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Springfield News-Leader Staff Fights On for Our Community Paper

The staff at the Springfield News-Leader has had a trying year, but regardless of the battles and hardships that remain, one thing is certain: They will continue fighting for Springfield’s only daily newspaper.
Blackwell's Fine Men's Clothiers in Springfield MO
Small Businesses

The Future of Blackwell's Fine Men's Clothiers

New owners of Blackwell’s Fine Men’s Clothiers, Jeff and Lindsay Seifried, plan for the future of men’s apparel needs.

mar 2023 | Biz Style, Shopping, Style
About Veterans Upward Bound
Small Businesses

About Veterans Upward Bound

The Veterans Upward Bound program, which has been helping local veterans navigate college enrollment for the past five years, is expanding.

jan 2023 | Charity
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
National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield, MO
Small Businesses

National Audio Store Brings Cassettes Back to Springfield

Analog music formats have made a big comeback. A Springfield company is helping meet the demand.

nov 2022 | Business Services, Music

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Q&A with Linda Daugherty

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Local Farms Create the Missouri Flower Exchange

With supply chains in disarray and environmental impact in mind, many 417-land florists have been looking for alternatives to big flower...

sep 2022 | Flowers
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Cabinet Concepts by Design Wins 2022 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award

Biz 417 is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Small Business Award.

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4 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Banking Online

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How Paddio Built Its Company Culture

Paddio, an online mortgage lender founded in 2020, has grown rapidly following its expansion into Springfield.

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Ozark Empire Fair's New Multi-Purpose Arena

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nov 2021 | Downtown Springfield
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Forty-one years after starting his family business, Rick Hughlett is preparing for the next generation to assume daily operations as he...

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See pictures from the Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2023
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Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 2023

Annual Chamber Meeting, presented by Springfield Chamber of Commerce, January 27, 2023. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2022 Presented by SumnerOne

Biz 100 Party 2022 presented by SumnerOne, November 9, 2022. BMW of Springfield.
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Biz 417's Best Places To Work 2022

Best Places To Work 2022 presented by Penmac Staffing, September 7, 2022. Glendalough Conference Center.
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Biz 417's 10 For The Next 10 Happy Hour 2022

Biz 417's 10 For The Next 10 Happy Hour, July 27, 2022. Ebbets Field.

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