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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.
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Business and Networking Events in Southwest Missouri

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

jun 2026 | Networking
Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution
Startups

Vroom Solar's New Solar Energy Solution

Vroom Solar’s newly launched solar energy solution is a DIY power plant that allows customers to plug into the sun anywhere, and Vroom...

mar 2025 | Companies
The office at Codefi in Springfield, MO.
Startups

From Idea to Startup: Build Your App and Compete for Pre-Seed Capital with Codefi

Codefi is actively recruiting for their 120-Day Tech Startup program.

feb 04 2025 | Branded Content, Business Services, Companies, Technology
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Vanessa Howe Talks Starting BelowZero Cryospa
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Vanessa Howe Talks Starting BelowZero Cryospa

Vanessa Howe has gone from a life-changing diagnosis to a life-improving business.

jul 2024 | Business Services

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

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
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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Biz 417's Biz 100 Party 2021

On November 10, attendees raised a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at Biz 417's Biz 100 Party...
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Good Morning, Springfield! November 2021

The November 2021 Good Morning, Springfield! Presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. November 4, 2021.
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Biz 417's Best Places to Work 2021

Biz 417's inaugural Best Places to Work luncheon celebrated the Top 20 Best Places to Work as designated by Best Companies Group. Each...
See pictures from Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Lunch 2021
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Lunch 2021

The annual summer get-together was held July 23, 2021 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees gathered in a relaxed atmosphere...

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