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Biz 417 July/August 2026

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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...

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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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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...

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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
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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Biz 417's Ladies Who Launch 2022

Ladies Who Launch 2022 presented by Volt Credit Union, July 14, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Secret Sauce Summit, 2022

Secret Sauce Summit by Adapt of Die, May 19, 2022. Hotel Vandivort.
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2022 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award Luncheon

Small Business Award presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, May 4, 2022. Oasis Hotel & Convention Center.
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Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet 2022

Salute to Travel & Tourism Banquet presented by Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, April 28, 2022. White River Conference Center.

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