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Ozark Mountain Granite Outlet Center

Ozark Mountain Granite Outlet Center opened Feb. 6 at 6545 N. U.S. Highway 65 in Ozark. Owners Denny and Jane Hush operated Ozark Mountain Granite Co. at the same location for 18 years and recently moved it into a larger building constructed two years ago just south of the outlet center. The outlet store sells granite, limestone, marble and tile remnants, and sinks. Denny Hush said most of the merchandise is left over from big jobs. Manager Marianne Gonzalez said granite countertops run about $30 per square foot installed at the outlet center, compared to $39 per square foot at the main store. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 581-7283.

Tropical Smoothie Café

Damon Holland of DMH Enterprises LLC on Feb. 2 purchased Tropical Smoothie Café, 3811 S. Campbell Ave., for an undisclosed amount from Al and Derek Williams. Donna Greslo and Jerry Myers of FirstBiz of Springfield brokered the deal. Tropical Smoothie employs eight, selling health-conscious fruit drinks, bistro sandwiches, salads and wraps, Holland said. He plans to open a second Tropical Smoothie in St. Louis in the near future. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 887-6600.

New York Life Insurance Co.

New York Life Insurance Co. agents Steve Schneider Jr. and Jason Gaynor relocated their office Feb. 5 to 901 E. St. Louis St., Ste. 103-A, in Hammons Tower. The two agents, who previously worked out of Schneider's home office, join approximately 25 other New York Life agents with offices in Hammons Tower. Schneider has been an agent in Springfield for 42 years and Gaynor for four years. Schneider said New York Life, which has been in business for 166 years and holds assets of $160 billion, helps its clients achieve and preserve financial growth through mutual funds and annuities, life insurance, long-term care coverage, and assistance with estate planning. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 829-2244.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.