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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.
The Art of Dynamic DNA
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The Art of Dynamic DNA

Dynamic DNA specializes in research, testing and even personalized DNA artwork.

mar 2016 | Art, Companies, Technology
MedPak is Redefining Pharmacy
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MedPak is Redefining Pharmacy

The Integrity Pharmacy is reinventing how we take medicine.

jan 2016 | Strategy
Q&A With Panda Laundry factory
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Q&A With Panda Laundry factory

Years ago, Samson Yi was in LA studying to be a lawyer. While helping his father run American Inn Elite in Springfield one summer, he...

jan 2016 | Companies, Q&A
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

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The Disruptors

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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
ScholarPrep is a Studious Start-Up
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ScholarPrep is a Studious Start-Up

Learn about mother-daughter duo Christian and Jordan Schanda's studious start-up ScholarPrep.

nov 2015 | Education, Strategy

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Diversity & Inclusion Panel
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Diversity & Inclusion Panel

The Network's Diversity & Inclusion Panel. May 18, 2017. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Spin66

Spin66 sponsored by Mercy Research. May 5, 2017. The eFactory. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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2017 Small Business Awards

Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2017 Small Business Award. May 3, 2017. University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
Biz 417's B-School: Women Who Mean Business 2017
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Biz 417's B-School: Women Who Mean Business 2017

Biz 417's B-School: Women Who Mean Business. April 13, 2017. Sponsored by Elite Mercedes and Essential Strategies. Hosted by Andy B's...

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