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Julia King Offers the City of Branson a New Perspective

After only two years as a local resident, Julia King was appointed the city’s first female Black City Council member and plans to run for election in April.
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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2023
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2023 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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

jul 2023 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
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Southwest Missouri Businesses That are Powered by Women

Meet the local leaders who are moving their respective businesses forward.

mar 2023 | Companies, Leadership, Native Content, People
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Andi Hilburn-Vaini, owner/operator of 28 McDonald's restaurants.
Women Who Mean Business

Andi Hilburn-Vaini is a Woman Who Means Business

Andi Hilburn-Vaini, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the owner/operator of 28 McDonald's restaurants.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A

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Audrey Garard, owner of Grooms Office Environments.
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Audrey Garard is a Woman Who Means Business

Audrey Garard, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the owner of Grooms Office Environments.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Joselyn Baldner, president/CEO of Central Bank.
Women Who Mean Business

Joselyn Baldner is a Woman Who Means Business

Joselyn Baldner, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is president/CEO of Central Bank.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Lisa Tinkler is franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.
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Lisa Tinkler is a Woman Who Means Business

Lisa Tinkler, one of Biz 417's 2023 Women Who Mean Business, is franchise owner and regional developer for Redline Athletics.

mar 2023 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2023 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

Each year, Biz 417 chooses five women who are guiding southwest Missouri into the future.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Monique Carriger, general manager of Pinegar Honda.
Women Who Mean Business

Monique Carriger is a Woman Who Means Business

Monique Carriger, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2023, is the general manager of Pinegar Honda.

mar 2023 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People
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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2022
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2022 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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

jul 2022 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
2022
Angi Blevins: Co-owner and Project Manager at Bailey Pyle Builders
Women Who Mean Business

Angi Blevins is a Woman Who Means Business

Angi Blevins, co-owner and project manager at Bailey Pyle Builders, is seeking ways to encourage female leaders in southwest Missouri.

mar 2022 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
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Judy Thompson: Senior Vice President for University Advancement at Drury University (Retired)
Women Who Mean Business

Judy Thompson is a Woman Who Means Business

Judy Thompson, now-retired senior vice president for university advancement at Drury University, is known for her passion, warmth and...

mar 2022 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People

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