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From Cowboy Boots to a Berry Farm: Randy Little's Second Act

For Randy Little, leaving retail wasn't a retirement plan but a chance to channel his competitive drive into an unexpected new venture.
Meet 'Psycho Suzie': Suzanne Cantrell's Life in Springfield Roller Derby
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Meet 'Psycho Suzie': Suzanne Cantrell's Life in Springfield Roller Derby

At work, she is responsible for scheduling the production of millions of pounds of mustard and hot sauce, but on the rink she is known to...

jul 2026
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GigSalad CEO Mark Steiner on Instinct, Routine and Finding Your Gig

Mark Steiner, CEO of GigSalad, shares details about following his instincts, cherished routines and his walk-up song during a conversation...

jul 2026
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People

From Cowboy Boots to a Berry Farm: Randy Little's Second Act

For Randy Little, leaving retail wasn't a retirement plan but a chance to channel his competitive drive into an unexpected new venture.

jul 2026
Rob Marsh on the set of Next Level CEO.
People

Rob Marsh on Leading the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's Turnaround

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's Executive Director Rob Marsh is facing organizational financial challenges head-on. Now, with a big-picture...

jul 2026

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At Zero2Sixty, Lora Newman Uses Horses to Coach Business Professionals

As CEO of Zero2Sixty Performance Coaching, Lora Newman incorporates equine coaching into her business as she strives to help business...

sep 2018 | Communication, Features, Leadership, Strategy
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Leadership

How Julie Higgins Helped Jody Glazner Start Springfield Dream Center

The founder and CEO of I Pour Life helped Glazner find the inner strength she needed to make her dream a reality.

sep 2018 | Strategy, Women in Business
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Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Michelle Lewis

The Michelle Lewis & Associates owner talks going into business for herself.

aug 2018 | Advice & Whiskey, Communication, Strategy, Women in Business
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How the President and CEO of Volt Credit Union Conquered a Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Loretta Roney shares how to tackle an intimidating career moment.

aug 2018 | Branded Content, Leadership, Native Content, Strategy
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Johnny Morris' Biz 100 Power Play

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nov 2017 | People, Strategy
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Francine Pratt's Biz 100 Power Play

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nov 2017 | Charity, People, Strategy, Women in Business
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Richard Ollis' Biz 100 Power Play

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nov 2017 | People, Strategy
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Donald Babb & Steve Edwards' Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | Health, People, Strategy
Andy Kuntz's Biz 100 Power Play
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Andy Kuntz's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy
Robert Noble's Biz 100 Power Play
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Robert Noble's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy
Matt Miller's Biz 100 Power Play
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Matt Miller's Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy
Paula Adams' Biz 100 Power Play
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Paula Adams' Biz 100 Power Play

Biz 100 honorees have the power to change the status quo.

nov 2017 | People, Strategy, Women in Business

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Leadership Springfield One Big Class Reunion, Presented by, People Centric Consulting Group, 2026, The Old Glass Place
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Think Summit, Presented by JMARK, April 24th, 2026 at Convoy of Hope - Global Headquarters and World Distribution Center
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STC Fifth Anniversary & Springfield Tech Week, 2026

STC Fifth Anniversary & Springfield Tech Week, Presented by Springfield Tech Council, March 27th 2026, at Veridian Event Center

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