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How to Thrive in a Niche Industry

Scott Neville, president of Welhener - H.B. Wall Awning, shares his secrets to maintaining success in a such a niche industry.

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The Big Pivot: How Southwest Missouri Businesses Responded to the COVID-19 Crisis

33 southwest Missouri businesses share their COVID-19 success hacks and strategies that helped them quickly pivot into a new way of doing...

may 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Features, Health

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How Hopapops Got Its Start

After founding Red Monkey Foods, Jeff Brinkhoff decided to move on to his next big thing: developing a nutritional snack he calls Hopapops.

mar 2020 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Food, People

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How Two Brothers are Benefitting From the Demise of Big Box Stores

As they fill empty big-box properties with secure, climate-controlled self-storage units, Trent and Travis Overhue have found a strong...

jan 2020 | Companies, Strategy

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Leadership Lessons With Volt Credit Union’s Director of Retail Operations

Debbie Tuck joined the Volt team in August. Since then, Tuck has overhauled processes at both Springfield branches.

dec 09 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Financial
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How Springfield-Branson National Airport’s Growth Reflects 417-land

Director of Aviation Brian Weiler works to keep up with the airport’s quickly growing pace through a second general aviation expansion.

nov 2019 | Made in 417, Strategy, Travel

Neale & Newman relocates to Farmers Park.

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Neale & Newman Moves to Farmers Park

After more than 38 years, Springfield's oldest law firm is moving from their home in the American National Center to Farmers Park.

sep 23 2019 | Business Services, Law & Regulation, Legal, Real Estate

Mostly Serious is one finalist for the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award.

Small Businesses

Meet the Finalists: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Small Business Award

A wide variety of businesses are included in the mix, ranging from chiropractors to coffee experts. The winner will be announced on May 8.

mar 26 2019 | Business Services, Coffee, Companies, Consulting

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Brian Croft on the Trials and Triumphs of Joplimo Mattress

Brian Croft’s vision for a customizable mattress company was a gamble, but it paid off. In a decade, Joplimo Mattress out of Joplin, MO...

mar 2019 | Carthage, MO, Companies, Features, Joplin, MO

Biz 417, SRC Holdings and Jack Stack work together to create pilot program The Great Game for Small Business.

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Why The Great Game for Small Business is The Next Big Thing

Biz 417 has partnered with The Great Game of Business to create a pilot program for local businesses looking to increase profitability,...

feb 14 2019 | Companies, Financial, Strategy

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Which Staffing Agency is Right For You?

Southwest Missouri is stacked with staffing agencies, but which one fits your needs? Decide below.

jan 2019 | Business Services, Technology

Strategy

Get to Know Noble Bowman from Rhapsody Strategies

He designed franchises for Classic Rock Coffee Co., supported students at MSU and was a minister. Now, Noble Bowman is bringing his passion...

nov 2018 | Leadership, Strategy

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Leadership

How Ferrell-Duncan Clinic’s Executive Director Spends Her Sundays

Ellen Hammock’s trick for staying balanced? An efficient weekend routine.

oct 2018 | Leadership, Native Content, Women in Business
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How to Thrive in a Niche Industry

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The Big Pivot: How Southwest Missouri Businesses Responded to the COVID-19 Crisis

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