Biz 417

05/30/2026

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.

05/28/2026

Every leader started somewhere.

A Sonic carhop on roller skates. A kid with a corn knife in a Nebraska bean field. A teenager behind a Fossil watch counter at the mall. Before the executive titles and corner offices, the 2025–2026 cohort of The Legacy Network started there, too.

The first desk doesn’t define the professional. But the lessons learned there often shape how they lead.

If you’re ready to grow your influence, expand your perspective and sharpen your leadership alongside other executives shaping 417-land, applications for the 2026–2027 cohort close May 31.

Only 24 leaders are selected. Apply here: http://legacynetwork.biz417.com.

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

05/27/2026

Four X accounts that shape how one of the area’s top football coaches thinks about leadership, discipline and mindset. 🧠 Nixa coach John Perry shares the feeds he follows for lessons that go well beyond sports.

https://www.biz417.com/people/4-social-media-accounts-to-follow/

05/26/2026

“It’s focused here locally, but has a broad appeal—it's the best of both worlds.” —Amber English, 2025 attendee

Biz 417’s Ladies Who Launch is a two-day event designed for women who want to lead with more confidence and gain practical insights they’ll carry into their professional lives, right here in 417-land. 🙌

📅 August 13–14, 2026
📍 Branson Convention Center
🎟️ Grab your tickets now. http://biz417.com/ladieswholaunch

World-class leadership, just minutes from home. Thanks to Central Bank for making it happen.

05/25/2026

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 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.

05/25/2026

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.

05/23/2026

Real questions. Real scenarios. Real application. The Fully Loaded experience at Biz 417’s Ladies Who Launch is where the work happens.

This event offers two ticket options, Classic and Fully Loaded. Classic delivers the signature Friday mainstage, including keynotes, networking and the full midday lineup.

But if you're ready to go deeper, Fully Loaded takes things a step further.

It starts Thursday evening with an opening reception, continues Friday morning with guided activities and small-group Rise & Shine Workshops led by Jenny Wood or Dr. Meg Myers Morgan—built for questions and real scenarios before the mainstage begins.

🎟️ Grab your early-bird Fully Loaded tickets before they are gone: ladieswholaunch.biz417.com/

Special thanks to Central Bank.

05/22/2026

Some legacies live on in the smallest details. ❤️ Inside SRC Industrial’s new Sheppard Suite, a custom conference table includes hidden tributes to longtime leader Dennis Sheppard, ensuring he’ll always have a seat at the table.

https://www.biz417.com/companies/seat-at-the-table/

05/21/2026

Real leaders. Real mentorship. Real stakes.

Bryant Young requested Logan Aguirre as his mentor during The Legacy Network because she’d already done what he was about to do: buy the family business.

That’s the power of this program. Mentors aren’t randomly assigned. They’re matched to the leaders, the moments and the decisions that matter most.

Applications for the 2026–2027 cohort close May 31. Only 24 leaders are selected. legacynetwork.biz417.com

Thank you Commerce Bank and Burrell Behavioral Health for investing in local leaders through Biz 417’s curated mentorship program.

05/19/2026

Six months. One cohort. A leadership experience designed for executives ready to grow.

The 2026–27 cohort of The Legacy Network will spend six months learning from some of the most respected voices in 417-land, including Jack Stack, Lori Robertson, Tom Douglas, Don Harkey and more.

From personal brand to leading under pressure, each session is designed to help executives refine their influence, expand their network and lead with greater clarity.

Applications close May 31. Only 24 spots are available. http://biz417.com/legacynetwork

Thank you and Burrell Behavioral Health for investing in local leaders