Open for Business

Sewing Buddy

Kristi Clark opened Sewing Buddy, a home-based tailoring and repair business, on Jan. 1 at 305 E. Katie Drive. Clark has 13 years of experience in the tailoring business, previously working for Jo-Ann fabric and craft stores. She said the majority of work since opening has been repair and alterations for customers who want to avoid spending a lot of money for new clothes, and alterations to new garments purchased at sale prices. Clark charges $8 to hem a pair of men's casual pants and $12 for those with cuffs. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 833-0337.

Crosstraining Inc.

Paul and Christy Putt bought out partner Kirk Bouse's interest in Crosstraining Inc. on March 19. Bouse, who started the business in 1996 at 1317 E. Republic Road, where it still operates, plans to work with First Baptist Church of Willard. Crosstraining provides personal training, strength and conditioning, and sports rehabilitation. Paul Putt manages the business with two staff members; all have bachelor's or master's degrees in physical education and athletic training. Putt plans to add a yoga class. Hours: by appointment 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Phone: (417) 889-4411.

The Toy Co.

The Toy Co. relocated March 13 to the Battlefield Mall in J.C. Penney's East Court, the former site of Go Games & Toys. Owner Paula Stevens, who manages three employees, operated for more than two years at 2720 S. Glenstone Ave. in the Brentwood Center. She opened The Toy Co. in August 2006 in the mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. She said perks of the new location are more foot traffic and greater square footage. The business sells toys and games for infants to young teens, including educational games, books, science kits, and dress-up costumes for boys and girls. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 882-4800.[[In-content Ad]]Compiled by Barbara Burgess. Springfield Business Journal brings you new businesses each week. Send business info by fax to (417) 799-0603 or by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net.