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From Basement Brew to Ozarks-Born Beverage

The process to create this unique drink is both art and science, but Spring Branch Kombucha contains the right ingredients, plus entrepreneurial spirit.
Dr. Sam E. Coryell
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Advice & Whiskey with Dr. Sam E. Coryell

Educator, musician, author and successful business owner Dr. Sam E. Coryell started TLC Properties to provide a more comfortable retirement.

sep 2024 | Advice & Whiskey
Rae Snobl and Dave Davis
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Mentorship Moment with Rae Snobl and Dave Davis

Rae Snobl has gone from student to teacher, taking over the role of her mentor and former teacher, Daven Davis.

sep 2024 | Leadership
Cheryl Briggs
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On the Road Again with Cheryl Briggs of Dermal Health Laser & Skin Care Clinic

sep 2024 | Outdoors, People
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Branding Springfield, Missouri

A number of local entities are working to define 417-land’s brand. Biz 417 spoke with two of them to find out why that’s good for the...

jul 2024 | Downtown Springfield

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Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

mar 2026 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Amber English
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Amber English is a Woman Who Means Business

Amber English is Co-Owner and Founder of Pixie and one of Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

mar 2026 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Angie Jackson
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Angie Jackson is a Woman Who Means Business

Angie Jackson is President at Justice Furniture & Mattress and one of Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

mar 2026 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Brandei Clifton
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Brandei Clifton is a Woman Who Means Business

Brandei Cifton is Senior Publicity Manager at Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts and one of Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

mar 2026 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People

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Dianna Devore Owner, Design Fabrication
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Dianna Devore is a Woman Who Means Business

When the chance to purchase Design Fabrication arose in 2010, Devore took her chances. With little knowledge in the field, she boldly sold...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Small to Mid-Sized

How Hopapops Got Its Start

After founding Red Monkey Foods, Jeff Brinkhoff decided to move on to his next big thing: developing a nutritional snack he calls Hopapops.

mar 2020 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Food, People
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Jena Holtberg-Benge General Manager John Deere Reman
Women Who Mean Business

Jena Holtberg-Benge is a Woman Who Means Business

Jena Holtberg-Benge never says no to the chance to hop on a plane and start a new project. It’s led her as far away as China and India, and...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
Kim Hamm and Kristen Bright Springfield MO
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Making Mentorship Work for Both Parties

How Kim Hamm and Kristen Bright formed a uniquely symbiotic mentor/mentee relationship at BKD CPAs & Advisors.

mar 2020 | Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Meet the 2020 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business has earned her spot at the table and continues to prove that dreaming big and taking risks can...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Sally Hargis: Chairman of the Board, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company
Women Who Mean Business

Sally Hargis is a Woman Who Means Business

Hargis is carrying on a 100-year family legacy at Ozarks Coca-Cola. She believes that the company's focus on valuing people over profit has...

mar 2020 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
Brian Fogle photo by Brandon Alms
Style

Suits You: Brian Fogle's Look

Brian Fogle, president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, believes in the power of dressing professionally when it comes to...

mar 2020 | Biz Style, People, Strategy
Mercy chief quality officer Vicky Good
Leadership

Vicki Good Wants You to Pause

With more than 30 years of medical leadership experience, Mercy’s chief quality officer prioritizes balance to avoid burnout.

feb 05 2020 | Leadership, Women in Business
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