28-05-2025
Springfield Chamber of Commerce names winner of 2025 small business award
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce handed out its 2025 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to multi-media company FourOneSeven (417) at an event on Wednesday.
417 was selected among a group of five finalists. The other four finalists included Advanced Car Care Center, Kids Inn Child Care Center, Kinetic Design + Development and Maxon Fine Jewelry. 417 was previously a finalist for the 2024 award, and their Biz 417 brand also used to sponsor this event.
417 was established in 1998 as 417 Magazine before being acquired by Gary and Joan Whittaker, who went on to found Whitaker Publishing. The current owner and publisher of 417 is Logan Aguirre, who took ownership of the company in 2020.
'FourOneSeven exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that drives our local economy,' said Chamber President Matt Morrow in a statement. 'Their commitment to fostering connections and elevating quality of life in Springfield is truly commendable.'
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The W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award has been given out by the Chamber's Small Business Council since 1992 to recognize and celebrate its small business members. The Chamber says over 80% of its members have 50 employees or fewer.
Finalists for the award are chosen through applications consisting of essays submitted by companies regarding their business's history, philosophy, community contributions and more. They are scored by an independent panel featuring past winners, local business experts and Chamber Small Business Council volunteers.
'FourOneSeven's win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, and their ongoing commitment to shining a light on the community and inspiring pride in 417-land,' said the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. 'The Chamber congratulates FourOneSeven on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to their continued impact on the Springfield region.'
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