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Budgeting is Made Easier with the Spend Stack App

App developer Jordan Morgan knew he had a good idea (and Apple agreed), and he was willing to put in time to make it shine.
Josh Holstein of CellARide in Springfield MO
Strategy

An Inside Look at CellARide

A former Springfield police officer started a national texting platform that is changing the automotive marketing industry.

jan 2020 | Automotive, Companies, People, Strategy
Will Reynolds and Dale Reynolds at NROUTE Enterprises, LLC
Startups

How NROUTE Enterprises, LLC in Ozark, MO Got Its Start

NROUTE Enterprises, LLC, an Ozark-based company founded in 2003, is dedicated to keeping law and emergency service vehicles fully equipped.

nov 2019 | Automotive, Companies, Ozark, MO
Lyndall Fraker, Director of Medical Marijuana for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, speaks at B-School.
Strategy

What You Missed from Our Medical Marijuana B-School

Get your questions answered about Missouri's new medical marijuana industry with some takeaways from our most recent installment of...

oct 10 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Consulting
Green screen studio at Splitverse in Springfield MO
Startups

Mixed Reality Puts Virtual Reality Players in the Game

Virtual reality gaming is rising in popularity, yet the industry is still relatively small, making it ripe for entrepreneurial startups....

sep 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Technology

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Josh Holstein of CellARide in Springfield MO
Strategy

An Inside Look at CellARide

A former Springfield police officer started a national texting platform that is changing the automotive marketing industry.

jan 2020 | Automotive, Companies, People, Strategy
Will Reynolds and Dale Reynolds at NROUTE Enterprises, LLC
Startups

How NROUTE Enterprises, LLC in Ozark, MO Got Its Start

NROUTE Enterprises, LLC, an Ozark-based company founded in 2003, is dedicated to keeping law and emergency service vehicles fully equipped.

nov 2019 | Automotive, Companies, Ozark, MO
Lyndall Fraker, Director of Medical Marijuana for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, speaks at B-School.
Strategy

What You Missed from Our Medical Marijuana B-School

Get your questions answered about Missouri's new medical marijuana industry with some takeaways from our most recent installment of...

oct 10 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Consulting
Green screen studio at Splitverse in Springfield MO
Startups

Mixed Reality Puts Virtual Reality Players in the Game

Virtual reality gaming is rising in popularity, yet the industry is still relatively small, making it ripe for entrepreneurial startups....

sep 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Technology
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
Big Blanket Co launched by Springfield Entrepreneurs and Pro Basketball Players
Startups

Springfield MO Creatives Launch a Big Blanket Company with Pro Basketball Players

Bryan Simpson turned a long-time pet peeve into a promising business! After years of dealing with blankets that were a touch too short,...

mar 2019 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Marketing
Isaac Neale, owner of Commute Softgoods in Springfield, MO
Startups

How Cycling Inspired Isaac Neale to Launch Commute Softgoods

After a decade of dabbling with Commute Softgoods, a line of products for the outdoors community, Isaac Neale is focusing more attention on...

jan 2019 | Biz Style, Entrepreneur, People
IDEA Commons in Springfield, MO
Startups

Missouri State’s IDEA Commons Readies for Construction

Missouri State University’s IDEA Commons promises to make Springfield more attractive to young professionals and businesses. Now, with the...

jan 2019 | Art, Business Services, Downtown Springfield, Technology

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See pictures from Biz 100 Party 2019
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2019

On November 13, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the third annual Biz 100...
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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.
See pictures from Biz B-School: 10 For The Next 10
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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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