2025 THOUGHT LEADERS


 Keep checking back as more speakers are added to the lineup!

 

logan

Logan Aguirre

Publisher, Four One Seven Emcee
tom douglas

Thomas Douglas

CEO, JMARK
john p

John Perry

Head Football Coach, Nixa High School
brad

Brad Thomas

President, Silver Dollar City
callie

Callie Carroll-Swafford

Vice President of Business Development & Shareholder Relations Officer, Old Missouri Bank
jesse tyler

Jesse Tyler

Co-Founder, All True
patrick

Patrick Ransdell

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Missouri State University
joey

Joey Thorsen

Head of Content, Silver Dollar City
Dwayne Fulk

Dwayne Fulk

President-Chief Executive Officer, City Utilities
ashleigh

Ashleigh Bentz

Certified Prosthetic/Orthotic Assistant, CoxHealth Prosthetics and Ortho
ryan

Ryan Beard

Head Football Coach, Missouri State University
steve edwards

Steve Edwards

Co-Founder, McConnell Edwards Crisis Communications
Kaitlyn McConnell

Kaitlyn McConnell

Co-Founder, McConnell Edwards Crisis Communications
david cameron

David Cameron

City Administrator, City of Republic
joel

Joel Thomas

Principal, Buf Studio
jonathan

Jonathan Garard

Owner, Grooms Office Environments
commerce

Keith Noble

President, Commerce Bank
linda

Linda Daugherty

Chief Operations Officer, Academy of Hair Design & BeVelle Barber School
bryan-1

Bryan Buschhorn

Regional Sales Supervisor, Mediacom Communications
Want to know more about what you will experience?

Editor's Top 10 Takeaways from Biz 417's 2024 Think Summit, presented by JMARK

This annual conference brings together executives, visionaries and industry experts who are passionate about shaping the future of our region. Whatever the stage of your career, size of your company, or scope of your goals, you’ll find inspiring ideas, valuable takeaways and lasting connections at Think Summit.

Here are a few highlights from 2024!

Biz 417 Think Summit 2024
TESTIMONIALS

What attendees say

“I pivoted my speech after hearing all the speakers and was literally blown away. I took something from every single one of them.”

“It was my first Summit in Springfield. I have been to so many of these types of events in my career, but this was hands-down the best I have ever attended! I laughed, I cried, I was inspired. Some of their words validated I was on the right track with my team, and I looked within myself to advance my own personal growth. It was a wonderful experience, and I'm incredibly thankful for Biz 417!”

“The speakers at this year's event shared so much insight about how we can invest in and improve 417-land and all the great projects already underway, and there was more than one speaker who brought us to tears. As always, it was an inspiring day that only deepened our love for Springfield.”

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