February 9, 2026

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Rand, Sandy and Nicolas Milone with Wendy Secreto Shields in front of their small-batch roaster. Photo by Brandon Alms

The Coffee Connoiseuers Behind Foxen Coffee
Foxen Coffee owners Rand, Sandy and Nicolas Milone may be fairly new to southwest Missouri, but the family’s industry history fills a much larger cup.

Participate in Community Visioning Workshop
The City of Springfield and architecture firm Populous will host a community visioning workshop to discuss how a renovated, expanded and reimagined Springfield Expo Center could play a role in ensuring Springfield’s growth and vitality. The workshop will be held this Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5:30–7 p.m. Get workshop details.

Route 66 Monument Under Consideration
Springfield City Council will consider an ordinance during tonight’s meeting to accept $267,000 in state funds for street and right-of-way improvements necessary to support the installation of the new Queen’s Gate 66 sculptural monument near the intersection of St. Louis Street and Glenstone Avenue. See the sculpture design.

A MESSAGE FROM ARVEST BANK

Proactive Planning for Sustainable Business Growth

Achieving sustainable business success requires moving from reactive scrambling to proactive strategy. By prioritizing year-round planning and disciplined financial practices, small business owners can eliminate unpredictable cash flow and avoid last-minute crunches. Arvest Bank can help you develop a strategic approach to achieve the financial clarity needed for future growth.

Last Call to Register for Best Places to Work
Our Best Places to Work program gives you a clear, credible look at how your workplace is truly experienced—powered by confidential employee feedback and third-party analysis from Best Companies Group. Registration is free, and it only takes about five minutes to get started. Don’t miss out–registration closes February 13.

Don’t Miss It
Super charge your morning routine with business connections at the Republic Chamber of Commerce networking event, Wake Up Republic.

Enter 417 Magazine's Best of Bundle 🎉
The Best of 417 Dining Bundle brings together gift cards from some of 417-land’s most-loved restaurants all in one crave-worthy package. This limited-time giveaway features restaurant gift cards from Best of 417 winners plus a kitchen goodie basket from presenting sponsor SGC Foodservice, all together valued at over $1,000. Enter now!

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PEOPLE PICS

Best of 417 Party Bus 2026
The FourOneSeven team stops off at Cesar's Old Mexico as part of the 2026 Best of 417 Party Bus tour presented by SGC Food Service. See more People Pics here.