Biz 417

Yesterday we hosted CoxHealth’s Steve Edwards for our last B-School of the year. We spoke with him about how he’s managing a crisis while also maintaining future-facing projects. Plus he shared an announcement about when CoxHealth will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

Join us as our Person of the Year Steve Edwards sits down for a live interview with Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre to talk strategic goal setting, leading a health system of 12,000 employees through a pandemic and more. Thank you to our presenting sponsor OTC Center for Workforce Development and our contributing sponsor American National for making B-School possible.

Betsy Fogle is a woman on a mission. A year and a half ago, the Springfield-native set out to flip House District 135 and on November 4, she was elected to public office. Here are her tips for staying motivated, avoiding burnout and working with both sides of the aisle.

Our annual list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in southwest Missouri is back for year five. Read up on our Person of the Year Steve Edwards, and register to hear more from him during B-School on December 10 at https://hubs.li/H0zmjx50.

The City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF has a number of ongoing projects in the works and it wants to hear from you. Take some time to fill out a few surveys regarding the priorities of Forward SGF, mark your calendar for Thursday to see some basic concept plans for the Grant Avenue Parkway project and weigh in on the future planning of Commercial Street.

Congratulations to the Academy of Hair Design for being awarded the 28th W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. https://www.biz417.com//academy-hair-design-small-busines/

Miss our free virtual B-School about improving diversity and inclusion in #417land workplaces? Here are a few highlights from a vital conversation about broadening our horizons in employment and our region as whole.

Learn how you can improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond during Biz 417's free virtual B-School presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development. Listen as four local leaders share their experiences as employees and employers, and gain actionable advice you can utilize to change our region's narrative. The panel discussion features Christa Moss, Doug Neff, Bill Nelson, Brandon Taylor and moderator Logan Aguirre. Learn more at biz417.com/diversity.

Next week, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, along with the City of Springfield, MO - Connect with SGF, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals and a few other local groups are debuting Tough Talks, a grassroots effort launched by Francine Pratt that aims to combat the impact of racism and ignite positive change. Here's why it's worth your calendar. https://www.biz417.com/blog/tough-talks-springfield-mo/

Are you gearing up for an end-of-the-year review or looking to hold an in-person team huddle? These local venues offer features like high-tech gadgets and on-site support that make any meeting a walk in the park.

We could not be more excited to have Logan Whitaker Aguirre guiding us into the future. Cheers to carrying on the family legacy and more women leading in the workplace!

Know a boss lady who's blazing trails in boardrooms and throughout the community? Nominate her now for Women Who Mean Business!

Did you catch our 10 for the Next 10 B-School earlier this morning? Skim what you missed and learn how Addison Jones, Nicole Holt, Christina Angle, Chelsey Bode, and Travis Allen all got their start, plus what projects they're working on now. https://www.biz417.com/blog/what-you-missed-tftnt-2020/

Listen along as future local leaders discuss how they are taking Springfield to the next level through innovation and dedication to our community during Biz 417's B-School presented by OTC Center for Workforce Development. The panel discussion features Travis Allen, Christina Angle, Chelsey Bode, Nicole Holt and Addison Jones, and is moderated by Biz 417 President & Associate Publisher Logan Aguirre. B-School is additionally sponsored by American National and BluCurrent Credit Union.

We have good news: 417 Magazine was recognized by The Great Game of Business, along with a few other local companies. https://www.biz417.com/blog/417-named-all-star-by-ggob/

How well do you know our 10 for the Next 10 class of 2020? Read on to learn some little known facts about each of them, then join us this Thursday as five of our honorees take a deeper dive into their visions for our region during Biz 417's B-School: 10 For The Next 10. Registration is free!

The owners of Hotel Vandivort, Grooms Office Environments and Maxon Fine Jewelry share how they make their business partnerships work.