Biz 417 September/October 2026

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Biz 417 September/October 2026

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Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work 2026

Now in its sixth year, the best places to work feature highlights organizations that know what it takes to have a productive work environment while keeping employees happy.
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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2026
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2026 Class of 10 for the Next 10

These 10 change-makers are getting the job done today, while looking ahead and discovering new ways to influence the future of our...

jul 2026 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
College Sports, National Exposure
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College Sports, National Exposure

Missouri State University's leap to Conference USA and the Football Bowl Subdivision is bringing national broadcasts, rising enrollment...

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Game On or Game Over? How Sports Could Power Our Next Economic Boom
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Game On or Game Over? How Sports Could Power Our Next Economic Boom

The business case for sports in the Ozarks is clear: Tourism dollars, packed hotels and regional visibility are on the table. Our next...

may 2026
The High Cost—and High Value—of Youth Sports
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The High Cost—and High Value—of Youth Sports

With families spending upwards of $18,000 a year on travel sports and organizations like Heart of America Tournaments and Ballparks of...

may 2026

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