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Josh Sullivan and Kesha Alexander Invite You to Supper

Less than two years after launching Fried Design Company, Josh Sullivan was ready for his next business. He recruited Kesha Alexander to join his new marketing firm, which focuses on the food, alcohol, cannabis and hospitality industries.
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Scott Blevins and Brad Jones Explain HeyThere

Scott Blevins and Brad Jones have a long history of building cool things together. Their latest integration, HeyThere, offers something for...

sep 2023 | Entrepreneur
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Meet the Maker

An Ozarks Original with Anthony Brent

Anthony Brent creates delectable sauces and seasoning mixes to make the unique flavors of Springfield even better.

jul 2023 | Companies, Entrepreneur, Meet the Maker
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Artemis Overland Outfitting Off-the-Grid

Since opening in 2018, Artemis Overland Hardware has leveraged the exclusivity of its products, its geographic location and an unexpected...

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Strategy
How Max Penny of Howler Biker Co. Developed Howler Bike Park
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How Max Penny of Howler Biker Co. Developed Howler Bike Park

The owner of Howler Bike Co. saw that his customers needed a bike park where they could really enjoy the merchandise.

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Leadership, Outdoors

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An Ozarks Original with Anthony Brent

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Artemis Overland Outfitting Off-the-Grid
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Artemis Overland Outfitting Off-the-Grid

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How Max Penny of Howler Biker Co. Developed Howler Bike Park

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may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Leadership, Outdoors
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Time-Honored Techniques at Ty Iechyd Da

The distillers at Ty Iechyd Da are merging time-honored technique with Missouri ingredients to create sweet-sipping spirits.

may 2023 | Entrepreneur, Meet the Maker, Strategy
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Q&A with Linda Daugherty

Academy of Hair Design’s Linda Daugherty, Chair of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, shares tips to...

nov 2022 | Education, Entrepreneur
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Game Time with Darin Bridges

After a decade with SRC Holdings Corp., Darin Bridges is now president of management consultant company The Great Game of Business.

jul 2022 | Books, Education, Entrepreneur, Leadership
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The Biz 100 Party 2021

Raise a glass to the most powerful and influential business leaders in 417-land at the Biz 100 Party presented by SumnerOne.

nov 2021 | Biz 100, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Networking
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How a Springfield Entrepreneur Went Fishing for Profit

Father of five Ralph Duda III built a multimillion dollar business in the recreational fishing industry from a toy.

sep 2021 | Branding, Entrepreneur, Fishing

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