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.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein provides three examples of wines made in the U.S. with an affordable price tag.

Flat Creek restaurant is coming to Bolivar.

After acquiring nearly 2 acres near the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue, a pair of sisters are making good on longtime dreams of owning a restaurant together.

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.

The commission approved $825,794 for 69 small businesses.

The last live music show is on New Year's Eve, though acts will return at a planned tasting room, officials say.

The U.S. senator is MSU's Bronze Bear recipient, and the Hamra Enterprises businessperson receives the Key to the City.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four products from the island.

Luco's Pizza owner says a food truck with a new name is planned.

A social media post indicates potential relocation plans are in the works outside of the Queen City.

The plans include a student employee housing project.

Children are the focus at Where the Wild Things Play LLC, which opened in Ozark; Love 4 Life Wellness moved; and seafood eatery Big Al’s Crab Shack relocated.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three varieties produced in the South American country.

Blue Heron owners plan late October opening.

The Flea owners say everyone’s welcome at their neighborhood bar, now celebrating 10 years in business.

Real estate firm Alpha Realty MO LLC moved; mobile hot dog eatery Doggy Style Food Truck LLC opened its first brick-and-mortar shop; and downtown Lebanon gained a new retailer.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three beverages made outside the United States.