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We have new digs! Aft er a year of planning and several months of construction, we are fi rmly planted in our new offi ce, and we couldn’t be more excited or happier with the outcome. It’s been an adventure for sure. Just like many of you who have lived through a remodel, we also worked through ours, meeting every printing deadline so you never missed a word. It took a bucket of patience and a barrel of good humor, but it was totally worth it.

We moved into these offi ces in summer 2003. Our furniture came from a friend who had bought a truckload of offi ce furniture from Purina in St. Louis. While wait-ing for a buyer, he had stored it all in his barn for quite a while. We spent days clean-ing out rat nests, spider eggs, cow something or other, hay and mud. It was such fun! But, we thought we had moved on up to the east side. It was our DE-lux apartment in the sky.

Back then, there were fewer than 10 of us. Aft er two expansions and 10 years, there are now 23 full-timers and a bevy of part-timers. As our numbers changed, so did our needs. Example: At one time we had more than 40 fi ling cabinets, and they were all overfl owing. We’re down to about 15 and could consolidate to fewer, but we need them to set stuff on. We print magazines but we’ve embraced the digital age.

We were spurred into remodel-action by two events. Th e fi rst was an open house at ADsmith Advertising in Springfi eld to see their newly remodeled offi ces. We were impressed. And, okay, jealous. Th en, we went to a magazine conference in White Plains, New York, where we saw Westchester Magazine’s new offi ces. It got us think-ing: “If we could remodel our offi ces, what would we want the outcome to be?”

More collaborative space. More private meeting space. A real reception area. A full, working kitchen. Departments grouped together instead of spread out. Upgrad-ed interiors that more accurately refl ected the magazines we produce. Oh, we had no shortage of ideas.

One thing led to another, and the next thing you know, we had a building permit and were on our way to a new offi ce.

Our design and construction team was second to none, and at times they pulled off miracles. We are so grateful for them and all the suppliers who worked to make our remodel happen. Th roughout the project, we invited you to follow our progress with daily updates on 417mag.com, and now we invite you to see the results. In the next pages you’ll learn about our needs and how they were met by the best in the biz.

I think you’ll agree we fi nally got our piece of the pie. I hope you fi nd it as delicious as we do.

Joan Whitaker

General Manager and Co-Owner, Whitaker Publishing

Our Piece of the Pie

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32 Dying to know where we got our fancy new furnishings? Find out which local vendors helped us cre-ate a brand new look for our offi ce.

So long, old lobby! We have the real deal now, complete with a fabulous red tile wall, stainless steel sign and modern furnishings that match the look and feel of our magazines.

Double the conference room means double the fun! Check out our versa-tile new space fi t for events, private meetings, staff bonding and more.

Take a look at our fully functional kitchen that’s drool-worthy even without the food! It’s the heart of the offi ce, and for good reason.

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Kathe brings her award-winning talent and 18 years of ex-perience in commercial and residential interior architecture and design to the 417 Magazine Office Remodel. She started Bruton Design Studios in 2012 and focuses passionately on each project. Kathe designed the layout of the new 417 Magazine office, pulled all of the vibrant colors together and tracked down furniture that fits perfectly into the modern space. She, without a doubt, brought passion to the remodel project, overseeing every aspect. With help from the Rock Solid Construction team, Kathe’s plans were brought to life.

As a designer, her forte is translating her clients’ wants and needs into a finished project. The extensive list of projects she’s designed include theaters, medical facilities, corporate offices, retail spaces, custom wine cellars, dental offices, law firms, restaurants, amuse-ment parks, custom kitchens and more.

Springfield417-522-6739brutondesignstudios.com

Rock Solid Construction is a full-service design and building company based in the heart of the Ozarks near Springfield, Mis-souri. As the general contractor for the 417 Magazine Office Re-model, Shannon and Jeremiah Lee’s team oversaw every aspect of the redesign project. Not only did Shannon take Kathe Bruton’s plans and make them a reality, he was the constant calm in the deadline-driven storm.

Rock Solid handles all aspects of residential and commercial re-modeling, from small jobs to large projects. Their specialty is de-signing projects with the idea of utilizing the space you have to its fullest potential. They can design your project in 3D fashion, allow-ing you to visualize your finished project in detail before commit-ting to a specific plan. In addition to remodeling, Rock Solid builds beautiful custom homes and provides in-house design services.

4166 N. 20th St., Ozark417-581-8096facebook.com/RockSolidConstruction

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Amelex Precision Machining and FabricationWe challenged amelex to create a sleek, new sign for our lobby, and they met the challenge. Th ey took our logo and created a stainless steel sign by cutting out the letters with water jets. We love it so much that we’re having another one made for the outside of the building. Whether it is signage, custom railings, countertops or custom commercial fabrication, Amelex’s designers most likely can create it.

445 S. Ingram Mill Rd. | Springfi eld, MO 65802417-864-8987 | amelex.com

American Detection Specialistsfor more than 22 years, American Detection Specialists have protected 417-land homes and offi ces with custom-designed security and fi re alarm systems. Th eir goal is 100 percent customer satisfaction. Th ey attain this by providing the highest-quality products and service at an aff ordable price, backed by an excellent monitoring service and a friendly staff of experts. American Detection Specialists designed and installed a security and keyless entry system for the 417 Offi ce Remodel.

440 S. Cavalier Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65802417-883-6254 | americandetection.com

Arctic Food Equipmentarctic food equipment is one of the largest commercial service compa-nies in 417-land. Th ey service all types of commercial refrigeration and food equipment. In addition, they sell every kitchen utensil and cook-ing instrument imaginable in their showroom open to the public. Arctic Food Equipment provided the beverage refrigeration system for the 417 Offi ce Remodel.

1501 S. Enterprise Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65804417-888-0100 | arcticfoodinc.com

CIS Data ServicesCIS is the midwest’s premier technology installation service company. We experienced fi rst-hand CIS’s philosophy of “Partnering Well” with their customers. For the 417 Offi ce Remodel, CIS was the mastermind behind our communication networks and spaces. Th ey kept us up and running throughout the project, and their technicians worked alongside us to make sure we could continue to meet our deadlines. CIS provides technology solutions in the medical, educational, retail, commercial, in-dustrial and residential markets.

1447-G S. Enterprise Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65804417-886-0322 | cisdataservices.com

Everything Kitchenseverything Kitchens is your one-stop shop for the best in-home and commercial kitchen products. With an inventory fi t for the amateur and master chef alike, Everything Kitchens has what you want or need. Along with off ering more than 7,000 products on everythingkitchens.com, Ev-erything Kitchens operates a 3,000-square-foot retail store in the Brent-

wood Center in Springfi eld. Everything Kitchens decked out the 417 kitchen with cookware, utensils and small appliances.

2750 S. Glenstone Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65804417-719-4243 | everythingkitchens.com

Green Engineering, LLC

green engineering, LLC has more than 40 years of combined engineer-ing experience, specializing in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design, in both 2D and 3D formats (BIM). Th ey provided the engineering services on the 417 Offi ce Remodel.

2038 E. Adolphus Ct. | Springfi eld, MO 65804417-234-1705 | greenengineeringmo.com

Insight Design Architects Insight Design architects (IDea) specializes in professional services for design, master planning, illustration, 3D modeling and presentation for projects ranging from large-scale national commercial design for Bass Pro Shops to local educational and religious facilities. IDeA has been in-volved with a variety of entertainment, civic and environmentally sensi-tive projects. IDeA was the 417 Offi ce Remodel architect.

112 S. main St. | Nixa, mO. 65714417-724-8553 | insightdesignarchitects.com

Metro Appliances & More With 11 stores in fi ve states, Metro Ap-pliances & More has the buying power to off er the lowest possible price on more than 40 major brands of appliances. Whether you are a builder, contractor or homeowner, Metro has the product to meet your needs and budget. Each location provides an ex-tensive display of products, many showcased in kitchen cabinetry. Th eir employee-owned company prides itself with expert sales-people who off er years of appliance sales experience and extraordinary customer service. Th e showrooms in Springfi eld and Oklahoma City off er extensive lighting de-partments, as well. Metro outfi tted the 417 Magazine offi ce with state-of-the-art Jenn-Air appliances and decorative lighting .

3252 N. Glenstone Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65803417-833-1113 | metroappliancesandmore.com

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National Home Productsfor more than two decades, National Home Products has been 417-land’s go-to source for decorative hardware, shower doors, mirrors and closet organization systems. We needed lots of organizing and called on owners Andy and Monica Jenisch to help. Th ey met our needs in three areas: the mail room and offi ce supply area, the marketing area and the storage closet. Although we love everything, the marketing craft table they designed and built is the real show-stopper. We will get years of use out of it and the beautiful granite top will play double duty as a serving area when we have events.

2726 S. Glenstone Ave. | Springfi eld, MO 65804417-731-3220 | nhp-spfd.com

rAVe Design ServicesraVe Design Services was founded to address the need for quality elec-tronic solutions in residential and commercial projects. Locally-owned and operated, the rAVe team listens to clients fi rst and has the experi-ence to fully understand the process of integrating electronic systems in small and large scale projects. Th ey provide the product, design, instal-lation and service to meet your requests. rAVe Design Services designed multiple spaces in the 417 offi ces for audio/video presentation systems including large, fl at-screen displays to use for training, web development and promotion.

137 e. State Highway CC | Nixa, mO 65714417.447.3344 | ravedesignservices.com

Seminole Decor Center, Inc.Seminole Decor Center, Inc. is an indepen-dent, locally-owned paint and decorating store. Th e family-owned business has serviced Springfi eld and surrounding communities since 1972. Vibrant Benjamin Moore paint col-ors were selected for the 417 Offi ce Remodel with exotic names including Casco Bay, Exotic Red, Jalapeño Pepper and, our personal favorite, Raccoon Fur. Th e offi ce is now alive in color.

1815 E. Seminole St. | Springfi eld, MO 65804 | 417-881-55594941 N. towne Centre Dr. | Ozark, mO 65721 | 417-582-2170 seminoledecorcenter.com

Southern Materials CompanySince 1948, Southern materials Company, the only registered Premier KOHLER® and Kallista Showroom & Store in the Ozarks, has provided the highest quality bath and kitchen plumbing fi xtures to residential and com-mercial customers. From bathroom faucets, sinks, bathtubs and showers to kitchen sinks, faucets and accessories, you will fi nd everything you are looking for at Southern Materials Company. Th ey provided the kitchen sink and faucet, as well as the faucets, sinks and vanities for the restrooms.

3358 E. Division St. | Springfi eld, MO 65802417-865-2822 | southernmaterials.com

Southern Supply Companyfor 79 years, Southern Supply Company, a locally-owned family busi-ness, has supplied 417-land with the highest quality building materials for builders, contractors, designers and homeowners. Southern Supply pro-vides a variety of classic and contemporary styles in doors, windows, cabi-nets, lumber, millwork, hardware and fasteners. Southern Supply designed the kitchen and break area cabinets and provided all the doors and trim for the 417 Offi ce Remodel.

3216 E. Division St. | Springfi eld, MO 65802417-866-3551 | southernsupplyco.com

Springfi eld Offi ce Interiors, Inc.Springfi eld Offi ce Interiors, Inc. has been a longstanding, vibrant part of the business community in southwest Missouri since 1910. As a locally-owned and operated business, Springfi eld Offi ce Interiors, Inc. prides itself in developing and fostering long-term business relationships. Th eir in-house design staff helped design our workspaces and seating needs with Steelcase products. Visit their 10,000-square-foot showroom for ideas.

2137 W. Kingsley St. | Springfi eld, MO 65810417-869-4686 | myoffi ceconnection.com

Unique TileSince 1988, Unique tile has been the premier purveyor of designer-oriented tile and stone. Th ey set the standard for style and design for resi-dential and commercial clients. Th e ever-evolving showroom is a feast for the eyes. Literally hundreds of the latest fashion-forward tiles and beau-tiful stone from around the world are gorgeously displayed to give you ideas for your home or offi ce. Unique Tile is proud to showcase an innova-tive tile wall in the entry of the 417 Offi ce Remodel as well as tile for the bathrooms and backsplashes and granite for the kitchen and break area countertops.

1364 Kelly ave. | Nixa, mO 65714417-725-5515 | uniquetile.com

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Before the RemodelIt wasn’t a horrible office. Then again, it wasn’t great. It had been put together in the way a sightless person might sew together a suit. At best, it was haphazard.

In 2003 we bought a single 1,200-square-foot office suite. With only 10 employees, it worked just fine. Then we out-grew it and bought the space next door, which added anoth-er 1,200 square feet. Room to stretch! But not for long. We then bought the space next door for a total of 5,000 square feet. Perfect. And, space wise, it was for a long time. But useful? Not so much.

Take a look at the before pictures on this page, and then see the dramatic changes our team of experts, led by Kathe Bruton of Bruton Design Services and Shannon Lee of Rock Solid Construction, created.


LObbyYou only have one chance to make a first impression and, boy, did we blow it.

CONfeReNCe ROOmNot so much a conference room as a multi-purpose room. It served as a meeting space and break room.

StORage ROOmThere was only one word for this room: Mess. Okay, two words: Big mess.

geNeRaL aReaS We’re messy people, and our common areas for the mailboxes and printers always had clutter.

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WORK aReaSEmployees were housed in itty bitty cubicles with limited storage room.

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After 10 years in our office space, we went from a hodge-podge floor plan and used furniture to a

vibrant, beautiful office and event space.

In creating our new space, we had lots of wants and even more needs. In the next few pages you’ll see how Kathe Bruton’s design skills, coupled with Shannon Lee’s construction management know-how, met both. Specifically, we wanted a beautiful lobby, something that offered a wow-factor for visitors. We needed more meeting space that was separate from our break area. We needed more visitor waiting space for when photography sessions take place. We wanted an office that could double as an event space for us as well as our clients. We desperately needed storage space. We wanted more security on our entries for when we work late into the night. We wanted technology throughout the office for webinars, training videos, group meetings, showcasing our event videos and, okay, probably watching a little March Madness.

We invite you to turn the page to see the results and to come by and see us when you’re in the neighborhood. We are so proud of our new office and would love to give you a tour.

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And, here it is, our beautiful new lobby. Kathe chose Benjamin Moore Exotic Red and Raccoon Fur paint colors for the walls and dropped ceiling. These colors offer a beautiful backdrop to showcase the stunning red glass tile wall and granite counter top from Unique Tile. Now we have a real reception area, and, if you smile nicely, our administrative assistant Carley Inskeep will even offer you a cold beverage from the mini-refrigerator under her desk while you enjoy a video from one of our events on the flat screen TV installed by rAVe Design Services. This photo even gives you a sneak peek at the barn doors in the conference room.

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Our lobby now more accurately reflects the tone and feel of our magazines and is much more welcoming. We

absolutely love the sleek, stainless steel sign created for us by Amelex. The gallery joins church (the editorial

side) and state (the business side) and provides the perfect space to display Susan Sommer-Luarca’s painting

of the October 2013 cover of 417 Magazine. Two sets of sliding barn doors from Southern Supply Company create an open, circular traffic pattern for events, and

allow us to close the rooms for private meetings.

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Our new conference rooms, coupled with the kitchen, are the heart of our offi ce. Instead of large conference room tables, we went with small tables that can be put together for large meetings or broken apart for smaller gatherings and events. An accordion door between the two rooms gives us the fl exibility to hold more than one meeting at a time, as each room has its own fl at screen TV. Here’s a confession: We dearly love dry-erase boards, but that doesn’t mean we want our laundry out for all to see. Kathe cleverly hid our dry-erase boards behind drapes that coordinate with the accordion doors. Because the perimeter walls are alive with color, Kathe purposely chose a neutral palette for the conference room walls. In fact, it’s called Barren Plain. However, trendy lighting from Metro Appliances & More keeps things from looking plain.

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The kitchen is our favorite part of the new office. From the Jenn-Air appliances and

the Kohler large-basin sink and faucet, to the useful small appliances and utensils

from Everything Kitchens, it is such a treat to have a full, working kitchen.

Southern Supply designed the kitchen cabinet layout with a combination of deep

drawers for cookware and cabinets for storage. And, check out the leather and chrome cabinet hardware. Wowza. The

granite counters provide us an (almost) damage proof prep and serving surface.

Another accordion door allows us to close off the kitchen when not in use. Our new

kitchen will get tons of use when we prepare and style food for photos or have

catered events and staff potlucks.

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We use this lounge area for quick meetings

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right outside the photo studio, so guests can

relax with a cold drink from the Arctic Food Equipment beverage

refrigerator and enjoy videos from our events including The List Party

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A Place to Chill



The sales and marketing area is much more functional than it once

was. The departments are now side by side, allowing them to work

together more closely. National Home Products designed and built the marketing table to house items

like the paper cutter, laminator, supplies and the all-important

event binders. The countertop can be used as a staging area for event

materials or as a serving area when we have client events and

parties. The red wall is a gorgeous backdrop to show off our awards.

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The creative side of the building has all-new work stations to allow for maximum effi ciency in producing our magazines and websites. But, collaborative spaces are just as important as privacy in a creative environment. The workstations from Springfi eld Offi ce Supply meet both needs. As a gift to the staff , Kathe contributed custom-made pin boards for the creative team to use. Notice the boards are strategically placed out of guests’ sight.

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These areas make us downright giddy. We now have room to organize all our stuff . There’s even enough space in the new storage room that we can hide the back printer. The front printer and mailbox area, designed and created by National Home Products, are housed in a tidy room all to themselves. Even the servers have a home created by CIS Data Services. In addition to an alarm system, we now have keyless entry with auto locks, thanks to American Detection Specialists. No more sleepless nights wondering, “Did I lock the doors?”

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In the bathrooms, beautiful wall and floor tile from Unique Tile provide a

sleek backdrop for the Adina vanities and Kohler faucets from Southern

Materials. Kathe had the terrific idea to hide the disgusting mop sink behind floor-to-ceiling drapes. Out of sight!

And, check out our refurbished photo studio. Light-blocking drapes help

control sensitive lighting for photo shoots. The art staff is so proud of the

new studio that they have instituted a no-shoes policy on the infinity floor,

unless you’re a guest of course.

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Facilities with a Flash



SPeCtRa LIgHtTh is lovely chandelier from Metro Appliances & More off ers a retro-modern-fl air and is displayed in our entrance for all to see.

VItamIX bLeNDeRWe now own this versatile, durable and powerful blender from Everything Kitchens. Th ere are settings for soups, smoothies and frozen desserts.

baCKSPLaSH & tILeOlive backsplash is used in the kitchen and break area, and Platinum Ice bath tile is used in the restrooms, which are both from Unique Tile.

PaINt COLORSCasco Bay, Exotic Red and Jalapeño Pepper are a few of our main Benjamin Moore paint colors from Seminole Decor Center, Inc.

SteeL SIgNTh is custom steel sign from Amelex is one of the fi rst things our guests see as they enter our offi ce.

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RePLy CHaIROur chairs by Steelcase from

Springfi eld Offi ce Interiors are comfortable, value-friendly

chairs that are as nice to look at as they are to sit in.

PeNDaNt LIgHtINgCable ball pendants from Metro Appliances & More hang in the

art and production departments and provide a great pop of color.

CabINet HaRDWaReTh ese chrome Zanzibar Pulls

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are in our kitchen and break area.

UteNSIL CaROUSeLWe love our handy Elevate

Utensil Carousel from Everything Kitchens.

mOSaIC tILeAs guests enter the front door,

this eye-catching mosaic tile in crimson from Unique Tile is

displayed on the wall.

RefRIgeRatOROur Jenn-Air refrigerator from Metro Appliances &

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convenient and helps maintain the exterior’s sleek look.

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