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Industrial Companies Regroup and Rebrand as Erlen Group

What was formerly known as Springfield Underground is now the Erlen Group. The third-generation rebranded corporation is named for the family’s ancestral German village, and it oversees six industrial companies.
Three Generations at Erlen Group
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Industrial Companies Regroup and Rebrand as Erlen Group

What was formerly known as Springfield Underground is now the Erlen Group. The third-generation rebranded corporation is named for the...

mar 2019 | Companies, Marketing, Next Gen, Strategy
Chris Upton and Clarene Shepherd of Adult Tendercare Center in Springfield, MO
Family-Owned

How Chris Upton Used Social Media to Revive His Family Business

Chris Upton spent his childhood interacting with clients at Adult Tendercare Center, his family’s business since 1988. Since stepping in as...

jan 2019 | Companies, Next Gen, People, Social Media
brentwood management staff in springfield missouri
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Brentwood Management Owner Prepares to Transition the Business to His Daughter

Brentwood Management remains a family affair as Craig Wagoner transitions ownership to his daughter, accountant and leasing agent Ali Rich.

nov 2018 | Business Services, Next Gen, Strategy
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How Plaza Shoe Store has Stayed Successful for Nearly 70 Years

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sep 2018 | Next Gen, Shopping, Strategy
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Sometimes your next great business idea is right under your nose. That’s what brothers James and Dominic Stevens realized when they started...

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Nick St. George Upholds the Tasty Legacy of St. George’s Donuts

At 35 years old, Nick St. George is leading the east Sunshine Street location of St. George’s Donuts into its fourth decade of business....

jul 2018 | Companies, Family, Leadership, Next Gen
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David Humphreys Continues the TAMKO Legacy

David Humphreys didn’t plan to join the Joplin-based company started by his grandparents until his father made him an offer he couldn’t...

may 2018 | Companies, Joplin, MO, Next Gen, People
Maxon Fine Jewelry Opens New Location
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Maxon Fine Jewelry Opens New Location

With a new location comes a new name. Maxon’s Diamond Merchants has officially rebranded as Maxon Fine Jewelry.

jan 19 2018 | Jewelry, Shopping, Wedding Rings
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How the Small Business Majority Can Help Your Startup

Mary Overbey, Missouri outreach manager for the national organization Small Business Majority, helps entrepreneurs who are just starting...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, People, Q&A
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How Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Embraces Change

When it comes to running Martin’s Floral & Home Décor, the Martin family sticks to proven business strategies with one notable exception:...

nov 2017 | Next Gen
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Reborn Co. Grew from Four Wholesalers to 50 in One Year

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