Meet Biz 417's 2025 10 for the Next 10. Photos by Brandon Alms
10 for the Next 10 We are excited to showcase the 2025 10 for the Next 10–the 10 people in the 417-land business community who are leading us into the next decade.
DMP Celebrates 50 Years Approximately 500 guests attended an anniversary celebration recently, to mark 50 years in business for DMP. Originally the research and development department for Atlas Security in 1975, it has grown into a family-owned independent manufacturing company.
Arvest Million Meals Campaign Hits New Record Arvest recently announced that the bank’s fifteenth annual Million Meals campaign raised over $35,500 to benefit six area nonprofit organizations. Now in its 15th year, the bankwide campaign raised more than $616,000, which equates to more than 3 million meals for food partners throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Environmental Job Training program Celebrates Graduates Fifteen graduates have recently earned multiple credentials through the Green for Greene environmental job training program recently. The EPA grant-funded program offers no-cost instruction that enables participants to find jobs in fields such as environmental clean-up, over-the-road hauling of hazardous materials, construction, advanced manufacturing and other career paths.
SRA Roofing acquires Springfield Roofing Systems SRA Roofing & Gutters recently announced that it has acquired Springfield Roofing Systems. This announcement is the eighth expansion in just four years for the company, now with locations across Missouri in Springfield, Kansas City, Jefferson City, Lebanon and many communities in between.
Make Your Mark Biz 417 is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Remarkable class. We’re looking for women who are ready to gear up to craft an impactful message and take advantage of public speaking opportunities. We train and help women speak with confidence.
Live Q&A with New City Leadership Don't forget to grab your tickets for our live Q&A with Mayor Jeff Schrag and City Manager David Cameron on July 10. Find out the full info and get tickets here.
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United Way Day of Caring 2025 Grant Lorscheider, Anna Landis, Kortnee Thomas attend United Way Day of Caring 2025 presented by Ozarks Food Harvest. See more People Pics here.
Hi, I’m Dori Grinder, the editor of Biz 417. A proud native of 417-land, I’m passionate about uncovering the stories behind our local businesses and the people who make them thrive. In my free time, you’ll find me treasure hunting at junk markets and antique stores, always on the lookout for unique finds. Let’s connect–I’d love to hear your story ideas!
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