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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.
Springfield BackOffice is Maximizing Potential
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Springfield BackOffice is Maximizing Potential

When entrepreneurs wear all the hats in order to get their businesses off the ground, they limit their potential for growth. Local resident...

jan 2016 | Companies
The Disruptors
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The Disruptors

Five local start-ups that are shaking up their respective industries.

jan 2016 | Companies, Features, Q&A, Technology
LocalRaces is Racing Ahead
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LocalRaces is Racing Ahead

The story behind LocalRaces, a comprehensive online software for race management.

nov 2015 | Strategy
Parakeet Pete’s: Clawing to the Top
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Parakeet Pete’s: Clawing to the Top

Darrell Henley and Emma Hamilton, co-owners of Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline talk strategy.

nov 2015 | Strategy

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The State of Co-Working for 417-Landers in 2018
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The State of Co-Working for 417-Landers in 2018

The co-working landscape has shifted and evolved over the past few years. Find out when, where and how you can take advantage of these...

mar 2018 | Communication, Entrepreneur, Features, Networking
This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training
Startups

This 417-land Startup is Revolutionizing Employee Training

Three entrepreneurs have undertaken a mythical mission to save energy-industry security employees from the scourges of the three-ring...

mar 2018 | Entrepreneur, Features, Strategy
Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
4 Tips for Your Startup’s Business Plan
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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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See pictures from Springfield Creatives Meeting 2024
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Springfield Creatives Meeting, 2024

Springfield Creatives Meeting New Year New Strategies presented by Spencer Harris, January 17. Efactory.
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Good Morning Springfield, 2023

Good Morning Springfield presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, December 7. White River Conference Center.
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SBDC Manufacturing Outlook, 2023

SBDC Manufacturing Outlook presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, December 6. White River Conference Center.
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Black Tie Gala, 2023

Black Tie Gala presented by Meridan Title Company, November 11. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.

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