Wine columnist Bennet Bodenstein has four suggestions.

A Monett native’s multiyear goal to open his hometown’s first brewery came to fruition; Humansville-based Flora Farms LLC launched its own branded dispensary in the former home of Old Route 66 Wellness LLC; and My CPA Guy launched a Queen City location.

Owners Sheri Perkins and Renee Textor expect to open the 610 N. Prospect Ave. eatery next year.

Arlo Financial Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of Springfield-based Systematic Savings Bank (OTC: SSSB) was completed; Ghiotto Eatery and Catering LLC opened; and Tammy Autrey and Cindy Holmes teamed to start Beacon of Light Dementia Day Center LLC.

Box Turtle Creamery operated at 1458 E. Cherry St. for a year.

Ziegler BBQ Co. owner adds a mobile eatery to catering work.

Angel Animal Hospital relocated; Great Dave’s Coffee Co. expanded with a brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Monett; and the Missouri Job Center began moved.

Neighborhood parking at issue with larger footprint.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products.

The two-story building will replace an existing structure used for storage and provide more customer seating plus a full kitchen. 

The site selection phase is currently underway, official says.

Cafe Basilico operated for five years at 306 E. Commercial St.

The Pickle LLC and The Chilly Dill LLC opened; food truck Whatcha Cooking launched; and Architect Coffee Co. LLC debuted its second location.

Kobe Club Steaks is targeting an opening around Thanksgiving at 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., says owner Will Neal.

Omo Japanese Soul Food’s new space opened in Chesterfield Village; Fusion Eatz Acai Bowls & Wraps relocated within the Battlefield Mall; and a 4-year-old Springfield marketing firm rebranded to That GenZ Agency.

The Springfield-based company a year ago launched its Hamra Homework program companywide.

Shabu Hot Pot opened; two U.S. fireworks industry companies combined through an acquisition; and Mama G’s Kitchen added a second location.

Dozens of company operators who signed the letter say event “has unintended consequences on small businesses that can no longer be ignored.”

Sisters Sheri Perkins and Renee Textor are targeting a late spring or early summer 2025 completion of the construction project near Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue.

The 7,500-square-foot restaurant includes multiple nods to Japanese culture, including cherry blossoms, paper lanterns and anime.