Urban Studios LLC, a natural light photography studio and pop-up event space, opened; the Missouri State University Foundation became the new owner of event venue The Old Glass Place; and Polk County’s dining scene expanded with the opening of Flat Creek.

Adjacent to Fremont Hills Country Club, 4 by 4 Brewing Co. LLC held a grand opening for its second location; Queen City Soul Kitchen moved; and Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Schibler embarked on her first ownership venture.

The Bricks & Minifigs toy store specializing in Lego bricks made its Queen City debut; Blue Iguana Car Wash, a 10-year-old company owned by husband and wife Greg and Robin Byler, opened its sixth Springfield location; and family-owned Senor Julian Mexican Bar & Grill opened.

A professional pivot for a former longtime educator led to the opening of Nana’s Play Place; the first phase of a commercial agritourism operation on a century farm in Christian County began; and Parmele Law Firm PC relocated its office.

El Cafecito LLC, a coffee shop with a Latin theme, opened; PartainMD launched; and Compass Financial opened its first Springfield location.

Cryotherapy is a primary focus of BelowZero CryoSpa, a health spa that recently opened; Miami, Florida-based investment management firm Bloom Ventures purchased a Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield Airport Plaza; and Citizens Memorial Hospital expanded its mental health services.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center opened its fourth Queen City clinic; the coverage area for Springfield-based Great River Engineering Inc. expanded south; and a former leader with nonprofit Life360 Community Services started Hahn Adventure Co.

Whataburger launched its second local store; Branson shop Revive Juice and Coffee Bar LLC moved; and a new Monett branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District opened.

Mercy Springfield Communities relocated a clinic; San Clemente, California-based law firm Gilson Daub Inc. expanded to the Springfield market; and a second video gaming center for Contender eSports Springfield LLC opened in the Queen City.

Edible Art opened; Angel Woods became a first-time business owner with the opening of Legacy Hair Studio; and Yolo Rolled Ice Cream got its start in Branson.

Leveled Up Loot LLC, which owner Christopher Smith dubs a pop culture marketplace, opened; a dog-centered business concept morphed into another for a Marshfield couple; and an attorney with seven years of experience founded her own firm specializing in elder law.

Hurts Donut Co. opened its newest location; architecture firm Kinetic Design and Development LLC launched; and Whataburger made its Ozarks debut.

Big Momma’s Coffee and Espresso Bar LLC expanded; a mother and daughter with nearly 30 years of combined experience in massage therapy opened Birch & Willow Spa LLC; and Aneva Jefferson launched Crescent Cradle Birthing Co.

Nonprofit FosterAdopt Connect Inc. targeted downtown as the short-term home for its new Youth Connect Center; Pitt Technology Group LLC acquired Protel Systems and Supplies Inc.; and Nov. 21 marked the opening of Kaiju Coffee at The Fairbanks in northwest Springfield.

The newest facility for Springfield-based preschool and early child care operator Little Sunshine’s Enterprises Inc. opened; a love of food and cooking spurred Brian Keener to launch Contorto; and a CrossFit gym in Marshfield changed owners.

Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick made its Springfield debut; husband and wife Garrett and Rose Cochran opened Heirloom Candle Bar; and mobile eatery Girldad BBQ LLC was launched.

A baked goods vendor at Farmers Market of the Ozarks expanded to a brick-and-mortar operation; the first lending center for Old Missouri Bank opened; and London Calling Pasty Co. added a new food truck.

Bakery, cafe and espresso bar Blue Heron debuted on C-Street; Christy Stilfield launched 417 Beautiful You LLC, her first brick-and-mortar studio; and food truck Elorine’s Jamaican Kitchen LLC relocated its home base.

Following several years working in the food service industry, Aden Watson started his first business ownership venture; the fifth location of Blue Iguana Car Wash opened; and Twin Crescent Drive-In made its debut.