Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. opened its first Springfield branch April 28 at 4039 S. Fremont Ave. The office, led by Director of Investments Alan Hartley, is under the umbrella of Oppenheimer's Kansas City office. Three other financial industry veterans - James Louderbaugh, Michael Lachnit and Betty Neal - work in the Springfield office, assisting private, corporate, institutional and government clients with a range of asset management, securities brokerage, investment, corporate banking and capital markets activities. New York City-based Oppenheimer reported $55.3 billion in client assets under management as of June 30, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Oppenheimer operates regional offices in St. Louis and Chesterfield, and in Wichita, Hutchinson and Topeka, Kan. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 886-8005.
Breadeaux Pizza
John Hamilton purchased Breadeaux Pizza at 2810 E. Battlefield Road, Ste. D, from Larry Dixon in June and reopened it July 10. Hamilton, who has more than 20 years of restaurant and bakery experience, said he and his wife returned to Springfield from Kansas City to purchase the restaurant. Hamilton redecorated the interior and increased the offerings on the buffet to include soup, pasta and baked potatoes. Buffet prices are $5.99 for lunch on weekdays and $6.99 for dinner and on weekends. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Phone: (417) 886-6300.
Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri Inc.
Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri Inc. launched in April and completed its first trail-building project in May. Founder and CEO Robert Crampton and his team completed the first phase of the Greater Ozark Audubon Trail at Lake Springfield Park. The nonprofit corporation gathers and trains volunteers to build and maintain accessible, durable and sustainable trails throughout Missouri, according to www.vfom.org. Volunteers are given a short trail-building class and further instruction as they work. Crampton, who has 40 years of business and nonprofit experience, said he formed the group with the help of his wife, Ann Books, because he believes that improving Missouri's trails by using local volunteers will help improve tourism. Crampton estimates that startup costs were $4,000, and he's pursuing donations and grants, including a $20,000 grant from Tom's of Maine. The group holds public meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at the Library Center. The organization's mailing address is PO Box 3088, Springfield, MO 65808. Phone: (417) 886-8677.
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