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Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

With a new world headquarters that opened in October, Convoy of Hope has had a big year. Founder Hal Donaldson has paved the way for its success.
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10 Key Takeaways from Biz 417's 2024 Think Summit

Whether you missed this year's Biz 417 Think Summit or you just want a refresher, here are some of our biggest takeaways from the event.

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Join The Legacy Network: Introducing Biz 417’s Transformative Leadership Program

The Legacy Network is a six-month program is the next step in crafting a lasting legacy and succession plan for your career.

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Meet These 18 Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

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

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Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools
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Dr. Grenita Lathan is a Woman Who Means Business

Dr. Grenita Lathan, one of Biz 417's 2024 Women Who Mean Business, is the Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools.

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Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools
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Dr. Grenita Lathan is a Woman Who Means Business

Dr. Grenita Lathan, one of Biz 417's 2024 Women Who Mean Business, is the Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools.

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Krystal Simon, CEO of Care to Learn.
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Krystal Simon is a Woman Who Means Business

Krystal Simon, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is CEO of Care to Learn.

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Laura Gates, president of TransLand.
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Laura Gates is a Woman Who Means Business

Laura Gates, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is president of TransLand.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business

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Eden Village's 3D Printed Homes

A third Eden Village of homes will be built this spring using 3D concrete printers housed at Drury University.

mar 2024 | Build, Companies, Design
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Gaining and Retaining with Central Bank of the Ozarks

A leadership program at Central Bank of the Ozarks designed to retain and promote employees is now a recruitment tool. The two-year program...

mar 2024 | Business Services, Companies
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Krystal Simon, CEO of Care to Learn.
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Krystal Simon is a Woman Who Means Business

Krystal Simon, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is CEO of Care to Learn.

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Laura Gates, president of TransLand.
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Laura Gates is a Woman Who Means Business

Laura Gates, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is president of TransLand.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Meet the 2024 Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business

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

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Nancy Bogart, founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials
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Nancy Bogart is a Woman Who Means Business

Nancy Bogart, one of the Biz 417 Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is founder and CEO of Jordan Essentials.

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, People, Technology
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Recalibrating Expectations with ECRI

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Sarah Adams Orr, owner of Adams Funeral Home.
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Sarah Adams Orr is a Woman Who Means Business

Sarah Adams Orr, one of Biz 417's Women Who Mean Business for 2024, is the owner of Adams Funeral Home

mar 2024 | Features, Leadership, Marketing, People

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