Open for Business: MaMa Jean's Natural Market

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Susie Farbin, Diana Hicks and Kathy Redmon (pictured left to right with (Mama) Jean Farbin at far right) opened MaMa Jean's Natural Market Dec. 3 at 1727 S. Campbell Ave. The store is named after Farbin's mother Jean, who owns and operates Jean's Healthway in Ava. Susie Farbin and Redmon both worked at the Ava health food store. In Springfield, MaMa Jean's has 6,650 square feet to present a full line of natural foods including organic produce, bulk food items, herbs and spices, vitamins and supplements, even natural household products and personal care items. It is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.|ret||ret||tab|

Communication Caf, a full-service marketing and public relations agency, opened for business Nov. 1 at 1727 E. Walnut Lawn St., Ste. C. Claudia Vecchio, former vice president of communications for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB, owns the agency. It provides marketing involving press releases, promotions, special event planning, reputation management, brand development, crisis management and media planning. Vecchio has 15 years experience in public relations and has worked for television stations in Kansas City and Los Angeles. She left the Branson Chamber Oct. 4 to start the business.|ret||ret||tab|

Bella Bags & Boxes opened Oct. 1. Owner Sidney Ray designs and arranges the organza and bejeweled gift bags and boxes, something she learned working in Los Angeles during the last five years. "I used to do gift bags for entertainment industry-related events," such as an Emmy's post party and the "We are Family" 9-11 fundraiser for New York families, Ray said. The business does not have a retail presence, but she plans to go online early next year. Right now, orders are made by appointment. Gift arrangements range from $15 to $200, Ray said, and some product lines are found on the online directory www.bellavitaluxuries.com.|ret||ret||tab|

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