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Pineapple Whip's Been Whipping Up Summer Since 1974

Three tropical concessions topped with hula girls signal summer’s arrival in Springfield. Pineapple Whip’s sweet success story began at the fairgrounds in 1974. Today, the third generation of the family business serves the iconic frozen favorite.
Zach Fortner, Owner of Pineapple Whip in Springfield MO, inside a Pineapple Whip cart
Family-Owned

Pineapple Whip's Been Whipping Up Summer Since 1974

Three tropical concessions topped with hula girls signal summer’s arrival in Springfield. Pineapple Whip’s sweet success story began at the...

sep 2019 | Companies, Food, Next Gen, People
Burrito from Small Batch Burritos in Springfield, MO.
Meet the Maker

How Small Batch Burritos Has Generated Profit off of Breakfast Burritos

Teresa and Blake Beshore share insider knowledge for making one of their breakfast burritos.

jul 2019 | Food, Manufacturing, Meet the Maker, Strategy
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
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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

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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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sep 19 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Entrepreneur, Networking
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How Plaza Shoe Store has Stayed Successful for Nearly 70 Years

Plaza Shoe Store has been in Cathy Swearengin and Mallory Pittman’s family since 1951, and together the two are working to keep that legacy...

sep 2018 | Next Gen, Shopping, Strategy
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How Dog Gone Mold Expanded Into Hauling Junk

Sometimes your next great business idea is right under your nose. That’s what brothers James and Dominic Stevens realized when they started...

jul 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Strategy
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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
David Humphreys and Ethel Mae Humphreys of TAMKO in Joplin, Missouri
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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
How the Small Business Majority Can Help Your Startup
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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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Biz B-School presented by OTC Center For Workforce Development: The Business of Pot

Five of southwest Missouri’s professionals spoke about what the new medical marijuana industry means for our region at Biz 417’s B-School.
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Not So Newlywed Game 2019

Not So Newlywed Game benefiting the Ozarks Counseling Center. August 9, 2019. Relics Event Center. Photos by Ryan Kowalski.
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Biz B-School: 10 For The Next 10 presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development

Five of Springfield’s emerging leaders spoke about how they are impacting our community over breakfast at Biz 417’s B-School. The...
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Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop

Sand Sisters + Rosie Women's Workshop on 2019 on August 7, 2019 at eFactory. Photos by Brad Zweerink.

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