Biz 417

Enjoyed a great State of the City address from Mayor Jeff Schrag at Good Morning Springfield!

Five leaders. One candid conversation.

Join us at Ladies Who Launch to hear how Biz 417’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business honorees navigate the pressures, expectations and decision-making that come with leadership.

These women are leading teams, organizations and major initiatives across southwest Missouri, and they’re talking candidly about what that actually requires. Trust us, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.

Special thanks to our panel partner Forvis Mazars and presenting partner Central Bank of the Ozarks..

🎟️ Grab your tickets now. https://ladieswholaunch.biz417.com/

You’ve made your mark. Now it’s time to craft your legacy.

Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the 2026–2027 cohort of The Legacy Network. Six months. Curated mentorship. A peer network of executives shaping 417-land.

Applications close May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here: http://biz417.com/legacynetwork

Thank you Commerce Bank and Burrell Behavioral Health for investing in local leaders.

New city, new chapter, same big goals. Sarah and Shad Becker are settling into Springfield life while stepping into impactful new roles at CoxHealth and Commerce Bank.

Sarah and Shad Becker on Moving From St. Louis to Springfield and Starting Fresh Sarah and Shad Becker were living comfortably in St. Louis and well-established in their respective careers when opportunity came calling. Now, the couple has launched their next chapter, in Springfield.