Business Briefs
It's So Good approaching 1-year anniversary
You may remember Brook Patterson and her husband, Yolandias, in a pop-up tent along the riverfront selling cold, refreshing drinks during various events. It wasn’t long ago she and Yolandias decided to move their operation to a more permanent location.
Bleigh Construction Co. celebrates 75 years in business
By Stan Schwartz It was out of necessity that a farming family diversified into the construction field. The Bleigh family started out as farmers but… Login to continue reading Login…
A Taste of Philly reaches 5-year milestone
Just five years ago, the Thompson family was set to open A Taste of Philly. It was March and the word pandemic had a lot of people nervous. Just before they could flip the switch on the open sign, the government shut all non-essential businesses down.
The Bluffs Restaurant in Clarksville prepares for busy season
CLARKSVILLE—The Bluffs restaurant located at 16500 MO-79 Eagles Bluff Golf Course, Clarksville, has been serving customers every weekend since opening Oct. 11 last year.
Smoke barbecue place to open in Bowling Green
The last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind for Adam Wacker. The former chef at A Taste of Philly decided to realize one of his dreams and strike out on his own by opening Chef Wack’s Smoke Shack.
Plan to shift from income tax to sales tax advances to Missouri Senate
A plan to make Missouri dependent on sales tax for general revenue by eliminating the income tax is heading to the state Senate for debate after a party-line committee vote on Wednesday.
Coffee and drink shop opens in Bowling Green
As the Dolly Parton song says, “Pour myself a cup of ambition” to get the day started. So, if you’re in the mood for a hot cup of java, let the folks at the Pure Ambition Coffee Co. do the pouring for you.
Missouri Republicans consider delaying voter-approved minimum wage hike, paid sick leave
A bill changing the terms of the Missouri minimum wage law approved by voters four months ago will leave all the promised benefits in place but may delay their implementation, the chairman of a House committee looking at the law said Wednesday.
Street SIPS Coffee & Co. celebrates a year in business
Being a year in business this March, this small business has a lot behind the scenes. Street SIPS Coffee & Co.
Missouri House committee votes to legalize video slot machines
Torch Electronics and other purveyors of unregulated video slot machines that pay out cash prizes would have up to 18 months to convert to regulated lottery games or shut down under a bill approved Monday in a Missouri House committee.