Business

Michael Chambers and Whitney Madrigal have been working together for 3-4 years which began at a toy and game store in the mall. Recognizing their strong teamwork, they decided to open their own business. After Michael’s stepfather suggested an e-commerce store, Michael and Whitney decided to head

On January 18th, 2000, Angie Bruskotter established Candy Masterpiece following an extended period in the corporate field. Motivated by her father's encouragement and nostalgic memories of her mother's instruction in preparing almond toffee crunch, which was traditionally made for Christmas gifts, she embarked on this entrepreneurial

Carrie Hayes has long held a passion for the floral industry, and upon discovering that Life in Bloom was available for purchase, she acted promptly, completing the purchase within one week. Life in Bloom Floral and Gift Boutique, located at 301 Central Avenue, was founded by Karen Beeler, who initially

Brian's Top Notch Café opened on October 3rd, 1989, and recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Brian founded the café at the age of 24 and has since dedicated his life to this venture. Despite encountering numerous adversities, Brian has remained steadfast in his commitment to the business. Brian

The Station District Bar & Eatery is scheduled to open this winter in The Station District, boasting picturesque views of the Missouri River. This one-of-a-kind concept spans two floors and includes a spacious bar and both indoor and outdoor seating. The second-floor event space is ideal

Bob and Kim Dreyer, the owners of the Columbus Center, have leased a space to three different tenants over the years, hoping they would offer espresso drinks and possibly baked goods to the tenants. However, those plans did not come to fruition. “We always thought that there should be a