Small Business
Maryville makes shortlist for MU Extension community conference location
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A statewide conference is looking for its home next year and Maryville has made the short list. According to an email from city of Maryville Tourism Director DeAnn Davison, the University of Missouri Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference is searching for a location to host its 2025 conference and Maryville has been…
Read MoreChildren’s Business Fair set for March 16
MARYVILLE, Mo. — As the many green and white signs blowing back-and-forth around town are working to inform the public, the 2024 Children’s Business Fair Pop-up Market is nearly here and the 55 youngsters with 41 businesses are preparing to wow shoppers with their handmade wares and small business ideas at the one-day special event.…
Read MoreKatsion’s Cold Treats helps people chill during summer heat
MARYVILLE, Mo. — An audible backdrop of delightful squealing, water splashes and deep tonal musical notes coming from the Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play makes for a pretty nice workplace, and that’s exactly what new business owner Jacob Katsion has been experiencing for the past week. Filled with ice cold treats, ice packs and the hope…
Read MoreTomorrow’s entrepreneurs make their pitch today
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Young entrepreneurs packed the First Baptist Church gym in Maryville on Saturday with their best products and services at the Maryville Public Library’s Children’s Business Fair. More than 50 kids representing 36 businesses attended the fair this year, a record for the event. Originally set to be held once again in the…
Read MoreDelbert’s Garage named Business of the Month
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Delbert’s Garage, owned and operated by Delbert Worthington, is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for March. Located at 714 N. Depot St., Delbert’s Garage does both minor and major automotive repairs. According to a news release from the chamber, Delbert’s nomination form said: “The garage is always…
Read MoreProm Expo set for this weekend
MARYVILLE, Mo. — For one day only, young women in search of affordable prom dresses may take part in a special Prom Expo scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Rose Hill Acres, on the corner of First and Main streets. Cinderella’s Closet has joined with Rose Hill Acres, Minnie…
Read MoreLargest Children’s Business Fair changes venue
MARYVILLE, Mo. — This year’s Children’s Business Fair Pop-up Market will be held 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at the First Baptist Church gymnasium, located at 121 E. Jenkins St. According to a news release, the program moved its event to the church gym this year because the event will feature…
Read MoreChamber Ambassadors ‘Hype’ business of the month
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Hype Nutrition is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February. Owned and operated by Reba Dyche, Hype Nutrition has been in business and a chamber member for about a year and a half. In the nomination letter, the nominator praised the store’s quality products and fast, friendly…
Read MoreProgress 2023: Heritage Genetics looking to put down roots
MARYVILLE, Mo. — When Travis Felton was injured in a car accident in Colorado in 2012, he was introduced to the world and benefits of medical cannabidiol (CBD) to help manage his pain and the subsequent side effects from pharmaceutical medications. He stayed on the consumer side of the industry until his mother experienced a…
Read MoreProgress 2023: The Pub changes hands
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In mid-2022, thanks in part to a fortunate, friendly chat and also a fond farewell, a couple local businessmen started the process of buying The Pub, located at 414 N. Main St. As new owner of The Pub Doug Meyer tells it, during a brief farewell drink with former Northwest Missouri State…
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