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A Day in the Life of Denise Silvey of Paul Mueller Co.

If you’re going to follow Denise Silvey around, bring your running shoes. As human resources manager at Paul Mueller Co., Silvey runs through a marathon of meetings that sometimes starts before she’s even reached her office.

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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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Ashley Norgard and Francine Pratt Win Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

Ashley Norgard is the first recipient of the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award, and Francine Pratt is named the recipient of this year’s...

jan 24 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, Library, People

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How KPM Shareholder Becky Harmon Uses Her Strengths

KPM shareholder Becky Harmon uses her StrengthsFinder results to take her leadership to the next level.

jan 2020 | Leadership, People, Strategy, Women in Business
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Logan Aguirre selected as the Chair-Elect for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Logan Aguirre Selected as Chair-Elect for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

She will be installed as Chair in 2021.

jan 07 2020 | Leadership, People, Women in Business

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How Dr. Jokima Hiller Lets Personal Experiences Drive Her Career

With her joyful sense of humor, passion for others and sage advice, Dr. Jokima Hiller makes a perfect assistant professor.

jan 2020 | Education, Leadership, People, Q&A

KPM CPAs & Advisors’ human resources director Sara Choate

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How Sara Choate of KPM CPAs & Advisors Dresses the Part

KPM CPAs & Advisors’ human resources director uses her love for fashion to make a great impression.

jan 2020 | Biz Style, Leadership, Women in Business

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Leadership Lessons With Volt Credit Union’s Director of Retail Operations

Debbie Tuck joined the Volt team in August. Since then, Tuck has overhauled processes at both Springfield branches.

dec 09 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Financial
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Advice and Whiskey with Julie Higgins

Julie Higgins is the CEO of I Pour Life, an organization she created that works with at-risk and homeless youth in the area and also works...

nov 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Women in Business

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Meet the 2019 Biz 100

Our annual list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in southwest Missouri is back for year four.

nov 2019 | Automotive, Business Services, Companies, Education

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Rhonda Lewsader: A Servant Leader

Rhonda Lewsader has forged an impressive career path for herself—a path that’s led her to her current role as the first female city...

nov 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business

Culture

CPA Barb Houser on Using Your Talents to Give Back

Barb Houser, veteran public accountant at KPM CPAs & Advisors, has grown the firm’s nonprofit arm to serve more than 150 clients.

oct 07 2019 | Charity, Native Content, Women in Business
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The Launch: Southwest Missouri's Women in Business

Dedicated to women growing their careers in southwest Missouri, The Launch blog shares the latest news about local women in business.

sep 11 2019 | Leadership, Women in Business

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A Day in the Life of Denise Silvey of Paul Mueller Co.

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Vicki Good Wants You to Pause

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Ashley Norgard and Francine Pratt Win Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Awards

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