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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.
4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan
Strategy

4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan

As director of MSU's Small Business and Technology Development Center, Chrystal Irons coaches startups in QuickBooks, business planning and...

jan 2018 | Business Services, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Women in Business
Local invention: RockDolly
Small Businesses

Local invention: RockDolly

Lengthy sound checks led this 417-lander to develop an all-in-one sound system.

jan 2018 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Music, People
What is WeDames?
Startups

What is WeDames?

Director Jana Moreno explains how We Dames is changing the way businesses market to women.

jan 2018 | Companies, People, Social Media, Women in Business
Building Trailer Perk Coffee and Gaining Momentum
Startups

Building Trailer Perk Coffee and Gaining Momentum

The Perks and Pitfalls of a mobile business.

nov 2017 | Coffee, Companies, Strategy, Women in Business

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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
uber eats in springfield mo
Startups

Veggies Come to You With Urban Roots Farm’s Uber Eats Program

In an effort to boost retail sales, Urban Roots Farm partnered with delivery program Uber Eats, bringing fresh food to your front door.

jan 2019 | Business Services, Companies, Food, Strategy
Justin with Timberline Studio and That Paper Cut Place
Small Businesses

Justin Gloe's Online Business Strategy Success

Operating two businesses and sharing a third with his partner, Justin Gloe knows the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful.

nov 2018 | Art, Design, Meet the Maker
leather accessories and a candle
Startups

Beckie Collins Turned Her Creative Hobbies into a Growing Business

With Gypsy Soul - Leather and Wax, Beckie Collins caught lightning in a bottle, selling out her soy candles and, through social media and...

sep 2018 | E-Commerce, Meet the Maker, Shopping, Women in Business
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Small Businesses

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
Sun Solar’s CEO Caleb Arthur
Startups

How Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program Keeps on Giving

Sun Solar’s Community Panel Donation Program is reaping rewards for local nonprofits every day the sun comes out.

jul 2018 | Business Services, Companies, Do Good
SelectSitter App Simplifies the Process of Finding a Reliable Babysitter
Startups

SelectSitter App Simplifies the Process of Finding a Reliable Babysitter

Two local couples teamed up to create the ultimate babysitter selection app for 417-land.

may 2018 | Business Services, Family, Kids, Technology
Your PAL Pro Wants to Give 417-land a Helping Hand
Startups

Your PAL Pro Wants to Give 417-land a Helping Hand

Uber meets go-fer in Your PAL Pro, 417-land’s digital personal concierge service.

may 2018 | Branding, Business Services, Companies

The Latest Biz People Pics

See pictures from PARK(ing) Day 2020
Biz People Pics

PARK(ing) Day 2020

This year, Better Block SGF partnered with Mudhouse coffee to transform a parallel parking space outside of the shop to demonstrate the...
See pictures from Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2020
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2020

More than 300 career-minded women logged on to YouTube Live for a powerful afternoon of speakers and inspiration at Biz 417’s third annual...
See pictures from Biz 417's virtual B-School: The Big Pivot
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Biz B-School: The Big Pivot presented by OTC CWD

At Biz 417's virtual B-School attendees were encouraged to take selfies during the programming and were entered to win a $50 to Farmers...
See pictures from Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2020
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Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards 2020

2020 Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards sponsored by BKD CPAs & Advisors. March 10. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by...

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