Biz 417 July/August 2025

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Biz 417 July/August 2025
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Meet the 2025 Class of 10 for the Next 10

Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.

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The Erlen Group Brings Business Above Ground

The Erlen Group continues to shape Springfield’s growth with projects that are transforming the city’s landscape and creating new opportunities.
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Springfield Contemporary Theatre's Next Chapter

Brandon Thomsen, Springfield Contemporary Theatre’s new executive artistic director, is passionate about community theater and bringing powerful stories to life on stage.
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How Ice Cream Factory Builds a National Brand in Small-Town Missouri

In Lebanon, a historic dairy plant gets a second life—this time as the heart of a growing family-run ice cream brand.
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4 By 4 Brewing Gives Back Through Bingo

4 By 4 Brewing Company hosts monthly bingo nights and donates the proceeds to different charities to support the local community.