nixa Hardware & Seed Company owners
Family-Owned

The Story of Nixa Hardware & Seed Company

With a family tree that reads like a Christian County who’s who list, Nixa Hardware & Seed Company has been securely rooted in southwest...

may 2024 | Companies

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Passing the Torch at Garbo's Pizzeria
Family-Owned

Passing the Torch at Garbo's Pizzeria

For decades, Pam Babcock nurtured and grew Garbo’s Pizzeria, hoping to someday find the person who would carry it forward and love it the...

mar 2024 | Business Services
Elevate Branson works to support the workforce behind the tourism industry in Branson, MO.
Family-Owned

Empowering Branson's Workforce with Elevate Branson

Since 2008, Bryan and Amy Stallings of Elevate Branson have been working to support the workforce that powers Branson’s tourism industry.

nov 2023 | Branson
Preserving a Christian County Farm
Family-Owned

Preserving a Christian County Farm

At Cassidy Station at Estes Farms, Hollie and Kyle Estes are preserving a historic Christian County farm for future generations.

may 2023 | Family
Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years
Family-Owned

Kaleidescope Passes 50 Years

Last year, Kaleidoscope on East Sunshine Street celebrated 50 years in business.

mar 2023 | Family
Owners of Cherry Picker Package x Fare in Springfield MO
Small Businesses

A Developing Story: How Pickwick and Cherry Has Changed

Property development is a hot topic in Springfield, Missouri. We sat down with Amanda and Ryan Owen to ask about their experience.

jan 2023 | People, Q&A
How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving
Family-Owned

How Lights Prosthetic Eyes is Always Evolving

Owner of Lights Prosthetic Eyes Randy Light shares his journey in an ever-evolving family business.

jan 2023 | Companies, Family, Next Gen
SMC CEO Kevin Ausburn
Family-Owned

The Next Generation at SMC Packaging

With second and third generations leading the way, Southern Missouri Containers embraces innovation while preserving a tradition of...

sep 2022 | Leadership, Next Gen
The Story Behind Just for Parrots at Plaza Towers Center
Family-Owned

The Story Behind Just for Parrots at Plaza Towers Center

Spending their days with colorful parrots ranging from conures and cockatiels to macaws and African greys, three generations of a family...

jul 2022 | Family, Next Gen

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See pictures from SGForum, 2025
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SGForum, 2025

SGForum presented by The Network, June 12, 2025. At Kickapoo Performing Arts Center.
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Springfield Contractors Pig Roast, 2025

Springfield Contractors Pig Roast presented by SRS Building Products, June 5, 2025. At the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
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Small Business Award, 2025

Small Business Award presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, May 28, 2025. At O'Reilly Family Event Center.
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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2025

Think Summit presented by Biz 417 on April 11th, 2025 at Convoy of Hope Headquarters.

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