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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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10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2025 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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

jul 2025 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
Taylor Warwick
Women in Business

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

After years of leading health care expansions in Kansas City, Taylor Warwick embraces new opportunities as COO of Mercy Springfield...

may 2025 | Women in Business
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Amanda Hedgpeth
Women Who Mean Business

Amanda Hedgpeth is a Woman Who Means Business

Amanda Hedgpeth, one of Biz 417's 2025 Women Who Mean Business, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CoxHealth.

mar 2025 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Halley Fleming
Women Who Mean Business

Halley Fleming is a Woman Who Means Business

Halley Fleming, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is the Owner/Founder of Ozark Mountain Adventure.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People

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Judith Martinez, Ph.D.
Women Who Mean Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D. is a Woman Who Means Business

Judith Martinez, Ph.D., one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Director of Faculty Mentoring & Associate Professor of...

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Women business leaders in southwest Missouri
Women Who Mean Business

Meet the 2025 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

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

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Q&A
Business women in Springfield, MO
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Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

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

mar 2025 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Pamela Yancey
Women Who Mean Business

Pamela Yancey is a Woman Who Means Business

Pamela Yancey, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is President/CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Tiffani Claussen
Women Who Mean Business

Tiffani Claussen is a Woman Who Means Business

Tiffani Claussen, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2025, is Chief Executive Officer at AMPROD.

mar 2025 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology
Taylor Warwick of Mercy
Culture

Building Connections and Embracing Mercy’s Culture with Taylor Warwick

Mercy’s COO Taylor Warwick touches on mentorship and adapting to a new work culture.

jan 2025 | Companies, Women in Business
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Forvis Mazars’ Catherine Gilpin on Prioritizing Balance

Catherine Gilpin shares tips on how to invest your time and prioritize a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout.

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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2024
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2024 Class of 10 for the Next 10

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jul 2024 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People

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SGForum presented by The Network, June 12, 2025. At Kickapoo Performing Arts Center.
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Springfield Contractors Pig Roast, 2025

Springfield Contractors Pig Roast presented by SRS Building Products, June 5, 2025. At the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
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Small Business Award, 2025

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Biz 417's Think Summit, 2025

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